Round Coffee Tables

Many consider the coffee table to be a relic of the past, but designers are extremely pleased to use these furniture items in their projects. It is necessary to figure out how to choose this attribute correctly and how to apply it in a room setting.

The coffee table is usually set near a seating area, such as a sofa or armchairs. This piece of furniture has a small size and was originally invented so that you can put cups and a coffee pot on it during the reception. It has existed for more than a century. This piece of furniture appeared, as you can guess, in England, in a country where tea drinking is a tradition with a long history.

Now the coffee table is not the main attribute in the room, but it can take on a rather large functionality:

• It can be used for its intended purpose, using for tea drinking with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.
• If necessary, you can put magazines, books on it, then he can assume the function of a journal.
• It is convenient to use it for children, for example, for drawing or other board games, when kids are in the living room with their parents. Coffee table is perfect for them in size, and children can comfortably accommodate him.

Initially, the coffee table was made exclusively of wood, decorated with artistic carvings. This piece of furniture was quite durable, he was not afraid of any spilled liquid or other harmful influences and served for many years. If necessary it could always be restored and made presentable again. Such vintage tables can be found now. But then, and now objects made of natural wood are quite expensive.

Modern prototypes of these furniture attributes can be made entirely of various materials. Here are the main ones:

• LDSP. This is an analogue of wood, which is made from residues of the wood industry. In its production, formaldehyde resins are used, which can subsequently release toxic resins if the manufacturer used low-quality raw materials.The plates of this material have a simple rectangle shape and can not be processed.

• MDF. It is also an analogue of natural wood. It is made of fine sawdust, which are pressed under high pressure into the plates. This material can be given any shape, even to imitate wood carving. He is not afraid of moisture, it can be restored. It is not much more expensive than the previous material.

• Metal. Forged coffee tables, despite the heaviness of the metal, have a rather light and airy look. They are durable, do not be afraid of either moisture or temperature changes. This material is environmentally friendly, does not cause allergies, but many do not like it because of the coldness.
• Glass. This material is also often used for the production of coffee tables. Visually quite light and airy. Previously, glass was considered quite fragile, but modern technologies made it possible to temper this material, and it became quite resistant to various kinds of damage.It is not so easy to break it, but if this trouble does happen, then the fragments will not be traumatic, and you can easily remove them.

The color scheme of coffee tables can be completely different. Of course, originally this furniture attribute was exclusively made in the color of natural wood. Now also this coloring is quite popular. ?

White and black are classic tones in the interior that can be entered into any color scheme of the situation. And the coffee table of these colors will also look quite good.

This furniture attribute can also be colored. For modern interiors, coffee tables of bright colors are often used, making the coffee table the main accent in the interior. Rich blue, red, green colors are quite appropriate here, they will create a mood, give the situation a more laid-back look.

Modern coffee tables have many options for execution. First, they differ in form.Initially, this attribute was extremely round, but now any shape can be any: a round, oval, rectangular, square tabletop is quite appropriate here, but it can also have fantasy shapes, which will be quite applicable in modern interiors.

Secondly, the coffee table can have different number of legs. Round or square models can have only one leg in the middle. It seems that such a construction is unstable, but it is not, the large area of ​​the base at the bottom of the support makes such a device monumental. The square and rectangular design can have two supports, but this is not very convenient, because while sitting at such a table from the butt there will be nowhere to put the legs.

Also, a round table can have three legs. This item looks quite interesting. The classic version of the dining table on four supports can go into a smaller copy of the coffee table. This is a fairly convenient design that can be combined with any form of tabletop.

Coffee table can be on wheels. This design is convenient in that it can be used in the form of a tray.Covering this attribute in the kitchen, you can easily transport it into the living room. Also, such a table can be easily moved if necessary, thus freeing up space for any games.

Since our housing often has completely small dimensions, and one room often assumes the functionality of several, transforming furniture has become quite popular.

The choice of coffee table depends on several aspects:

• Room interior style. It would be inappropriate to install a bulky wooden table with a carved foot, decorated with monograms, in a high-tech living room, or a glass attribute of an intricate shape in a stiff English cabinet.
• Room area. If the room allows you to set a coffee table separately from the sofa, by setting up a separate area for tea drinking, then the coffee table can be of any kind. If the room is small, it is better to assign additional functions to this item of furniture, and in this case it is good if it will have, for example,additional storage space for books and newspapers or will be transformed into a dining table.
• Budget. Not only the material, but also the look of the table depends on this aspect. If you have a limited budget, then the maximum that you can afford to purchase is a table made of laminated chipboard or a forged model. If your budget is unlimited, you can buy a product made of natural wood. Interesting models are often found in antique stores, especially since vintage is now in fashion.

Coffee tables on the market today are varied in materials, colors, form. Here are some interesting models of this furniture attribute.

The model is made of natural solid wood in the traditional English style. There are no extra parts, the sample is concise and strict.

Round coffee table made of glass and metal. The originality of this design gives a curved leg, which makes the tabletop almost soaring in the air.

White, aged under a vintage table will be an excellent attribute in the living room, decorated in the style of Provence.

Wrought iron painted bronze paintin combination with the top of precious wood will make this attribute a highlight of the classic interior and add brutality to it.

A master class on making a coffee table, see below.