Both the appearance and reliability of a dining table depend on the material from which it is made. What is the best material for such products? The answer to this question should be sought based on the room in which it is planned to place this important piece of furniture.
Dinner tableWhen choosing a table for the kitchen, it is better to give preference to laminated surfaces. They are particularly moisture resistant and can withstand repeated wet cleaning. The same cannot be said about veneered chipboard tables. From frequent exposure to moisture, their surface will soon swell and become covered with bubbles.
Solid wood will provide resistance to any tests of moisture and temperature. A table made of this material will be especially reliable, but with its solid appearance it will not suit every kitchen interior. But such a product will give a dining room a solemn and respectable look. And if you are looking for a dining table, then feel free to choose a wooden one.
Light and airy glass kitchen tables are perfect for small spaces. Their see-through countertops create a spacious feel in a small dining room. But such products require special care. A common damp cloth will leave unsightly marks and streaks on the glass surface. To keep the glass table in proper shape, you will need special wet wipes or a window cleaner.
Having stopped your choice on a glass table, take care of buying special coasters, napkins or mats for dishes. Otherwise, unpleasant sounds accompanying every contact of the dishes with glass will cut your ears. And remember: the tablecloth will hide all the advantages of a glass tabletop if you plan to cover the table with it.
When making a choice, always proceed from the general style of the room. But the front dining room requires a special approach to table selection. Here, solid wood or veneered chipboard, decorative design of the base and countertops of the product will be appropriate. In such tables, it is allowed to use natural stone, genuine leather, bronze inserts, and carvings.
But even in this case, it is important to know if the use of the tablecloth is planned. If the table is covered with it all the time, then there is no need to spend money on expensive tabletop material and its exquisite decor.