Dining furniture at DIGS in Ballard
Choose a table that fits the room, chairs that invite you to stay, and storage that keeps the dishes close. Explore dining furniture online or bring your room plans to our Seattle showroom.
Think beyond the tabletop
The right dining furniture fits the meals you eat most often. A table for two may also need space for a laptop in the morning, while a family table has to accommodate chairs being pulled out throughout the day. Start with the number of people you seat regularly, then decide how much extra space you need when guests arrive.
DIGS offers contemporary dining furniture you can choose piece by piece. Compare tables first, check the seating alongside them, and leave space for a sideboard if you need one. In a Seattle apartment with an open kitchen or a house with a separate dining room, the aim is the same: enough space to sit comfortably and move around the meal.
Explore dining furniture
Shop by category as you work through the room. Check the dimensions and finish options for each piece, particularly when combining a new table with chairs you already own.
Choose your shape and sizeDining TablesCompare tables for weeknight meals, larger gatherings, and the space you have around the chairs.
Find a comfortable seatDining ChairsLook at seat height, back support, upholstery, and how each chair fits beneath your table.
Consider a different seating arrangementDining BenchesExplore benches, then check dining height, leg placement, and the room needed to slide in and out.
Keep serving pieces nearbySideboards & CredenzasFind storage for dishes, linens, and glassware, with a surface for serving when guests come over.
Choosing modern dining tables in Seattle
As a planning starting point, allow about 36 inches from the table edge to a wall or nearby cabinet. Busy routes need more room, especially when someone must pass behind an occupied chair. Try the arrangement on the floor before committing.
Allow roughly 24 inches of table edge per place setting as an initial guide, then check the actual chair width. Wide chairs, armrests, and table legs can reduce the number of comfortable seats even when the tabletop looks large enough.
If you are considering an extension table, measure it both closed and open. Include extra chairs and check leaf storage. A larger surface is only useful if everyone can still get to their seat.
Round, rectangular, or oval?
A round table can work well in a square nook and makes it easy to see everyone across the meal. Its lack of corners can also help near a walking route, although the chairs still need clearance on every side.
A rectangular table often makes sense in a longer room or an open dining area beside the kitchen. An oval gives a similar length with softer ends. With either shape, look beneath the top: legs, trestles, and pedestal bases all change where chairs and knees can go.
Outline your preferred shape with masking tape, set chairs around it, and walk the usual route through the space. Include the sideboard and any doors that open into the room. This small exercise often tells you more than the dimensions alone.
Explore dining table shapes and sizesComfort and materials
If you are comparing luxury dining tables in Seattle, look beyond the photograph. Examine the finish, edge details, stability, and care requirements, then consider how the table will work with your chairs and routine.
Check knee space below the apron as well as the tabletop height. Armchairs need enough clearance to slide in, and seats should feel comfortable for the time you spend at meals.
Solid wood, veneer, and bamboo describe different constructions; the finish matters too. Ask how to clean the surface and protect it from hot dishes, moisture, and scratches.
Tables and chairs can differ in material or color while sharing a detail. Carry a wood undertone or metal finish across the room, and compare samples with the flooring before deciding.
Choose a sideboard deep enough for your serving pieces, then check door and drawer clearance behind the dining chairs. Its surface can hold dishes during a meal without crowding the table.
Visit DIGS in Seattle
Visit our Ballard showroom to explore selected furniture and ask about the dining pieces on your shortlist. Call ahead to confirm current displays and sample availability, particularly if you want to compare a specific chair or finish.
Photos of the room and dimensions of the furniture you are keeping will make the visit more useful. If the dining area connects to the living room, explore our broader modern furniture selection in Seattle to coordinate the adjoining spaces.
Frequently asked questions
Make room for your next meal
Explore tables, chairs, benches, and sideboards online, or plan a visit to DIGS in Ballard.
