An extendable table is a small domestic revolution: it simplifies everyday life and, when guests arrive, it allows you to increase seating without completely rearranging the room. However, the choice must be made carefully, because there are significant differences between sizes, extensions, and actual footprints.
Below is a short and interactive guide: just follow the questions to quickly arrive at a selection of CAREG models suitable for the most common needs.
1) How many people will use it every day: 2, 4, or more?
This is the most important question, because the table remains closed much more often than it is open.
When the goal is to maintain maximum free space and only use the extension when needed, a compact solution like Salzano 90×120/224 is ideal: practical for daily use, but capable of transforming into a substantial dining table.
If a more comfortable base is needed even when closed, without overdoing the footprint, Pianiga 90×140/244 represents a very successful balance: manageable dimensions and excellent extension when guests arrive.
When the dining area is central and guests are frequent, Garda 90×160/264 is a very "family-friendly" choice: a full presence when closed and effective management of extra seating.
2) How many guests do you need to accommodate without improvisation?
Here, it's best to consider real habits: do you need a "12-seater" table only once a year or regularly?
To accommodate up to 10 people, Salzano 90×120/224 is a very clever solution, especially in compact spaces.
To cover up to 12 seats, Pianiga 90×140/244 and Garda 90×160/264 meet most daily needs and dinner parties with guests.
For those who love large gatherings or often have a large family, there are two real "maxi" options, designed to extend significantly: Pieve Premium 90×160/420 and Pianiga 90×180/440, up to 18 seats.
When everyday space is limited but a large table is only needed for specific occasions, the smartest choice is a console table: Marcon Evolution 90×40/300 can accommodate up to 14 people and, when closed, takes up very little space.
3) Where will the extensions go: under the tabletop or elsewhere?
This is the question that is often underestimated. If there isn't a convenient place to store the extensions, it's preferable to choose a model that keeps them readily available.
With extensions under the tabletop (total convenience) are Salzano, Pianiga 140 and Garda: the extensions are housed under the top and opening is immediate.
With mixed storage (one part under and one part to be stored) is Pianiga 180: two extensions under the top, the others to be stored separately.
With extensions to be stored elsewhere are Pieve Premium and the Marcon Evolution / Marcon Small Evolution consoles: when closed, the extensions must be stored separately.
When the goal is to have everything always tidy and ready for use, extensions under the tabletop are the simplest choice. However, when the priority is to free up space in everyday life, console tables and models with external extensions become a winning strategy.
4) Is stability required even at maximum extension?
When a table reaches significant lengths, stability is not a detail: it is comfort, safety, and durability.
Maxi models such as Pieve Premium 160/420 and Pianiga 180/440 are designed to remain solid even when fully extended. The Marcon Evolution and Marcon Small Evolution consoles are also designed to transform into real tables, maintaining solidity when open.
If maximum extension will be used frequently, it is worth opting for these "large" solutions by design.
5) Is a table that is a protagonist or a table that integrates better?
Last but fundamental question: the table is an important element and is always visible, not just when set.
For a warm and easy-to-match effect, wood finishes (such as natural oak) are among the most versatile.
For a modern, clean, and contemporary result, the cement effect is very current and pairs beautifully with anthracite details.
For a more elegant and decisive ambiance, a finish like walnut makes the overall look more "important," especially in living and dining rooms.
Quick choice: which CAREG is right for you?
To decide in a minute:
Small and practical, up to 10 seats → Salzano 90×120/224
Balanced and versatile, up to 12 seats → Pianiga 90×140/244
Ideal for families and frequent guests, up to 12 seats → Garda 90×160/264
Maximum extension for large gatherings → Pieve Premium 90×160/420 or Pianiga 90×180/440
Minimal daily footprint, large table only when needed → Marcon Evolution 90×40/300
Compact console for narrow spaces → Marcon Small Evolution 90×40/196
The right extendable table is one that simplifies daily life and makes hosting easy when needed. Starting with the closed size, clarifying how many seats are truly necessary, deciding where to store the extensions, and choosing a finish consistent with the environment allows you to quickly identify the most suitable CAREG model.