Best Diet To Build Muscle And Burn Fat

Best Diet To Build Muscle And Burn Fat

Image: courtesy World Obesity Federation

Congratulations – you have found the best four-week weight-loss meal plan for men on the internet! No need to thank us, especially since we didn't do the hard work putting it together. Thank award-winning dietitian Azmina Govindji, who has not only chosen delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks, she's also kept to a daily 1,800-calorie limit.

Impressive stuff, but not as impressive as doing all that while also making sure that, on average, this meal plan meets the main dietary recommendations. So that's recommended daily allowances of fat, saturates, fibre and salt, as well as recommended daily requirements of most minerals and vitamins. And of course, you'll (finally) be eating at least five portions of fruit and veg a day.

Govindji has also kept the calorie content of your breakfast, lunch and dinner in a similar ratio to Public Health England's 400-600-600 calorie guidelines, so you'll become accustomed to that pattern of eating and will find it easier to continue in the same vein after the four-week period is up.

If this all sounds too good to be true, let us reassure you that you can trust this meal plan because Govindji is a dietitian. As we've explained elsewhere, that's a protected term and means Govindji is governed by an ethical code and her work is regulated by law. Govindji has also worked for the NHS, was chief dietitian at Diabetes UK and has worked with BAME communities on behalf of Public Health England.

So will you lose weight if you follow it? We're confident you will, and thanks to the extra fibre you'll be eating, the likelihood is you won't feel ravenous for 28 long days either.

Four-Week Weight-Loss Meal Plan For Men

This meal plan allows for 100ml of semi-skimmed or 1% fat milk a day to drink or use in tea and coffee (see below), as well as a daily allowance of 2tsp (10g) of reduced-fat spread to use for bread rolls, toast, sandwiches, baked potatoes or to melt over vegetables.

Drinks-wise, you can glug down unlimited water (of course), sugar-free soft drinks, tea and coffee. If you take your hot beverage with milk, note that you should draw from your milk allowance above.

The plan also allows for up to five other drinks per week, as follows:

Milk-based coffees should be skinny latte or similar, about 100 calories.
Alternatively, alcoholic drinks providing about one unit of alcohol can be included (a maximum of five units over the week); for example a small (125ml) glass of wine, a half pint of 4% alcohol lager or cider, or a single measure of spirits with no added sugary mixer.

If you're vegetarian or vegan, fortified plant-based drinks such as soya, oat or almond milk alternative can be substituted for semi-skimmed milk. Check the label and make sure it has added calcium, iodine, vitamin D and vitamin B12.

Vegetarian or vegan alternatives to meat and cheese can also be substituted. For example, try tofu, Quorn or soya mince, and vegan alternatives to cheese (although note that cheese substitutes will not give you the nutrients found in dairy).

If you need a break from cooking occasionally, it's fine to swap in a ready meal from a healthier eating range or a healthier takeaway option. Choose "lighter" dishes if these are available, or if nutritional information is provided, aim for about 500 calories. Avoid deep-fried dishes and creamy curries. Good options include wraps filled with extra salad, standard burgers without mayo and cheese, and "lighter" pizzas with lots of vegetable toppings and less cheese.

  • Feel free to swap breakfast, lunch and dinner options between days to suit. Make sure you choose a swap with a similar calorie content.
  • Snack suggestions, particularly fruit and yogurt, can be incorporated into one of the meals if you prefer.

Pack sizes vary by retail outlet, but this plan and the nutritional information is based on a salmon fillet of 100g cooked weight, chicken breast of 120g cooked weight, 120g pot of yogurt, 200g cans of beans and tomatoes, and drained weights of 60g (small) or 120g (medium) for canned tuna. For ease of use, the recipe suggestions include dry weights of grains like rice and pasta.

We've included some cooking directions, but if you're unsure, search the internet for similar recipes and the general method will become clear.

Week One: Monday

Breakfast: Vegan overnight oats (355 calories)

  • 40g oats
  • 150ml plant-based drink (eg almond drink)
  • 1tbsp chia seeds
  • 80g raspberries (or frozen mixed berries)
  • 1tbsp almond butter

Combine the ingredients in a bowl before you go to bed and leave overnight in the fridge to set.

Lunch: Wholemeal bagel with chicken tikka and salad (525 calories)

  • 120g chicken tikka
  • Tomato and red onion slices
  • Handful of baby spinach
  • 1tsp reduced-fat mayonnaise

Dinner: Salmon and vegetable pasta (620 calories)

  • 1 cooked salmon fillet
  • 75g wholewheat pasta (dry weight)
  • 2tbsp peas
  • 60g broccoli
  • 60g green beans
  • 1tbsp medium-fat soft cheese
  • 1tbsp milk
  • Chilli and chives to taste

This dinner supplies half your daily fibre target, about 40% of your recommended selenium and zinc needs, and over 70% of your recommended vitamin D intake. Oily fish like salmon contain omega-3 fatty acids – we should all be eating a portion a week.

Snacks: 1 digestive biscuit. Small (80g) bowl of melon, pineapple and mango pieces. 100 calories

Week One: Tuesday

Breakfast: Avocado and egg on toast (345 calories)

  • ½ avocado
  • 1 egg, poached
  • 1 thick slice of seeded toast

Lunch: Tomato soup, and toasted cheese and mushroom sandwich (490 calories)

  • ½ carton chilled or canned shop-bought tomato soup
  • 2 thick slices wholemeal bread
  • 2tbsp grated mozzarella
  • 2 sliced mushrooms

Dinner: Chicken fajitas (525 calories)

  • 1 chicken breast
  • ½ pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 2tsp oil for frying
  • fajita seasoning to taste
  • 2 medium wholemeal tortilla wraps
  • 1tbsp shop-bought salsa

Snacks: Strawberry and banana smoothie made with low-fat yogurt and milk (150ml). Small cereal bar. 190 calories

Week One: Wednesday

Breakfast: Cereal (310 calories)

  • 2 wheat biscuits
  • 100ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 4 dried apricots
  • 1tbsp flaked almonds

This breakfast provides over 70% of your daily iron needs.

Lunch: Ham or turkey salad sandwich (470 calories)

  • 2 thick slices of seeded bread
  • 1 slice of ham or turkey
  • 1tsp mustard
  • 1 tomato and a handful of salad leaves
  • Small bag (25g) of baked crisps
  • Apple

Dinner: Tomato and spinach dhal (525 calories)

  • 50g red lentils
  • Small can of chopped tomatoes
  • Handful of baby spinach
  • 1 small onion
  • 2tsp oil
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Spices
  • Plain chapati

This powerful dish provides your daily iron in one meal and pairs it with lots of vitamin C which helps absorption of iron from vegetarian foods.

Snacks: Handful of cashew nuts. Pear. 250 calories

Week One: Thursday

Breakfast: Peanut butter and banana bagel (400 calories)

  • 1tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 wholemeal bagel
  • Small banana, sliced

Lunch: Tuna and sweetcorn baked potato (485 calories)

  • 1 large baked potato
  • 1 medium can of tuna
  • 1 heaped tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2tbsp sweetcorn
  • Mixed salad

You've just ticked off all of your recommended selenium intake in one meal. Give yourself a pat on the back.

Dinner: Turkey meatballs (495 calories)

  • 4 turkey meatballs
  • 125g homemade or bought tomato sauce
  • Wholemeal spaghetti (75g dry weight)
  • Green salad

This meal has over half of your daily recommended intake of zinc.

