The best dining table for you will be one that works for your budget, is solidly constructed, fits in your space and has a style you’ll love for years. There are some core factors you should consider when choosing a good one.

First, be wary of giving into trends. A good table should last at least five to 10 years.Just keep it simple and sturdy.So dining table with ceramic top and metel base would be the best choice.

Along with affordability and a timeless style, stability and construction are important to look for when inspecting tables at furniture stores. Think about how it feels to sit at one of those tables, whether it will be comfortable for long periods, and examine floor models for signs of wear. Look for nicks and scratches that may indicate how the tables would endure through serious use at home. If you’d like some specific recommendations, ANINZ has great sub-$1000 dining table guide here.

The number one rule: Your ceramic dining table has to fit your dining area!You can also choose an extendable dining table . But a dining table is a deceptively large piece of furniture, and you need to account for space around it, too.

In addition to the footprint of the table, you’ll want three feet of breathing room on all sides — and more is better — to comfortably sit in a chair and move around the space. So whether it’s part of a multiuse space or a separate dining room, start by measuring the length and width of the area you can dedicate to the dining table. Then subtract about six feet from those two measurements to get a target dining table length and width.

Next, think about how you’re going to use the table. Figure that each place at the table needs 22 to 24 inches of table space and that larger-scale chairs will require more.

As a longtime apartment-dweller, I’ve found that the “visual weight” of a piece of furniture can really influence how big it feels in a room. It may technically fit, but it’ll seem huge if it’s a dark or bulky piece or if it’s too close to other furniture.