All the nuances of the choice of kitchen tables made of glass

Glass tables for the kitchen always look weightless, far less cumbersome compared to standard plastic or wooden wood structures. They are relevant when you need to visually "unload" the space - especially if the area of ​​the room is limited.

For the manufacture of kitchen tables glass is used special - tempered, resistant to moisture and temperature extremes. So, both for the work area, where there is a lot of cooking, and for the dining room, where presentable interior is important, glass furniture is suitable for not less than traditional wooden.

Advantages and disadvantages

A glass dining table will allow you to create a zone of special comfort in the room. Among the advantages of such furniture:

• stability when exposed to high temperatures;
• moisture immunity;
• impurities cannot penetrate the structure of the material;
• durability;
• safety provided by the use of special tempered glass;
• unique, gorgeous appearance, appropriate in the interiors of all styles and combined with all materials;
• the glass will reflect the light and visually make any kitchen more spacious;
• in the care can be used as conventional detergents, and special, designed for glasses;
• ecological purity - the material of the tabletop has no harmful substances or hazardous chemical compounds.

As for the drawbacks, glass dining tables have certain performance characteristics that not everyone likes:

• stains, fingerprints may remain, and in some models crumbs and dirt may get into the joints between the table frame and the glass;

• reviews on the Internet are negative - many say "sonority", the glass table seems fragile, cold and uncomfortable;
• Also, in reviews, it is often written that transparent dining tables made of glass are not the best choice, since the legs and the floor are visible;

Care and use tips:

• Experts recommend to properly operate kitchen tables made of glass, which implies the use of substrates or napkins for dishes, cleaning with microfiber and high-quality glass cleaner.

Types of glass tables

Glass dining tables, as a rule, have a combined design. Most often, chrome or forged metal, wood, wicker, stone or plastic materials are used for the under-stand and legs. A glass frame can also be made from these materials.

The photo below presents examples of how practical glass and traditional wood can be combined in one table (scroll to the right).

When choosing a specific design and shape of the table, much depends on the size of the kitchen. For a large kitchen or dining room suitable massive table of any shape.

For a spacious kitchen also suitable round or oval table.

However, a small family can place a round glass table of small diameter in the small kitchen.

The rectangular glass table is more compact, since one side of it can be leaned against the wall. In small or narrow kitchen such a table is more appropriate than a round or oval.

In addition, if the kitchen is small, then you should use sliding structures or transforming tables with a glass top. Such folding tables when folded take up no more space than a coffee table, and if necessary, they easily change the height, turning into a full-fledged dining structure.

If you often receive guests, but the stationary large table is not suitable for any reason whatsoever, we recommend buying exactly sliding structures. With the help of them you can easily organize a dining place for a family of 2-3 people, and then expand and double the number of seats (if necessary).

You can also choose a table with an extra bottom table top shelf. This gives additional opportunities for decoration or storage. The regiment itself is often made frosted or sandblasted.

How to fit the glass table in the kitchen interior?

The kitchen table from glass can be made of transparent or tinted material. In choosing the type of surface much depends on the main interior of the room. Here are the following guidelines for choosing:

1. In the interior in the style of Provence, chebbi chic and classic A table with wrought thin legs or a wooden base is appropriate.

2. Rustic country style can be supplemented with a glass table, if it is framed with wood, for example, aged or roughly treated, has forged legs or a wicker base.

3. Traditional classic style requires the use of wood, carved stone or, as already noted, forged feet.

4. For modern interiors, the design on chrome legs will be an excellent choice.

5. Art Deco supplemented with a model with clear glass and metal legs with geometric elements in the color of gold, chrome, bronze or copper;

6. A typical option in the high-tech style can be called a model with a transparent tabletop and aluminum (chrome) legs of a laconic form. You can read about hi-tech style here.

Glass does not have to be transparent. If you make it colored, it will attract even more attention due to the glossy texture.

The shade of the glass table top can be an accent color spot in a monochrome design or fully fit the decoration of the facades of the headset.

And choosing a material, you can give preference to clear, frosted or colored glass. Keep in mind that a matte tabletop will always be a little greenish - these are features of production. Therefore, almost always, to remove gloss and reduce transparency, they choose toning, rather than matting.

Kitchen table selection rules

Choosing a kitchen table for kitchen from glass, you should pay attention to such nuances:

1. Fame of the manufacturer. This ensures the use of really high quality materials in the design.
2. Reliability mounts. At the joints of glass with wood or metal, the glass must have a seal.
3. In no case chipped are allowed on the glass, and there are no discontinuities or air bubbles inside the surface itself.
4. The decisive factor of choice will be the design and shape - round, rectangular, oval or square, coated, matte or fully transparent, with a backing shelf.
5. When choosing the size of the table, you need to be guided by the number of family members, while keep in mind that for one adult a minimum of 60 cm of space is required.

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