As a rule of thumb, Feldman says that standard tables come in 48, 60 and 72 inches — though 72-inch round dining tables can be notably more difficult to find and often require custom orders.

One of our favorite places to shop for dining room tables is West Elm, which offers stylish options for dinettes, kitchens, breakfast nooks, dining rooms, and more.

Let's get down to basics. Each panel of The Practical dining table is 20" in length. With five individual panels included in your purchase, you can extend or collapse the table to your liking.

This dining room table has a sleek, clean-lined look with a natural light wood finish that'll brighten up your space. It comes in two expandable sizes, a 60" to 80" option that seats six to eight ...

$1499.00 at CB2 Modern Charlotte Dining Table Don't shy away from color in your dining room, especially if you're after a playful, upbeat decor style. "This modern lacquer pink round pedestal ...

An iconic round table: Round Tulip Table, $1,344 at Rove Concepts, or skip down to find more round dining tables A cozy farmhouse table: Custom farmhouse dining table, $300 at Etsy, or skip down ...