Table selection rules

The variety of tables is so great that it is sometimes difficult to make a choice. To do this, you need to know which model you are going to purchase.

There are several of the most significant criteria:

• types of tables,
• base and countertop materials,
• sizes,
• the form.

In order to have a good idea of ​​all the options for the upcoming purchase, we will try to understand this issue in more detail and develop our own rules for choosing tables.

There are familiar tables for their intended purpose and quite unusual ones. Some of them are placed only in the house, others - only in offices, and still others - in recreation areas. Based on what the table is for, and the following types are distinguished:

• Bar - tall and narrow with special chairs, it can be on legs or a cabinet with drawers.
• Billiard or table tennis - this is specific furniture that requires a separate room. Nevertheless, in some houses it is also present.
• Magazine. From the name it is clear that newspapers, magazines, books, small items are stored on such a table. As a rule, it is small in size and necessarily low so that, sitting in a deep armchair or on a sofa, you can easily take the necessary item from the table.
• Interactive variant appeared recently. It is a combination of a work surface and a computer. Nowadays, many people work from home, and such a table is a great way to save space. It is an expensive touchscreen device that can handle a wide variety of office and educational tasks. The work of a virtual laboratory and a complex accounting program, a geographic map and a drawing board, electrical circuits and the study of languages ​​are just a small list of what such an unusual table can do.

• Computer the table has become a vital necessity in many homes. Not everyone purchases special furniture for office equipment, but the one who did it can conveniently install not only a computer, but also a printer, speakers, and other equipment. Many of these designs come with bookshelves and drawers. In addition, there is a special retractable keyboard tabletop.
• Coffee sometimes they call a coffee table, but in general it is a small tray on legs for that very coveted "coffee in bed".
• Kitchen is called a product with a working surface for cooking, as well as a dining table located in the kitchen (and not in the dining room). Special requirements are imposed on this furniture, as all family members use it the most.
• Lomberny designed for the card game ombre. Now it is used for preference.

• Dining Is a table in a large kitchen or dining room, living room, hall. This is a gathering place for a large family or guests.
• Writing - is in many houses. For children it serves as a desk, for adults - as an office or computer desk.
• Attached the table serves as an additional function to a kitchen, dining or writing piece of furniture. Depending on the purpose, different designs and configurations are performed.
• Serving a table is a roll-out mobile auxiliary tray with cupboards or drawers for cutlery and crockery. A distinctive feature is the legs on wheels.
• Table for meetings - This is an office one-tier option for a comfortable leg position and with a wide variety of tabletops.

• Stand under the TV must have the stability and reliability of the table top. Due to the fact that modern TVs are a technical complex, stands are often chosen with shelves.
• Telephone the table is gradually becoming a thing of the past along with landline telephones. Nevertheless, in the homes of the older generation of people, this attribute has been preserved and represents a place for installing an apparatus, a telephone book and a notebook with a pen.
• Dressing called the cosmetic table. It can be located in the bedroom or in the bathroom. It is made with open or closed shelves, drawers or free space under the countertop. If he is standing in a room, then he assumes the presence of a mirror. Often this is a pier glass or trellis, combined with a table. For a bathroom, such a thing is too cumbersome, so a wall mirror is often used here.

• Pedestal table makes the bathroom and toilet room more civilized under the sink, pipes, a bucket for cleaning floors, detergents are hidden in the cabinet. Depending on the size of this type of furniture, it only frames the sink, or you can place the detergent on it.

Such furniture also differs in design features. Tables are monolithic or transformers. At the same time, by solidity they mean the unity of the tabletop and the support, or the solidity of the tabletop itself. Sliding and folding options are called transformers.

