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Do I need a glass table in the kitchen of a modern hostess: all the pros and cons of this choice
A modern kitchen table can be made of different materials, different shapes, sizes and colors. There are many tables for every taste, in the store you can always choose a table for your pocket. I worked in a furniture store for a year and I can say with confidence that I know everything about kitchen tables. Today I will talk about which table will last for a long time and what disadvantages the tables have depending on the material of the countertop.
The dining table is not just a detail of the interior. This is furniture that performs an important function. We eat at the dinner table, sometimes we cook on it. Based on the purpose, choose tables made of wood, glass, laminated MDF, combined, stone veneered tables and so on.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
Tables made of wood serve for decades, the same can be said about chairs from the array. A pleasant warm material is resistant to external influences. Over time, the wooden table is easy to restore by removing the top layer of the array. To a beautiful wooden table served for a long time, it is enough to wipe it using furniture wax and covering the countertop during meals.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
From hot objects, the table surface loses its appearance, so stands are a necessity. Wooden tables are often impregnated with oil, which does not allow water to soak up and deform the countertop. But wood tables are expensive.
Sometimes wooden tables are covered with enamel. This is a special paint that makes the surface glossy. I must say that on such white tables scratches are strongly visible. And on the dark enamel, small scratches immediately catch the eye.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
A veneer table is a budget alternative to a wood table. In such a table, the legs and frame are made of wood, and a tabletop made of MDF, covered with a thin layer imitating a tree, reduces the cost of construction. Such a table is quite durable under certain conditions: it is better not to wet it. Since the veneer is glued to the countertop, it can leak moisture. Then the edge goes away and the veneer swells. At a relatively equal cost, it is better to choose a table from an array.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
MDF tables are different, they are, of course, even cheaper than veneered tables. There is laminated MDF, from this material made countertops in every McDonald’s. Such a surface is resistant to moisture and scratches, well tolerates temperature differences. Painted MDF has the same qualities as laminated. Fingerprints remain on dark paint, and the slightest scratches are visible on white. This is especially true of matte paint.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
Natural stone tables are majestic designs that often weigh about 200 kg. Usually they are made in a futuristic modern style and are designed to stand in a spacious hall. The stone is durable, resistant to hot objects and scratches. Stone tables are expensive, they are mainly made for location in the center of the room, square or rectangular models are rare.
Stone is perfect as a material for a countertop on a kitchen island. Artificial stone is cheaper and slightly lighter than natural stone. In operation, it sometimes manifests itself better than stone, which can darken from stains of coffee or food. Artificial stone has a much wider color palette.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
Glass tables in the kitchen are made of durable hot glass. Options for every taste, but such tables are not suitable for any interior. Transparent countertops create weightlessness. This is what you need for a small kitchen. There are folding glass tables that have retractable inserts on both sides. Often these inserts do not exceed 200 cm in width, so it does not always help if a crowd of guests comes home.
Glass is convenient to care for, it is not afraid of moisture, it can often be washed with aggressive detergents. Glass tables can be made to order with a picture print. Fingerprints are visible on the glass, especially if it is a black table. And if the countertop is not made of transparent glass, then over time there is a risk that the paint will gradually come off, as these countertops are painted from the bottom.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
For many, it is important that the glass is cold. Yes, you can cut a salad on it or not be afraid to put the cup carelessly. Glass is vulnerable only if a sharp heavy object is dropped on it. We used to throw a mug on a glass table to convince the customer of its strength. Well, the ringing of a fallen fork on the table is also not a very pleasant sound.
If there are small children in the house, take care to protect the baby from the sharp corners of the table. Couples with children are more likely to choose wooden tables or tables with rounded corners. And the material from which the table is made is chosen not only based on its characteristics. Interior design and layout should be considered. In the classical style, wooden furniture looks organic, and in the modern - glass and combined.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
One of the most stylish, but quite expensive solutions is the combination of a steel solid foundation and a wooden countertop. I must say that the hype about buying tables begins in autumn, and the height of sales, when tables can be expensive due to high demand, is the New Year holidays. It is at this time that people finish repairs before the new year and come to the tables and chairs on December 31. Stock up on furniture in advance and think carefully about your choice before buying.
