The interior of the living room or cozy kitchen will decorate a spacious dining table, which will be a pleasure to gather for all your friends and relatives. And even in a small room, a transforming table will cope with this task, which reveals its full potential of hospitality (read: the ability to accommodate guests) only when necessary. The photos given in the article below are evidence of this.
The content of the article- Where to place the dining table?
- On the kitchen
- In the living room
- What material to choose?
- From glass
- Of metal
- From wood
- From plastic
- What form of table to choose?
- Rectangular shape
- Oval shape
- Round form
- Square shape
- Original forms
- Transforming tables
- Dining table for a small kitchen
- Dining table to order
- Do-it-yourself dining table: drawings and video
Where to place the dining table?
The dining table is preferably located where you plan to communicate with your guests. This may be a kitchen or living room.
On the kitchen
Placing a dining table in the kitchen is quite a standard interior design option. Of course, a lot depends on its size. In a small kitchen, a large and spacious table is unlikely to fit; most likely, it will be designed for a number of people from two to six. At such a table, not only and not so much welcome guests, as they eat breakfast / lunch / dinner in a small family circle. In addition, it can be used as a kitchen table for cooking. For the reception of guests dining table in the kitchen can be used only if there is a sufficient amount of space. Otherwise, it is better to put a table in the kitchen somewhere in the corner so that it does not interfere, and if necessary, bring it into the hall.
In the living room
If you place a dining table in the living room, then there is less likelihood that it will be used as a work surface and less likely to be subject to any kind of dirt. Therefore, such a table can be not only spacious and functional, but also perform a decorative function. It can be of irregular shape, of unusual materials, or just be decorated with a beautiful elegant tablecloth with napkins - everything depends solely on your tastes, preferences and imagination.
What material to choose?
Traditional materials for the manufacture of dining tables are:
- Tree
- Glass
- Metal
- Plastic
Each of these materials has both advantages and disadvantages. Consider them in more detail.
From glass
Glass tables - light, weightless, not cluttering the space. They fit well in almost any room. A table with a glass tabletop will look favorably in minimalism, high-tech, industrial and futuristic styles.
But this type of table has a number of disadvantages:
- It is necessary to carefully care for the glass tabletop, because on its surface the slightest smudges, specks and even fingerprints are visible. In this case, you will need not only a rag, but also special means to care for the glass - only in this way can you achieve a result that is brilliant in every sense.
- The surface of the glass table is cool to the touch, which is not always pleasant for everyone.
- The glass table, in contact with solid objects (and there are so many in the kitchen!) Makes a very specific sound.
- Transparent surface. Yes exactly. Dignity at the same time enters the disadvantage, because not everyone will like to admire their own feet during the meal.
It makes no sense to buy a glass table, if you are going to cover it with a tablecloth. A table with a table made of opaque glass can be a compromise option.
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Of metal
Dining tables made of metal are incredibly durable, and modern models look amazingly stylish. However, such a table will be quite heavy, so constantly changing its location is very problematic.
From wood
Wooden dining tables are a choice of adherents of traditions and classics. The cost of such a table is quite high, and weight limits mobility. If the question rests on the cost - you can choose a more budgetary option: a table with a tabletop made of chipboard. True, this table is unlikely to serve you for a long time.
From plastic
This is one of the most popular types of dining tables. The main advantages of it are as follows:
- Plastic tables are the cheapest, to purchase it will require minimal costs.
- Plastic tables are easy to clean, so even strong pollution (which, naturally, will arise during meals and, especially, stormy feasts), you will not be afraid.
- Plastic tables are the easiest and you can always transfer it from one room to another without any problems.
- Plastic tables can be unusual and even fantastic colors, because it is the most color amenable material. In addition, you can make custom-made tabletop with photo printing and your table will definitely not be equal.
What form of table to choose?
You decided to buy a new dining table, but do not know by what criteria to choose it? Our tips will help you!
- Decide where your desk will stand. So you will know exactly what the maximum allowable size should be at the table and what options already "do not fit."
- Decide whether to move the table from place to place. Because of this, it will be easier for you to navigate with the choice of form and materials for the table.
- Decide how many guests you have and how often they come to you. If in your house fun reigns constantly and noisy companies gather, then you will certainly need a spacious table. If guests do not come to you often, you can limit yourself to a table at the rate of: all family members plus one or two extra beds.
It’s not cozy to eat at a table with empty chairs, so buying a huge table for three people is not the right decision. The best option is a transforming table, which at any time can be increased to festive sizes.
Rectangular shape
The rectangular shape of the table is the most common option not only for dining, but also for kitchen, coffee, writing, etc. From the point of view of placing such a table is inferior except angular, but the corner tables are designed for one (maximum two) person, while at a dinner table going three or more.