Snacks: Small pot of low-fat fruit yogurt. 1tbsp sunflower seeds. 190 calories

Week One: Friday

Breakfast: Green smoothie (330 calories)

  • Large handful of kale or spinach
  • 1 small banana
  • 2tbsp oats
  • 150ml (or to taste) plant-based drink (eg almond)
  • 1tbsp almond butter

Lunch: Egg mayonnaise bap (475 calories)

  • 1 large egg
  • 1tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • Handful of baby spinach
  • 1 large wholemeal bap
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber sticks
  • Small pot of low-fat fruit yogurt (for dessert)

The egg and yogurt both contain iodine, providing almost three-quarters of the recommended intake. Eggs are one of the few sources of vitamin D in the diet and this meal provides 20% of the recommended intake.

Dinner: Spicy cod and vegetable parcel (500 calories)

  • 1 cod fillet
  • 1 carrot
  • ½ pepper
  • A few mangetout, cut into thin strips
  • 1tsp reduced-salt soy sauce
  • 1tsp sesame oil
  • Ginger, chopped
  • Chilli, sliced
  • 60g wholegrain rice (dry weight)
  • Scoop of frozen yogurt (for dessert)

Bake the cod in a foil parcel with the other ingredients, cutting the vegetables into thin strips.

Snacks: Slice of toasted seeded bread with yeast extract. Handful of peanuts and raisins. 275 calories

Week One: Saturday

Breakfast: Scrambled egg on toast with sautéed mushrooms (365 calories)

  • 1 egg
  • 1 thick slice wholemeal toast
  • 100g mushrooms
  • 1tsp oil

Lunch: Roasted veg wrap (510 calories)

  • 1 large wholemeal wrap
  • 2tbsp reduced-fat hummus
  • 100g roasted vegetables
  • Handful of rocket
  • Handful of mixed nuts and raisins

Dinner: Takeaway or ready meal

Take a break from cooking and choose a healthier takeaway option like a grilled chicken burger, wrap or "lighter" pizza, or have a ready meal from a healthier-eating range. Aim for about 500 calories.

Snacks: 2tbsp low-fat plain yogurt with 80g mixed fresh fruit. Small bag (14g) of lightly salted popcorn. 160 calories

Week One: Sunday

Breakfast: Cereal (325 calories)

  • 3 handfuls no-added-sugar muesli
  • 100ml semi-skimmed milk
  • Banana

Lunch: French-bread pizza (495 calories)

  • 15cm-long piece of baguette
  • 2tbsp passata
  • ½ pepper, chopped
  • 2 sliced mushrooms
  • 1tbsp sweetcorn
  • 3tbsp reduced-fat grated cheese
  • Mixed salad

Slice the baguette lengthways, spread on the passata, add the toppings and cheese, and grill. Serve with crisp salad.

Dinner: Steak (520 calories)

  • 1 lean beef fillet steak, grilled
  • 1 large baked potato
  • 80g baby sweetcorn
  • 80g mangetout

Snacks: 1tbsp reduced-fat hummus and 2 celery sticks. Handful of grapes. 1 chocolate digestive biscuit. 210 calories

Week Two: Monday

Breakfast: Beans on toast (360 calories)

  • Small can or pot of baked beans
  • 1 thick slice of seeded toast
  • 150ml glass of orange or other pure fruit juice

Lunch: Chicken and avocado wrap (505 calories)

  • 1 large wholemeal wrap
  • 1 cooked chicken breast
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ pepper

Dinner: Vegetarian spaghetti bolognese (545 calories)

  • 125g Quorn (or other plant-based) mince
  • Small can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 6 mushrooms
  • 1tbsp oil
  • Garlic, to taste
  • Mixed herbs
  • 75g wholewheat spaghetti (dry weight)

Snacks: 1 small pot of low-fat fruit yogurt. 1 apple. 150 calories

Week Two: Tuesday

Breakfast: Cereal (315 calories)

  • 3 handfuls of multigrain flakes (eg Special K)
  • 100ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 4 dried prunes
  • 1tbsp mixed nuts

Lunch: Tomato soup, and toasted cheese and mushroom sandwich (490 calories)

  • ½ carton chilled or canned shop-bought tomato soup
  • 2 thick slices wholemeal bread
  • 2tbsp grated mozzarella
  • 2 sliced mushrooms

Dinner: Pan-fried mackerel and new potatoes (525 calories)

  • 1 mackerel fillet
  • 1tsp oil, for frying
  • 175g crushed new potatoes
  • 80g green beans
  • 80g tenderstem broccoli
  • Small pot of low-fat fruit yogurt (for dessert)

We should be eating one portion a week of oily fish like mackerel, which contains omega-3 fatty acids. This meal also provides over 60% of your daily vitamin D needs.

Snacks: Two-finger chocolate-covered wafer. Handful of grapes. 175 calories

Week Two: Wednesday

Breakfast: Salmon and cream cheese bagel (325 calories)

  • 1 wholemeal bagel
  • 1tbsp medium-fat soft cheese
  • 30g smoked salmon
  • 6 cherry tomatoes

Lunch: Egg mayonnaise bap (475 calories)

  • 1 large egg
  • 1tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • Handful of baby spinach
  • 1 large wholemeal bap
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber sticks
  • Small pot of low fat-fruit yogurt

The egg and yogurt both contain iodine, and this lunch provides almost three-quarters of the recommended daily intake. Eggs are also one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D and this meal provides 20% of the recommended intake.

Dinner: Turkey chilli con carne (550 calories)

  • 125g turkey mince
  • Small can of chopped tomatoes
  • 2tbsp canned red kidney beans
  • 1 small onion
  • 1tsp oil, for frying
  • Garlic, to taste
  • Chilli powder
  • 60g wholegrain rice (dry weight)

Snacks: 1 orange. Handful of peanuts. 240 calories

Week Two: Thursday

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, mushrooms and toast (345 calories)

  • 1 egg
  • 1 thick slice of wholemeal toast
  • 100g mushrooms sautéed in 1tsp oil

Lunch: Tomato and mozzarella salad (520 calories)

  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • Basil
  • 60g reduced-fat mozzarella
  • 1tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ciabatta roll

Dinner: Spicy mixed bean wrap (505 calories)

  • 1 large wholemeal wrap
  • 1 small onion
  • ½ can mixed beans
  • 1tbsp tomato puree
  • Fajita seasoning to taste
  • 1tsp oil, for frying
  • Handful of mixed leaves
  • 1tbsp grated reduced-fat cheese

Round off the meal with an apple and 1tsp peanut butter.

Snacks: 7 strawberries and 1tbsp 0% fat Greek yogurt. 1tbsp pumpkin seeds. 150 calories

Week Two: Friday

Breakfast: Cereal (335 calories)

  • 2 shredded wheat
  • 100ml semi-skimmed milk
  • ½ nectarine
  • Approx 10 raspberries
  • 1tbsp sunflower seeds

Lunch: Minestrone (520 calories)

  • ½ carton chilled or canned shop-bought minestrone soup
  • 1 ciabatta roll
  • 1 apple
  • 1 small cereal bar

Dinner: Jerk-style chicken (545 calories)

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1tsp oil
  • 1tsp honey
  • 1tsp jerk seasoning
  • 2 handfuls skin-on potato wedges
  • 1 corn on the cob

Mix the honey, oil and jerk seasoning, then brush on the chicken breast and cook under the grill.