The dining table is not just a detail of the interior. This is furniture that performs an important function. We eat at the dinner table, sometimes we cook on it. Based on the purpose, choose tables made of wood, glass, laminated MDF, combined, stone veneered tables and so on.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
Tables made of wood serve for decades, the same can be said about chairs from the array. A pleasant warm material is resistant to external influences. Over time, the wooden table is easy to restore by removing the top layer of the array. To a beautiful wooden table served for a long time, it is enough to wipe it using furniture wax and covering the countertop during meals.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
From hot objects, the table surface loses its appearance, so stands are a necessity. Wooden tables are often impregnated with oil, which does not allow water to soak up and deform the countertop. But wood tables are expensive.
Sometimes wooden tables are covered with enamel. This is a special paint that makes the surface glossy. I must say that on such white tables scratches are strongly visible. And on the dark enamel, small scratches immediately catch the eye.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
A veneer table is a budget alternative to a wood table. In such a table, the legs and frame are made of wood, and a tabletop made of MDF, covered with a thin layer imitating a tree, reduces the cost of construction. Such a table is quite durable under certain conditions: it is better not to wet it. Since the veneer is glued to the countertop, it can leak moisture. Then the edge goes away and the veneer swells. At a relatively equal cost, it is better to choose a table from an array.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
MDF tables are different, they are, of course, even cheaper than veneered tables. There is laminated MDF, from this material made countertops in every McDonald’s. Such a surface is resistant to moisture and scratches, well tolerates temperature differences. Painted MDF has the same qualities as laminated. Fingerprints remain on dark paint, and the slightest scratches are visible on white. This is especially true of matte paint.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
Natural stone tables are majestic designs that often weigh about 200 kg. Usually they are made in a futuristic modern style and are designed to stand in a spacious hall. The stone is durable, resistant to hot objects and scratches. Stone tables are expensive, they are mainly made for location in the center of the room, square or rectangular models are rare.
Stone is perfect as a material for a countertop on a kitchen island. Artificial stone is cheaper and slightly lighter than natural stone. In operation, it sometimes manifests itself better than stone, which can darken from stains of coffee or food. Artificial stone has a much wider color palette.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
Glass tables in the kitchen are made of durable hot glass. Options for every taste, but such tables are not suitable for any interior. Transparent countertops create weightlessness. This is what you need for a small kitchen. There are folding glass tables that have retractable inserts on both sides. Often these inserts do not exceed 200 cm in width, so it does not always help if a crowd of guests comes home.
Glass is convenient to care for, it is not afraid of moisture, it can often be washed with aggressive detergents. Glass tables can be made to order with a picture print. Fingerprints are visible on the glass, especially if it is a black table. And if the countertop is not made of transparent glass, then over time there is a risk that the paint will gradually come off, as these countertops are painted from the bottom.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
For many, it is important that the glass is cold. Yes, you can cut a salad on it or not be afraid to put the cup carelessly. Glass is vulnerable only if a sharp heavy object is dropped on it. We used to throw a mug on a glass table to convince the customer of its strength. Well, the ringing of a fallen fork on the table is also not a very pleasant sound.
If there are small children in the house, take care to protect the baby from the sharp corners of the table. Couples with children are more likely to choose wooden tables or tables with rounded corners. And the material from which the table is made is chosen not only based on its characteristics. Interior design and layout should be considered. In the classical style, wooden furniture looks organic, and in the modern - glass and combined.
Mar 28 2014 at 12:21 PDT
One of the most stylish, but quite expensive solutions is the combination of a steel solid foundation and a wooden countertop. I must say that the hype about buying tables begins in autumn, and the height of sales, when tables can be expensive due to high demand, is the New Year holidays. It is at this time that people finish repairs before the new year and come to the tables and chairs on December 31. Stock up on furniture in advance and think carefully about your choice before buying.
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