There are many types of furniture sold for the kitchen. Products differ in style, materials and design. The original solution would be a glass table. Customer reviews indicate that with him the kitchen will look modern and functional. Read more about such a table in the article.
Benefits
As reviews show, a glass kitchen table is the perfect option for this room. The advantages of such a product include the following nuances:
- Modern glass objects are not fragile. They are reliable and durable, as the material is hardened.
- Even if there are hot dishes on the surface, the glass will not deteriorate. It won't leave marks compared to plastic and wood.
- Glass does not deteriorate from high humidity.
- Dirt does not eat into the material.
- Glass has a long service life.
- As the reviews confirm, glass tables go well with different design solutions.
- Due to the reflection of light from the countertop, the room will visually appear brighter,roomier.
- The product is easy to care for, because you can use ordinary products for cleaning.
- The glass surface is considered an environmentally friendly item.
Because of these advantages, many choose this product. Glass tables emphasize the originality of the interior, as well as the good taste of the owners.
Flaws
Given the reviews, glass tables can still have disadvantages. Products have characteristics that not everyone likes:
- Fingerprints remain on the glossy surface. On the countertop there are usually joints into which dirt, bread crumbs clog.
- Some people think that glass looks uncomfortable and fragile. Not everyone likes that the surface is transparent.
- Although manufacturers claim that glass is durable, it can still be broken, so there are some limitations in operation.
Before buying, you should weigh all the pros and cons. You also need to consider the nuances of choice.
Given the reviews, a frosted glass table would be the best purchase as it does not leave streaks on the surface.
Monolithic
This is the most requested table in the kitchen. Reviews confirm that such a product is of the highest quality, since the countertop is presented in the form of solid glass. Models differ in shape and size. They are decorated by applying drawings, engraving, sandblasting. Wood, braid, forging are used for framing.
Sliding
Convenient for manysliding glass kitchen table. Customer reviews speak of the convenient design of the product. The sliding version does not fold all the way, but helps to increase the area of the countertop with the help of hidden sections.
When shifted, the product has a compact size, and if necessary, you can increase the number of seats. This type of furniture is perfect for both small and spacious rooms, because it will be comfortable everywhere.
Folding
An original choice would be a folding table with a glass top. Customer reviews are different, but many people have appreciated this type of product. In Russia, such furniture began to be sold from the beginning of the nineties, when Western ideas and technologies began to be used in the manufacture. These tables are especially suitable for small apartments.
Glass folding products are the forerunners of transformers, which expands the scope of their application. When folded, they take up almost no space, so they can be used as a cabinet or console. When unfolded, the table will fit a lot of people.
Transformer
According to reviews, a transforming glass table is not a common solution for everyone. But still, many people love these products because of their benefits:
- Due to the function of changing the height of the legs, the furniture can be used as a dining table and dastarkhan.
- Additional blades create a large table from a small square TV product.
- Under sliding productscountertops is space for things.
Thanks to this design, the table can be used for dinners and tea ceremonies. After a meal, you can use it to create a platform for board games.
Photo printed
If you want something original, then, according to reviews, a glass table with photo printing will be a great option. Moreover, the image can be anything. With the help of modern technologies for applying photo printing, it will be possible to realize any idea and apply the drawing you like. The image can imitate surfaces such as wood, stone.
Thanks to a special printer with ultraviolet radiation, it will be possible to apply a pattern to the tabletop. The background is white or transparent. The quality is determined by the equipment used, the ink, the settings set by the operator. The application method is similar to that used for paper. The pattern is firmly fixed on the surface, so it will not be damaged during operation, when cleaning.
Material
When choosing a table, one should take into account not only the recommendations of experts, but also reviews. Glass top kitchen tables are made from different materials:
- Transparent colorless glass. Compared to the window, it is subjected to additional hardening, due to which the strength improves.
