Dining Table With Drawers

Emily Hilton Interior Design Expert

Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.

Updated 30/03/2021

Well-crafted and made of the finest materials, a dining table is always a worthwhile piece of furniture, but a dining table with drawers makes the worthwhile even more so, by adding an efficient storage medium. Put excess silverware in them, or the dinner plates you use most often. If you have kids, additional utensils are always good to have on hand for accidental drops.

Buying Guide

A stylish dining table creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the home. The dining room is an area where guests are entertained, and families enjoy each other's company. A dining table with drawers provides you with additional space to store items that are needed for a dining table such as placemats, napkins, special cutlery sets and much more. If you are not quite sure how to shop for a dining table with drawers; here is a buying guide to help you out.

What aspects to consider when buying a dining table with drawers?

Size. Before you do anything else, measure the space where you will house your dining table. You want to keep your dining room spacious, but at the same time. You don’t want the dining table to be too small.
Capacity. The capacity of your dining table is equally as important as the size. If you hold dinner parties often, you will need a table that is going to accommodate your guests. If you are not a socialite, and you know that the only action taking place on the dining table apart from family dinner is family game night, then a smaller table will suffice. There is nothing appealing about four people sitting around a table made for 12! It’s a bit impersonal don’t you think?
Style. Is your house already decorated the way you want it? If so, then choose a table that is going to match the current décor. If not, plan your buying so that everything is in sync. If you have a more traditionally styled home, go for a traditional looking dining table. If you have a more contemporary styled home, go for a contemporary looking dining table. The point is that you don’t want your dining table to stand out for the wrong reasons. Get one that matches, and you and your guests will be happier.
Finishing. Style and finish are two completely different aspects, but people often confuse the two. The finish is the overlay; it goes on top of the style. For a traditional wooden look, walnut or mahogany will do the trick. Pine, oak, and cherry provide a more casual look.

Is a glass tabletop a good idea?

This might sound like a random piece of information, but it’s something to think about. If you are not interested in watching your guests play footsie under the dining table, stay away from a complete glass table top. If you like the look, you do have the choice of a translucent view – which means it looks like glass, but you can’t see through it.

What axtra features to look for in a dining table?

Extended table: If you only host guests on the rare occasion, an extended dining table is ideal because you can fold it down and pull it out at your convenience.
Pedestal: The pedestal is a trendy style, instead of four legs, there is one thick leg positioned in the middle of the table. This table is ideal if you host guests often because it provides more leg room.