The kitchen is the place where all family members gather for lunch or dinner. The dining area is used for receiving guests, drinking tea and having a pleasant conversation. The table in it performs many functions, so choosing it is a responsible and important matter.
Tables come in different sizes, shapes, colors. Let's focus on round ones. Let's consider all the possible options for dining areas with a round table in your kitchen.
Pros and cons of the round table
Advantages of the round table:
- No corners. It is safe for children and comfortable for adults;
- Takes up less space in the kitchen if you place it close to the window;
- Accommodate more people;
- It’s comfortable to sit because the table legs don’t get in the way;
- Creates an atmosphere of romance.
Disadvantages of the round table:
- Instability of models on one support. A rectangular table stands firmly on four legs;
- By installing a round table on three legs, you solve the problem of instability easily and simply;
- It cannot be placed close to the wall;
- It is impossible to make a chain of several round tables to receive a large number of guests;
- At a round table with a large surface, it is inconvenient to reach to the middle to take any dish.
Oval and round table in a modern living room
Before equipping your living room with a round or oval table, consider the features of this piece of furniture. Not every style embodied in the living room will be in harmony with a round table.
Dark round table with white armchairs in the living room
It is important to correctly correlate the size of the tabletop with the dimensions of the room and its shape. There are not many options here: rectangular, square and round.
White oval table in the interior of a modern living room
In a room with an elongated rectangular shape, you should not install a round table in the middle of the room. It will be uncomfortable to move around the living room. Here it is better to use a round table to highlight the area near the window. Choose furniture that is small in size. Better yet, choose transforming tables or a sliding model. This oval table has an oval shape when unfolded. In this case, the furniture will not spoil the overall composition of the living room and, if necessary, a large number of people can fit at such a table.
Round table in a Baroque living room with carved elements and gilding
An oval or round table looks best in a square living room. Here it will become that bright and effective accessory that will make the atmosphere of the room cozy and favorable.
Classic round table with chairs in a bright living room design
A round table will highlight a round living room. But such a combination is almost impossible to find in city apartments. This is only possible in private luxury homes.
Round wooden table on a thick base with chairs in the living room
A round table with a small base and a thin tabletop looks very original. At the same time, such furniture looks light and weightless. But a table made from natural solid wood will look massive in the living room.
An original round table on a cross base in the interior of a modern apartment
Choosing a table for the kitchen of different designs
A round table can be combined with any design.
The main thing is to choose the color scheme and the material from which the tabletop is made.
Wooden tables of large and small sizes are suitable for a Provence style kitchen; dark shades are used in English, and plastic is used in Art Nouveau.
Art Deco can be muted with a round table in a pleasant milky color.
And the bright textiles of the tablecloth will add richness and brightness to the kitchen in the Scandinavian style, which is done in white and blue shades.
Psychological factors
Round shapes of objects have a beneficial effect on the human psyche. The round surface of the table creates an atmosphere of unity and promotes positive relationships between the people sitting, each of whom faces the whole group at once. Thanks to all its positive qualities, the round table was chosen for holding international meetings and negotiations.
A round table in a kitchen interior becomes a center of attraction, softens the atmosphere, and creates a sense of harmony and psychological comfort.
Size of kitchen and table. How to combine?
A round table fits into any size room.
The main thing is to choose the right size of the countertop.
A small round table can be placed in a small kitchen designed for two or three people.
A large table will fit perfectly into the living room, possibly connected to the dining room.
At such a table you can not only have lunch, but also organize gatherings with a large number of guests.
According to experienced designers, a round table is best installed in a square-sized room.
Place it in the middle. Then the use of the space will be optimally economical and functional.
Choosing the right round table size
The size depends on the number of seats.
For two, a table no larger than 60 cm in diameter is ideal. It is convenient to place it in a tiny kitchen.
True, putting a large number of dishes for lunch is very problematic. Therefore, even if your family consists of a small number of people, choose a large table, because guests may unexpectedly come to you.
The diameter of the round table 90-120 cm can accommodate up to 4 people, 120-140 cm - 6 guests, 140-180 cm - up to 12 members of the company gathered for lunch.
Medium-sized tables with 5-6 seats look best.
They should have one stable leg, quite wide in diameter. For example, a round wooden table with a carved support in the middle of the tabletop.
A large table that can accommodate 10-12 guests should have strong support. But they look bulky. Suitable for country houses or apartments with an area of at least 150-200 sq.m.
Putting such a tabletop on 4 legs means adding more bulk to it and depriving it of the main advantage - large legroom under the dining table. There should be plenty of space for people to move around this type of dining area.
Small round tables with chrome steel legs fit perfectly into small kitchens. It is the legs that emphasize the fragility and tenderness of the table. It visually makes the room larger and more spacious.
Thus, when choosing a round table, be guided by the size of the room.
