Pros and cons of round and square tables

"To live together in the world means essentially that a world of things is between those who have it in common as a table is located between those who sit around it; in the words, like every in-between, related and separates men at the same time." Hannah Arendt

Thought for gatherings and sharing. We are talking about tables: the undisputed protagonists of kitchens and dining rooms. For most families, the dining table is the heart of the house: it is the daily gathering place for family members, but it is also the centerpiece of dinners between friends and relatives.

It is around the table that we share with whom we love our day. It is very important to choose a table that best suits the style and spaces of the house, and its shape becomes a component of substantial importance at the time of choice. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of round and square tables

Pros of roundtables:

• Guests are all in a direct and equal contact; ideal if you want to create an intimate moment.

• A roundtable with a single central leg is very practical for space saving.

• A round dining table allows you to adapt the arrangement of the seats as you like, so you can seat more people if necessary.

• Allows access from different positions.

• The absence of corners is convenient for those with children or elderly at home.

Cons of roundtables:

• A large round table can make you feel very far from each other if you are not a very large group.

• In small, squared environments, roundtables seem to steal much more space.

Pros of square tables:

• Allows a large number of people.

• It is more practical: as it can be placed against the wall.

• Its classic and timeless shape adapts to any interior design style, making it more versatile.

Cons of square tables:

• The legs of a rectangular table can be an obstacle.

• A large rectangular table can make family members and guests feel excluded.

CONCLUSION

What matters is to gather around a table: an indispensable ritual that brightens the day.