- Triplex. It is used to obtain automotive glass and in the design of door panels. The product has three layers, between which there is a film that prevents scattering to the sides in case of damage.
- Armed glass. The manufacturing method is similar to triplex. The film is replaced by a metal mesh. The reinforced product is very durable.
- Frosted glass. Here decorative characteristics are important. Round frosted countertops look great.
- Lakobel. This glass is opaque, but colored in different shades due to the addition of pigment during the melting stage. This method allows you to get a lasting color.
Furniture can be glass and combined. The legs and base are made of wood, rattan and metal. The second option is the most practical.
Shape and dimensions
Judging by the reviews, glass dining tables are small and large. Depending on the shape, they have their own characteristics:
- Rectangle. Can be placed in the central part of the room and against the wall. The product is practical and comfortable, combined with chairs, bench, sofa.
- Square. Suitable for placement in the center of the kitchen, including a small one. The product is visually small. Matches with different interiors.
- Circle. This product needs space. The furniture looks spectacular. The table has no sharp corners for added security.
- Oval. More suitable for the central part of the room. The product looks stylish and expensive.
Selection rules
In order for a glass table to be a quality item for your home, the following tips should be considered when choosing:
- Original glossy surface may benot very practical in homes with children. Pen and finger prints require regular polishing. Frosted glass is a great choice. This countertop looks original and is made in different shades.
- Before buying, you need to make sure the quality of the coating. Blisters, blisters, scratches or cracks - these imperfections should not be. Triplex, reinforced glass, tempered - the material must be durable, reliable. The ends, if the glass is not inserted into the frame, must be sanded.
- Families with small children should choose oval or round products. If the shape is square, then let the corners be rounded. For example, the underframe is equipped with a wooden frame.
- Legs should be stable, strong. Models with 3-4 legs are considered more stable than those with 1 leg.
- Kitchen tables have a table top thickness of 10 mm. A smaller value is suitable for coffee tables.
- For a small kitchen, you can choose a transformer or a folding glass table.
When choosing a kitchen table, you also need to consider:
- Fame of the manufacturer. The use of quality materials depends on this.
- Reliability of fasteners. There must be a sealant in the joints between glass and wood or metal.
- There should be no chips on the glass, and various defects inside the surface.
- Important factors are design and shape: round, rectangular, oval or square, sprayed, matte.
- It is necessary to buy a table, taking into account the number of people. Required per personabout 60 cm of space.
Choosing a table is an individual matter. All people like special products. At the same time, practical nuances must also be taken into account so that the thing not only looks beautiful, but also lasts a very long time.
Care
Glass kitchen tables require special care. Operation must be careful. To wipe the surface, you need to use glass cleaners - microfiber cloths, automotive ones are also suitable. When serving, the glass does not close completely. Use napkins or bamboo mats.
You can wash tables with ordinary detergents using soft sponges and rags. It is enough to wipe the product with soapy water so that it is always in order.
Be careful not to drop dishes on the glass. The tabletop should only be used for its intended purpose, for example, clothes should not be ironed on it. Cracks or scratches require professional repair or the defect may spread.
Suitable chairs
Glass can be combined with almost all materials. But the glass table has a base - its color and texture must be taken into account when choosing chairs. For example, if the legs of the table and the underframe are chrome-plated, then it is preferable to purchase chairs on a frame with a chrome finish. Upholstery can be any - this applies to color and material.
Chairs of all shades are suitable for glass tables. The range starts from light and ends with bright. The table will be a neutral thing ininterior, and the chairs will become a bright accent. A weightless modern style glass table will go well with transparent and translucent plastic chairs. This option is suitable for rooms of any size.
Classic-style wooden chairs are suitable for a glass table with a wooden base. This set will match perfectly.
Almost every glass table fits leather chairs with a hidden or fragmentary hidden frame. It looks very stylish.
Thus, kitchen glass tables will be a great design decoration. If you follow the rules of operation, as well as properly care for, products can last a very long time.