Snacks: 2 dried apricots and 5 almonds. Carrot and cucumber sticks. 125 calories

Week Two: Saturday

Breakfast: Avocado and egg on toast (345 calories)

  • ½ avocado
  • 1 egg, poached
  • 1 thick slice of seeded toast

Avocados contain healthier unsaturated fats – this breakfast contains more than 40% of the recommended intake of monounsaturated fat.

Lunch: Falafel-filled pitta (500 calories)

  • 2 wholemeal pitta breads
  • 4 falafels
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Grated carrot
  • Drizzle of sweet chilli sauce

This healthy lunch provides more than half of your recommended fibre intake and nearly two-thirds of your daily iron recommendation.

Dinner: Tuna pasta bake (565 calories)

  • 1 medium can of tuna
  • 125g shop-bought tomato sauce
  • 6 mushrooms
  • 1tbsp sweetcorn
  • 75g wholewheat pasta (dry weight)
  • 1tbsp grated reduced-fat cheddar

Serve with a green salad.

Tuna is high in selenium and this meal provides all of your recommended selenium intake, as well as more than half of your recommended fibre intake.

Snacks: 2tbsp low-fat plain yogurt with 80g mixed fresh fruit. 1 digestive biscuit. 155 calories

Week Two: Sunday

Breakfast: Overnight oats (360 calories)

  • 40g oats
  • 100ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 2tbsp low-fat yogurt
  • 1tbsp dried fruit (or a handful of chopped fresh fruit)
  • 1tsp chopped walnuts (or other nuts)

Lunch: French-bread pizza (495 calories)

  • 15cm-long piece of baguette
  • 2tbsp passata
  • ½ pepper, chopped
  • 2 sliced mushrooms
  • 1tbsp sweetcorn
  • 3tbsp reduced-fat grated cheese
  • Mixed salad

Slice the baguette lengthways, spread on the passata, add the toppings and cheese, and grill. Serve with crisp salad.

Dinner: Turkey burger (525 calories)

  • 1 turkey steak, grilled
  • Toppings: lettuce, tomato and onion
  • 1 heaped tsp relish
  • 1 medium wholemeal roll
  • Sweet potato wedges (made with 1 potato and 1tsp oil)
  • 1tbsp peas
  • 1tbsp sweetcorn

Snacks: 1 oatcake spread with 1tsp medium-fat soft cheese and a few grapes. 1 thin slice fruit loaf with fat spread from allowance. 200 calories

Week Three: Monday

Breakfast: French toast (360 calories)

  • 1 egg
  • 2tbsp milk
  • 1tsp oil
  • 2 slices wholemeal bread
  • 80g mixed berries

Lunch: Salmon and potato salad (500 calories)

  • 1 fillet baked salmon
  • 175g cooked new potatoes
  • 1tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise (for dressing)
  • 1tbsp 0%-fat Greek yogurt (for dressing)
  • 1tsp mustard (for dressing)
  • Handful of baby spinach
  • Handful of cucumber, chopped
  • Handful of celery, chopped
  • Chives
  • Handful of grapes (for dessert)

Dinner: Pork stir-fry and noodles (545 calories)

  • 1 lean pork steak
  • 160g stir-fry vegetables (baby sweetcorn, mange tout, pepper, carrot etc)
  • 2tsp oil
  • 2tbsp shop-bought stir-fry sauce
  • 1 nest of wholewheat noodles

This meal provides over half of your daily needs of iron, selenium and zinc.

Snack: 1tbsp tzatziki and ½ wholemeal pitta bread. 1tbsp raisins or sultanas. 180 calories

Week Three: Tuesday

Breakfast: Salmon and cream cheese bagel (325 calories)

  • 1 wholemeal bagel
  • 1tbsp medium-fat soft cheese
  • 30g smoked salmon
  • 6 cherry tomatoes

Lunch: Harissa chickpea couscous salad (550 calories)

  • Small can of chickpeas
  • ½ pepper
  • 2 spring onions
  • 2 ready-to-eat dried apricots
  • 60g couscous (dry weight)
  • 1tsp harissa paste
  • 1tbsp oil
  • Coriander, chopped

Dinner: Kebabs (550 calories)

  • 1 chicken breast
  • ½ pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1tsp oil
  • 2 handfuls skin-on potato wedges
  • 1 corn on the cob

Snack: 2tbsp low-fat plain yogurt with 80g mixed fresh fruit. Small bag (14g) of lightly salted popcorn. 160 calories

Week Three: Wednesday

Breakfast: Green smoothie (330 calories)

  • Large handful of kale or spinach
  • 1 small banana
  • 2tbsp oats
  • 150ml (or to taste) plant-based drink (eg almond)
  • 1tbsp almond butter

Lunch: Spicy mixed bean wrap (495 calories)

  • 1 large wholemeal wrap
  • 1 small onion
  • 1tsp oil
  • ½ can mixed beans
  • 1tbsp tomato purée
  • Fajita seasoning, to taste
  • Handful of mixed leaves
  • 1tbsp grated reduced-fat cheese
  • Pear (for dessert)

Fry the onion, then add the mixed beans, tomato purée and fajita seasoning and simmer, before assembling your wrap.

Dinner: Mushroom gnocchi (525 calories)

  • ½ pack gnocchi
  • 2tbsp peas
  • 10 mushrooms, sautéed
  • 1tsp oil
  • Garlic, to taste
  • 2 slices garlic bread

Snack: 7 strawberries and 1tbsp 0% fat Greek yogurt. Small cereal bar (30g). 165 calories

Week Three: Thursday

Breakfast: Cereal (310 calories)

  • 2 wheat biscuits
  • 100ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 4 dried apricots
  • 1tbsp flaked almonds

This breakfast provides over 70% of your daily iron needs.

Lunch: Tomato and mozzarella salad (520 calories)

  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • Basil
  • 60g reduced-fat mozzarella
  • 1tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ciabatta roll

Dinner: Cajun chicken traybake (530 calories)

  • 150g chicken breast mini fillets
  • 100g skin-on new potatoes
  • 1 small sweet potato
  • ½ pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • ½ courgette
  • 2tsp oil
  • Cajun seasoning, to taste
  • 80g green vegetables of choice (serve on the side)
  • Small pot of low-fat fruit yogurt (for dessert)

Snack: Peach or nectarine. Two-finger chocolate-covered wafer. 165 calories

Week Three: Friday

Breakfast: Porridge (355 calories)

  • 40g oats
  • 300ml semi-skimmed milk
  • ½ banana (to serve)
  • 30g blueberries (to serve)

Lunch: Wholemeal bagel with chicken tikka and salad (525 calories)

  • 1 wholemeal bagel
  • 120g chicken tikka
  • Tomato and red onion slices
  • Handful of baby spinach
  • 1tsp reduced-fat mayonnaise

Dinner: Spaghetti bolognese (550 calories)

  • 125g extra lean beef mince
  • Small can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 6 mushrooms
  • 1tsp oil
  • Garlic, to taste
  • Mixed herbs
  • 75g wholewheat spaghetti (dry weight)
  • 1tbsp grated parmesan

This meal provides 95% of your daily zinc needs and over 40% of the recommended selenium intake.