• Monolithic as a whole. This can be a coffee or coffee table, bar counter, TV stand. You can imagine dining furniture in this style, but how comfortable it will be to sit at such a table depends only on its design. Still, they often perform a decorative function. The monolithic structure is cast from a liquid material: plastic, glass, metal.
• Products with monolithic top make single-tier or with a subframe. If the countertop is opaque, then the underframe serves as a storage area. If transparent, it is a form of decor. A monolithic tabletop is the most common option for kitchen, dining, office, writing, coffee, computer tables. Curbstones for various purposes are also made with a monolithic tabletop. This is a safety issue when installing a home theater or other heavy equipment.

• Sliding model allows you to turn a small table into a large one using a collapsible mechanism. Manufacturers offer a lot of models of such transformers. For example, not only the surface of the table moves apart, but also the legs are transformed, due to which a low coffee table turns into a full-fledged dining table. The simplest options are associated with sliding the table top and inserting an additional section. The most complex and beautiful examples can expand the round table into a large number of segments and insert an additional circle in the center.
• Folding the design is also presented in several models. Parts of the table top are connected with hinges, due to which the table can be partially or completely folded. An example would be a suspended cantilever option that is attached to a wall. A successful model for small spaces.

Another example is a book table. Moreover, modern versions of such furniture are equipped with bedside tables or drawers. Such furniture is at the same time a dining, serving, dressing, side table. The butterfly design has several modifications. The first is that when the tabletop is extended, the underframe opens like butterfly wings and rises. The second - the halves of the table top are unfolded using a hinge mechanism and rotated 90 degrees, due to which the table top becomes more stable.

• Model on one leg can be a dining or kitchen option, a decorative coffee or dressing option, a card or meeting table. Depending on the material and purpose of the product, as well as the size of the tabletop, from two to six people can fit here. The countertop will most likely be round, oval, or triangular.
• Model on two supports - these are not two legs, but two vertical panels, firmly standing on the floor. An example would be an office desk. It is convenient to sit here only on the sides. Support racks interfere with the front sides.
• Design on three legs Is a prime example of an Art Nouveau table. The countertop is unlikely to be large. But the round version for four may well rely on three supports. In this case, the legs are perpendicular to the floor. Small tables may have legs extending from the center of the underframe at an angle.

• Classic version - table top on four supports... The material of the entire structure can be the same or different.
• Folding book table has 6 supports: 4 legs and 2 panels. This gives the long product extra stability.
• Original tables may have non-standard solid base.
• There are products in general without legs - these are hanging toilet cabinets or computer, writing consoles that are attached to the wall.

The choice of material depends on the operating conditions, design solutions, personal preferences. In some cases, the entire structure is made of one material, in others it is combined. For the manufacture of tables of various designs, the following are used as the main and decorative materials:

• Solid wood... Such furniture is a classic. Products made in the middle of the 20th century are still in operation, because natural wood is durable, environmentally friendly, looks beautiful and can fit into many interiors.
• Tree in the form of stumps, snags, branches can be used as a base, countertop framing and decor.
• Rattan vines - a beautiful solution for a vacation spot. Manufacturers offer a large selection of rattan wicker furniture. In addition, artificial rattan furniture is now being made.

• Chipboard - an inexpensive but short-lived material that does not take root well in wet rooms.
• Chipboard Is a chipboard with a protective film made of paper and melamine resin. More durable, suitable for simple furniture without frills.
• MDF not only a more durable plate, but also has the most interesting decor in the form of various coatings that will protect MDF from moisture and temperature extremes. Colored laminate will make such furniture bright and beautiful.
• Strained glass - ecological cleanliness and hypoallergenicity, reliability and safety. Transparent glass will visually increase the space, and therefore is suitable for small rooms. Colored lacobel will make glass furniture completely unusual.

• Chrome steel and other types of metal can be used as a frame or as the main material of a decorative or serving table.
• Plastic furniture, including plexiglass - a find not only for summer cottages, but also at home. Various design ideas have made them comfortable for families with small children, as the safest. They are lightweight and easy to care for. But, unfortunately, they quickly become covered with scratches and lose their beauty.
• Stone are used not only for countertops, but also as a base. They use natural stone, including marble, as well as artificial ones. Moreover, it turned out that countertops made of artificial stone are more reliable, since they are not as fragile as compared to natural ones. When making such tables, you need to take into account their weight, carefully calculate the possibilities of support and flooring. From ordinary cobblestone and glass, you can make a very beautiful decorative table, where the stone will act as a support.

