How to find a high quality square dining table

We all know that buying furniture can be a very expensive process to have to undergo.  So, it makes sense to check out any thing that you are thinking about buying before you actually buy it.  Unfortunately, people just aren't trained to properly spot quality, sturdy furniture.  So what can you do?  Well, the good news is that it's much easier than you probably think it is.  Here are few tips to help you buy a sturdy square dining table:

1.      Check its stability – this test is easy, just wiggle the piece of furniture back and forth a little bit.  If it feels solid, obviously that's a good sign.  If it's squeaks a lot, or sways way out of line, you might want to move on.  Of course, if you don't mind retightening some bolts or applying some glue, you can save a lot of money by buying a table that everyone else this is too much work.

2.      See how well it was taken care of – again, a pretty easy test.  Just look around the table a little bit and see what you notice.  If it's an older or used table, then it is perfectly expected for the corners and edges to be a little worn down or rounded.  It's also pretty common for the wood to have a faded look, which can easily be fixed with a new coat of wax or stain.  The things that you want to watch out for are major issues, like knife marks or small chunks missing.  Other difficult repairs would be if there's water damage or a water rings from a drink without a coaster.  The last things to look for are stains.  Because wood is porous, if the square dining table you're looking at it stained there a very good chance that it won't come out.  So if you see any, keep looking.

3.      Comfort – now that we know that the table is in good shape, you can start to see how it fits you personally.  If you're tall, you'll want a taller table, etc.  Here's a tip: always check for defects as outlined above before deciding if you 'love' a table or not; nothing is more annoying than to find a table you love and find out that it can't be repaired.  If you're in a showroom, try sitting at the table and see how it feels.  You want to be able to rest your hands on the table without any back discomfort.  This is a great way to tell if it is the right height for you or not.

Once you've done all that, the last thing that you want to check is if your new square dining table fits in with your current décor.  Personally, I have a lot of trouble remember how things look, so I like to bring a camera and takes pictures of what I looked at, so that when I get home I can pick which one matches best.  Follow these steps and you should find a great new dining table that will last for years!