For spacious houses and apartments, massive tables with wide carved legs or cabinets under the tabletop are suitable.
And for small kitchens - high-tech plastic or metal tables.
Advantages and disadvantages
Round kitchen tables fit perfectly into small rooms and rooms with a large dining area. This piece of furniture, like the others, should be chosen based on a competent assessment of the pros and cons. The advantages of the round table greatly outweigh the disadvantages. Among them are the following:
- Safe operation. This criterion is especially relevant for families with children, since rounded shapes make it possible to avoid many injuries to the skin.
- Location of hosts and guests. Allows you to distribute everyone sitting in the same conditions, so everyone will have access to treats at an equal distance.
- Creating a special atmosphere. This means that guests are in close contact with each other.
- Purchasing a folding or sliding table model. It is considered an excellent option for a “small size”. At the same time, you can save space by placing furniture against the wall.
- Design trick. If the room has many corners, edges and clear lines, then a round table allows you to break up the atmosphere.
- Rational use of non-standard shapes of an apartment or house.
There are few disadvantages of using this type of furniture, and they are insignificant. When choosing a product, it is recommended to consider the following:
- A tabletop with only one leg can be unstable, so it is important to pay attention to its base. If the round model has four supports, then the problem is eliminated.
- The large diameter of the piece of furniture in question can accommodate many people, but each of them will experience a number of inconveniences due to the remoteness of food and utensils.
- Irrational use of space, which is typical only for models that do not have the ability to fold out.
Dimensional characteristics of round tables
Designers are constantly finding new solutions and ideas to increase the functionality of kitchen furniture.
Their mission is to help housewives make the most of space while having an elegant and beautiful kitchen. There were also several ideas for round tables.
Extendable round table
Consists of 3 parts. One is hidden at the bottom and extends out when the other 2 parts are folded out to the sides, filling the middle.
When purchasing, pay attention to the operation of the sliding table mechanism. It should be disassembled and assembled easily, forming a flat surface, without overlapping parts.
Table transformer
A type of extendable table that has a different operating mechanism. There are two types of transformers: a table-book and one that extends in opposite directions.
The book table has been known to everyone since Soviet times. They are used for parties when receiving a large number of guests.
The sliding parts are installed on additional legs, which are statically attached to the tabletop from below.
Advantages of a table-book:
- Ease of use;
- Simple mechanism;
- Possibility of obtaining a large space to accommodate 8-10 people.
Disadvantages of a table-book: Additional tabletops make it difficult to sit when folded.
A transformer with a sliding tabletop in opposite directions is designed in such a way that the additional tabletop is hidden under the main one. She moves to the other side.
The result is an oval-shaped dining surface. The central zone is not filled separately as in a book-table.
Advantages:
- Takes up minimal space;
- Moving apart, it increases in diameter by 2-3 times;
- Ease of use.
Flaws:
- High price;
- When unfolded, it takes up a lot of space. In small rooms it interferes with the passage and movement of people.
It is beneficial to use any type of extendable table because it is very functional. You save money because you buy a dining table for every day and furniture for dining with guests at the same time.
Materials for making round tables
The technology for manufacturing dining tables with different designs does not stand still. About 8 types of material are used for their production.
Wooden tables
Made from solid pine, maple, birch, oak, cedar.
The dining area, made of wood, creates simplicity and coziness in the kitchen.
The advantages of wooden furniture are environmental friendliness, convenience, and safety.
Disadvantages: difficulty of care. It is necessary to protect wooden furniture from moisture and aggressive kitchen environments.
Advice! When buying a wooden table, keep in mind that such material absorbs moisture and permanent stains from colored products remain on it. For example, borscht or pomegranate juice.
MDF table
It is made from sawdust, industrial waste, connected with special glue.
They have an attractive appearance and an affordable price, but at the same time they are short-lived and fragile.
Tables made of stone, marble, ceramics
They are used more often on the street, in country houses, because they are massive and bulky.
They have a high price, but at the same time they have an attractive appearance, which is easy to combine with kitchen furniture in color and design.
The worktop is usually made of identical material.
Metal tables
Non-standard material for the manufacture of home furniture. Rarely used for classic kitchen design styles. But such material is practical and durable.
Glass tables
A popular material for countertops of any size and style.
Due to the fragility of glass, more durable elements are added to the table model: a metal frame, a plastic rim, etc.
The beauty and unusualness of the glass table is difficult not to notice by any guest.
Dining areas with this model add romance and tenderness to the kitchen or living room.
A glass table allows light to pass through and makes the space visually larger.
Caring for a glass table is painstaking and daily. Any drips or stains are noticeable on it.
It is necessary to purchase special products for processing and washing it.
It is easy to leave scratches on it with cutlery, and it is impossible to eliminate such a defect.
It is not safe to use a glass table in a home with many small children.
Plastic tables
Most of us associate such tables with country houses or trips to nature. But this is a mistaken opinion. You can also use plastic kitchen tables in your apartment.
