DOES PECAN CREEK DESIGNS USE SOLID WOOD?

We only use solid wood in our furniture! We want the pieces we build to be heirloom pieces and veneer or particle board just doesn't cut it!

Production and delivery time varies depending on current orders and item(s) ordered. We're always eager to start a new order in some circumstances orders may take around 4-6 weeks to complete.

There are many variables that contribute to the total price of a custom piece. Design complexity, wood type and finish, and current lumber rates all play a factor in the overall cost. Reach out to us with your ideas and get a free quote!

Most of our pieces are made to order but we do have several pieces at Lily + Rose in Clinton, OK. This is where you'll find not only our furniture, but our kitchen, bath, candle, and home products as well!

Formal vs family dining situations 

When purchasing your dining table you will want to consider how the table will be used throughout the year. Special occasions might call for a more formal dining environment. While family gatherings — think: large holiday feasts or a casual jeans and t-shirt dinner party — are more relaxed. These unique dining situations, appropriately named “Formal Dining” and “Family Dining”, will affect the amount of spacing between guests and how many chairs a table can accommodate. 

• Formal dining seating: You should allow approximately 30” spacing between each chair. 
• Family-style and everyday dining seating: You should allow approximately 24” spacing between each chair. 

Now that you know the spacing rules, it’s simple to transition from everyday informal to special occasion formal dining, when necessary. 

Seating capacity by table shape

Dining table shape greatly affects how easy it is to seat and accommodate diners. In order of most efficient to least efficient seating capacity, rectangular tables reign supreme. Followed by oval, round, and lastly, square. Below, we provide the seating capacities for various table shapes and sizes.

Seating capacity for rectangular tables

Rectangular tables are the most efficient at seating diners for their size, particularly at larger dimensions. Room can be left for table service in the middle of a rectangular table, if desired. And there is minimal wasted space on the tabletop.

The following seating capacities provide both formal and family style recommended seating guidelines for rectangular shaped dining tables based on a 19” dining chair width.

Formal dining (30” chair spacing) for rectangular tables:

• A 54” long rectangular table can seat up to 4 adults

• A 60” to 72” long rectangular table can seat up to 6 adults

• An 84” to 96” long rectangular table can seat up to 8 adults

• A 108” to 120” long rectangular table can seat up to 10 adults

Family dining (24” chair spacing) for rectangular tables:

• A 54” to 66” long rectangular table can seat up to 6 adults

• A 72” - 84” long rectangular table can seat up to 10 adults, depending on table width

• A 96” - 108” long rectangular table can seat up to 12 adults, depending on table width

• A 120” long rectangular table can seat up to 14 adults, depending on table width

Seating capacity for round tables

Round tables are fantastic for smaller groups, but as table size increases, more surface area becomes impractical for use in serving. Additionally, you would need a fairly large round table to accommodate a small number of guests. As a rule of thumb, you will gain two diners per 12” increase in diameter.

The following seating capacities provide both formal and family style recommended seating guidelines for round dining tables based on a 19” dining chair width.

Formal dining (30” chair spacing) for round tables:

• A 42” to 48” round table can seat up to 4 adults

• A 54” round table can seat up to 5 adults

• A 60” round table can seat up to 6 adults

• A 72” round table can seat up to 8 adults

Family dining (24” chair spacing) for round tables:

• A 42” round table can seat up to 5 adults

• A 48” to 54” round table can seat up to 6 adults

• A 60” round table can seat up to 8 adults

• A 72” round table can seat up to 10 adults

Seating capacity for square tables

Square seating is best used in small dining areas. Because of its shape, it isn’t the best for seating many guests nor maximizing space. 

The following seating capacities provide recommended seating guidelines for square dining tables based on a 19” dining chair width.

• A 24” square table can seat up to 2 adults
• A 30” to 42” square table can seat up to 4 adults
• A 48” to 54" square table can seat up to 8 adults