• Noble deep color wenge furniture gets from the tropical tree of the same name. This wood is valuable and rare.It is not easy to buy such a product on the Internet (not to be confused with chipboard in wenge color).
• Eco leather and arpatek (artificial leather), pork and calf leather (inexpensive natural types), the highest category of cattle leather - materials that are used to decorate the desk frame or legs of other types of such furniture.
• Table top, lined with ceramic tiles, Is a spectacular decor. Tiles can be imitations of stone or wood, or a mosaic pattern. And if such a mosaic on the countertop coincides with the working surface of the kitchen "apron", then we can talk about a furniture ensemble.

It's hard to list all the options: designers are inventive and creative people. And the furniture industry does not stand still. Therefore, an increasing number of materials are used to make a wide variety of pieces of furniture, including tables.

The choice of the form of purchase depends on the size and shape of the premises. For example, for a square dining room, a centered round table would work. It is better to put a rectangular or oval dining piece of furniture in a rectangular living room. For small rooms, you can choose unusual shapes.

• Square or rectangular the table saves space as it can be placed along the wall. Such furniture, most often, has 4 legs or decorative support.
• Triangular products do, as a rule, with two rounded corners. At the third corner, the tables can be attached to a large table, cabinet, wall, bed. This is an additional work surface. Since the decorative role is not high here, the products have three standard legs.
• And here round tables represent the widest palette of countertops, supports, number of legs, material, color, decor. Such furniture needs space, and then it will fully decorate the house. In addition, such models are safe due to the lack of corners.

• Oval countertops are associated with luxury, wealth, spaciousness. They have taken over the function of saving space and safe use.
• Curly there can be models for a computer, desks, decorative. These are polygons, stars, trapezoids, rounded polygons. For example, a coffee or droplet dining table, which is offered by many manufacturers. Or L-shaped, U-shaped computer desk.
• Original there can be not only coffee tables, but also working desks. They may not look like anything. Made in a single copy according to the design project. That is why they are valuable.

This is one of the most important parameters. When choosing a dining, kitchen, office table, it is important that everyone is seated comfortably. According to GOST standards, each person should have at least 50 cm, and preferably 60 - 80 cm around the perimeter of the tabletop, the chairs should not touch each other. The distance to the wall ranges from 70 cm or more. The width of the product, behind which people sit opposite each other, ranges from 85 to 105 cm.

Round dining tables are determined by the following dimensions: the minimum diameter for 6 people is 110 cm. But with a larger diameter, it will be more comfortable to sit. Decorative tables of this shape can have a size of 15 cm (for example, for a table lamp or coffee).

An improperly selected writing desk for a child will affect his health. In order not to buy furniture for growth, it is better to look for a desk and a chair with a height adjuster.

The standard width of the table top should be 60-80 cm, and the length should be from 100 cm. If the distance from the table top to the child's knees is 10-15 cm, and the legs are bent at a right angle and stand with the whole foot on the floor, the desk is selected correctly.

The bar counter, which has a standard size for home use, is a 120 x 55 cm tabletop, located on legs or a cabinet with a height of 105 cm. But these are conditional standards, they may be different.

The parameters of a computer desk depend on the computer itself: does it have a system unit or is it a candy bar, a laptop; whether they will work with documents at this table, whether they need a place for books and notebooks, and other equipment. If you have a stationary monitor, the depth of the tabletop should be 80 cm, and for a laptop - 60 cm, so you can ensure your eyes work safely. In order to save space, it is advantageous to purchase a corner multifunctional model. The size on the walls can be from 110 to 150 cm. The main thing is that there is enough space for free placement of the chair and the user on it.