They have a lot of advantages. It is simple and easy to use. They are easy to wash and move, since the plastic table is very light.
The price of plastic tables remains in the economy segment; it is easy to choose chairs of different colors and shapes for them.
It is better to combine such furniture with plastic sets or other kitchen design elements. A plastic table looks bad next to wooden chairs and cabinets.
One leg table
Choosing furniture is an exciting but responsible process.
Having determined the color, model and material, and calculated the number of seats, you can begin to select a specific product. When choosing a round table, in addition to visual appeal, functionality is important. A table with one central support is an ergonomic, stable option. It is comfortable to sit at, your legs are freely positioned under the table, it is comfortable to sit down and stand up. This base is suitable for a symmetrical round tabletop.
An extendable table on one leg will be stable if the additional surface does not increase the tabletop area by more than 25%.
One support will visually lighten the dining area, even if it is a massive leg decorated with decorative elements. Such supports are necessary if natural stone or wood is chosen as the countertop material.
Structures made of glass or plastic on one support create an impression of weightlessness and airiness in the kitchen interior.
Selecting chairs for a round table
When choosing chairs for a round table, pay attention to the shape, size and material of the seats.
The first rule to follow is matching the shape. For a round table, choose round-shaped chairs.
The legs of the table and chairs should be approximately the same size. You cannot place a chair with four thick wooden legs on a thin chrome support at the table.
If you are a supporter of fashion trends in design and interior design, you will definitely like the option of a single table and chairs design. The seats slide out from the niches at the bottom of the table during lunch, and after eating they slide back in, forming a single ensemble with the table.
For people who like to experiment, you can use a mix of chairs. Buy chairs of the same shape, but different colors. Each family member chooses a seat according to their mood and desire.
Combining furniture from different materials is not always bad or ugly. For example, wooden chairs go well with plastic, stone, marble tables and vice versa. But using bulky “royal” wooden seats in high-tech, modern style is ridiculous and absurd.
Tulip chairs are perfect for a modern kitchen. They are designed for small round tables and a height of no more than 80 cm. Such models are often made of plastic, so they are suitable for plastic and wooden tables.
Glass chairs can only be combined with a glass table of any size. They also expand the space. They make the interior original and fresh.
Leather chairs will create an atmosphere of well-being and self-confidence.
Rattan chairs have become a new fashion trend. They can be placed on a wooden or plastic table. They look especially cozy with a seat cushion.
Chairs with a metal frame will fit any tabletop. A metal leg can serve as a support for the table.
A bulky round table requires massive seats with armrests and soft upholstery. This option is suitable for a spacious living room to accommodate a large number of people.
Round and oval table in different living room interior styles
The model and size of the round table will primarily depend on the overall style and design of the living room. The generally round shape of the tabletop suits any style and trend. But this form of furniture looks best in classic living rooms. Here the main emphasis is on the material from which the countertop is made. Classic prefers natural solid wood. And to achieve solidity, purchase an oval table in a dark color.
Snow-white table with round top with wooden chairs
A round table made of dark wood will look quite bulky. But if the room is large, then this is practically unimportant and will be unnoticeable.
Oval table with glass top in living room decor
To decorate your living room in Provence style, choose a white round table. It is also allowed for furniture to have traces of wear and aging.
Served oval table in the living room with soft chairs
If you want to achieve the effect of weightlessness and visually make the size of the round table smaller than its dimensions, then choose a model that will be made of glass or transparent plastic. This oval table is equipped with the same chairs. This furniture tandem will decorate a living room in a high-tech or minimalist style.
A round table can be decorated with a vase of fresh flowers
The Art Nouveau living room loves creative and original items. A round wooden tabletop and transparent chairs would look appropriate here. At first glance, two materials such as plastic and wood cannot be combined. But in reality the result will exceed your expectations.
The tabletop of the round table and the seats of the chairs are made in the same style
What table color will suit your interior?
Popular shades of tables in kitchens are white and all variants of pastel colors. This color scheme always refreshes the interior.
A white dining area can easily be contrasted with dark furniture and high-tech appliances.
If you want to focus attention on the table and chairs in the kitchen, use the stop-color technique. The juxtaposition of two colors in a room draws a person's eye to each design element.
For example, perfect white furniture on one side of the room and a blue-black table with white chairs.
Most often, housewives choose white for the kitchen table. Delicate and clean, white gives the kitchen freshness and expands the space.
The black table has its advantages. You can create a modern style with it. It looks original in a modern, high-tech kitchen.
For lovers of classics and aristocracy, black is also suitable. It looks modest and minimizes space.
Natural colors of kitchen furniture give the room naturalness, naturalness, a feeling of comfort and safety.
Important! Light shades are more durable than dark shades. Scratches and other mechanical damage will be less noticeable on them.
