Tables in the living room

The living room is one of the most spacious and presentable rooms in a house or apartment. Traditionally, the living room serves as a place where people gather to socialize, share meals, and hold special events. The key figure in the interior of this room is often a large table. It is he who unites people around him, being the center of the composition.

The use of the table in the modern living room has become much wider than it was several decades ago. The realities of modern life pushed the limits of the functional purpose of this room itself, and with it the table functionality:

• Dining: This is traditionally a large structure in height and size of the tabletop, which is designed for a meal of a certain number of people. Its variations of execution can be the most diverse, as well as the materials from which it is made;
• Coffee: a low table of a small area is a decorative detail of the interior, designed to accommodate a small number of objects - magazines, a couple of cups of coffee, a vase with fruit, a candlestick with candles;
• Computer: designed to work with a computer, it can be small in size or vice versa, equipped with a system of additional drawers, stands, and divider boxes;

• Written: a classic model with drawers or cabinet. Designed to work with papers, letters, readings. Traditionally has a rectangular shape of the tabletop with a niche for the production of legs;
• Serving: small size table, as a rule, having 2-3 tiers and castors. Designed to facilitate the serving of the main table, performing a transport function from the kitchen to the living area. Sometimes it is used instead of a coffee table;
• Transforming table: this is a versatile piece of furniture that can combine two types of appointments in one design. It is used to save space in a small room, turning into a full-fledged dining table when used in expanded form.

The table is chosen depending on the area of ​​the room. Large dining instances are placed in the kitchen or in the room of a large country house. Compact options, most often, are used in small apartments. This household item can be selected for any functions, given the size of the room:

• Folding models: consist of a base and removable elements added to it, which are attached to the table when necessary, and the rest of the time are stored separately;
• Folding models: all parts of such a design, due to certain mechanisms, can be expanded, increasing their usable area, and in the opposite order can be folded to their original compact dimensions;

• Models on wheels: used for serving types of small tables, or for small magazine models. Some options can be foldable, and they need the wheels for ease of movement in the living room areas;
• Set with chairs: used as a single system consisting of a large dining table and a set of 6-8 chairs to it. This set of items traditionally contains a classic modular living room. Usually these are elite brands of expensive woods;
• Built-in option: a table embedded in furniture has become a common folding option. So, a set of cabinet furniture for the kitchen or living room may well include such a detail.

Countertops are also varied - it can be the traditional rectangular version, square, round and even oval. Materials for manufacturing are used from expensive solid wood to chipboard from wood processing products, besides tables can be found from glass, plastic, woven rattan.

The size range when choosing a table for the living room is not limited to anything except the dimensions of the room where it will be installed:

• Large tables: The working area of ​​the tabletop is determined based on the number of people who are planned to be seated. The height of a standard dining table is 70-75 cm, which corresponds to a comfortable placement behind it a person of average height.The shape of the tabletop is chosen depending on the overall design of the room, while the hygienic standards provide for a width of one seat within 60-70 cm;
• Small tables: the design does not provide for any functional load, except decorative. This table does not need chairs, it can stand apart or next to the soft furniture. Small in size and low in height tables can be installed on several pieces in one living room, their height does not exceed 35-55 cm, and the area of ​​the table top can be arbitrary;

• High tables: modern living rooms often combine the function of a mini-bar. The design of such a room requires a high table resembling a bar counter. The height of such structures varies from 70 to 92 cm, they are made on long legs, and the legs are most often made of chrome-plated metal, and the tabletop is made of glass or stone - artificial or natural. The high table is completed with several bar stools equipped with high legs;
• Low tables: used when people are sitting on carpets or pillows.This style of interior implies Oriental motifs. The tables are decorated with intricate carvings, ornaments, inlaid with stones, their height does not exceed 30-35 cm.

Whatever your table - the main thing that you feel comfortable and comfortable when using it.

The table according to the form is chosen taking into account the configuration of the room and its area. If you like originality - give preference to the round or oval shape. When the functionality of the table is more important - the choice falls on a square or rectangular design.

There are other forms:

• In addition to the classical forms for the design of the living room using a hexagonal shape of the dining table. He looks extravagant and unusual, however, he is able to gather at least 6 people around him. It is used in business negotiations in the office, it will be appropriate in the kitchen.
• Polygonal table options also exist, as a rule, they are low small tables in the oriental style. They are inlaid with mother of pearl, carvings, ceramic inserts.The legs of the structure can be carved or be supplemented with pull-out drawers.
• Triangular table - a rare phenomenon, but it exists. This form is designed for three seats. Very convenient option for a small family. In addition, small coffee tables are often made of this form - they look miniature, but at the same time the tabletop area is rather big.

