The dining table anchors the room. Get the size right and everything else falls into place. Get it wrong and every dinner becomes a reminder.

The key number is clearance: you need at least 36 inches between the edge of the table and any wall or piece of furniture -- enough for someone to sit down and stand up without pushing into anything. Standard sizes at our Mesquite showroom range from compact 48-inch tables for smaller dining areas to 96-inch rectangular tables for larger gatherings. Most carry extension leaf options that let the table flex from everyday use to holiday seating.

Dining Room Furniture: How to Choose a Table, Chairs, and the Right Setup -- table sizing for your space and how to match chairs to the table height.

Quality Home Furniture has served the Dallas-Fort Worth area from our Mesquite showroom since 1975. We're a family-owned business at 227 US HWY 80 E, Mesquite TX -- open Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm. Call (972) 288-9322.