Round Coffee Tables

Among the many furniture products there are coffee tables. Their role is somewhat smaller than that of the wardrobe, sofa. But this does not mean that the choice should not be approached responsibly and rationally.

The coffee table (in Europe it is usually called the coffee table) is an object, rather, a decorative one, this is its main essence. To use it somehow differently than a stand under the correspondence, a few cups and the like trifles will not succeed. But for this reason it is worthwhile to place maximum emphasis on the design characteristics and visual appeal.

The round shape (along with the oval and polygon) looks good in a small living room. Their smooth borders, not having a single angle, will allow you to push the space visually.

In those cases where the table is thematically associated with other furniture, the products of the smallest size of a rounded shape are preferred, which saves space. There are no such styles in which this piece of furniture could not be used at all, you just need to know how to choose it.

Almost always the table turns out to be an accent: a stylistic, bright color inclusion or an original design move. It follows that deviations from the style of the room are unacceptable, even a simple match is not enough. It requires an underline of the design features, a concentrated reflection of them.

The base in the form of supporting legs (three or four, depending on the size of the main structure), standing straight or crossed - the most common option. "Tulip" (on one massive leg, the base of which is wider than the main part) is used in stone and glass products. Mixed version with a support panel around the perimeter is typical for glass and metal models, gives them a tracery.

It is convenient to use a coffee table on wheels, which easily rolls to the right place. Its peculiarity is round shelves down from the table top or other device for newspapers, magazines, notebooks. Folding options are equipped with second table tops (with the extension of which the area increases, and even a “real” large table can be obtained).

Transformers (folding tables) can be adjusted in height, Some of them are equipped with tabletops, foldable sectionally, or open access to the boxes when lifting. The "showcase" type means a glass tabletop, in a box under which souvenirs and other small things are put on public display.

The semicircular table looks no worse than a perfectly round one; moreover, it is able to emphasize the originality of the interior, the ability of the owner to select stylish things.

As for the size, round coffee tables can in no way be considered inferior, somewhat limited. Even with a small amount of storage of newspapers and personal correspondence, placing the phone and photo frames, the similar support functions are quite feasible.And the transforming variants can be small at all only in the folded state.

It remains to find out whether the coffee table should be high. Initially, he had a height of only 40-50 centimeters. Individual factories produce miniature solutions that are raised above the floor by some 10 cm.

But very high (90 cm and above) coffee tables are unlikely to be. After all, their indispensable feature, which allows to distinguish this type of furniture, is the location of the tabletop flush with the sofa seats (at the front).

Designers make every effort to design the coffee tables, and sometimes even the most elaborate appearance is not enough for them. It is not difficult to buy products, complemented by an aquarium or touch-pad built-in tablet.

Virtually any modern model is complemented by glass elements. In some cases, the base is made of wood.

The attractiveness of glass parts is quite predictable, because they are combined with any kind of material (most often they do).In addition, the round glass table itself looks good, and its value is available.

Steel, aluminum and various alloys are mainly used to form scaffolds. The most beautiful and original design options are created by hot forging. Only occasionally there are all-metal tables.

Wooden tables are created from precious wood or from exotic trees growing in hot countries. This is exactly the case when considerations of strength go into the background. In the first place is the external beauty of the wood pattern and its color. The stone also finds its use in coffee tables, for them use marble (natural and artificially cast), onyx, acrylic stones. This is a rather expensive solution, but it is ideally suited to classical and oriental interiors.

The versatility of the coffee table does not cause doubts, and designers willingly apply it in various cases.The opinion that this is just a “round piece of furniture” is completely erroneous - you should look at the individual pieces, decorated in the art deco style, to be convinced of this.

Colors, textures and shapes can be very different., you can either restrict yourself to a simple and uncomplicated sample, or purchase completely amazing solutions. As for white or any other color, it should not be selected according to your personal preferences and tastes. Be sure to consider the style in which the room is decorated.

The art-deco style is always associated with extraordinary design (spirals and imitations of musical instruments, animals and plants, flowers, and so on). It is advisable to choose in accordance with the style of the room and the color of the table.

Design experts give the palm of furniture from natural materials (wood and semi-precious stones). Such solutions are appropriate in the style of country music, in a room of retro format or in a classic house (apartment). If you choose economical materials (glass and metal), then the appearance can also be original. But this is, rather, for a home in a modern style.High-quality decorative glass is noticeably stronger than wood, no matter how strange it may sound and the chance of accidentally breaking it is close to zero.

Coffee tables on one leg can look very attractive. This piece of furniture is not very convenient to move and the presence of only one support limits the size limit.

The exclusive category may include products from:

• natural wood;
• semi-precious stones and amber;
• glass

Each such piece of furniture should be chosen very carefully, if you want to emphasize the aesthetic taste, you can even buy a table with a mosaic, wrought iron ornaments. If the goal is to save money, structures made of chipboard, veneer, plastics are preferable - they are cheap, but still may look relatively good. If you do not know which foreign manufacturer to choose, feel free to prefer Spanish products. She has long been recognized not only quality, but also stylistically impeccable.

Options with boxes can also be selected. Still, the storage of things for the coffee table - a secondary function.The presence of rolling out boxes does not limit the external variety of designs. If you buy furniture from chipboard, special edges help to mask the end part of the table top.

Think about how you will use the table so as not to be mistaken in your decision. When it is used exclusively in a decorative vein, the wheels are not only unnecessary, but even harmful. Imagine a random push from you, a child or a cat - the table went and in a few seconds a vase with flowers smithereens! But where there is little space, but sometimes I want to sit with friends, celebrate the holiday, the rolling function will have to go to the courtyard.

The main recommendations are:

• for the classic style, lush carving decoration is a definite plus;
• alternatively, a similarity of antique sculpture at the base can be used;

• furniture sparkling with gold and other decorative elements is compatible with the baroque interior;
• Provence lovers should choose a table with wrought ornaments;

• adherents of minimalism fit the glass version;
• for high-tech interiors, look for the most unusual look so that it would be difficult to even guess that this is a table;
• the design of the room, made in a marine style, is ideally combined with tables made of eco-friendly natural materials. Wicker products from rattan or willow vine, from cork will be useful for sure. Fans of the original design are unlikely to be able to abandon the "aquarium" or "clock", but then you should consider the compatibility with a specific interior.

With all the attractiveness of the glass, the furniture from it should not stand where the sun's rays will constantly fall on it. High humidity also affects not the best way on the decorative properties of the structure. Do not despair - the possibilities of decoration of the most ordinary wood are very large. Glowing details will allow you to apply it in the high-tech style, and for classic rooms, you can also choose inlay with precious metals and ornamental stone.

In this video you will see a stylish round coffee table-transformer.