Over 160 Years of Furnishing in Cornwall.
For over 160 years, the Julian Foye brand has remained dedicated to excellent furniture, delivering the quality you deserve from brands you can trust.
How to choose the perfect dining table
Dining rooms have evolved over time and are being increasingly replaced with family friendly, kitchen diners or a completely open plan living area.
Family dining can be more informal with bench seating, mis-matched chairs or even bar stools at a kitchen island. Entertaining guests will often commence in the kitchen before sitting down at the informal dining area or moving to the more formal, separate dining room.
Whatever your need, we certainly have a huge selection of dining furniture to suit informal and formal dining choices.
The Function
When buying any piece of furniture, before you start your search, you need to think about its function.
What is the maximum number it needs to accommodate?
Will I just want chairs or is a bench seat an option?
Space saving – if you do not have much space but need to be able to host guests, then an extendable table is an obvious option.
But remember to leave it out occasionally, so the extended surface mellows at the same rate!
What is it made of?
- Wood – Wooden tables are available in many different timbers from oak, ash to walnut and everything between. With solid, veneered or engineered timbers giving different characteristics and finishes, these can be enhanced with oils and other products to make the natural timber really stand out. You may be looking for a more industrial table, with powder coated metal legs and a wire brushed weathered wooden table top. For the more traditional look, painted furniture can complement a shaker style themed country kitchen. You always need to think about practically for your table and its materials – which is where function plays a part again.
- Glass and Ceramic – With superior scratch, stain, chemical and thermal shock resistance, a ceramic table-top is the perfect practical addition to any family home. They are very easy to keep clean and hygienic, whilst still offering a stunning range of finishes, perfect for stylish entertaining.
Please visit one of our showrooms at – Truro, St Austell, Wadebridge or Hayle.