Material and shades
The versatility of this color makes it possible to place such furniture in a room of any design. The material can be different: a white wooden table with a glossy top of strict shapes will look great anywhere, a wooden table with carved legs will bring special sophistication to a classic interior, a plastic or glass and silver metal table will decorate a living room in a high-tech style. On sale you can find the most unexpected, unusual models made of chipboard and fiberboard.
Only at first glance does the palette seem too pastel, and that it can only be brought to life with an unusual shape of the tabletop. In the selection of photos of white tables you can see how original they can be - this is the favorite color of furniture designers. It has shades from classic milky to pinkish, cream, ivory, with a cold blue or lilac tint.
Shades of white also depend on the material - the most luxurious models in warm natural tones are made from solid white wood: maple, oak, acacia, birch and others.
Environmentally friendly, amenable to restoration, spreading the smell of natural wood in the living room - they are what is needed in the age of haste and speed for a comfortable home holiday with family and friends.
The material can be chosen depending on the room in which this piece of furniture will be placed - natural wood is good for a large living room, light snow-white with chrome legs is suitable for a modern studio room, and an elegant table with a glass top is appropriate in the bedroom.
Form
When choosing a shape, you should start from the general concept of the room. If the main accent of the interior is on the table, a product of an unusual shape is perfect. In other cases, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the features of the geometry of the product.
Circle
A round white table is considered a universal piece of furniture, as it fits perfectly into any interior. Most often, it is located in the center of the room as a place where family members will gather for communication or for lunch.
It is precisely because of their external comfort that round tables are often used in cafes and restaurants.
Oval
It differs from the previous version in that the oval table is more spacious compared to its round counterpart. At the same time, due to its shape, an oval table takes up a little less space in space.
Square
The strict square shape is popular for dining tables, coffee tables and dressing tables. Suitable for interiors with clear lines, for example, high-tech or classic style.
Rectangle
In the interior of residential premises, rectangular countertops are used in the kitchen or in the living room as a dining table.
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A rectangular white desk will look great in a room decorated in a minimalist style. These models are also popular for office spaces.
Corner table
If you need to save space, a corner table would be an excellent option. It does not take up much space, as an example of a corner white computer desk.
Thanks to the color, it will visually separate the workplace from the rest of the interior and become a kind of accent.
Unusual shape
This includes zigzag tables, longitudinal structures and all kinds of transformers. The latter have an interesting feature of saving space, but, if necessary, they turn into a full-fledged dining or work place.
This is very convenient when, for example, guests come. A transforming white extendable table will combine both aesthetics and convenience.
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Table with round top
A white table with a round top is beautiful in the interior of a spacious room - a kitchen or living room - it becomes the central piece of the room. The minimum size of a round tabletop is preferably at least 90 cm in diameter; if there are more than two people in a family, then it is better to take one with a diameter of 110-170 cm.
Round tables are convenient because everyone sitting can reach the dishes in the center, which is not possible at a large rectangular table.
Caring for white table surfaces
Most people think that a white table is not practical to use.
You shouldn’t think like that, because nowadays there are a sufficient number of detergents that can cope with any type of contamination.
Even if you buy a black table, this does not mean that it does not need care.
IKEA will help you make the right choice. In the 21st century, thanks to modern technology, they were able to create furniture items with enormous advantages.
The IKEA white table serves its purpose in any room. Create comfort in your own home in such a way that it will be pleasant not only for you, but also for your guests.
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Table with rectangular top
With a rectangular tabletop - a classic, this one - it can be square in shape, at least 90x90 cm - it is better to take it with beautiful carved legs, or, if it is made of plastic or metal - it is good if it is decorated with some elements, for example, the planks under the tabletop will have a different shade from its surface, or in combination with another material, for example, glass, otherwise it will look boring.
The advantage of a rectangular shape is that the table can be pushed into a corner and placed in the center of the room to receive guests.
The principle of usefulness and functionality
Let's start with the fact that the chosen chairs should not only be beautiful and elegant, but also cope well with their direct responsibilities. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of a particular room and its size. If furniture is chosen for a large dining room, then the table and chairs should be more massive. Small products will simply get lost against the background of free space.