Snack: Small bowl of melon, pineapple and mango pieces. 1tbsp sunflower seeds. 130 calories

Week Three: Saturday

Breakfast: Omelette (350 calories)

  • 2 eggs
  • 1tsp reduced-fat spread
  • 4 mushrooms
  • 1 tomato
  • 2tbsp reduced-fat cheddar
  • 1 thick slice wholemeal toast

Lunch: Baked potato with baked beans (540 calories)

  • Large baked potato
  • Small can or pot of baked beans
  • 1tbsp grated reduced-fat cheese
  • Mixed salad (to serve)
  • Orange (for dessert)

This hearty lunch staple provides more than half of your recommended fibre and iron intakes.

Dinner: Grilled tuna steak (540 calories)

  • 1 tuna steak
  • 200g roasted vegetables (courgette, onion, pepper, aubergine)
  • 1tbsp oil
  • ½ pack ready-to-eat quinoa

Tuna is high in selenium and this meal provides all of your recommended selenium intake. It also provides nearly 90% of your protein and over half of your iron needs.

Snack: Crispy kale (80g kale tossed in 1tsp oil and baked until crisp). 1 medium banana. 145 calories

Week Three: Sunday

Breakfast: Homemade parfait (355 calories)

  • 3 handfuls plain granola
  • 2tbsp low-fat natural yogurt
  • 80g fresh tropical fruit (pineapple, mango, kiwi fruit, orange)
  • 1tbsp chopped mixed nuts (for topping)

Lunch: Vegetable and lentil soup (500 calories)

  • 1 small onion
  • 150g root vegetables (eg carrots, potato, sweet potato, parsnip swede)
  • 2tsp oil
  • 25g lentils
  • 250ml reduced-salt vegetable stock
  • Spices to taste
  • 1tbsp low-fat yogurt (for topping, optional)
  • 1 large wholemeal or seeded bap

Dinner: Sunday roast (490 calories)

  • 100g roast chicken (skin removed)
  • 175g boiled skin-on new potatoes
  • 160g vegetables (eg cauliflower, carrots and steamed kale)
  • 2tbsp gravy
  • 80g strawberries (for dessert)
  • 1 scoop ice cream (for dessert)

Snack: Toasted crumpet with fat spread from allowance. Apple. 175 calories

Week Four: Monday

Breakfast: Vegan overnight oats (355 calories)

  • 40g oats
  • 150ml plant-based drink (eg almond drink)
  • 1tbsp chia seeds
  • 80g raspberries (or frozen mixed berries)
  • 1tbsp almond butter

Combine the ingredients in a bowl before you go to bed and leave overnight in the fridge to set.

Lunch: Chicken and avocado wrap (505 calories)

  • 1 large wholemeal wrap
  • 1 cooked chicken breast
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ pepper

Dinner: Tofu stir-fry with noodles (515 calories)

  • 80g tofu, chopped
  • 1 handful of cashew nuts
  • 1 pak choi, sliced
  • 1 spring onion, chopped
  • 1tsp sesame oil
  • 1tsp reduced-salt soy sauce
  • 1tsp honey
  • Ginger, to taste
  • 1 nest of wholewheat noodles (60g dry weight)

Nuts are a great addition to meals because they contain healthier unsaturated fats. This meal provides over 40% of the recommended daily intake of monounsaturated fat, and it also delivers over 70% of your daily iron needs and almost half of the recommended intake of zinc.

Snacks: 1 chocolate digestive biscuit. 1 pear. 160 calories

Week Four: Tuesday

Breakfast: Scrambled egg, toast and grilled tomato (345 calories)

  • 1 egg
  • 1 thick slice of wholemeal toast
  • 1tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 1 tomato

Lunch: Tuna and bean pasta salad (525 calories)

  • 75g wholewheat pasta (dry weight)
  • Small can of tuna
  • 2tbsp mixed or red kidney beans
  • 1tbsp sweetcorn
  • 1 slice of red pepper, diced
  • 1tbsp oil (for dressing)
  • Lemon juice, to taste (for dressing)
  • Mustard, to taste (for dressing)

Enjoy this and you've ticked off half of your recommended fibre and iron intake and three-quarters of your daily selenium needs. We bet you didn't know you even had selenium needs.

Dinner: Sautéed chicken and couscous (510 calories)

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 2tsp oil
  • Garlic, to taste
  • 6 mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 60g couscous (dry weight)
  • Lemon zest, to taste
  • Chilli flakes, to taste
  • Herbs, to taste

Sautée the chicken breast, mushrooms, pepper and onion, making sure the chicken is cooked all the way through. Flavour the couscous with the lemon zest, chilli flakes and herbs.

Snacks: 2 dried apricots and 5 almonds. 1 small pot of low-fat fruit yogurt. 195 calories

Week Four: Wednesday

Breakfast: Peanut butter and banana bagel (400 calories)

  • 1tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 wholemeal bagel
  • 1 small banana, sliced

Lunch: Pitta with falafel (500 calories)

  • 2 wholemeal pitta breads
  • 4 falafels
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Grated carrot
  • Drizzle of sweet chilli sauce

Dinner: Paella (490 calories)

  • 60g paella rice
  • 60g cooked chicken breast, chopped
  • 60g prawns
  • ½ pepper, diced
  • 2tbsp frozen peas
  • 1 small chopped tomato
  • 200ml reduced-salt vegetable stock
  • 2tsp oil
  • Paprika, to taste
  • Turmeric, to taste

Snacks: 1 slice of toasted seeded bread with yeast extract. 1 peach or nectarine. 200 calories

Week Four: Thursday

Breakfast: Cereal (335 calories)

  • 2 shredded wheat
  • 100ml reduced-fat milk or dairy alternative
  • ½ nectarine
  • Approx 10 raspberries
  • 1tbsp sunflower seeds

Lunch: Ham or turkey salad sandwich (470 calories)

  • 2 thick slices of seeded bread
  • 1 slice of ham or turkey
  • 1tsp mustard
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 handful of salad leaves
  • Small bag (25g) of baked crisps
  • Apple

Dinner: Vegetable chilli (525 calories)

  • Small can of chopped tomatoes
  • Small can of red kidney beans
  • 1 small onion
  • ½ pepper, diced
  • 1 small courgette, diced
  • Vegetable stock
  • Garlic, to taste
  • Chilli powder, to taste
  • 1tsp oil, for frying
  • 1 baked potato (to serve)
  • 1tbsp 0% fat Greek yogurt (to serve)

You'll get three-quarters of both your recommended fibre and iron intake from this mightily healthy meal.

Snacks: Handful of almonds (this snack provides over 40% of the recommended intake of monounsaturated fat). Carrot and cucumber sticks. 220 calories

Week Four: Friday

Breakfast: Poached egg and English muffin (350 calories)

  • 1 wholemeal English muffin
  • 50g wilted baby spinach
  • 1 poached egg
  • 2tsp sunflower seeds
  • 150ml glass of apple juice

Lunch: Baked potato and beans (540 calories)

  • 1 large baked potato
  • Small can or pot of baked beans
  • 1tbsp grated reduced-fat cheese
  • Mixed salad (to serve)
  • 1 orange (for dessert)

This classic lunch combo provides over half of your recommended fibre and iron intake.