The size of the coffee table is determined by the ease of use. According to the standards, such a table is called a product no higher than 0.5 m, but today these parameters are also violated: you can purchase a model with a height of both 15 cm and 65 cm.Since such a piece of furniture often plays a decorative role, there is no need to talk about the size of the table top ... It may not have a flat surface at all. Or be the original configuration.

The parameters of the dressing table are determined by its location. The main indicator for a table in the bedroom is height. So that a woman can freely place her legs under the countertop, it is recommended to choose a product with a height of 80 cm. For a bathroom, such furniture is atypical, performs an auxiliary function and can be of any size.

But the size of the interactive table is determined in a completely different way. By and large, this is a computer, and manufacturers indicate the size of the screen diagonally in inches and centimeters: 27 "(68 cm), 32" (81 cm) and others. At the same time, as for any computer, purely technical characteristics are important here, which allow you to determine the power of the machine.

The choice of color should be determined primarily by the purpose of the table. This is not only an aesthetic issue, but also a psychological one. Color can elevate mood or overwhelm, relax or strain vision. Therefore, for each type of such furniture, you need to find your own color options.

For a child's or adult's workplace, choose soothing countertop colors that will help you focus on solving the problem. The easiest option is white. But for a child, it is impractical. Therefore, you can choose colors "wood-like", soft green, light green. The soft blue color will calm you down and make you focus.

The kitchen is the gathering place for all family members, and the table is the place of unity. For this to be the case in reality, you can choose kitchen furniture in bright sunny colors: yellow, orange, lemon, bright blue or light green. But it doesn't have to be canary cuisine. Everything should be in moderation. Ivory table top - olive or emerald chairs.

Also, the color of the table can be in harmony not with the chairs, but with some decorative element: a panel on the wall, curtains, blinds, the color of the cabinets. Another option is the countertop as the only bright spot in the kitchen, its accent. To visually increase the space of a small kitchen, transparent glass and plastic furniture is used.

The dining table in the dining room, hall, living room, standing in the center of a large room, definitely attracts attention. If the interior allows, you can choose a product in black or wenge. This will decorate a classic style room. And in combination with white it will add elegance.

All shades of blue relax and inhibit the psyche, calming the appetite. Shades of yellow, orange, lemon, peach, cherry increase the desire to eat. The color of the lettuce and the fresh herbs are a reminder that it's time to eat.

Any decorative tables (coffee, coffee, dressing) can be completely different colors or combinations thereof. If he is constantly in the room, then he must be in harmony with him. If it is portable, then it is better to choose a neutral color for it: black, white, transparent.

Thanks to modern technology, you can match any color to your interior, if not in a store, then via the Internet. It won't always match the material you want, but it's worth trying.

Often, when buying furniture, one criterion is singled out - convenience, without thinking about how it will be combined with other objects and room design. Even if the kitchen, living room, study, bedroom were decorated without the help of a designer, intuitively, you should still try to determine the style of the room in order to choose a table more carefully and not earn the title of a person without taste.

Let's try to figure out what distinguishes the furniture of this or that style.

• Vanguard - this is brightness, contrast, lack of standards in sizes, lines, materials and colors. Mix is ​​a favorite state of the avant-garde.
• Empire style - this is the style of connoisseurs of special beauty. He needs space. Material - valuable wood. Carving and gilding decoration.

• Baroque and Rococo they are even called always together for some similarity for non-professionals. Pretentious elegance of legs, solid wood from valuable species. But at the same time, lightness and playfulness due to color, gilding, carving, ornamentation.
• East style is impossible without the use of bright colors. Moroccan mosaic tiles on the countertop can have the most unexpected colors. You shouldn't think that in the East they eat only at low tables, but the classic version is exactly a large, but low floor table for a large number of dishes. After all, the inhabitants of Asian countries are very hospitable people.
• Classical is called standard, ordinary furniture. But this is a wrong concept from the point of view of studying stylistics. The classic style is flowing symmetrical shapes: carved legs, oval table top. Colors can vary: white, blue, gold; green, white, gold; combinations without gold. But for standard furniture, brown of all shades is used. This furniture needs space, free placement.

