Round dining table: sliding on one leg and the other

Round dining tables equally and harmoniously look closely kitchenette and a spacious family dining room. For decades, this simple and comfortable form is not too often used due to the lack of housing and poor choice. But now they have their countertops, returning a sense of comfort and a good tradition for many families.

Advantages and disadvantages

Nothing is perfect in this world, and tables for the kitchen is no exception. Although it is for models with round tops dignity surely outweigh the cons. So, the best qualities of the round table:

• Safety - no angles or sharp edges will prevent adults from bruises on his legs and small children from more serious injuries.
• Great location for all - equality around the table created by the precepts of King Arthur, the kitchen turns into a comfortable environment, and eliminates the need to huddle against the wall.
• Create a special atmosphere - the ability to look into the eyes of each of the people sitting at the same table brings.
• Folding or sliding option allows you to completely modify the table and "adjust" its dimensions to the case.
• Soften interior lines - if the rectangles of the walls and the windows can not be avoided, balance their linearity help dining group with a round table in the center. And this looks set more elegant and solemn than other types of furniture, especially in white.
• Optimal use of non-standard space rounded shape, e.g., a bay window.

Disadvantages of such table tops can manifest to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the design features:

• Four pillars reduce the number of seats at the table, but to increase its stability. In the models on one leg the situation is exactly the opposite, if only support is massive enough.
• The table top is too large diameter can accommodate many guests at the same time, but the dishes standing in the center, will be equally available to all.

His most main disadvantage of any round table - the irrational use of the kitchen space, as in a right angle it is not close pridvinesh. But in large rooms it does not matter, but little can be solved this problem by using a folding design.

Choosing the right size

Determine the size of the table top, it is necessary to remember that sitting at a round table, too, will form a circle, but a much larger diameter. That is, the space in the kitchen should be enough, that no one had to huddle closer to the edge, freeing at least a couple of centimeters of passage.

If we are talking about a small coffee table for two or dining, but for a single person, the diameter of the table top may be only 60 cm.

However, it is the lower limit of the size - for the smallest kitchen. In order not to suffer from the selection of the optimal worktop size, you can focus on the following parameters:

Number of seats	Minimum diameter	The maximum diameter
1-2	60	90
3-4	90	120
5-6	120	140
7-10	140	180

As you can see, the table is longer than 180 cm is not even considered it because it is so large worktop is inconvenient to use.

Design options

If the kitchen space features require the use of folding furniture, you need to get acquainted with the principle of work tables with transformation mechanisms. In the days of our grandmothers used mainly sliding tops, half of which went home to the sides and in the center to insert additional panel. Since then, the folding patterns have changed dramatically.

• The most simple - a table top with folding edges, wings, attached to the furniture hinges. This solution allows you to turn round dining table in a compact model of a rectangular shape or increase its size by expanding one or both semi-circular "wing".
• Poumnevshie sliding tabletops themselves are now hidden in the bowels and removed, when necessary, central insert. Work masters facilitates leverage and joints.
• Very expensive countertops provide sectional layout, allows you to increase / decrease the diameter of the table. Solid models can be equipped with an automatic transformation of the system.

The design with a funny name "lazy Susan" does not refer to the sofa, but very convenient for a large feast. Its double worktop has a top part of smaller diameter, which is freely rotatable about a central axis "feeding" meals to all guests.

It is important that all elements of the folding tables were moving smoothly, without touching each other, then the countertop will last for many years and will not create problems for their owners.

materials Features

Worktop, though often concealed elegant white tablecloth, still it is the most important part of the table. Therefore used in its production of materials will determine the "character" of the entire set during service.

Glass

Because it makes external light, almost airy countertops, insensitive to moisture and thermal stresses. Caring for them and the simple and complex at the same time. After all, glass, even though it does not absorb dirt, requires some effort when it should be washed to shine. But this table, especially in the white metal case, will not "overload" the interior of even the smallest kitchen. Do not be afraid that the table top is broken, or at some point crack by careless handling. After all, only tempered glass or reinforced triplex used for furniture production.

Incidentally, the table top does not necessarily have to be completely transparent. Intriguing look tinted, frosted, colored and mirrored tables, and patterned glass with an engraving or painting will transform even the most boring interior.

Wood

This is a classic in the manufacture of furniture, and in its natural form wood harmoniously fit into any style of folk group. But it is necessary to pick up her original decor, as the round table becomes an equal part of the furniture in a modern interior with a focus on the latest technology.

