Choosing the perfect living room table is never a simple thing. In fact, it is necessary to take into account several factors that go well beyond personal taste or design, but also some practical issues. The first thing to think about the table is where to place it, the second is the size and the third the shape.
At this point, the use of the table must be taken into account, and the type, material and design must be decided accordingly.
Let’s see some peculiarities that can affect the choice of your living room table.
Where to place the table in the living room
The first, basic thing to think about is where to place the table. To understand what the ideal location is, you need to measure the space accurately. When organizing the space, we must consider not only the size of the table but also the additional footprint that comes from the chairs and the space that the table needs around it: a basic rule is that there is at least one “breath” meter, to consider the encumbrance of a seated person and to leave the passage.
When you are organizing the arrangement of the furniture in the room, you must be taken into account that the table is the focal point of the living area, and as such it must be the protagonist of the room. The other furniture will have to be placed in its function.
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Size matters
The size of the table clearly depends on the space available. In a very large room, such as an open space, there is room for a large table. In small houses, you will have to opt for a space-saving solution, choosing an estendable table for up to four people, 120 o 130 cm in length.
Many brands have specialized in the production of space-saving extendable tables: try to discover Ozzio, a brand which takes Made in Italy to an higher level.
A useful solution in the case of very small spaces is, for example, a table with a book opening. When closed it is ideal for three or four people. To open it, simply fold the top over on itself, doubling its length and capacity.
What material should the table be made of?
There are many designer dining tables and often choosing is particularly complex, a real labyrinth of models and materials within which to orient oneself.
The variants in a more contemporary and economical style are in plastic and polypropylene, also suitable for outdoor spaces.
Tables with glass or marble tops are the emblem of elegance and refinement. They are suitable for all styles of furniture, from classic to more modern environments. They also make the environment brighter. But the timeless for the Italians is the wood. This preserves the flavor of tradition and at the same time they always remain very current.
Wood is a solid, practical and beautiful material, and can be declined in tables with a minimal and essential look, to design tables with particular shapes.
Wooden tables in Industrial Style are very modern, with the wooden top and the painted iron structure. The industrial style is contemporary, it is true, but it is also perfectly suited in less modern environments due to the simplicity of the shapes and materials.
In summary, we can say that the choice of the table is important for the functionality and aesthetic success of the living area. In fact, by choosing the table, we are choosing the main element of the living area, which must last over the years.
Our interior design team takes this very seriously: therefore it will constantly help you in choosing the living room table that best suits your style and your needs.
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