🪧 Rule #5 — Use round tables in small dining areas
💬 “Corners waste space. Curves make it flow.”
🎯 Why This Rule Solves the Space Puzzle
Square tables in tight dining areas create awkward gaps, sharp edges, and bad traffic flow. Round tables, on the other hand, soften the room, open walkways, and let more chairs fit comfortably without visual clutter. In staging, a round table isn’t just a furniture choice — it’s a space-saver with style.
🛋️ How to Stage Small Dining Areas with Curves
Choose round tables 90–110 cm in diameter — big enough for function, small enough for flow.
Look for pedestal bases (instead of four legs) to keep the area open underneath. Pair with armless chairs to maximize elbow room.
- Add a simple centrepiece — bowl, vase, or candle trio — to anchor the circle visually.
- Use a round rug if needed, or skip it entirely in ultra-compact zones.
- Place near windows or open-plan corners to give a “breakfast nook” vibe.
Example: In a tight kitchen-dining combo in Surry Hills, we swapped a square table for a white 100 cm round top with timber legs — instantly felt boutique and breezy. Buyers lingered in that corner longer than expected.
🧠 What Buyers Actually Experience
They don’t say:
“That’s a 110 cm diameter with a low visual load!”
They say:
“This is cute.”
“This works.”
“This feels easy.”
And that’s exactly the feeling you want: Effortless. Inviting. Useable.
✨ Fast Fix Snapshot
Before: Boxy 4-seater table crammed against the wall.
After: Compact round table centred under a pendant light. Chairs tucked in neatly. Space felt styled and generous.
🗣️ Agent Wisdom
“When you walk into a small unit and see a round table, it instantly feels considered. It says, ‘This space isn’t small — it’s clever.’” — Nella T., The Agency
❌ Don’t Do This
Don’t use oversized round tables thinking they’ll look luxurious — they’ll dominate the room. Stick to the Goldilocks zone: just big enough to seat 3–4 comfortably. Bonus tip: if it touches the wall, it’s too big.
🧭 Guide Your Flow
◀ Previous: Rule #4 — Low-profile furniture visually expands the room
▶ Next: Rule #6 — Anchor with a Rug, Not the Floor
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