What dining room table and chairs should I buy
Even if you have a small flat or apartment, you can always find a good table and chairs to complement your home. When buying any type of furniture, the key is to always take measurements of the area at home first and your entrance points, then check the measurements of the items you are purchasing online or in the shop. When you are looking for the best dining table and chairs, you need to know what type to look for. Let us help you find the best dining table and chairs to buy on the market to suit your lifestyle and budget. So what dining room table and chairs should I buy?
Research ideas about how you want your dining room to look first bur remember, showrooms are massive and furniture can look quite small until you get home and realise you can’t get it through the front door and it doesn’t fit inside the desired area.
We give you a rundown of the different types available.
High-Gloss
High Gloss furniture is a new fashion trend for contemporary properties. This furniture is typically made from wood with a smooth high gloss coating.  Surfaces are highly reflective and give a beautifully smooth and polished finish. To protect this type of furniture, you should not drag anything across the surface and use heat resistant mats to place under hot dishes. White high gloss furniture gives a clean, crisp and fresh look to any space and most retailers have a range of colours to suit your tastes.
4 Seater Table and Chairs
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Strikingly elegant, the Atlanta dining set will light up any room! Coupling slick white high gloss and a beautifully crafted chrome metal base and diagonal support, the table really does make a statement. Generously offering a 120cmx80cm top, made from wood with a smooth high gloss coating, the table allows plenty of room for dining with guests. Easy wipe/clean surfaces also allow this table to look brand new for years to come! To get the complete look the set is finished with the beautiful Lorenzo chairs. The Lorenzo chairs are made from high quality, soft-touch faux leather and are ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and support. Featuring a deep foam seat cushion these chairs are a delight to sit on and the plastic feet protect the floor from any damage. At a truly unbeatable price, add some class to your dining room with this stunning Atlanta dining set.
6 Seater Table and Chairs
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Strikingly elegant, the Atlanta dining set will light up any room. Coupling slick white high gloss and a beautifully crafted chrome metal base and diagonal support, the table really does make a statement. Generously offering a large 160cmx90cm top, made from wood with a smooth high gloss coating, the table allows plenty of room for dining with guests. Easy wipe/clean surfaces also allow this table to look brand new for years! Paired alongside our beautiful faux leather Murano chairs, with their smooth contours of the hatched pad and the single-seat design combine to create a flowing feel to the Murano chair. It is shaped to offer maximum ergonomic support, whilst the deep foam cushion makes it delight to sit on. All items unless highlighted otherwise, are dispatched using a 24-hour delivery service and are delivered next working day (if ordered before 1 pm).
Oak
Most wooden tables and chairs are solid and hard-wearing and will need care and attention to keep them looking in tip-top condition.  Once you make the investment, with the right care it could be a great investment.  Most retailers will either give you or will sell you a product to prolong the life of the furniture. It should be used every six months. You should purchase cleaner and polish to keep it looking its best all year round.  You can purchase felt pads to protect your floors here.
4 Seater Solid Oak Table and Chairs
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The Oxford 120cm Solid Oak Dining Table brings chic contemporary style to your dining area. Perfect for your kitchen or dining room, the solid oak table is designed to complement any décor and seats up to 6 diners.  Crafted from naturally resilient solid oak, the space-saving dining table features a smooth tabletop with a discreet finger jointed design supported by four elegant yet sturdy legs. The space-saving dining table is complete with a protective clear lacquer finish that highlights the lustre of the oak for a beautiful natural look.  The Oxford 120cm Solid Oak Dining Table is complemented by Mia Fabric Chairs. Featuring durable solid wood legs and fabric upholstery, the Mia Chairs are available in your choice of black, brown, cream or grey.
6 Seater Solid Oak Table and Chairs
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Stylish and versatile, the Suri Oak 120cm Butterfly Extending Table with Chairs is a space-saving set to suit any home. The oak Suri table features a chic minimalist design with a smooth surface, tapered legs and wipe-clean finish. Seating 4, the Suri extends to 165cm to seat 6 via a handy inbuilt butterfly feature. Matching oak chairs feature classic slatted backrests and are complete with comfortable cushioned fabric seats. Solid Oak can be the best dining room table and chairs to buy due to its durability. This would be a great low maintenance option if you’re asking yourself what dining room table and chairs should I buy that is low maintenance.
