A lot of elements make up a beautiful dining room—décor, light fixtures and maybe some plants—but a dining table is the true anchor for the space. Here are our top picks.

West Elm offers a selection of tables for stylish dining rooms that include expandable, drop-leaf designs, and tables that seat more than six people.

Specifically, Pottery Barn's Cayman round pedestal extending dining table is my favorite and the most versatile dining table I've looked at. As a result, it's the one I would recommend for most homes.