The quality and cost of furniture from solid wood will undoubtedly be higher by several orders of magnitude than the construction of wood products. But everywhere there are some nuances: natural material requires special care and care so that the surface does not begin to deform due to temperature and moisture drops. Tables of chipboard materials coated with a protective laminating film are considered more resistant to external influences.

Interesting in the performance of the tables with the use of glass surfaces. This material is durable, but requires delicate handling. Glass for them choose thick and tempered.The appearance of the glass table top is frosted or glossy, it is decorated with engraving or spraying. These models look presentable.

Metal elements are often used for table designs. Forged parts, or the whole basis of the design create furniture individuality and unique beauty. Often metal is combined with glass or stone. The decorative or natural stone used for the tabletop makes it durable.

An important role in choosing a table for the living room is played by its color. The ideal option is the one which will be combined with the overall color of the whole room, repeating it or, on the contrary, contrasting with it. The most spectacular color designers consider white, as it sets the solemnity and special aristocracy of the interior. In contrast to him, but no less spectacular, they consider black or wenge color. These colors are well combined in any interior, they look very solid.

Before you buy a table, you need to decide where it will be located - the shape, color and size of the structure depend on it:

• Large dining tables are arranged taking into account that one can freely approach and put a chair on either side;
• In the middle of the room: placing a table in the center of the room makes it a living-dining room. If the model is massive enough, the table and chairs are not removed anywhere after the meal. It plays a key role in the design of a room, being its foundation;
• Table by the window: placing the table by the window allows sunlight to be lit in the daytime. In addition, if the window has an interesting landscape view, the table will only emphasize this dignity of the room;

• Table against the wall: when dividing a living room into zones, it is often the case that a table is installed along one of the walls. This placement saves space in the room and allows for accents inside it for other equally important details;
• Table in the corner: this method of placement helps to maximize the use of the entire area of ​​the room space, giving it a variety of functional needs. The table in the corner does not take up much space, but performs its functions perfectly;
• Table in a niche: if the room has a certain space between two walls, in such a niche you can equip a place for a dining area.Such an option may have a lot of seats, and the territory practically does not occupy;
• Small tables, performing a decorative role, can be placed anywhere in the room, as well as folding options.

Modern offers of furniture production surprise with its diversity. You can choose a table in the living room in any style and price range. Stylistics models may vary in the following main areas:

• Classic: such models are distinguished by the constancy of design, forms and materials. Classics never go out of fashion, successfully combining with almost all interior compositions;
• Modern: the furniture in this style decision looks like a deliberately aged, with a rough treatment of wood fibers. This is quite a popular modern trend used in the living room, in the kitchen, office, catering;
• Empire: the forms and decorations of such elegant designs resemble palace decoration with its excessive luxury. The abundance of silver or gilding, chiseled legs, carving decoration, flower ornament - all this reflects the trends of antiquity with a peculiar sophistication;

• Provence: tables in the style of rustic minimalism are very nice in the simplicity of their designs and colors. They are characterized by pastel shades that emphasize natural origin;
• High-tech: a modern approach in the style of such tables combines artificial materials, metal, glass. The forms of such tables are clear, verified, concise. The furniture is practical and reliable, suitable for modern interiors of residential or public spaces;
• Ethnos: such models are made of wood, rattan, straw, stone, glass. Their style is original, it is simple, but good and reliable. Table forms do not have an abundance of decorative elements, they themselves represent a single unique design element.

There are many stylistic decisions, their diversity is a continuation of the style of interior design, being an integral part of the overall concept. Sometimes it is not entirely clear what was primary: an amazing work desk, which requires a decent environment, or a unique design of the room where you need to pick up furniture.

Furniture production, not only in Russia, but also abroad, is currently experiencing an unprecedented flourishing.The modern level of equipment with woodworking capacities allows to realize any design ideas, and the materials are used for this not only natural, but also polymer.

Now there are world-famous manufacturers on the market, such as Ikea (Sweden), MFI (United Kingdom), Nobilia (Germany), Selva (Italy), Mobalpa (France) and domestic ones, for example, the furniture company Triana (Moscow), Kvadi (Tver), Korney Dubov's Carpenter's House (Irkutsk), Grand Marble (Moscow) and others. Large companies have significant potential, but small businesses also create original, sought-after products.

The combination of wall and ceiling textures, the use of variations of lighting, interior details - all this creates the overall look of the living room. Here are the most interesting design ideas for your reference:

• In this composition, the table is the subject of decor, as the emphasis is on a comfortable seating area - sofas;
• The dining area is separated in this room;

• The table in this design occupies a key role in the background of the beautiful view from the window;
• Small coffee tables link the disparate elements of the interior into one whole.

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