Let's dine: How to choose the perfect table for your home

Avoid impulse buying when it comes to expensive household items, and take time to research that perfect piece

Tables which extend when extra diners need to be accommodated are a handy, space-saving option. The Glimps table in natural ash is made in a simple style to suit a modern or traditional home (from €695 at Interiosity).

With the house decorated to within an inch of its life since lockdown number one, reviewing the state of our furniture might be a worthwhile project for lockdown number two.

The dining table really did come into its own this year with more families cooking and eating together, and as a home-schooling hub or even a home office. But if it’s ready to be replaced, a high-ticket item like this needs to look good and withstand rigorous use and the test of time.