Octagon Kitchen Table

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 20/04/2021

For the family of eight that prefers to be in the eyeline of everyone at the table, your family needs an octagon kitchen table. Made of the finest quality wood, stained to suit your home, and the right size for any dining space, serve your family up a wonderful meal and revel in the bliss of how these octagon kitchen tables improve your dining experience.

Buying Guide

Octagonal kitchen tables come with an incredible shape that’s perfect for small, cozy living spaces. They create an intimate ambiance better than any other table shape. In anyone’s home, a busy place is usually the dining or kitchen area.

That means the table ends up serving as the house’s hub. So, to ensure you purchase the right furniture that’s not just stunning, but also one that’s of great quality that it can stack up against everyday life’s rigors, keep on reading.

What are the most suitable colors for an octagon kitchen table?

Color, when it comes to octagonal kitchen tables, is most certainly cool but beware of trendy hues as today’s trendy color might be the fashion fail of tomorrow. Choose wisely. We always advise homeowners to stick to classic colors like red, blue, and yellow if there really is a need to inject color within a kitchen or dining room.

The primary colors (the ones we’ve just mentioned) have staying power. The reason? It's because they’re unapologetically basic. As you know, red is a color that’s very popular especially in homes with an Asian theme. However, red also works in modern and minimalist homes.

Black is also great if you are not expecting the table to sustain wear and tear. Black octagonal kitchen tables are notorious for being tricky as the smallest scratch can easily be seen. However, if you’re careful, a black kitchen table with a geometric shape will be your cool option and will remain to be so.

What are the best materials for an octagonal kitchen table?

You may fall madly and deeply in love with the table with an octagonal marble or metallic top. Don't be discouraged. Just think of how you can transport the table safely. For those who are always on the move, select the octagonal kitchen table that can be transported easily. You may be one of those people who hop from one apartment to another in just a short period of time. If so, then a heavy kitchen table will prove to be a big annoyance as it weighs you down every single time you move.

As you are better off with a lightweight table, a good material option for you is plywood as it’s both lightweight and durable. It can be flat-packed and then assembled when the need arises. A dining table that can be moved easily and packed quickly is gaining in popularity for the past years as more and more homeowners are loving the idea of the tiny house movement. What's more, this type of kitchen table works incredibly well in homes with contemporary Asian or modern Nordic style.

What are the most common styles of octagonal kitchen tables?

The most common octagonal kitchen table styles are the following:

Pedestal - This kitchen table style is designed in a way that the top is sitting on a base that’s at the center portion of the table rather than on four legs. Although it’s the most common style for roundtables, most octagonal kitchen tables that you’ll find online have a pedestal style.
Farmhouse - Hardy wooden farmhouse-styled kitchen tables are made using wood with rough-hewn tops that are often distressed or unfinished. The octagonal top rests on X-base legs or turned wood as legs. This table style is best for kitchens or dining rooms with a casual appeal as it fits shabby-chic, cottage-style, and industrial décor.