• Constructivism Is a functional convenience based on rationalism and logic. There will be no decorative elements here. The table is 4 legs and a regular rectangular or square table top.
• Loft - uncouth beauty. Such furniture can look very simple and elegant at the same time. Thick, tempered glass tabletop resting on four untreated wooden blocks. A completely wooden rectangular table, treated with stain, covered with a narrow diagonal tablecloth - a tartan towel. LoftIndustry is a loft modification based on the use of various metals: pipes as a support for the table top, a forged leg can be combined with glass or solid wood.
• Minimalist interior Is a set of necessary items. Dinner group of simple shapes, slight bends are allowed. Rather, one or four legs made of wood, metal, MDF, chipboard, plastic. Writing desk without underframe or with simple drawers. Calm colors are used in the design.

• Modern - these are tables of a wide variety of shapes, and the use of unexpected combinations of materials. Asymmetrical table top, standing on stone, bronze or wooden leg. But modern is the fluidity and flexibility, bright accents in the design of the room.
• Country - rural soulful style. The wooden table will most likely be covered with an unpretentious tablecloth. Natural colors, simplicity and comfort.
• Pop Art allows you to combine a variety of colors, shapes and patterns. This style uses white as the main color, but other bright accents should be present with bright spots. Around the orange plastic table with a round shape, there can be multi-colored chairs of different designs. The main element of the table decor will be a large white flower vase. This style should not be used where a relaxed, relaxing environment is expected.
• Provence akin to country music. But if when pronouncing the word "country" one sees a cowboy in a hat, a plaid shirt and long boots, then "Provence" is a woman's solicitude and attentiveness, rustic simplicity and harmony of life. The table in this style is often covered with an artificial patina in order to create the image of a village house from the middle of the 20th century. Light-colored furniture can be covered with a cotton tablecloth with knitted lace or floral embroidery.

• Scandinavian style associated with Vikings, brutal men in horned helmets and braids on their heads. So the tables were originally brutal too: a simple tree with no frills. Nowadays, both plastic and metal are used in this style. But the attitude to simplicity, brevity, convenience has been preserved.
• Art deco Is a mixture of European, Asian, African and Indian motives. This mixture gave bright colors with pastel shades, a combination of straight and curved lines. Such a table can be with a lacobel glass top, which has an insert of wooden beams with a bright Asian ornament.
• Kitsch - this is the privilege of extravagant people. The combination of the incongruous, the denial of the rules - and a bright blue table appeared in the brown kitchen. This style will justify any design decision. But many would agree that this is bad taste.
• Techno: coffee table with 3d - look into infinity. The internet is filled with videos on how to make a table like this. An interactive table, by the way, does not necessarily have to be decorated in this style. In general, techno loves metal pipes, glass, underframe with shelves, ladder drawers. Favorite colors - gray, khaki, burgundy, silver metallic.

• Hi – Tec Is the use of chrome steel, glass, possibly plastic. Such a table will be simply beautiful. But if the whole room is decorated in this style, then both guests and hosts will appreciate it. By design, it can be almost any table, except, perhaps, for children.
• The Japanese, as residents of the Far East, in the classic version, use furniture with low legs. But in catering establishments and offices they recognize the furniture that is standard for Europeans. Japanese style - this is a natural wood, but also the presence of national motives in the design.

Considering that decor is a collection of decoration elements, let's talk about how you can decorate different types of tables, and whether they need decoration. In what cases does the decoration question arise:

1. you need to update the thing;
2. you need to bring it in line with the environment;
3. you need to decorate for a specific event;
4. you need to change the purpose of the table.

