We’re of course big fans of online shopping, but we would recommend trying out tables in stores. Like ours, we imagine your family members come in different sizes, so bring them along too. Sit, stroke surfaces, move chairs around, try out extendable leaves, check for signs of wear. This is likely to be one of the hardest working pieces in your home, so take…your…time. Treating yourself to a new table sometime soon? Click now to get all 7 tips in our essential dining table guide.