Below are some basics about the most common types of dining room tables: Square Dining Room Tables: Ranging between 36 and 44 inches wide, and can seat between 4 to 8 people, although four is the most common. Square tables work well in square dining rooms because they help maintain their proportionality. Rectangular Dining Room Tables: Rectangular dining tables are perfect for dinner parties with large families. These are a good fit for most dining rooms, generally ranging from 36 to 40 inches wide and 48 to 108 inches long. Most rectangular tables seat between four and ten guests. Some of our farmhouse dining room tables fall in this category, giving the home a rustic, outdoorsy look with your choice of wood type to match your style. Round Dining Room Tables: Often a good option for smaller groups, round tables typically range from 36 to 54 inches in diameter and seat between 4 and 8 guests. Breakfast Nooks: Kitchenettes and space-saving breakfast nooks fall into the kitchen table set category and are very similar to dining tables, despite these living in the kitchen rather than the dining room. Generally, these small space tables take up less room, fit comfortably in larger kitchens, and are used for eating casual, everyday meals like quick breakfasts, doing homework, and working on home improvement projects.