The dining table can reveal as much about the kitchen owner as the interior overall. Shape, material, and even design reveal character, habits, and lifestyle. The article explains that square, round, oval, and rectangular tables are chosen by people with different temperaments and ways of communicating, while transformable tables and unusual models emphasize dynamism and individuality. It also examines material choice, from classic wood to glass, metal, and stone, and its effect on the homes atmosphere and microclimate.

The kitchen is traditionally the center of the home universe. It most fully reflects the tastes of its owner. And the most important element of any kitchen is the dining table. It is here that family members gather for hearty family meals, cheerful parties with friends, and romantic candlelit dates. A table can tell a lot about the character and preferences of its owner.
A square dining table is chosen by romantics and those who prefer intimate gatherings to noisy feasts. One or two couples can sit comfortably at such a table. According to psychologists, square tables are usually found in the kitchens of families who do not particularly like to let outsiders into their close little world.
Rectangular dining tables are most often found in families where there is a clearly defined “head of the family.” As a rule, owners of such tables love to host noisy parties, because there is no other reason for them to have such a large, spacious table designed for a great number of seats.
A round dining table reveals a non-confrontational and very open person. The circle is a symbol of harmony; it is no coincidence that in Russian there are expressions such as “circle of friends” and “one’s own circle,” and in Asia it is rightly believed that round tables bring people together. It is good to have heartfelt conversations around such a table in warm company. A round table fits successfully into almost any interior. It is ideal for families with small children, since such a table has no sharp corners.
The owner of an oval dining table is most likely hospitable and has impeccable taste. The aesthetically beautiful, flowing lines of such a table emphasize the elegance of the kitchen and encourage relaxed communication. An oval table can comfortably seat different numbers of people here—both a couple and a large group will feel at ease.
Transforming dining tables are usually bought by those who value frequent changes of impressions, whose lives are rich and dynamic. Dining tables of unusual shapes are preferred by those who definitely need to emphasize their individuality and stand out from the crowd.
Another factor by which one can judge the owner of a dining table is the material from which the table is made. People with artistic imagination will choose a dining table with unusual finishes made of precious metals, natural stone, inlays, or mosaic. A table made of an unconventional material—metal, glass, plastic—stands in the kitchen of extravagant and slightly frivolous people.
Practical and somewhat conservative people buy classic wooden dining tables with proper proportions and a clear geometric shape. The owner of such a table is characterized by practicality; he values reliability and comfort, does not like fuss, and does not change the interior every year.
“If you take your health seriously, you will not find a better material for a tabletop than wood,” says designer Oksana Skutelnik of PK Ekomebel. “Natural material is environmentally safe. And many types of wood will create a microclimate in the room that is beneficial to health.”