dining room table

theteno

We are looking at a farmhouse plank wood table for our dining room, like http://www.raymourflanigan.com/attic-heirlooms-7pc-dining-set-695053973.aspx

the only problem is this is the shortest one we can find. With the leaves in it is 108 inches. Our dining room is only 151 inches long, so on either side of the table with both leaves in it would be very tight and people on one side of the table would be trapped. We were considering buying the table and only putting one leaf on at a time which would make the table 90 inches and would fit nicely. The only reason I'm questioning this purchase and setting the table up this way is because the planks are vertical along the whole table, but horizontal on the leaves and the leaves go on the end, so it would look just a little odd with only one leaf on. So I was wondering if anyone had any opinions, suggestions, or advice for me on what you would do. I have searched and searched and cannot find a plank table less than 108 with leaves in. Thanks!!

iteachkids81

I think the table would look fine with only 1 of the leaves on at a time. problem could be solved by putting a table cloth on when the leaf is on. 

Alternatively, you could put the table right against the end of the wall, so you lose the end of the table as a seat, but have the added length space available for more people to sit along the sides and then you have enough space to move around on the back end. 

theteno

Thanks!  

MommyLiberty5013

Or only use the leaves when you need to for large gatherings. Any other time, use just the table by itself.

theteno

Yes, @MommyLiberty5013, that's our plan. We just were concerned like during holidays since it's a huge table with both leaves in... but if we just put one in, it would work. I guess we could do that! I kind of wish we could find one that just fit without having to change it, but it's easier to deal with one giant piece of wood than two anyway, so... either way  

Thanks!!