Everything Your Dining Room Needs, All in One Place
The dining room is where the day starts over coffee and ends over a shared meal. It is a place for Sunday dinners, homework sessions, birthday cakes, and game nights. Getting the furniture right means every one of those moments feels a little better. At Dufresne, we offer dining room furniture for every Canadian lifestyle, from compact apartment setups to big tables that seat everyone.
Dining Room Furniture Essentials
Dining sets take the guesswork out of matching. You get a table and chairs (and sometimes a bench) already designed to go together, in sizes from a cozy two-person setup to a seven-piece spread that handles the whole crew. If you’d rather build your own look, dining tables and dining chairs are available separately so you can mix finishes, shapes, and seating styles to suit your space.
Bar stools serve a double purpose at kitchen islands and counter-height tables, with backless, low-back, and fully upholstered options in both counter and bar heights. Dining benches are a flexible alternative that can be hidden under the table when not in use and seat more people than individual chairs when you need extra space. Dining storage pieces such as buffets, sideboards, and servers round out the room with a place to keep tableware, linens, and serving dishes close at hand.
How to Choose the Right Dining Room Furniture
Start with your table shape. Rectangular tables seat the most people and suit longer rooms, while round and oval tables foster easy conversation and fit better in square or compact spaces. If your guest count changes often, an extendable dining table offers a smaller footprint day-to-day that opens up for bigger gatherings.
For seating, think about the mix. Matching dining chairs keep things tidy. Pairing a bench on one side with chairs on the other adds a casual feel and squeezes in a few more people. Counter-height and bar-height dining sets are a natural fit for open-concept kitchens, keeping sightlines consistent with most island heights. On materials, wood tones in brown, black, and grey are versatile and age well. Upholstered seats add comfort for long meals, and wipe-clean fabrics are a smart call if kids are at the table.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dining Room Furniture
What is in a dining set? A dining set is a matched grouping of a table and chairs (and sometimes a bench) sold together. Sets typically come in 3-piece, 5-piece, 6-piece, and 7-piece configurations, with the piece count reflecting the total number of items in the package.
How do I choose the right dining table size? Leave at least 36 inches between the table edge and the nearest wall or furniture so chairs can pull out comfortably. For seating capacity, plan for about 24 inches of table space per person.
What is the difference between counter height and bar height? Counter-height tables sit at 34 to 36 inches and pair with counter stools at 24 to 26 inches. Bar-height tables sit at 40 to 42 inches and pair with bar stools at 28 to 32 inches. Measure your island or table before buying seating.
What is a sideboard or buffet? A sideboard and a buffet are the same type of piece: a low storage cabinet for tableware, linens, and serving items. The terms are used interchangeably. A server is a smaller, narrower version of the same idea.
What dining table design works best for a small space? Round and oval tables are the most space-efficient option. They have no corners to bump into, seat people more flexibly, and fit more guests relative to their footprint than a rectangular table of similar size.
Ready to put your dining room together? Browse our full selection online or visit a Dufresne location near you. Our team is happy to help you find pieces that fit your space and your budget.