A dining table isn’t just where meals are shared — it’s where your home’s architecture and human warmth meet.
It’s a daily sculpture, a surface that must endure wine, water rings, festivals, and laughter.
Yet online, it’s one of the most misjudged luxury purchases — often chosen for shape or color, not scale, proportion, or material honesty.
At TAS Living, every dining table is designed as a long-term relationship.
Here’s your definitive guide to buying one that looks right, lasts decades, and becomes the true heart of your home.
DO: Measure Beyond Length — Think of Movement and Sightlines
Most buyers check the length, but luxury is about how people move around the table, not just how many sit at it.
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Ideal clearance: 36–42" from wall or furniture for comfortable movement.
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Chair allowance: 24" width per person minimum, 28" for larger chairs.
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Table height: Standard 30", or 29" for low dining chairs.
Proportion makes presence.
A table that feels centered, not cramped, instantly looks more expensive — even without decoration.
DON’T: Let Style Dictate Function
Round tables look warm but reduce usable surface area.
Rectangular tables fit better in linear apartments but can feel formal.
Oval or boat-shaped tables blend the two — soft enough for conversation, structured enough for serving.
Before choosing:
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Observe your dining area’s natural sightlines — windows, chandeliers, artwork.
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Choose shapes that align with them instead of fighting them.
At TAS Living, we balance curves and lines to create tables that feel architecturally intentional, not decorative.
DO: Choose Material for Lifestyle, Not Just Aesthetic Mood
Your dining table will face more wear in a year than your console in ten.
Choose materials that are both luxurious and living-proof.
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Material |
Strengths |
Ideal For |
TAS Tip |
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Marble (Makrana / Travertine) |
Elegant, timeless |
Formal dining rooms |
Always use placemats & re-seal annually |
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Quartz / Sintered Stone |
Heat & stain resistant |
Daily use |
Great for families & coastal homes |
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Solid Wood (Walnut, Oak) |
Warm, rich patina |
Contemporary settings |
Oil finish > lacquer for natural feel |
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Glass / Metal Mix |
Airy, light-reflective |
Compact homes |
Avoid fingerprints with matte glass |
A table should age with dignity, not anxiety.
DON’T: Overlook Seating Ergonomics
Luxury seating isn’t just about upholstery — it’s geometry.
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Chair seat height: ~18".
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Table-to-chair gap: 10–12" for comfortable posture.
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Armchairs? Ensure 25–26" clearance below the apron.
A TAS Living table is designed as a system — the table, chair, and sightline all calibrated to each other.
DO: Align Lighting and Finish
A dining table lives in the center of light.
So finish selection should respond to your lighting source, not oppose it.
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Warm brass pendant? → Pair with cool-toned stone or wood for contrast.
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White LED chandelier? → Pair with warm walnut or travertine to soften glare.
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Low ceiling? → Use oval or round tables with centered pendant focus.
Lighting should fall roughly 30–34" above the tabletop, casting even glow without reflection.
DON’T: Assume Imported Means Better
The Indian climate tests finishes like no catalog ever can.
Imported polished marble scratches faster; high-gloss lacquer cracks in humidity.
TAS Living tables use Indian-tested finishes — honed, matte, PVD-coated, and UV-cured — designed for Delhi’s dust, Mumbai’s humidity, and everyday life.
Quiet craftsmanship outlasts loud imports.
DO: Think of Ensemble, Not Isolation
A dining table is part of an ecosystem — sideboards, chairs, lighting, runners, and rugs complete its narrative.
For harmony:
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Maintain material continuity: brass legs on table → brass handles on sideboard.
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Keep rug borders visible (min 12" on each side).
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Mirror or art placement should align with the table’s centerline.
Design doesn’t stop at the edge of the tabletop; it continues through space and shadow.
DON’T: Forget Delivery Realities
Before ordering online:
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Confirm assembly process (solid tops can weigh 80–100 kg).
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Ensure door clearance for entry.
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Check leg width vs lift dimensions in apartments.
Luxury also means logistical foresight.
TAS Living tables are modularly packed and pre-tested for Indian home entries — beauty meets practicality.
DO: Look for Human Finishing
Machine cuts symmetry.
Humans craft soul.
Every TAS Living dining table is hand-tuned — joints sealed by artisans, edges softened for comfort, and grain matched for flow.
That’s why our marble tables feel sculptural, not sterile.
Summary
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Measure for people movement, not just room fit.
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Match shape and sightline to architecture.
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Pick materials that age gracefully in Indian light.
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Test ergonomics before aesthetics.
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Respect craftsmanship — it’s what separates design from decoration.
A dining table is not just bought — it’s chosen.
And the best ones don’t age out; they age in.
