Glass coffee tables: elegance in the interior

Modern interior composition resembles the work of a good artist. Everything in it should be thought out up to the placement of the correct accents. One of the essential accessories for the design of an apartment are coffee tables. They create the right atmosphere, are the final element of the style, indicate the idea of ​​design. Among the variety of models presented for sale by trademarks, glass coffee tables are especially popular with customers.

Glass coffee tables are special furniture that complements the main guest area. Externally, these are small accessories that are installed in front of a sofa or chair, a distinctive feature of which is compactness and small height.They are not an alternative to dining and writing counterparts, they are not provided for a meal or work on a laptop, although in some cases unknowingly they are used as tea tables. This is a separate line, furniture that combines functionality and aesthetics.

On this furniture can be placed newspapers, magazines, books, fresh flowers, elements of the desired subject, supporting the style of the interior (shells, elegant figurines, table lamps and other decorative trifles). Often, this furniture stores the necessary little things that should always be at hand (TV remote control, keys, mobile phone).

A glass coffee table is a special accessory of furniture that has a lot of advantages, it:

• at the expense of the main material of manufacture brings lightness and airiness to the interior of the room, without cluttering up the useful area;
• differs in a wide model range thanks to what it is possible to pick up a product in one style with the available subjects of a situation;
• has a rich size range that allows you to harmoniously fit the accessory into a room of any type (especially important in small spaces);
• It maintains the illumination of the room, smoothing the dark spots of the interior and filling it with light;

• with the right approach to the choice, it harmoniously looks in any style of the interior (playing up the texture of the material and creating the necessary decorating techniques);
• differs in durability of a design: it is made of reliable and dense glass, steady against casual mechanical influences;
• It is a practical accessory, characterized by durability of operation, excellent appearance, ease of maintenance;
• depending on the model, it has a variation of the form, which allows the buyer to choose the product taking into account the features of the available furniture;

• it looks spectacular, regardless of the model: this furniture is always unique and attracts attention, thus allowing it to distract from the impenetrable corners of the room;
• it is eco-friendly and is hypoallergenic furniture, not inferior to its analogs from wood: it does not emit harmful substances into the air during operation, is not susceptible to destruction, eliminates the formation of microorganisms and mold;
• perfectly complements the interior composition of different rooms (bedroom, living room), if necessary, zoning the room;
• depending on the density, amount of material, composition of the finish, it differs in price, allowing the buyer to choose the best option, taking into account taste preferences and the planned budget.

Glass tables are not subject to temperature changes, they are resistant to moisture, so they can decorate the interior of any home, including rooms with high humidity. These models differ from bedside counterparts in form: they are somewhat wider, lower, have a large tabletop area. Often, models are mobile and have wheels: you can move them closer to the sofa, move them away if they interfere, put them in a corner of the room, if you need to free up space.

Due to the use of dyes, models can have different colors, which makes them look premium and hints at the well-being of the owners of the house. In addition, the surface can be embossed, colored or printed.

Despite the fact that the glass coffee table is replete with advantages, it has drawbacks.

This piece of furniture:

• it brings cold notes into the interior, therefore it requires a thorough choice of shades of furnishings, including wall cladding, color of flooring, furniture, curtains, lamps;
• with significant mechanical damage can break, form scratches or cracks, and therefore needs careful operation;
• It needs perfect cleanliness: on the transparent surface there are perfectly visible stains from water, fingerprints, dust;
• Complemented with different finishes, at the joints accumulates dust and small particles of litter, which can not always be removed.

Glass coffee table requires a certain status of the furniture: furniture, textiles, wall decoration, small interior decor will be compared with it, therefore, must match the accessory. In addition, these tables need a repetition of the material used: if they are made exclusively of glass, it should also be used in a ceiling or wall lighting source. When choosing a model with metal or wood trim, the decor should be repeated in the interior (at least in shade, maximum in texture). Otherwise, the accessory will look separate, breaking the situation into separate disparate elements.

Coffee tables made of glass - a huge world of models.Conventionally, they can be divided into three groups:

• monolithic;
• sliding;
• folding.

Each design has a variety of forms, its own set of decorative techniques, combining with other raw materials. Monolithic varieties are for the most part decorative tables mainly with a solid matte or transparent table top. The material is hardened, which increases its strength.

The possibility of transformation makes the product more functional. Sliding structures are distinguished by a synchronous mechanism, while the area of ​​the table top of the accessory can double and even quadruple. Often during transformation the model changes shape.

Folding counterparts are not inferior to the previous varieties in a wide range. Their distinctive feature from sliding elements is the fact that in the first case the area of ​​the table top is increased by folding it, in the second by the method of adding additional parts.

Each line has classic, standard and designer luxury products that can be on:

• one leg;
• three or four supports;
• one round support or two crossed;
• wheels;
• glass side faces.

Dimensions of modern glass coffee tables do not have strict standards. Today, the parameters are set by manufacturers, so each brand adheres to its dimensions.

In general, the model can be divided into:

• small;
• moderate to medium;
• spacious.

In this case, smaller varieties are folding: the table top can be 40x40, 50x50 cm, have a height of 35-45 cm. Some products are up to 1 meter in length. Transformers reach a length of 130 cm, having a width of 65-70 cm.