Dinner: Chicken pesto pasta (570 calories)

  • 1 grilled chicken breast
  • 80g green beans
  • 2tbsp peas
  • 75g wholewheat pasta (dry weight)
  • 1 heaped tbsp reduced-fat pesto

Snacks: 2tbsp low-fat plain yogurt with 80g mixed fresh fruit. 1tbsp ready-to-eat edamame (about 15 pods). 140 calories

Week Four: Saturday

Breakfast: Porridge (350 calories)

  • 40g oats
  • 300ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 80g fresh or frozen berries (to serve)
  • 1tsp flaxseeds
  • 1tsp honey

Iodine and calcium are some of the stars of this meal, with more than 60% of your daily requirement of both in this breakfast bowl.

Lunch: Minestrone (520 calories)

  • ½ carton chilled or canned shop-bought minestrone soup
  • 1 ciabatta roll
  • 1 apple
  • 1 small cereal bar

Dinner: Homemade burger (490 calories)

  • 125g extra lean minced beef
  • 1 wholemeal bap
  • Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion
  • 1tbsp ketchup
  • Corn on the cob (to serve)

Opt for a homemade patty and wholemeal bun, and you'll find this plate provides three-quarters of your daily protein needs and about half of the recommended fibre intake. Plus, you've covered off more than 80% of the recommended zinc intake and over half of your daily iron needs.

Snacks: 1 oatcake spread with 1tsp medium fat soft cheese with a few grapes. Crispy kale (80g kale tossed in 1tsp oil and baked until crisp). 155 calories

Week Four: Sunday

Breakfast: French toast (360 calories)

  • 1 egg
  • 2tbsp milk
  • 1tsp oil
  • 2 slices wholemeal bread
  • 80g mixed berries (to serve)

Lunch: Baked vegetable frittata (480 calories)

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1tbsp frozen peas
  • A few cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1tsp oil
  • 1tbsp grated reduced-fat cheddar
  • Green salad (to serve)
  • 1 medium wholemeal roll (to serve)

Dinner: Baked salmon with new potatoes (520 calories)

  • 1 salmon fillet, baked
  • 175g new potatoes, boiled
  • 100g asparagus spears or tips
  • 1 small slice (40g) banana loaf (for dessert)

Snacks: 1 orange. 1tbsp tzatziki and ½ wholemeal pitta bread. 160 calories

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Evans Dining Table

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Our old 6' x 3' table that seated six.

Our old 6' x 3' table that seated six.

 Our new 4'x8' table that seats 8–10.

Our old 6' x 3' table that seated six.

I remember we bought our 6-foot pine table when our first child was born. It seemed enormous to us! Two young people and a tiny baby, why did we buy so big?

Well, roll on another 16 years and not only are there more kids, but they are huge and their friends are huge and, quite frankly, that enormous 6-foot table became way too small!

I looked into new tables. But with three active boys, I didn't want something so fine that I'd always be fretting about glass marks, spills, and scratches. I also didn't particularly want to drop a grand or two on a piece of furniture.

But we found a solution for a beautiful new table that is so easy and inexpensive, it's just ridiculous!

Make Your Existing Table Bigger With a 4' x 8' Board

Simply overlay your existing table with a larger board that has an attractive veneer on one face—this is birch. Stain and gloss the top to match the existing legs (or stain and gloss the legs too like we did).

The entire project including stain and gloss came in under $100, plus a few hours of my time. Five years down the road, it's still serving us well. And we have not outgrown it!

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Materials Needed

  • 1 4' x 8' plywood board (with veneer on one side)
  • 4 lengths of wood, each 1" x 1" x 2' long
  • 2 short pieces of wood, 4" x 1" x 1"
  • 2 2" nails
  • wood edging tape (see link below)
  • wood glue
  • wood stain and wood gloss of your choice
The unfinished 8' x 4' plywood board.

The unfinished 8' x 4' plywood board.

You'll need four struts of wood approximately 1" x 1" x 2'.

The unfinished 8' x 4' plywood board.

How to Make Your Dining Room Table Bigger With a 4' x 8' Board

Here's the step-by-step process:

Step 1: Decide on the Right Size

Choose how large you want your table to be. (Keep in mind that it must work proportionally with your existing table's legs.) The boards are sold 4' x 8', but you can ask to have it cut down if you want it smaller.

Note: You must get a board that has a veneer (such as birch) on one side.

Step 2: Glue Wood to the Underside of Your Board

Now take your four 2' lengths of wood and glue them to the underside (non-veneer side) of your board in an open rectangle so that when the board is laid on top of the table, the table will fit reasonably snugly. It doesn't have to be a tight fit, a little space OK to prevent slippage. Measure carefully because you want it set on straight. (See diagram.)

Step 3: Nail the Struts

Take the two 2" nails and nail the two 4" struts to the center of each of the two long struts running along the two longer edges of the board. (See diagram at right.) This will allow you to pivot each small strut and "lock" the board onto the table so that it cannot be tipped up accidentally. You will need to look carefully at your own table and think this through, making any adjustments necessary, as every table is different.

Step 4: Measure the Board and Apply Wood Edging Tape

Place the board on the table, veneer side up, and measure the total edge of your board. Apply the wood edging tape, following the manufacturer's directions. (This is usually a process that involves ironing on the tape in order to dissolve the pre-applied adhesive.)

Step 5: Stain and Gloss the Board

Transform your board and its new wood trim with a beautiful wood stain of your choosing. Again keep in mind the look and color of the existing table's legs. Can you stain those to match? We did! When you are happy with the color, finish it with two coats of polyurethane, gloss, or semi-gloss, again your choice of finish. (You can also buy stain and gloss all-in-one to save time.)

Struts hold the board in place on the old table (viewed from below).

Struts hold the board in place on the old table (viewed from below).

A small 4" piece of wood pivots to "lock" the board onto the old table.

Struts hold the board in place on the old table (viewed from below).

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

poowool5 (author) from here in my house on May 02, 2012:

Thanks for the comments, everybody!

Good point, Marcy (that I probably should have made myself!) that this larger tabletop can be added and taken away as needed. Always good to have that option for larger groups.

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ANd yes, Cyndi10, the ever-shrinking desk (like my ever-shrinking jeans...), I'm sure it would work well for this too.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing, janikon and summerberrie!

summerberrie on May 02, 2012:

poowool5, this is such a great hub for how to expand your table. I really enjoyed reading it and the do it yourself pictures were perfect!

janikon on May 02, 2012:

Very clever and inexpensive idea. Voted up and shared.

Cynthia B Turner from Georgia on May 02, 2012:

Clever, Clever idea. You took a lot of time with those instructions, too. Maybe something similar would work on my desk which seems to be shrinking! Good hub.

Marcy Goodfleisch from Planet Earth on May 02, 2012:

I cracked up at your "Doesn't that apron make me look fat?" comment!

Seriously - I love this hub! I've been trying to figure a way to 'expand' my petite dining table that's bigger on looks than on function. I hadn't thought of adding the underside braces to make a false top more stable. I would probably use it now and then (rather than all the time), but I sure do need it when I need it.

Voted up, useful, awesome and interesting! And shared!

poowool5 (author) from here in my house on April 28, 2012:

Whoops, sorry to be late getting back to your question, PJ. I bought the plywood from our local old-fashioned lumber store, the kind with a lumberyard out back. I am surprised Lowes didn't sell these. Perhaps try calling a few places to ask in advance so you don't have wasted trips. Hope you can locate it. What I smugly enjoy most is the comments of my friends with expensive tastes as they admire it, not realizing it didn't cost me an arm and a leg!