For those who like maximum comfort, we can recommend chairs with armrests. They fit perfectly into the classic style and give the room a spirit of grace and aristocracy. It is worth noting that the models of this plan are extremely convenient for older people, as they allow you to create a stable point of support when getting up from the table.
Example. If you are buying furniture for a small kitchen, choose practical and comfortable stools that can be easily placed under the table after the meal is over.
Care
Light-colored kitchen and dining furniture gets dirty easily. Splashes of mascara, drips of nail polish, and drops of cream also often fall on the top of the dressing table. Don’t think that caring for snow-white furniture is more difficult than caring for dark furniture.
The fact is that modern materials are such that they have the same properties regardless of color, and the range of detergents is so wide that you will certainly find something suitable in the nearest hardware store.
What color should you choose for your dining table?
By purchasing a table whose color does not rhyme with anything in the kitchen, we are taking a certain risk. Who knows? Perhaps it won’t fit into the decor and will look superfluous and out of place. It’s much safer to choose a table that has something in common with something else. With what, for example?
1. With kitchen furniture facades (matching or opposite to them).
2. With a tabletop set.
3. With an apron in the work area.
4. With the color of the floor/doors/windows.
5. With a buffet.
In addition, the table can be an accent color. An accent item can be single or supported by several elements of the same color.
If you purchased a table, but didn’t get the color right, don’t rush to get upset and look for new dining furniture. A tablecloth will save the situation and at the same time add coziness to the kitchen.
Materials for the kitchen table
The most traditional and democratic material is chipboard with lamination. Has a limited range of colors and patterns. Chipboard is not very durable, but it is affordable.
MDF board coated with PVC has the best performance characteristics. The palette of colors, shades and textures is practically unlimited. Coatings that imitate wood are very similar to real wood, but are much more practical and more resistant to scratches, moisture, fats and acids in food.
Glass. Glass countertops are trending right now. Transparent, tinted and even matte. Because of their transparency, they do not clutter up the room. Durable, washable, but scratched over time. May break if dropped; may chip at the edge when objects fall on the table. Some people feel uncomfortable behind a glass tabletop – this needs to be taken into account when choosing a table.
Plastic is a relatively new material for furniture (street cafes do not count). It can be transparent or colored in volume. Very light and durable, transparent does not clutter the kitchen. Plastic chairs are used more often; tables have not yet caught on with us. Disadvantages: countertops are resistant to hot dishes and get scratched over time.
Natural and artificial stone are very strong and durable. They look stylish and expensive. They cost even more. Natural stone has a limited choice of colors. Artificial stone has many more colors and shades. Disadvantages: A heavy tabletop requires strong legs and may break if dropped. The stone is cold to the touch - this may not be to everyone’s liking.
Natural wood always looks great - varnished and painted, white, black, red, cherry, red and gray. But wood is not resistant to moisture - sooner or later the wood will absorb moisture and begin to warp. There are expensive exotic types of wood that are resistant to moisture. But the cost of such tables is exorbitant.
Wood is an almost ideal material for table legs. The legs can be smooth or figured (turned on a lathe).
Metal. Kitchen tables are not made from it, but pipes are a wonderful material for legs. There are nickel plated, coated with smooth and hammer paint (metallic with dots of a different color). Legs can be straight or curved.
Another uncharacteristic material is ceramic tiles. An ordinary kitchen table is covered with chipboard and MDF. The tiles are usually bright, colorful, with beautiful Moroccan or Arabic patterns. Used to style a kitchen in an oriental style.
Kitchen table designs
- Dining tables with solid top. This type of table is the most common today due to its simplicity, reliability and the ability to make it from any materials.
- Extendable table. Tables in this style are the most practical for small kitchens. After all, the table in the kitchen should not “eat up” the usable space, but the sliding dining option makes it possible to reduce or increase its size, and, if necessary, it becomes possible to seat even a large family. But when assembled it is a very compact model.
- Folding or book table. The style of these models includes side doors, which when laid out create a large table top. By folding these same wings, the table becomes very compact, which means it can fit even in a tiny kitchen.
As you can see, the variety of kitchen tables is great.
But you can choose not only by design, color, and material used, but also, as mentioned at the beginning of the article, by its shape.
