An extendable dining table solves a good problem to have: too many friends. Having a dining room that seats four like kings, six with plenty of room, eight comfortably and ten in a pinch is a gift.

Do you entertain often? If you have the budget and the room to store leaves or inserts, you can't go wrong with an extendable dining table. It holds its value well over time and is highly versatile.

The seating arrangement depends largely on how you plan to use the dining room. If it's primarily ... it would be wise to invest in a rectangular or extendable table that can accommodate six ...