Dining table in the interior of the kitchen: the best ideas and photos

Before making a purchase, you need to decide on the design. She may be:

• Folding
• Stationary

A folding table is usually placed in a small kitchen. It takes up little space, for a small family to dine, its area is quite enough, and in case of the arrival of guests, it can be expanded.

The folding mechanism is:

• Sliding: part of the tabletop is folded back, and the large tabletop that forms is shifted relative to the legs until it is fixed.

• Synchronous sliding (butterfly): it is necessary to pull on one edge of the tabletop, it will disperse in the middle and corrode. After that, it remains to get an additional part from the underframe and place it in the gap formed.

• Swing-out: the tabletop must be turned at a right angle and the upper part must be raised, and then lowered onto the base.

• Book-table: suitable for very small kitchens. In the assembled state, the dimensions of the table do not exceed the dimensions of a curbstone or a small chest of drawers, a book-table in the interior of the kitchen takes up a small space.

• Table transformer: when assembled, this structure looks like an ordinary coffee table, and when disassembled it looks like a full-fledged dining table.

There are two drawbacks to such structures: due to the presence of a mechanism, they are quite heavy, and besides, they have a joint line in the middle, which does not look very aesthetically pleasing. Stationary, that is, non-folding tables in the interior of the kitchen look much more attractive. However, their size is limited by the size of the kitchen and cannot be changed if necessary.

Dining table in the interior of the kitchen: basic dimensions

To correctly determine the size of the table, you need to take into account how many people you want to seat at the same time - while everyone should be comfortable. Ergonomics claims that each needs at least 70 cm of tabletop length. Therefore, if two people have to sit on one side, the length of the table cannot be less than 140 cm. Otherwise, you will have to "squeeze in".

Three people can be placed at a square table, one side attached to the wall, if the side is at least 70 cm long. A convenient rectangular table should be at least 75 cm wide, and a round one should be 90 cm in diameter. For a small kitchen, the optimal size of the countertop is 60-80 cm, in large kitchens-dining rooms - from 120 cm.

Kitchen table material in the interior of the kitchen

The appearance of the table and how it will look in the interior depends on what material the tabletop will be made of. The underframe material also matters, but it affects strength rather than appearance. On the market, you can find models with tabletops made of the following materials:

• MDF. This is the most budgetary option. The outer coating of the countertop can imitate natural materials. The table in the interior of the kitchen with a MDF countertop looks good, and has sufficient resistance to mechanical damage, as well as moisture, excluding joints with the edge.If water gets there, the chipboard plate that makes up the base can swell and deform. That is why such tables have a short lifespan.

• Wood. The traditional and most popular option. The wood withstands the action of moisture, has an attractive appearance, when coated with special compounds, it acquires dirt-repellent properties. The kitchen interior with a large table made of wood looks solid and expensive. Wooden furniture serves for a long time, although it requires careful treatment and periodic restoration.

• Stone (natural or artificial). The strongest and most durable material. A stone countertop can be of almost any shape, and in the case of using artificial stone - and color. It is a beautiful, damage-resistant material that does not absorb dirt. It is easy to clean and does not form colonies of bacteria or fungi.

• Glass. Glass tables occupy a special place in the interior of the kitchen. They look very sophisticated and can beautify any kitchen. In a large kitchen-dining room, they will emphasize exclusivity and add shine, and in small rooms, due to the "invisibility" effect, they will not take up much space.

• Ceramic tile. The tiled countertop looks very impressive. Care for such a table is simple - just wipe it with a damp cloth. The tile can imitate wood or natural stone such as marble. You can also decorate the tabletop with patterns or mosaics of small tiles. An interesting interior solution is a tile on the countertop that matches the tile on the kitchen backsplash.

• Plastic. Popular material. Its advantages are lightness, ease of care, relatively low cost, the ability to choose a table of almost any color or without it at all - transparent. Modern plastic is resistant to both moisture and temperature, as well as to UV radiation, which means that it has a rather long service life.

There are also models made of combined and exotic materials, for example, from a saw cut from wood or a combination of glass and leather. These tables are quite expensive and are used in kitchens with exclusive interiors.

Table color in the interior of the kitchen

The color of the countertop must be selected taking into account the style in which the kitchen is decorated. Often the color is determined by the material, but there are options here as well. For example, a wooden table can be left natural, covered with a protective compound.

In this case, the color of the wood and its texture will be one of the decorative elements of the furnishings. This is appropriate in "rustic" styles, such as country, Provence, loft, and some others. However, in the event that you want to get an interior in a strict and restrained style, for example, minimalism, you can paint a wooden table to match the color of furniture and walls so that it does not stand out against the background of the surrounding environment.

The dining group can be an interior dominant, while a contrasting and bright enough color is chosen for it. For example, with white walls and furniture, the table can be bright red or orange. It all depends on the chosen style and your taste.

A white table in the interior of the kitchen is the most versatile solution. In both classic and modern styles, it will look organic.

The shape of the dining table in the interior of the kitchen

The shape of the table affects not only its performance, but also its perception in the interior. Let's consider the possible options.

• Rectangle. The most traditional, spacious and comfortable shape. A lot of people can be accommodated at such a table, it is convenient to place it against the wall, it takes up little space, especially when compared with round tables. You can put it in a corner or lean it against one of the walls with the end side, thus dividing the room into conventional zones.

• Oval. Tables of this shape have significant dimensions, since their width cannot be less than 90 cm, while their length exceeds 110 cm, and usually even more.They are suitable only for large kitchens, because there must be enough space for a seating or a passage (at least 80 cm) before the pieces of furniture.

• A circle. A round table in the interior of the kitchen looks very elegant, but it is quite picky about placement - from all sides from it to the nearest obstacle, as in the case of an oval table, at least 80 cm should remain, otherwise it will be inconvenient to move.

• Semi-oval. Such a table is not often found in the interior of the kitchen, but in fact it is very convenient, first of all, because there are no sharp corners in it, which is especially valuable in small rooms. Semi-ovals are usually placed in the center of the dining area, adjoining the straight side to the wall.

Advice: If you want your kitchen table to always look decent in the interior of the kitchen, follow the rules for caring for it. At least once a week, it is necessary to wipe not only the countertop, but also the underframe with a damp cloth, removing dirt with mild detergents. Never use a knife or other sharp objects without placing a special board under them - it is easy to scratch the table, returning it to its original appearance is difficult, and sometimes impossible.