When choosing wood furniture, it is important to pay attention to its color. Even a small table in the saturated dark tones will seem heavy and add room representativeness. But half meter giant light wood or painted in white seems elegant addition to the interior of the air kitchen.

Pressed wood boards (MDF, particle board)

This is a cheaper option for the production of furniture consumer. To a table to look more natural, it decorated with natural veneer. Even more affordable models from the same panel, but covered with a laminating film. Among them you'll find most unpretentious folding design, allowing to use the dining table in the kitchen of any size. Only need to take care of a countertop from prolonged contact with water, otherwise soon it will begin to swell and burst.

A rock

In its natural form is rarely used, because under its weight need a very powerful framework. But it artificial analogues differ less weight, practicality, reasonable price and with the same strength and aesthetic appearance.

Werzalit

This is an interesting composite material, a cross between an artificial stone and laminated chipboard. Although Werzalit and is made of wood fiber, it is much stronger than natural solid wood and composite surface is extremely resistant to mechanical stress.

Plastic

Entirely made of plastic inexpensive dining table is not suitable for every interior. It needs creative view of a man who, even bright and cheap material will be able to beat in the interior of the kitchen so that he did not look vulgar. Caring for plastic furniture much hassle does not deliver, but for a long service life count is also not worth it.

The hostess, a table brought! Where to put?

Having defined the choice and purchasing a suitable table, you can begin to puzzle over the question, where to place it.

Lunch groups with a round silhouette and so good that they can "move" across the kitchen, as will be more convenient. They do not have to be clear in the heart, so as not to stand out from the general interior. Especially freedom of maneuver needed in the room long and narrow as a pencil case. The main thing when you install the table provide a sufficiently wide passage to the chairs around the perimeter.

In rare cases, these tables can be put against the wall. Number of seats at the same time is slightly reduced, but if the family seldom gets together for dinner, the location of the dining group is quite acceptable. In this case, if the area allows, it is necessary to look at the model of approximately 25-30% larger in diameter than we offer in their size chart.

Corner least comfortable, but sometimes other place in the kitchen is not there. In this case, you will need a corner chair or sofa, to which will need to move up the table.

The ideal room for a round table - almost a perfect square with sufficient space to dining group stood apart. So it will be convenient to use furniture and kitchen design from such a weighty emphasis benefit.

We play with the circle in the interior

Group dining table, unlike chairs, should be combined with the rest of the kitchen furniture body. This applies to the color palette, and the general style. It is important to pay attention to the design of the legs, because from under a white tablecloth will be visible only to them.

Wherever he turned dinette area, over a circular table top should arrange separate overhead lighting. And it is best suited for this hanging lamps. They effectively focus on the composition of the furniture and the room creates a feeling of comfort.

Almost any decor, you can easily enter the white table, whether it is a folding variant or model with solid tabletop. And even if painted wood is not suitable to the kitchen design, it can be replaced as white, but made of metal, glass or plastic.

But the tone, of course, sets the table cloth. Round tables are good because they look great as a square, and special round tablecloths. So that any of these options will be appropriate. There are requirements to the size of the textile coating - tablecloth should hang from the edge of 20-40 cm, then it will be 40-80 cm longer than the countertop. Although this rule is created to break it than today's designers are happy and engaged.

Protect white cloth from stain or even replace it in daily use by using the dining track. It should be long enough to hang on the edge of 30-40 cm.

The choice of dining group

We all learn more about the round kitchen table, and I almost forget that it is not enough for you to enjoy homemade lunch or a family celebration. To it needed chairs, and not to puzzle over the selection of the individual interior can be purchased at once the whole dining group for the right amount of people.

This suite is itself able to become decorate the kitchen or dining room, but still it must be "linked" with the surrounding environment and beneficial to beat in the interior. Here are a few tips on how to do it:

• If the dining room is part of the living room, table and chairs to it big, massive need. Otherwise, in the most beautiful room set will look like "poor cousin", having lost all his solemnity and importance.
• In the small kitchen, on the contrary, it takes dining group pokompaktnee that there was still plenty of room for passage. Well, if all the objects painted white - it will make the interior visually easier.
• If the seats in the dining area very little, for a small folding table with only a couple of chairs. And in this case from the tablecloth is better to refuse at all.

Of great importance is the color scheme, furniture fittings. For rooms, decorated in very bright or warm colors, fit the same palette of furniture, preferably made of wood. In cold conditions it is appropriate to table of metal and glass, or a more traditional model, painted white.