We're going to opt for a rectangle dining table, or if space is limited a square one that we can extend to a rectangle. I just think it's a much more practical shape to get all the family round!!

The dining table compliments the space.

It depends on the available space and what else you have in it and how many you reasonably need to seat. I do like expanding tables where you can stick extra an extra leaf or two in as required. The kitchen table is circular and would seat four, the dining table is oblong and would seat eight, it never gets used.

I have a "plectrum" shaped table...so it's a mixture of the soft edges of a circular one, but has the corner edges to give it more definition. I have quite a large sitting room/dining area so I had enough space for this, plus the sides are long enough to accommodate another chair, if required. It's a great shape for socialising as well as my daughter laying out all her homework on. I previously had a rectangular one but this time I

I have an oval gate leg drop leaf 19th century oak table. It's brilliant - when closed the top is wide enough to sit one person either end, when both leaves are up it will seat 6 very comfortably and 8 rather friendly folk.

Mine is an oval gate-leg table, circa 1972. With one leaf up it easily seats three. When not in use and the leaves are down it takes up very little space.

I went with an antique that can seat 12. Perfect for parties and family dinners!

Circular tables always seem to bring the family together more!

A circular table can be very sociable.

I have no room for a dining table inside as my crafting has sucked it into it's black hole. However I have a round one in the garden.