If you carefully study this issue, it turns out that you can decorate any table, if you wish. There are the following techniques for this:

• Usage epoxy resin. It is not a shame to put such a table in a respectable office, an office at home. A thin layer of resin, applied to a colored base, will be the perfect countertop for a kitchen or dining table.
• Widely used furniture varnish... They cover more than just a wooden tabletop. Many materials can be decorated as follows: put a reproduction of a painting of the required size on the tabletop and carefully varnish it in several layers, waiting for the previous layer to dry completely. In the same way, you can fill in photographs, pieces of fabric.
• The table top and / or legs can be cover with drawings... To do this, use safe acrylic paints and special varnishes for countertops.

• Stencil - one of the easiest ways. Stencils can be found online and carefully prepared for use. Since the stencil can also be used for a children's table, the pattern must be selected accordingly. The decorative table can be covered with aerosol paint (from a spray can), for the dining table it is better to use acrylic paint (applied by tamponing). For reliability and longer preservation, again, the stencil pattern is covered with polyurethane solvent-borne varnish.
• Decoupage - technique for neat and patient people. In stores and on the Internet, you can buy special decoupage napkins with various patterns. These designs are cut with nail scissors, soaked in water and carefully glued to the base. After the paper has dried, the drawings are covered with a special varnish for decoupage.
• Burning out - another way to decorate. Depending on which table is being decorated, the tabletop will or will not be varnished after burning. For a coffee table, this is not at all necessary. The dining table needs this, otherwise very soon dirt will accumulate in the recesses.

• One of the most beautiful ways is to create paintings from sand, shells, pebbles, small objects... A tempered flow is placed on top of such a picture. Such a table is an excellent relaxer. And it can stand not only at home, but also be used as an office one, for which the employees will say “thank you! ".
• Countertops are becoming more and more popular, covered with slate paint. It is with this paint that blackboards are covered, and they are intended for chalk. It is this circumstance that will appeal to a child who is ready to paint all surfaces in the house.
• Carved table requires the talent of the author. Not every home craftsman is capable of such a decor, but you can buy such things. Here, the same as with burning out: if the table is used as a permanent one, then it is better to fill the surface with epoxy resin. The glossy surface, through which the carving will be visible, attracts even more attention.

• In the Soviet past, in every furniture store you could buy children's wooden tables and chairs with a pattern under Khokhloma. Fortunately, this story is making a comeback. And now you can buy such beautiful furniture for your home. Bright, warm, fabulous - it really will become a bright accent of the room.
• Mosaic panel do in several ways: fold real mosaic small tiles into patterns or use a self-adhesive imitation of a mosaic.
• Ceramic tiles decorate large tables, bar counters. Depending on the way the tiles are glued, additional coating may be required on top. Tiles installed without gaps will remain hygienic for a long time. If broken ceramics or chips were used, then on top, perhaps, it is also better to cover it with glass or epoxy for hygiene.
• Craquelure helps to age the thing. The table top is covered with paint, and, without waiting for it to dry, covered with craquelure varnish. After drying, the table looks cracked.

• Patina also used for aging. It can be natural or artificial. Artificial patination is done after the tabletop and legs are covered with acrylic paint and allowed to dry. Natural patina is the natural wear on the item.
• Backlight - an unusual, but very beautiful decor option. The tabletop is removed from the table, I put Christmas-tree garlands or LED strips inside, the cord with a plug is brought out, and covered with transparent or frosted glass on top. For greater effect, light bulbs can be hidden among small stones, shells, plastic toys made from chocolate eggs.

A designer thinks about modifying a product when he wants to give a thing a new image, provide it with new functions, try to change the form, production technology, and also achieve the aesthetic value of the item.

A striking example of this understanding of design is the monolithic glass table. With the help of a change in technology, a completely unexpected shape has turned out that attracts the eye.

