The Best Kind Of Table For An Open-Concept Dining Area According To HGTV

There's a lot to love about open-concept homes. Per HGTV, some of the allure includes the spaciousness that the lack of wall dividers lends, which gives you more freedom to decorate and allows you to bring rooms — and people — together more naturally. But an open-concept home has its downsides, especially when you're dealing with smaller spaces. When it comes to finding the best type of table for your open-concept floor plan dining space, HGTV stars Denese and Mike Butler suggest a round table as a simple fix that allows for better flow throughout the space.

In an episode of HGTV's "Fix My Frankenhouse," married duo Denese and Mike transform a home that features two separate houses, one built in approximately the late 1700s and the other constructed in 2009, mashed together. The hosts decide to update the older section of the home with a contemporary open-concept design, with modern furnishings to accommodate it. Charming rustic decor, including a dark wooden round table, blends seamlessly with the ski-lodge vibe of the newer development, while still maintaining its historical, lived-in aesthetic.

Whether you're working with limited square feet or want to maximize the open-concept space, a round table can be the best fit for your dining area. For one, round tables are often space-saving. Unlike rectangular tables with sharp corners, a round table allows for better flow and easier, more natural foot traffic. Not only that, but round tables can fit more people comfortably, which is especially suitable for compact dining spaces and affords you a more intimate atmosphere fit for a natural flow of conversation and connection.

Aesthetically speaking, due to the lack of harsh edges that you'd get with rectangular or square dining tables, round tables can easily soften up a space. It's a stunning addition for various types of interior styles, like this West Elm Emmerson Extendable Round Dining Table, which can complement rustic and traditional styles, and this Carlo Round Dining Table from AllModern for a contemporary space. Plus, there are many tips for styling round kitchen tables. You can set it with a stunning flower-filled vase or an eclectic, beautiful DIY candle centerpiece you can make from thrifted glassware. You may also incorporate overhead lighting, such as a stunning pendant light or chandelier, to tie the look together.