PJ on April 18, 2012:

Great idea! This is JUST what I was looking for. Thanks so much for sharing! One question - where did you buy your plywood board? I checked my local home improvement store (Lowe's) but didn't come across any with a veneer on one side. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful idea!

poowool5 (author) from here in my house on March 31, 2012:

Thanks for the comment, Robie. You know, for little money, it really can give a table a new lease of life. I didn't think we would keep it for so long, but it still looks good after years of daily use, so you know, if it ain't broke...

Today we dyed Easter eggs right on the table, no protective newspaper etc...guess not much gets through a couple coats of polyurethane, because it didn't affect the table at all. And that's what I need with three boys...ROBUST furniture ;)

Thanks for the comment!

Robie Benve from Ohio on March 31, 2012:

Great idea! I have an old table that on top of being small, has some water damage, we keep it in the (non-used) dining room for the kid's homework, and this plywood board treatment may be just what it needs. Thanks for sharing, and I love the pictures, very helpful! Ciao

poowool5 (author) from here in my house on March 12, 2012:

Thanks Steph and Jennifer. I thought either it would wear down or I'd tire of it by now, but not so (pic above is current, ie. 5 years after making it)!

jenniferg78 from Philadelphia, PA on March 12, 2012:

This is a great idea and the picture illustration are really helpful. +useful

Stephanie Marshall from Bend, Oregon on March 11, 2012:

Great idea and totally rated up! I have 4 kids and it seems like the table is never big enough. Then, if any of my friends come over with their kids... ugh! Nice tips and easy to do. Rated up - Steph

poowool5 (author) from here in my house on March 11, 2012:

Thanks Lizam1. The board is only 3/4" thick, so, yes, the table would be higher, but only by 3/4". Not really noticeable.

Lizam1 on March 10, 2012:

Nice idea - one question does laying the board on top make the table an odd height?

poowool5 (author) from here in my house on March 10, 2012:

Thanks for commenting, Liz! Sometimes it's the simple things that have the biggest impact!

lizlauder from Western New York on March 10, 2012:

This is such a great idea! And it looks beautiful.

poowool5 (author) from here in my house on March 10, 2012:

Thanks cloverleaffarm, anything to save a few bucks, right? Actually, I find it hugely satisfying to pull off a DIY job like this. A little domestic pride :)

Healing Herbalist from The Hamlet of Effingham on March 10, 2012:

Great job on both the hub, and the table. Voted up and useful!

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Structube Glass Dining Table

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Ercol Romana sideboard, £1,100; Romana table, £1,268; Originals butterfly chair, £375, Originals all purpose chair, £280; Furniture Village

Seat everyone in style and comfort with this guide to selecting the best dining table for your space.

SHAPE MATTERS

Circular tables are good for conversation and feel more inclusive, making it easier to talk not just to your immediate neighbours but everyone. Square and rectangular tables will line up neatly with other furniture and can be pushed against the wall if you need space, for a party, for example.

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SIZE IT UP

As a rule of thumb, a square table measuring 90cm x 90cm, or a 90cm diameter circular one, will seat four people snugly. For six people, a rectangular 150cm x 90cm table, or a circular 130cm diameter design will work. For eight people, allow a table of 200cm x 100cm, or 150cm diameter.

Get the right size of table for the space. When you've found a table you like, and before you buy, check if it will work in your space. Cut and stick together sheets of newspaper to the size of your table, and lay the template on the floor to give you a sense of how it will fit. Remember you'll need around 60-90cm from the table edge to the nearest wall/piece of furniture, and if you can spare 100cm there will be even more room for people to walk behind seated diners.

Consider tables that can be extended if you like to have a big crowd over. Gateleg tables, which have a flap or flaps that fold down, are perfect for compact rooms. Check that there's enough space when at its maximum size.

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TWICE THE VALUE

If your table will double as an eating and working space, you'll need one with a practical, hardwearing surface. For instance, a design with a top that can be re-oiled or painted would be better than a lacquered one.

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How to Calculate the Best Table Size for Your Dining Room

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Congratulations on your decision to get a new dining room table. Choosing a new style of table can change the whole vibe in your dining area. It's important to choose a table that fits the size of your room so there's room for everyone to walk around. Taking the time to measure the size of your dining room and comparing your open floor space to standard table sizes can help you choose a piece of furniture that's a good fit for your home.

Determine the Size of Your Dining Area

Hook the end of a tape measure to something solid against the wall, like the door trim, or have a helper hold the end against the wall. Measure all the way across the room to the opposite wall. Make a note of this size, and then repeat the measuring process on the other two walls in the room. Multiply the two numbers together to determine the size of the room in square feet. If you're choosing a dining table for a room in a house with an open floor plan, measure to the edge of the area where you want the dining area to end.

Draw the Room

Sketch the room on a sheet of grid paper or enter the dimensions in a 3D room layout planning tool. While a larger open space around the table gives a room a casual, airy feeling, allow a minimum of three feet around the perimeter of the room for walking space. The remaining space in the center of the room is the maximum to allow for a dining table. It's easier to fit a small table into a large room than it is to crowd an oversized table into a tiny room. If you have extra floor space available after placing your dining table, you can adjust the way it's positioned in the room to enhance the flow of foot traffic and increase visual appeal.

Consider Decor Elements Around the Room's Outer Edge

Some pieces of furniture are big enough they're hard to move, making them almost a permanent part of your floor plan. If there are other large furnishings around the outer edge of the room, such as a hutch or curio cabinet, be sure to include the dimensions of those items in your sketch and in your calculations.

The Role of Table Top Shapes in Choosing Table Size

This is a tip you may see at play if you look closely at tabletops for restaurants. This is because restaurant tables are often packed in snugly to provide seating for as many patrons as possible. When space is at a premium — for example if you have a small dining area and can't arrange it to leave floor space around the table — consider a round or oval table. The rounded edges of the tabletop can allow for foot traffic.

Consider a Table That Has a Leaf

Choosing a table that has a leaf is one easy way to accommodate an occasional large group while enjoying the coziness of a small table. Just add the leaf when guests are coming over and remove it when there's a smaller group present. Floor space may be tied up with the leaf is installed, but it's also freed up when you restore the table to its smaller leaf-free size.

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Clear Plastic Dining Room Chairs

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The iconic country chair gets a spiffy update in unexpected shapes and shades.

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Alice in Wonderland would feel right at home in Paola Navone's sweet beech design.

($399; 33"W x 42½"H x 26½"D; crateandbarrel.com)

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Vintage

Hay of Denmark just reissued this handsome beech chair, which debuted in the 1960s.

($217; 17"W x 31"H x 14"D; themodernshop.ca)

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Eco-Friendly

This beauty is crafted from American black walnut and beech certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

($585; 24"W x 33.5"H x 21.5"D; organicmodernism.com for stores)

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This affordable beech version comes in seven hues—including yellow, aqua, gray, and coral.

($158; 17½"W x 33½"H x 19"D; serenaandlily.com)

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Designed to be used indoors or out, Terrain's armchair wears a bright zinc finish.

($298; 21"W x 40"H x 24¾"D; shopterrain.com)

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High-Back

A tall, tapered profile gives West Elm's seat retro-modern appeal.

($299; 21½"W x 45"H x 24½"D; westelm.com)

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Arm Rests

Made in weathered oak, this farmhouse-style arm chair offers a rustic and traditional vibe.