Parents are afraid to use glass countertops in a home with small children. The "octopus" table is a non-standard solution to a problem with the help of design implementation. The object stands securely on the floor, the glass is fixed in the tentacles of the octopus. Looking at such beauty, the child is unlikely to have a desire to approach a specific table. The reshaping provided the table with a protective function.

City dwellers often only dream of a picnic and fresh grass. The designers have found a solution here too: a metal structure made of legs and a table top, in which real grass grows. Sitting on a wooden bench and inhaling the smell of grass, you can really touch at least a little bit to nature. Such a table is a real pleasure.

Gathering at the table, you can spend hours talking with friends and family. But over time, the back, legs and arms get tired. The designers have found an amazing solution - a table with a swing. In this case, the table itself can be anything. But the dining group turned out to be very interesting.

It is difficult to say how this idea will take root, but the design idea is quite understandable: when working at a computer, the neck, back, legs begin to go numb. To help the body, you can mount a platform with river sand in the room, in which a desktop with a computer and an armchair (chair) is installed. With his bare feet, the seated person goes through the sand, thereby massaging the legs and relaxing the nervous system.

A billiard table is a bulky thing. The solution was found: a table top with a base. When removing the table top, a reduced billiard table remains. Such a multifunctional table will be an excellent solution for those who like to meet guests and play billiards.

Decorative tables make designers look for the most unexpected solutions. Tables-aquariums of various configurations are created by those who want to decorate our lives. This kind of relaxation will appeal to many. But the authors went further: now you can see the cabinet under the aquarium sink. Of course, it will be difficult to take care of such a thing, but the idea is certainly beautiful.

A simpler and more familiar option is the functional combination of a computer desk with stereo speakers. A stereo system with speakers will allow you to enjoy your favorite music and give great sound when watching movies.

Decorative tables with a 3d effect are also becoming common. To make such a table, you need a mirror, a glass tabletop and LED bulbs. With the correct placement of bulbs and mirrors, the effect of immersion in infinity will be created.

Since we are talking about a wide variety of tables, we will make a conditional distinction between functional and decorative. Not all tables can and should be beautiful. For example, functional include those for which aesthetic appeal is not the main criterion.

Otherwise, the selection rules for any tables look like this:

• Necessary decide on the purpose of the table. Inhabitants of large houses and apartments can afford to have different functional tables: dining, writing, computer and others. In small apartments, these roles can be performed by one table.
• For any table size is important: Before buying, you need to carefully measure the distance that the desired item will take. Do not forget about baseboards and radiators, as well as the proximity of outlets. Decide how many items and which ones will stand on this type of furniture (desktop computer, TV, dishes, aquarium, and so on). Remember how tall people will use this table, whether it will be comfortable to sit at it.

• Material, what the furniture is made of: when combining material, make sure it is quality work. Study the cost of a similar product in advance.If there is a suspicion of too low a price, it is possible that poor quality material is used, or not the one indicated in the documents.
• It is necessary to check with a thorough inspection strength... If you plan to buy a TV stand, then you need to calculate the weight of all the equipment that will stand on such a product.
• The form should be selected depending on the placement and other parameters mentioned above.
• Hygiene - a very important criterion for a kitchen, dining, children's table. For such designs, it is easier to choose a smooth surface that is easy to maintain.

• Moisture resistance important not only in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom. If kitchen tables are exposed to moisture due to their constant use, then a wooden vanity table in the bathroom will soon become unusable due to the high humidity in the room itself.
• Internal table volume with drawers, shelves, tiers. This is important for both writing and serving tables. In order not to purchase additional cabinets and shelves later, it is better to look for a model with sufficient capacity.
• Mobility very important for small spaces. It is achieved by transforming the table or the use of wheels. A serving table, billiard, card, side table, telephone, toilet, coffee and even dining table can be equipped with wheels for ease of use and movement around the house.

