With our busy lifestyles, families across the country have said goodbye to the formal dining experience, and hello to dining in the kitchen and great room. And furniture manufacturers are following this trend, prompting the industry to create tables for the comfortable way we live. You’ll find an innovative selection of new styles and shapes, constructed from wood or metal with surfaces such as slate and granite, in an array of colors and shapes.

• Counter height tables stand taller than the average dining table. They’re great for hanging out with the cook and ideal for viewing the large-screen TV in the adjoining room. Even if you have a crowd, everyone has a good seat.
• Square and round pedestal dining tables take up less space than the long, rectangular dining table, and are the perfect “reach” for playing cards or board games. Many styles offer an extension for extra seating.
• Counter stools are more comfortable than they used to be, offering swivel options and custom padded seats to compliment your décor.

So convert that formal dining room into a home office, and join your friends and family at your new dining table for a pizza party!