For shopping inspiration, we rounded up our picks for the best dining room tables from West Elm, along with reasons why we love each one. Shop our picks ahead.

This dining room table has a sleek, clean-lined look with a natural light wood finish that'll brighten up your space. It comes in two expandable sizes, a 60" to 80" option that seats six to eight ...

The modern dining table in this space by Denise McGaha Interiors is all about angles, angles, angles. Its square shape is reinforced by the center plate, while the legs slant out at a 45-degree angle.

The following review appears in The Washington Post’s 2017 Spring Dining Guide. Fine art in a bowl: The Raspberry Bombe - Roasted White Chocolate Mousse, Pistachio Cake and Raspberry Gelée.