• Stylistic and color matching the rest of the furniture. If the table is stationary, then this rule is easier to follow. If it is mobile, then you need to find a model that will be appropriate when moving from room to room. A win-win option would be white and black furniture. Transparent will fit into any style.
• External appeal - this is a good mood and a desire to use the thing. If the concept "the soul does not lie" is triggered, then it is worth looking further.
• Availability of additional functions. There are hardly such things in minimalist furniture, but in a table with a large number of drawers, it may also turn out to be secret. The kitchen counter may have a pull-out dough board. At the office desk there is a mini-fridge.

• A quality item will be ready-made. Or it will be supplied with detailed assembly instructions (for example, a TV stand).
• Buy if possible universal table, which will help out in many situations. The portable version is suitable for laptop and work with documents. You can eat and read newspapers with it. You can take it on the road or to the hospital.
• Not every good thing is expensive. Fortunately, the "sale" time has not been canceled. Exactly thanks to promotions and discounts you can buy beautiful quality items are inexpensive.

If we talk about beautiful products, the main purpose of a decorative table is aesthetic beauty. It is by this criterion that such a purchase is very often made. For the rest, the location and destination are important. Very often, such an item is the highlight of the interior, the name that is the main accent of the design.

We will only list other criteria, since they were discussed above: mobility, the size of the room and the table itself, the presence or absence of wheels, material, compliance with the general style.

Let's consider this issue from the point of view of the material used.

For any natural material (wood, glass, stone), an important advantage will be environmental friendliness, durability, natural colors, reliability. But at the same time - a high price.

For Chipboard, chipboard, plastic, the question of price recedes, but the question of quality arises. Chipboard does not like water, plastic is fragile enough.

MDF - durable material, moisture resistant with a wide variety of colors, but it costs much more than chipboard.

Metal - this is strength, reliability, style, and, at the same time, great weight, special care.

Italians are the trendsetters in the production of tables of various shapes and designs. In Russia, tables from Italy are very popular. Buyers note quality, style, design, and the possibility of transformation. German furniture is also appreciated. For example, a dining table Paris by Truggelmann appreciated by fans of classic style and Provence.

But the prices for such furniture are not affordable for everyone. Therefore, many people prefer Russian manufacturers.

The factory offers interesting products "Elphis"... According to customer reviews, the tables have an interesting configuration, functional additions. Many bright models.

SCFM factory offers luxury furniture. Customers like the proposed models for their stylishness and beauty. But this is also not cheap furniture.

Computer and office furniture is offered by the campaign Linaura... This is inexpensive laminated chipboard furniture. The buyer is satisfied with the price and likes the look.

By and large, any furniture for any wallet can now be bought in a store or on the Internet, with the exception of interactive tables. The company is recognized as the world leader Promethean (United Kingdom). Among Russian manufacturers, buyers value products Interactive Project. Developers and designers from the Korolev Science City were able to offer decent technical characteristics and stylish design of their products for teaching children, which was appreciated by consumers in their reviews.

The concept of modernity is relative. For example, the classics are always modern. At the same time, modern designers offer really interesting interior ideas.

Noteworthy is the idea of ​​a roll-out table. This design will significantly save space in a small kitchen.

An interesting idea to hide the unsympathetic battery and place the dressing table by the window. In this way, the woman will acquire natural light, which will facilitate the application of makeup and hair styling.

It's nice that the designers don't forget about our smaller brothers. A table with grass will decorate the interior of the house and help your pet.

A coffee table with a glass top is already beautiful. But when a hammock with a cat is seen in the underframe, it is sincere and smiling.

Table Museum by Cattelan Italia - this is the current style of 2017. Abstract art using glass, metal and stone is mesmerizing. Great idea for LoftIndustry or contemporary style.

Another table from furniture trendsetters. Hystrix by Cattelan Italia... Curved steel rods at the base and tempered glass. Conciseness and harmony. Reliability and peace of mind.

In the modern world, there are many shops offering a fairly wide selection of tables for every taste. A good and original table can not only be purchased in a store, but also made with your own hands, even from wooden boxes. More details in the video.