Coffee tables of glass attract attention with a unique shape, which is complemented by decorative techniques.

The most popular products are:

• Round and triangular shape with an emphasis on the basis and additions in the form of decorative elements, small shelves or without them;
• Rectangular models are classics with familiar supports and the presence of additional shelves under the table top;
• Tables in the form of a square or a cube - models for the most part without shelves with the original design of the supports;

• Oval varieties - variants of one- and two-storey plan with an unusual lower stand for small things;
• Figured options - unusual shapes with a functional basis (curved glass, crossed parts, shaped edge);
• Abstraction is a kind of creative, tuned to the aesthetic perception, therefore, often without functional load.

The uniqueness of the material is in combination with different raw materials. Glass goes well with metal, rattan, wood, maple, chrome, plastic. In this case, the surface of the glass and the finish may be different (matte, glossy, smooth, embossed, carved).

The most successful combination options are chromium and wood. Products created with this finish or cabinet stand out against the background of upholstered furniture.

In production use lakobel (colored glass) with uniform color, the reinforced glass or triplex. The most favorite technique is lacobel: plain designs or models with a print stand out from any furniture. More often, the design provides for two shades, with the help of which they emit one of the tones of solid products or accentuate the pattern of the tabletop.

Thanks to modern technology, the color of the glass tables is varied. In addition to the classics (transparent and white), fashionable and stylish shades of models are opaque brown and black tones. Combined with a light tone of metal or wood, the dark field of the table creates a special atmosphere.

An excellent and fashionable technique is the finishing of the color of light or dark wenge: glass models with a wooden case of this tone fit perfectly into any classical and modern trend. Today they are in the spotlight.

A masterful approach to the design of interior composition allows you to fit glass coffee tables in a different style. Of course, they are not suitable for rough designs in the spirit of a loft, even if they deliberately shout minimalist design and simplicity of form. It is undesirable to use them in the style of country: status furniture is an order of magnitude higher than the rural theme. Glass is appropriate in modern and classic design techniques.

Most harmoniously such accessories look in the direction of:

• modern;
• classic;
• minimalism;
• high tech;
• avant-garde;

• Art Deco;
• bauhaus;
• bionics;
• constructivism;
• Contemporary

Choosing a model, you can not copy a certain style.Of course, the product should like, however, habits and tastes are different for everyone. What is good for one user seems devoid of comfort to another.

The choice is based on several factors:

• If you need a functional model, you should pay attention to the folding option: it is convenient, adapts to a specific case, simple in appearance, it is not without a premium look and harmoniously fits into most of the stylistic design trends.
• If there is no long-pile carpet at the location of the table, you should choose a model on wheels: it is mobile, its location can be adjusted, and the legs will not scratch the surface of the floor covering.
• If there is a carpet cloth, it makes sense to pay attention to a product with massive legs with a smoothed shape: they will not create pronounced dents on the surface of the carpet and will not spoil its structure if the table has to be moved (not hooked and tearing the nap).

• When choosing a glass model for the living room, it is important to think about practicality: it is preferable to purchase a model with a metal or woody case and sturdy legs (if you regularly clean the floor, the supports will not lose their attractive appearance).
• If you need an exclusive version of the accessory, when ordering you should pay attention to the inadmissibility of sharp decorative elements that can injure the user or cause the surface to be chipped.
• If care is not a problem, you should look at the model with a top stopper: objects placed on the tabletop with piping from other material will not fall down on the floor, even if the floor in the room is not quite level (especially if the table is placed on the carpet).

• With regards to the design, everything is individual, although the more complex the product, the more likely the mechanism will fail (it is better to rely on a stylish look and reliability than a massive and complex technical design).
• The size of the tabletop and the height of the table depend on the characteristics of the room and the parameters of the furniture: it must be convenient to get the desired item from the sofa, the surface area must be sufficient, otherwise the table looks like a chair that fell out of the furniture ensemble.
• Color matters: by means of a shade, you can beat the lack of illumination of the room or, on the contrary, emphasize with it the light colors of the interior.

Testing the model is carried out empirically: putting a weighty object on the tabletop, you can evaluate the stability of the structure and the ability to move (for models with wheels). In addition to the basic rules, the quality of the assembly, the availability of a certificate of quality and the passport of the product matter.

Glass coffee tables - an excellent solution to the interior. To appreciate their beauty, you can see the layout examples suggested by experienced designers:

• The model with a glass table top, a wooden case and carved legs, made in black, will be a harmonious conclusion to the ensemble of upholstered furniture in milky tones, having support in the form of decorative pillows to match the table.

• The laconic model of a rectangular shape, framed in a metal case, is appropriate in the interior of the home library: there are enough fresh flowers and a small monochrome rug to accent it.

• A round glass table on four metal legs will fit into the living room interior, made in beige-gray colors: to support the product, you can use a jug of flowers, a bowl of fruit and several books.

• You can select a recreation area with an oval-shaped model with two floors, placing bright furnishing accessories on the table-top, and below are unusual little things in the same tone as decorative pillows: simple and stylish.

Glass coffee table can be made by hand. How to do this, see the next video.