($140.49; 23.5"W x 40.75" H x 23.5" D; wayfair.com)

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Dining Set For Two

Dining Set For Two

We all need to eat, which necessitates the purchase of a dining room set. The type of dining room set you require is determined by your current and future situations. You should inspect your home to discover some basic parameters before purchasing the furnishings you'll be utilizing to enjoy meals. Perhaps you have a formal dining room or a spacious kitchen with a dining space in your home. Perhaps your great room lacks a clear location for a table, leaving only an open area between the kitchen and living room. The construction of your property will determine where and how big your new dining room set can be. Dining sets with butterfly leaf that can be utilized for both formal and informal situations are the ideal. The table should be large enough to accommodate all of your guests while being small enough to not overpower the space. If you're looking for a new dining set, have a peek at our selection! The 12 greatest dining sets for 2021 are listed below. We hope you find them useful as you plan your purchases for the following year! These are perfect for dinner parties since they will make your guests feel like royalty.

1. Tangkula 5 Piece Dining Sets

This table set is suitable for use in both the home and the restaurant. Furthermore, if the weather permits, these tables and chairs can be used outside. The easy-to-match style and color can be used in a variety of circumstances. The wood-look top adds a touch of modern style to whatever you wish to put it on. The dark brown wood-like top is what distinguishes the occasional group. With this 5-piece table set, you may transform your home decor into something exciting. Furthermore, the same design of dining room tables and chairs can create a calming mood in your home. The table is made of steel tubes and MDF boards with a wood-look top. And there's no need to be concerned about the sharp iron scraping your floor because there is small padding under the table legs and seats to prevent scratches. This 5 piece dining set table is also very easy to move and clean. This dining table set has four padded seat chairs to meet your comfort needs.

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2. New Classic Furniture  Round Dining Set

The New Classic Furniture 42" Round Gia Counter Dining Set is perfect for up to four people. This New Classic Counter Table comes with four solid wood Counter Chairs that are all the same color. A magnificent tabletop with fancy face reverse diamond patterned veneers is supported by a sturdy wood dining table apron. Two accessible shelves for dinnerware or decorative accessories are supported by the counter table's strong legs. The seats of these distinctive dining chairs are nicely padded, and the double diamond Wood Backs are beautiful. Brown, Cherry, Ebony, and Gray are all options. They have upholstered Counter Stools with Solid Wood Frames and Padded Seats and Backs in a Light Beige Polyester Fabric. A one-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects is included with this device. The assembly instructions and hardware are included in the box.

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3. 3-Piece Bench Style Dining Set

After years of planning, you've finally found your dream house with both space and style. Bring the best into your home by furnishing the kitchen with our 3-Piece Bench Style Dining Table Furniture Set. this set will seat up to six people around its 45.5in x 29.5in table top while also providing a sleek modern industrial touch that reflects today's trends. Durable manufactured wood planks add rustic warmth to this optimized dining experience and slide seamlessly under the table when not in use so there is no wasted living space! So ditch those bulky chairs at once and invest in a timeless style fit for any elegant new or newly home. This contemporary dining set features a stylish bench-style table and wood seats that can expand to provide ample space for guests or be tucked away for a more intimate atmosphere. A set of crossbars on the table and benches provide extra support while bringing a modern industrial touch to this classic design. The look is both professional yet inviting: perfect for small get togethers or intimate family dinners by candlelight.

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4. Modern Farmhouse Dining Table Set

Imagine yourself in your dream home. This tranquil, farmhouse-style set will bring this vision to life. Crafted with solid oak that is capable of holding up to 100 pounds without rupturing, the table supports sizable meals for all of your famiily or friends. The chairs are easy on the back yet chic enough for entertaining guests. The simplicity, but nevertheless timeless design of this dining room table set will suit any decor style you choose, whether it be modern contemporary, rustic country living, or traditional designer styles. This 5-piece dining set is the greatest answer for a small space living environment. Its compact size makes it ideal for apartment kitchens, craft quarters, game or dining rooms, and breakfast nooks. The four solid wood chairs have a dynamic X-back design with a small bend for added comfort, and the solid wood table is clean, strong, and versatile in terms of style.

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5. Bacyion Modern Dining Room Table Set

The smooth edges aren't the only thing that makes this table appealing; tempered glass is easy to clean and transport, and it's light enough to be carried by one person. This Dining Set is a must-have because of its clear simplicity, beautiful curves, and tempered glass table top. With a transparent tempered glass tabletop and soft fabric chairs with wood-like aluminum legs, this table is made of robust metal construction. The 5 Pieces Dining Set has a modern style that will add elegance to your home. With a tempered glass countertop and soft fabric chairs with wood-like metal legs, this table is made of robust metal construction. Simple to assemble, with all necessary instructions and equipment included. For the dining set, you will receive three boxes. The backrest was created using ergonomic standards and human body characteristics. Made of plush sponge padding to keep you comfortable while you sit for hours at a time during your next dinner party!

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6. Better Homes and Gardens Dining Set

Gather your friends and family around a traditional dining set that will last for generations. Autumn Lane Farmhouse features a traditional design that is influenced by antiques. In your dining area or kitchen, this dining set sits up to six people. The table, made of solid wood with turned legs, combines warm stained oak and painted black finishes for a versatile style that looks great no matter where you place your plate. Better Homes and Gardens is a magazine published by Better Homes and Gardens. Autumn Lane Black and Oak 6-Piece Dining Set: This 6-piece dining set is simple to put together thanks to the clear directions and photographs. Please keep in mind that things may arrive in separate boxes and may not arrive at the same time. How much space do you want for a small breakfast nook?

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7. Dining Room Table Set with 6 Upholstered Chairs

Your house is more than just a structure; it's the everyday events and experiences you share that make it truly yours. We love being at home with you at Ashley HomeStore. Our locally owned and operated furniture stores are dedicated to providing you with the greatest and most inexpensive furniture available. If you're looking for a table set that exudes cool style and casual elegance, look no further. For any dinner party or café brunch, the cream-colored cushions are a pleasant addition. Veneers, wood, and synthetic wood make up the table. The chairs have a wood frame and are upholstered in soft polyester. The worn surface contrasts nicely with the soft neutral upholstery, adding warmth and appeal. For added drama, match the ensemble with a set of bar stools near the kitchen. The set includes a table and six chairs.

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8. Five Piece Counter Dining Table Set

The Gia 5-Piece Table Set is elegant, modern, and made to last. Durable materials make this set perfect for any kitchen or dining room - the Dining Room Table seats up to 6 people (Sturdy Wrought Iron Legs). Chairs are soft padded with Widened Armrests. Comes in a Classic Brown Color that will complement any home décor style! This beautiful dining set is the perfect kitchen table for your family to sit around and enjoy a dinner. The luxurious brown finish will match with any home decor, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort as you dine together. The table boasts a fine white top that cannot be found on many other dinette sets, paired with six cushioned chairs. Quality materials such as rubber wood solids ensure durability and it's backed by Gia's 1-year warranty should something happen to go wrong. Thickly padded seats are perfect for entertaining while clear instructions make assembly an easy task.

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9. Farmhouse Style Dinette Set

This set has three pieces: one rectangular table surrounded by four tall, padded shape chairs. The design is made to enhance family gatherings with each piece specifically put together for comfort and style. With family gatherings in mind, the farmhouse style dinette set is designed with space and style. Constructed from durable materials, this table includes a rectangular dining table, 4 upholstered dining chairs and 1 long bench. The table has beautiful details that are both stylish but also functional for your everyday needs. This farmhouse style dining set features a large rectangular table perfect for hosting family gatherings. With four upholstered chairs and one long bench, this must-have table is sure to be the centerpiece of any room you dream of hosting in your home. Durable construction ensures years of satisfaction with use anywhere from making dinner or having some friends over to have brunch.

