Glass kitchen table

At the glass kitchen table as a detail of the interior there is a huge number of fans, as well as a large number of opponents. The first speak about high performance characteristics of tables made of glass and their unusually beautiful and airy appearance, the second - about the impracticality of such material and the difficulty of maintaining such a table in a neat form.

Advantages and disadvantages of glass kitchen tables

Glass kitchen table can successfully fit into both classic and modern interior. It all depends on how the glass is made, and what material is used for the base of the table top and legs: wood or metal.

If we talk about the advantages of glass tables, then the main of them is their magnificent appearance. Such tables look airy, neat, and refined. They are suitable even for rooms of small sizes, since the glass surface, reflecting light, will visually expand the room. And in the design plan the glass table is still a fresh and not beaten decision. Another advantage of such a table is that it is not exposed to water vapor, droplets of water and high temperatures. Particles of food and other contaminants can not penetrate into the material. For the production of modern glass tables for the kitchen uses a special tempered glass, and therefore do not be afraid to chop off a piece or damage the surface, dropping on the countertop something heavy. Many appreciate the glass tables also for their ecological purity and durability.

The drawback of such a table, in general, is considered to be the complexity of keeping the tabletop clean. Indeed, on the glass very often there are stains, fingerprints, other traces and, although they can be removed by special means for cleaning the glasses, they will soon appear again. Therefore, it is recommended to use special holders and rugs under the dishes on the glass table. Many also do not like glass countertops for their uncomfortable, "cold" appearance. If we talk about models of transparent glass, then there is another drawback - a large number of buyers do not like that during meals under the table you can see the feet of everyone sitting behind it.

Design of glass kitchen tables

If we talk about the design of these tables, then there are usually taken into account the three main indicators: the shape of the countertop, its color, and also the material from which the legs and base are made.

The most popular form is a round or oval glass kitchen table. It is she who is the most secure, which is especially important if there are small children in the house. Depending on the size of the circumference of the table, it can be inscribed in a room of any size, and if necessary - to purchase a model-transformer, capable of decomposing. In large kitchens rectangular glass kitchen tables will look good, besides, this is the most capacious version of them. When calculating the size of the table, which is necessary for your family, it is worth considering that each person should have 60-70 cm of length of table top.

Now the market presents a huge number of tables from both colored and transparent glass. Black and white sliding glass kitchen tables are timeless classics, they will fit into interiors in any color design. But green and red kitchen glass tables - this is an option for bold design solutions. You can also order a glass kitchen table with photo printing, it will be the highlight of your kitchen, will give it an individuality.

If we talk about the material of the foundation, then, basically, wood or metal is used. Forged, yellow metal and wood are a good choice for classical interiors , and for modern settings it is better to choose tables with a glass top on chrome legs.