Kitchen tables

Modern tables for smart kitchen management

As those who deal with furniture know well, in a house it is necessary to optimize the available space in an intelligent and logical way. This means skilfully alternating full and empty spaces, making good use of all the volumes, using items that are never out of place or bulky.

Such a goal is easy to achieve with modern and contemporary kitchen tables, a real guarantee of refinement and practicality. The shapes are essential and minimalist, refined yet sober, and are designed to suggest an idea of ​​balance, order and homogeneity.

The accessories that fall into this category have a basic peculiarity: their details should not be seen as single parts, but as components of a unitary whole. The overall picture is fluid, harmonious and without frills. Extendable tables are often included in this group, perfect for saving precious centimeters in smaller rooms.

Opting for a modern style also means selecting cutting-edge materials, strengthened with advanced processes. This is the case, for example, of the Bauhaus models, masterpieces capable of giving a touch of class to any kitchen.

The vintage tables

Other people, on the other hand, prefer classic kitchen tables, inspired by interior products from past centuries. However, these elements are absolutely not out of fashion, on the contrary, they are evergreens conceived to blend tradition and innovation.

Usually solutions of this kind are made of wood, the grain of which conveys an impression of warmth, naturalness and intimacy. We mainly use walnut, mahogany, cherry, pine and ash, characterized by robustness, solidity and a considerable ornamental potential. Each detail is defined with the utmost care, each inlay expresses meticulousness and love for the past.

The vintage kitchen tables wink to distant times, are rustic and reassuring. They are ideal for retro kitchens, for shabby chic or country kitchens. These items are often rectangular, square or round, and in any case have a simple and uniform structure.

A classic table intended for the kitchen area is both pleasing to the eye and to the touch, and is characterized by smooth surfaces that go well with the upholstery, the floor and other objects - especially if they are made of wood. These models can also be extended, so as to save space without giving up dinners with relatives and friends.

What should a good kitchen table look like?

We come to the most important requirements to be met with these interior design products. As already mentioned above, these standards concern both aesthetics and functionality.

It might seem obvious, but a table must be beautiful and elegant. This is the first piece of furniture that your gaze rests on when you cross the threshold: it is essential to choose one of excellent workmanship, capable of attracting attention without overshadowing the rest of the room.

It is also necessary to focus on the style, in harmony with the overall environment. The tables emphasize the personality of the kitchen, and must not be in contrast with the mood of the room. The watchword is consistency, in the kitchen area as well as in all the other rooms of the house.

Let us then recall another essential criterion, namely comfort. Practicality should never be neglected, as hours and hours can be spent at the table. The shelf must be wide enough and the legs must be of the right height, about 75-80 cm.

Speaking of size, what are the measurements of the perfect model? The rule is that each diner has 60-65 cm of width to be comfortable. In principle, therefore, the size of the table varies according to the number of tenants, bearing in mind that many versions are extendable.

Another principle to be respected is related to safety. An element of this type must be completely free of dangerous parts, as well as stable and long-lasting. It is essential that the paints used for the decorations are non-toxic and hypoallergenic, and that the raw materials are ecological and finished with a view to protecting the planet. Managing a house rationally means furnishing the rooms with green, sustainable solutions, able to remain as new despite the passing of the years.

Kitchen tables and materials

A kitchen table can be made of numerous materials, among which - as already mentioned - a special place is occupied by wood. Much appreciated is the solid one, resistant and durable; Laminate, a compound obtained from wood fiber covered by a protective patina and an ornamental sheet, is also increasingly widespread.

Sometimes the wood is left in its raw state, with a picturesque effect to say the least: nothing better to evoke the atmosphere of mountain huts and country houses! Others, on the other hand, are customized with special paints, obviously without toxic components.

Glass is often used for the shelves, of exceptional visual impact, which creates splendid plays of light and amazes with its smooth and transparent surface. A round glass table, for example, is refined and exclusive, thanks to pure, clean and geometric shapes.

Another popular material in this sector is Carrara marble, a real guarantee of refinement and good taste. The natural shades, the suggestive veins and the extraordinary solidity contribute to define a painting of incredible value. This is the case of the famous Saarinen table, the flagship of interior design, with a base in black or white cast aluminum.

Metal is also very common, in particular for the construction of structures. Extremely fascinating are the wrought iron models, perfect for retro-style kitchen areas. More modern are polypropylene, polycarbonate and MDF: the latter is a derivative of wood, and is mainly obtained from processing waste, round wood and waste.

Bauhaus tables as a symbol of excellence

Among the best kitchen tables we must mention the Bauhaus re-editions: these have made the history of interior design, and allow you to embellish the environment with minimal, elegant and well-designed lines.

This category includes extendable and non-extendable tables, round and rectangular, made of laminate, solid wood, glass, marble. Everyone, therefore, will be able to identify the most suitable product for their home without difficulty.

Connoisseurs of the contemporary style cannot fail to adore the magnificent Tulip, named for the tulip-shaped base, an authentic masterpiece that bears the signature of the master Eero Saarinen. There are several variants, and the original ones are marked with a plate with the Knoll company logo.

Lovers of classic complements might prefer Frank Lloyd Wright's creations, which express strength and safety only to be seen. The cherry wood structure is a source of beauty and stability; the meticulous design immediately strikes the eye. Here too there are several types, from Talisien to Allen, to satisfy everyone's needs.

Another brand that represents a point of reference in this field is Mackintosh, to which we owe a wonderful ash table ideal for small and medium-sized kitchens. The overall impression is of great simplicity, just what is needed to enhance the more sober spaces. From this quick overview it is evident that the freedom of choice is really vast, and that the range supplied on the market is wide and transversal.

The price ratio

A final factor that needs to be considered before purchasing is the relationship between the quality and cost of the kitchen table. This item is an investment for the present and for the future of the kitchen: you should not aim only for savings, considering that the best models last over time and require little maintenance.

Kitchen tables with similar surfaces are easy to clean, suffer little from scratches and stains and enrich the furnishings with their meticulous architecture. On the market, however, there are many products available at advantageous prices.