Features of the choice of a round table on one leg
The style and elegance of the kitchen interior is added to wooden, glass or plastic tables, which have one leg. A wide range of sizes, shapes and prices, of course, makes it possible to choose a sophisticated version on one support for each kitchen in any design. Refinement, with a successful choice of model, will give such tables and other rooms. From our article, you will learn about what tables on one leg are, what they are made of and how to choose such a structure so that it satisfies all your whims and blends into your interior.
Benefits
Round models of tables have a number of advantages over analogues made in other geometric forms:
- Lack of corners significantly reduces the chance of getting a bruise, bruise or more complex wound. This fact is especially important for families with children. Spacious round tables require wide areas.For this reason, they cannot be installed near a wall or in small rooms. But for a spacious hall, a room where many people gather, this is an indispensable piece of furniture. In addition, here it will look good.
- Round tables are great for placing dishes that can be taken by hand. It is easy to reach them, without being inconvenienced, all the guests will feel comfortable at the table celebration.
- The shape of the circle causes a sense of unity, creates a positive charge and a beneficial effect on the relationship of people who have gathered for a joint meal.
- The circle looks aesthetically pleasing. It is not difficult to choose a tablecloth, napkins and other details for serving and decor.
- The inconvenience of tables with a large diameter is the difficulty that can arise when you want to treat yourself to a dish set in the center.
- Wooden sliding round tables remain widely popular and are still used. They are very comfortable, look elongated. However, roundness does not disappear anywhere.
Secrets of choice
To choose a quality table, you need to focus on a number of basic criteria, which we consider below.
The size
Approximately, sitting at the table, a person takes 40 cm of space in depth and 60 cm in width of the table. The minimum space in the center of the whole structure is occupied by these or other serving items. On this basis, the smallest kitchen table should be at least 80 cm in diameter. The size of the product depends on the number of people you plant for this piece of furniture.
The height of the table is directly dependent on the growth of households who plan to be located behind it. A tall person needs more space for a comfortable location. This point also needs to be considered when buying.
For ease of use, place the product at least 1 meter away from walls and other furnishings.
The form
There are lots of forms of tables. But here we look at three of them:
- Rectangular: indispensable for its practicality in everyday life;
- Square: well proven due to compactness and spaciousness;
- Round and oval: ideal for unique designs and large spaces.
All items inside the room should be combined and in harmony. Choosing a table, do not forget about the overall style of the interior.For example, an oval tree model will absolutely not fit into the overall design of high-tech style.
Colour
The color range of furniture significantly affects the holistic perception of the interior:
- A bright tabletop will visually enlarge the room, while a dark-colored product will emphasize spaciousness.
- White color gives the interior visual lightness and airiness, makes the room more spacious. If you want to create the illusion of space - buy the white version.
Support
Tables on one leg proved to be comfortable and high-quality in operation. They are stable due to reliable support and strong connections between parts. It remains only to determine the coating, so that it is durable and long served.
Materials
When choosing a table, we often focus on its external data. But the main thing you need to pay attention to are the materials from which this piece of furniture is made. It is important to consider that it will depend on your care at the table how long it will serve.
Now on the market, you can choose this piece of furniture from:
- wood;
- glass;
- veneer;
- Laminated chipboard;
- plastic;
- MDF.
A practical and inexpensive choice for the kitchen will be a table that combines cheap chipboard and laminate. So countertops uneasy climate change in the kitchen (temperature changes and humidity). However, it is better to protect them from hot objects. Do not neglect to use coasters for hot pots, pans and kettles to preserve the integrity of the coating. With careful treatment, such a table will serve you for a long time.
For the kitchen is well suited table, the tabletop which is made of MDF. This material is harmless, there are no formaldehydes, but it is afraid of water. Make sure that it falls as little as possible on the table, otherwise it will deteriorate. To care for this product, use a slightly damp cloth to wipe it. If in the room where there is furniture from MDF, there will be raw air constantly, then this furniture will quickly become useless.
Tables made of veneer in the kitchen is better not to put. They are beautiful, but with the wrong care they become unaesthetic. Table legs are made from various raw materials. Often it is iron, but empty inside the support. Glass tabletops need sturdy supports that keep the center of gravity under control.
Glass Models
Glass furniture in the kitchen is becoming increasingly popular. In the interior, it creates an atmosphere of airiness. Tables with glass tops are often attached to a wooden support.
Advantages of glass tables:
- ease of care;
- do not absorb odors, dirt and moisture;
- cleaned with a lint-free cloth and vinegar solution.
Tinted glass and texture for countertops replete with diversity. Transparency, like color, also varies. You will not be difficult to pick up the glass table necessary for this or that situation.
The main drawback of glass sliding tables is the fragility of the material. Despite the hardening of materials, they are still at risk of breaking.
Among the shortcomings is also the constant ringing when putting dishes and the presence of divorces, which are difficult to get rid of.
Plastic models
Plastic furniture has the following advantages:
- ease;
- variety of shapes, colors, sizes;
- price.
Among the minuses can be identified one, but very significant: the furniture looks very mediocre, especially in combination with massive interior items.
Species
Sliding models
Sliding tables are very popular with hospitable hosts.These are compact models for small kitchens. If the floor space allows, you can give preference to a folding table. They are often used in modern style.
In the unfolded state, the table can occupy up to (or even more) half the space in small rooms. But for a room with a large area is just an ideal find.
Dinner table
Earlier, it was already calculated the amount of space required at the table for one person. When calculating the required size of the table top for a dinner table, it is required that the total number of people who will regularly gather around the table add 2 more spare ones. For example, if you buy a dinner table for three, its area should be about 350 cm.
A significant role in choosing furniture is the place where you plan to install it. When choosing a table, remember that its size should be increased by one and a half times, provided that the table will stand against the wall.
If there is a round table, the calculation of the place for each guest can be done according to the scheme indicated below:
- 2 persons - 70 cm in diameter of the tabletop.
- 4 people - the diameter of the tabletop 100 cm.
- 6 people - tabletop diameter 130 cm.
- 8 people - table-top diameter 150 cm.
- up to 10 people - worktop diameter 170 cm
Design features
Support
Despite the elegance of the tables on the same footing, there is a risk that they can be dropped by toddlers or domestic animals. In such cases, it is better to abandon aesthetics and focus on practicality and safety.
It is important to know that the tables on one leg should be symmetrical, otherwise the center of gravity will shift, and the balance will be broken. If your kitchen still has such a piece of furniture, but there are children or animals in your home, be careful. Despite the strength of the structure, children, while playing, can still turn over this strong and at the same time fragile piece of furniture.
Countertops
Round tables are not suitable for small rooms because of the characteristics of their placement. They look good in the center of a large room, but you shouldn't have them under the wall. You can find such a table made of stone. If you decide to purchase a stone structure, determine in advance the place where it will be installed. This is a heavy model, it will be problematic to rearrange it.
Reviews
The popularity and demand for tables on one leg were due to the fact that in everyday life they create:
- comfort;
- comfort;
- practicality.
A wide range of products, a huge selection of shapes and colors contribute to the growth of sales of such tables. Not a single buyer will remain indifferent, and everyone will be able to choose a model according to their own taste and desire, in order to realize their intended goals in interior design.
This is evidenced by numerous reviews posted on the pages of the official websites of manufacturers of furniture. Today, many companies offer their customers such models. Especially popular tables from Malaysia with a chrome leg. Externally, this table is very similar to the bar option of furniture. But there are more restrained, classic, traditional models, designed for every taste and wealth.
To learn how to make a round table with your own hands, see the video below.