Painted Oak
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Introducing the Rutland Painted Oak Collection. This gorgeous painted Collection includes many features you’d expect to find on items with a much higher price tag, including smooth rounded corners on both the frame and top surface and an overall contemporary look and feel. The stone grey painted finish is one of the most sought-after finishes in the U.K currently due to its versatility, fitting beautifully with both modern and traditional interior styles. The cherry on top is provided by smooth chrome cup handles which bring this gorgeous range to life. With low prices, what’s not to love?
Glass
Glass tempered table tops look stunning when they have been carefully looked after. To keep them in tip-top condition, we recommend using a professional glass cleaner after every use. When placing plates and cutlery on the glass tabletop use slate table mats and coasters to prolong the life of the glass.  You can purchase felt pads to protect your floors here.
Tempered Glass 4 Seater Dining Room Table and Chairs
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This high-end glass table has an 8mm thick clear tempered rectangular glass tabletop with sturdy metal white frame. Excellent workmanship has gone into the accompanying set of 4 white high-back white dining chairs. Available in 6 seater too. The white smooth faux leather wraps the sponge and requires little cleaning. With its metal frame, this table is stable, strong and durable. Suitable for dining room or kitchen, you will have plenty enough space to enjoy dinner. Perfect for a family with 4-6 people. Dimensions: Table: 47 x 27 x 29 inch. Chairs: Seat:15.16 x 15.75 inch, seat height: 17.12 inch, back height: 21.46 inch. Delivery: shipped from the UK, it will take 3-5 working days.
Tempered Glass 6 Seater Dining Room Table and Chairs
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The stunning dining table top is made of 8mm high-quality tempered glass is easy to clean. The soft faux leather upholstered dining chairs come with a rust-resistant finish and this contemporary and sleek dining set will be a good addition to your dining room. Suitable for kitchen, dining room, restaurant, coffee shop and domestic use.  Dining table size: L120cm x W70cm x H75cm; Dining chairs size: 42cm x 48cm x 96cm.  Easy to assemble, all accessories and instruction are included.
Glass 6 Seater Rectangle Dining Table
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This Poise glass top dining table with a solid oak base ensures stability, is durable and eye-catching in any modern home. With seating space for six people in total, its clean-lined, Scandi-inspired frame is finished with soft edges to impart a more-relaxed aesthetic in your space. The wood has a lacquer to highlight the warm tone and natural grain of the wood.
Glass 6 Seater Round Dining Table
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This Poise glass top dining table with a solid oak base ensures stability, is durable and eye-catching in any modern home. With seating space for six people in total, its rounded top complements the splayed legs, which are finished with softer edges to impart a more relaxed aesthetic. The legs have been painted with a clear/black option to give this Scandi-inspired table a more dramatic finish.
Metal
Iron furniture is more suitable for outdoors, however, metal is perfect for indoor use and can be very easy to keep clean as it does not need much attention. Check the bottom of metal chairs as you may need to purchase felt pads to protect your floors here.
Metal 4 seater table and chairs
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Dining Chairs
Suede
Suede is a fabric that has a velvety feel and finish. It is easy to look after; some items can be wiped down but light colours (if not looked after) can get quite dirty if you don’t look after it.  You can purchase felt pads to protect your floors here.
Leather
There are different styles and types of leather furniture. In the United Kingdom, leather goods should come with a leather mark that identifies it as real leather. Retailers pay to use this mark to show that the goods have been approved. To keep leather looking its best, give it a dust with a soft brush and if you have any spills, wipe with a damp cloth. Most retailers either give you or will sell you a product to prolong the life of the piece that should be used every six months.  You can purchase felt pads to protect your floors here.
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Full-grain
With this type of leather, you should see variations in colour and distinctive markings. Full-grain has a high-quality look and should feel supple.
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Corrected grain
This type of leather has been buffed so you should not see any variations in colour or any distinctive markings. It is easy to clean, cheaper than full-grain but much more hard-wearing if you have a family with young children.
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Split leather
This type of leather is normally used on the surfaces of the furniture that is not used (i.e. the back and sides). It is taken from the underside of the hide.
- Faux leather
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