Before we moved into our new house, we ate all our meals in the kitchen. The kitchen was large enough for a table and chairs, but we couldn’t have more than four people over at a time. We had a dining room, but it was used as a home office. So we didn’t really feel a dining room was necessary until we moved into our new home. The new kitchen was lovely, but in exchange for the increased amount of counter space and storage, there was only a small corner in the kitchen that could hold a café table and four chairs. So the dining room, which was adjacent to the kitchen, became a room that we would have to outfit and use, especially for company. Of course, that meant we needed to buy some new furniture. I refused to move the old stuff into our new home. It went directly to the church for their annual rummage sale! Although our dining room was not huge, it was big enough for a nice sized table that could open up to seat eight people, and up to ten if we squeezed in close together. We looked at several different designs and made a decision to buy a Scandinavian style table and chairs with a small matching sideboard and breakfront. We wanted to maximize the space and make everyone feel comfortable, and not as if they were in a formal environment. Luckily, we made a great choice, because we love eating in our dining room! The sleek, contemporary style puts you in a good mood in the morning and is very welcoming for the evening meal. We also use the table for “game nights,” since everyone can gather around comfortably and easily. It was a good choice and we are truly blessed!