Loft-style coffee tables - an original choice for the interior
On the basis of the loft style, practical and simple furniture is used. Interior items in this direction also differ in their original appearance. In an industrial setting, even the most basic coffee table can be a key element. It is often made from improvised materials, creating a unique, stylish and practical design. What should be a loft-style coffee table, will be discussed in this article.
Characteristic
The loft style originated in America in the 40s of the last century. At that time, the premises of factories, factories, warehouses began to be used as housing. The industrial background has influenced the decor, becoming its main characteristic. Various elements such as pipes, ventilation, wall and ceiling supports are not hidden, but, on the contrary, are presented.
In an apartment designed for an industrial style, you can see ceiling beams, rough brick clack, wires and other details. To make these elements look stylish, they are covered with paint and treated with other means that protect against mold, mildew and rust. Also, the loft is characterized by laconicism and minimalism. The bias is made in favor of natural materials: solid wood, stone, metal.
Materials and colors
Compact coffee tables, which are often installed in the living room, hall or bedroom, serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose.
This item in the loft decor will differ from standard models in practicality and laconic simplicity, no frills.
Most often, natural wood and metal are used for the manufacture of such furniture. The second material is used in the form of frames.
The color of the tables is neutral, natural and calm shades.
Both light and dark tones are used:
- Gray;
- White;
- beige;
- Brown;
- black.
This is the most basic range. If designers plan to use the table as an accent, it can be painted in a more colorful and rich color.
In order for this piece of furniture to harmoniously complement the interior, the color of the model is selected to match the tone of the floor covering or other elements in the interior.
The table can be decorated with metal parts and paint like metal: bronze, gold, silver.
Peculiarities
A loft-style coffee table should correspond to the characteristics of this direction.
Furniture should have the following parameters:
- practicality;
- minimum or complete absence of decorative elements;
- naturalness;
- functionality;
- ergonomics;
- convenience;
- brevity and restraint.
Products with a history fit perfectly into industrial decor. Items with the effect of cracked paint and artificially aged create the necessary atmosphere in the room. If an old thing that meets the above characteristics fell into your hands, you can safely add it to a loft-style room.
Given the popularity of this decorative trend, furniture stores offer a wide selection of coffee tables. Models differ in color, size, materials and other parameters. Whichever option you choose, the main thing is that it matches the style. Some craftsmen make pieces of furniture with their own hands or use the service "to order".
In the next video, you can visually consider how to make a loft-style table with your own hands.
Original models
Among the huge variety, the most popular models of coffee tables for industrial decor stand out.
From pallets
In a room decorated in the style of a loft, a table made of wooden pallets will look great. It is a practical, original, stylish and at the same time cost effective solution. For one table, you will need about 2-3 pallets. The price of one is about 150-200 rubles.
The elements are processed with special means to ensure a long service life of the items, and are also cleaned. The pallets are securely fastened to each other using bolts, nails or self-tapping screws. Wooden parts, if desired, can be painted in any color or covered with transparent varnish. In the latter version, the natural appearance of the array is preserved.
This model is characterized by reliability, practicality and functionality. Thanks to the design of the pallets, shelves are formed inside the table. They will definitely come in handy for storing books, magazines, jewelry, clothes and other items that are in every home.
By placing such a table next to a sofa or an armchair, a comfortable corner will appear in the room for relaxation alone or in the company of loved ones.
Chest table
If you want to complement the decor with a unique table that will become a key element in the interior, take a look at the coffee table-chest option. As mentioned in the article above, antique and original things are valued in a loft. The ideal option is to purchase a wooden chest at a flea market and use it as furniture. When closed, you get a comfortable and stylish table. Also, do not forget about the main purpose of this thing - storage of items.
To give the product more expressiveness, the chest can be supplemented with forged elements, rough metal parts, and also painted with copper or bronze paint. A table in a chest format can look neat and sophisticated or brutal and austere. If desired, the hinged lid can be turned into a sliding one by changing the opening mechanism.
Furniture of this type can be ordered or found in the catalog of a large furniture store. The choice of buyers of the model in various sizes. The color of the product can also vary greatly: from light gray and white to dark brown and black.
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