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10. Homelegance 6-Piece Pack Dinette Set

You are looking for a solid, richly textured dinette set that will last your family for generations? The Homelegance Dinette Set is the perfect modern piece of furniture. This stylish dinette set features seamless veneered wood and wood engineered with PU leather padding; these chairs look handsome in an impromptu supper party! With this transitional-style table and four matching chairs, you can comfortably seat six guests or throw them all up on the bench to enjoy some movie time (movies not included). These chairs will never go out of style; they're constructed with durable materials to provide years of enjoyment. The Holders Collection, designed in a transitional style for your informal dining area, will be a welcoming spot for your friends and family to gather during meals and social activities. A table, four chairs, and a bench are included in the collection's simple 6-piece package. Seats with light, neutral tones provide a nice contrast to the collection's gray finish.

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11. Modern Wooden Dining Set

Let's be real - having dinner at your dining table doesn't just have to be about eating. It can also mean playing charades with your kids, hosting friends for a potluck, or just taking a break from the day to have breakfast in front of the TV. Having extra table space for guests is an absolute essential that build any great home. A table, four seats, and a two-person bench are included in this stylish, functional set, which is ideal for family meals or gatherings in your kitchen or dining area. Books, board games, seat cushions, blankets, table mats, coasters, and other items can be stored in metal racks beneath the table top and on the bench. The extra-thick rectangular engineered wood table top is ideal for dining supper, working on your laptop, or playing games with friends and family. Smooth table and chair finishes are easy to wipe clean in the event of a spill, ensuring that your dining set looks brand new for years to come.

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12. Bennox Dining Room Set

Have you been living with a boring dinette set? Well look no further! With a Transitional Style Dining Set, your social life will be the envy of your friends. The table sports four comfy seats and even one bench to make those family dinners more enjoyable. And with many finishes to choose from (including two or three piece sets) you'll never run out of new places to eat with guests. The Bennox dining room table set sets the tone for ultra-modern elegance. The rich, dark finish of this table, as well as the sleek, gently tapered contour, epitomize superb taste. Chairs with cutout designs and upholstered seats and back supports are a step forward. Gather everyone around this table set, which comfortably seats 6 people for a lovely and relaxing dinner. Its inviting luster is enhanced by exquisite upholstery and sleek lines. The table is built of veneers, wood, and engineered wood; the chairs and bench are made of wood with vinyl upholstery. It's dressed in delicious brown, a warm color that goes well with the clean and simple design.

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Here Are Tips To Choose Perfect Dining Set For Your Home

.Your dining room is more than simply a place to eat; it's also a place where you may have a pleasant chat with your family while enjoying a delicious dinner. The dining room is an important part of a home because it is where family bonds are strengthened and where one can get in shape by eating healthy foods. To establish a comfortable eating experience, the dining space must have a pleasant ambiance. It is even said that one's environment, including colors, can have a significant impact on one's appetite. That could be the case.. It is vital that the dining area has a good ambiance to create a good eating environment. The recommendations below will assist you in selecting the ideal dining set for your home.

1. Make a budget and stick to it

You'd have a lot of alternatives when it comes to your dining table. As a result, making a budget will greatly assist you in making your decision. If you don't know how much money you'll have to spend on a dining set, you could be tempted to go for the most expensive option. As a result, you must create a budget and keep to it. It is critical that you stay within your budget so that you can purchase other necessities.

2. Get to know your audience

One thing to consider is how many people will be seated around the dining table. This will assist you in determining how many chairs you will require. If you frequently invite friends, you may want to consider adding some extra chairs. You may even acquire a dining table with an extra leaf if you like to host large gatherings—the dining room table. A dining table, like a sofa, is usually considered a necessity in the home, but it doesn't have to be. A coffee table may suffice if you don't mind sitting on the floor. In reality, a plain low table is a standard in certain civilizations. A table can appear in any number of locations. Layouts are a technique of displaying data from tables. Even clusters of distinct tables can be displayed in a single layout. As a result, the table is where the data is stored.

3. Select the appropriate shape

Dining tables come in a variety of designs and sizes. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, including oval, round, square, and rectangular. The design of your dining table is crucial since it will determine the number of seats required and the amount of space available in your dining area. Make sure you can communicate properly with other folks in the dining room when you're all eating together. Six dining chairs will fit comfortably on the majority of our dining room tables. Some of our tables can accommodate four seats until they are extended to accommodate six, and we also offer x-braced tables that can accommodate four chairs and drop-leaf tables that can accommodate four chairs. You can also arrange chairs around the round table.

4. Be aware of your personal style

You've already selected how you want your home to look before you start decorating. As a result, utilize this as a starting point while looking for a dining set. If your home is modern, you'll want a dining set with clean lines and a black or white color scheme. A dining set with beautiful moldings and carvings might be perfect if you desire a traditional or Victorian aesthetic.

5. Know what materials you desire

Different materials are also used in dining sets. You may acquire a wooden dining set that will readily fit into any interior design scheme. Other materials include rattan, steel, iron, and a variety of others. Take into account your interior design when selecting materials.

6. Easy Cleaning Maintenance

Individual care instructions are included with several of our tables. Use table mats to protect your stunning dining table top from hot dinnerware and keep wooden furniture away from heat sources as a general rule. Tabletops made of wood and glass can be wiped clean with a warm, moist cloth. Spillages should not be allowed to soak in, particularly on veneer tops, as the liquid might penetrate the veneer and cause damage. Abrasive sponges or products should not be used to clean white high-gloss tabletops.

7. Check to see if it's comfy

To see if the seats are comfortable, sit in them. Aside from the design, you should think about if it will provide a pleasant dining experience for you and your family. No one wants to eat their meals while sitting in a chair that is too firm and uncomfortable. As a result, ensure that they are likewise at ease. According to studies, those who dine at a table eat more nutritionally balanced meals. It's critical to be aware of what you're eating. You're more likely to pay attention to your meal and savor what you're eating if you're sitting at a dining table. A proper best round set can fit up to eight people.

8. Examine it for sturdiness

It must be durable in addition to being pleasant and attractive. Try leaning on the table to see if it's level. When weight is added to it, it should not wobble. When more items are placed on top of it, it should not wobble, or you will end up with spilled food. You should inspect your table, particularly if it has a glass top. Dining room sets typically consist of a dining table, side chairs, and armchairs, although some also include a buffet, china cabinet, or curio cabinet. When deciding which dining room set is right for you, the dining table will be the most important factor to consider.

9. Check to see if there are any pieces that match

Some dining sets come with complimentary items, such as a corner table or a cabinet. However, some dining sets are merely made up of a dining table and chairs. So, if that's the case, make sure you can find matching items like a buffet table or a china cabinet to go with it. You can also tuck your table into a corner of your kitchen or dining room to free up space for other activities. Because a dining room can be used as a separate area in your home, an average dining room table might be better suited for the kitchen, transforming it into an eat-in kitchen

10. Visualize how you'll put it together

When you first view a dining set, attempt to imagine how you would arrange it in your dining room. Is it appropriate for the location? Is there still enough room to move around in the area? Is the size appropriate for the space you have available? Is it in keeping with the rest of your home's decor?

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