We've been on the hunt for a new dining table for a while and for the first time are considering a bold (!) move to a round table. Now this change may not seem that earth-shattering or revolutionary to most, but it will totally change the look of our open-plan living-dining space and so for me (Mrs BedNest is not the most adventurous of souls) it is indeed a brave decision!

Here's my thinking...

1. Feel - a round table definitely creates a more casual feel. There's no "head of the table" and it's very conducive to conversation and chat. I would go as far as to say it can create a more intimate dining experience but with 3 small children that's not really something very high on the list.....

2. Look - in a room that is full of angles and straight lines a gorgeous curved table will be a total surprise and contrast and I do LOVE a surprise in any interior. Every room should have something a little unexpected...

3. Space - if you choose the right base and size you can pop a round table into any space and not feel so squishy. They also work with fewer chairs for every day (and a few extras for when guests come)

4. Grandeur - there's just something very grown-up  about a round dining table. I'm not talking formal here, still relaxed but they have a real presence and definitely  help mark out a separate dining "zone" in an open-plan area.

I do think it only works if you're after a relatively small table. If you've all the space in the world then, for me, nothing makes my heart sing more than an enormous long timber dining table. For now, for a Paddington terrace, I reckon round is the go!

Here are a few images that have helped me (nearly) get there. Very different looks but good food for thought...

All images from pinterest