A rectangular table can be very narrow: the width of the tabletop 75 cm is enough for comfortable placement of dishes on the table and people at the table. Too wide tables look too formal.
90 cm * 60 cm | Up to 4 people |
150 cm * 90 cm | Up to 6 people |
200 cm * 110 cm | Up to 8 people |
260 cm * 110 cm | Up to 10 people |
320 cm * 110 cm | Up to 12 people |
You can save space by placing a table on one of the walls, but at least one footprint will be lost.
Oval shape
The oval table is a worthy alternative to the table with a rectangular tabletop. It is not less capacious, but due to the lack of corners, the number of seats is easier to vary. Moreover, such tables are less traumatic, which is especially important for families with small children.
Choosing the size of the table, remember that the width of one seat at the table varies from 70 to 80 centimeters (depending on the build of guests).
To the table legs did not interfere with anyone, modern manufacturers present a wide range of tables on one leg, which are not only comfortable, but also amazingly stylish.
Round form
King Arthur and his knights had a round table not by chance: thanks to this form, the king emphasized the equality of all those present. And indeed, if you want to create a trusting atmosphere - this is exactly what you need. At the round table, each person will see well everyone who is seated and less likely that a holiday will turn into a “clumping” of interests.
The streamlined shape will allow you to safely move around the small kitchen, but the minimum diameter of the tabletop for convenient use (so that no one is cramped) should be 95 cm, and if you consider the need to put cooked dishes on the table, then even 120 cm
Square shape
On the one hand, a large number of guests can be placed at the square table. On the other hand, guests will be far away from each other, which will complicate communication and the transfer of dishes from hand to hand. In addition, this table occupies a very impressive space, so it is desirable to place it only in a spacious room or kitchen. Small square tables are suitable for a family of two. The optimal size of a square dining table for home use is a table with four or eight seats.
When calculating the dimensions of the space for placing the table, remember that it includes not only the area of the tabletop, but also a place for chairs that must move freely (so that a seated person can stand up from the table without disturbing others).
Original forms
You can express your extraordinary, passion for originality, desire to shock the audience in the form of a table. It can be a tabletop in the form of a triangle or a polygon, a wave, a leaf - anything. The main thing is to have enough space to accommodate your guests and that the invitees do not injure themselves, running into sharp corners.
Transforming tables
Perhaps one of the main achievements of the modern furniture industry is transforming tables. In our country, most of the dwellings are not so luxurious as open space. Therefore, the most important task that stands when choosing a dinner table: how to accommodate many guests during a holiday, but not to limit your comfort on weekdays? And today this is possible thanks to the transforming tables.
Transforming tables are of two main types: sliding and folding.
Sliding tables increase their area at the expense of the table top, which can be moved apart and “delivered” another part. When folded, these tables are very small in standard size and are also used as a dining table. Most often the shape of the table top is rectangular or oval.
Folding tables are more compact. Unlike sliding, they when folded can act as a coffee table or even tables (for example, a table-book). These tables are light and mobile, they can be transferred from room to room without much effort.
Dining table for a small kitchen
Choosing a table for a small kitchen is no easy task. But there are no unsolvable problems in the world!
- Firstly, if you plan to use the table not only for family dinners in a narrow circle, but also for holidays, it is better to choose a transforming table.
- Second, try to avoid right angles. The rounded shapes of the tabletop will allow you to balance and move around the kitchen more safely.
- Thirdly, choose chairs with a low back, and even better - give preference to stools. This will allow after eating to hide them under the table, so that the kitchen will make room.
- Fourth, give preference to light shades, which visually eliminates the narrowness of the room.
A stylish and original solution for a small kitchen can be the combination of a table with a window sill.
Dining table to order
Despite the wide range of furniture in stores, it is not always possible to find the perfect option. It happens that the shape is suitable, but the size does not fit, it happens that the size suits you, but you don’t like the color, etc. For such cases, there is the production of furniture to order, thanks to which all the nuances and wishes will be taken into account.
When ordering a table, decide on the place, number of seats, materials, shape and type of construction (if it is a transforming table).
Plain tree | From 5000 rub. |
Plain, glass | From 12,000 rubles. |
Plain, plastic | From 2000 rub. |
Plain metal | From 10,000 rubles. |
Table transformer | From 8000 rub |
Do-it-yourself dining table: drawings and video
Want to make a dining table with your own hands? Drawings of future details can be created in special computer programs, but there are a lot of ready-made ones on the Internet.
For the manufacture of the most simple, rectangular dining table without folding or sliding elements will need:
- Worktop (size is selected depending on your needs)
- Legs (you can buy ready-made in stores building materials)
- 2 boards for fixing the legs
- Screws (30 mm)
Tabletop can buy ready-made in the store or make it yourself.
When the table is assembled, it can be varnished or decorated at its discretion.
And here is another interesting video for those who want to make a dining table with their own hands.
