How to choose an oval table for the kitchen: varieties, pros and cons, tips from designers.

At one time, all families had approximately the same furniture, including cabinet furniture and kitchen corners. Now a large assortment is difficult, especially when you have to equip a dining place. Designers share secrets about how to choose the right oval kitchen table, which would suit in all respects.

Features of oval tables

Whatever the interior, at different times, oval and round tables for the kitchen were preferred. A great alternative to traditional worktops with corners that interfere with the aisle. The elliptical shape is convenient in that the number of diners or those gathered for a friendly conversation is not limited, at the same time you can sip a cup of aromatic coffee.

Benefits of Oval Countertops

A shape without corners has many practical advantages, including convenience and free movement between a table and other furniture in a narrow aisle.

The main advantage of streamlined surfaces is safety, especially in families with children who touch all corners when playing outdoor games.

A huge advantage over square tables is the unlimited number of seats, you can always sit next to another 1-2 two late guests at a table without corners.

Custom design - an important advantage, the oval fits perfectly into the room of any format. It adapts to any style of interior.

The only negative - on the countertop of a specific configuration, it is not always possible to choose a suitable tablecloth for a festive feast. Therefore, they often use traditional rectangular kitchen textiles.

Varieties of tables without corners

It may seem to some that the oval has no varieties, but this is not so. Companions and masters of furniture production have long thought out all the streamlined configuration options used in this area:

• a slightly elongated plane close to the ideal circle;
• classic oval kitchen table;
• countertop beautiful elliptical shape;
• a base close to a rectangle with rounded edges;
• sliding option, where the insert turns a round table into an oval;
• something between an ellipse and an octahedron (another polygon);
• a round table with one linear slice adjacent to the wall;
• wood-cut free-form worktop.

Tables without corners also differ in size and material from which planes for a joint feast are produced today.

Extendable oval table

Oval tables with sliding equipment offer an order of magnitude more expensive than usual, but they are preferred because of the possibility of increasing seats. They are arranged in such a way that the countertop is divided in two to build up the surface with an insert in the middle.

The halves of a circle or oval along a special guide are moved apart to the sides. A special part is inserted into the niche formed, which is sold together with the dining table. All elements of the sliding tabletop are made of the same material, they fit snugly after the transformation of the tabletop, practically without forming gaps.

The shape of the retractable plane is a semicircle or half an ellipse (without corners - for safety). With a little effort they are removed from under the main countertop, and after a general breakfast or dinner with a slight push they come back, thanks to the rails.

These types of dining furniture are convenient to use with the arrival of guests - in addition to a feast in the living room, 3-6 people can join. Covered with a tablecloth and served "sliding" is no different from a dining set with a solid table. But when folded, after the guests leave, it takes up much less space, a small family continues to dine behind it in the kitchen.

Folding models

An additional way to save free space is a folding oval table for the kitchen. In its original form, it looks like an “elephant” with ears down in the shape of a semicircle, which is why they are called by the people.

When the hinged parts are lowered, they do not sit down on the hanging sides - there is nowhere to put their legs. But in a transformed form, the small table is very convenient, a few more guests can sit on the sidewalls. Folding parts are supported by “legs” set aside, or by latches of a special shape.

Oval transformer

In the category of "transformers" can be attributed to previous models with sliding and folding surfaces. However, there are more original designs, for example, when the dining table itself unfolds under the influence of levers or special parts.

An unusual way of transformation is usually used in the presence of guests in order to impress someone. After unfolding the "transformer" it is covered with a tablecloth and served in the usual way. An unusual table-folding table with a full guarantee of stability can be hidden under the tablecloth.

Low table with adjustable legs

A small oval table with adjustable height is an excellent “find” for small housing:

• one-room apartment;
• studio type;
• A small living room with dining functions.

Such models are convenient for small families who are used to having dinner at the TV in the hall or each at their laptop. By the time visitors arrive, a full-size standard-size table with adjustable legs is set up.

What materials are modern models made of?

Modern technologies make it possible to diversify the interior with good kitchen furniture, including countertops for a dining table with different surfaces:

• from natural and synthetic analogues;
• transparent (glass and polymer);
• with a texture under a cut of a tree;
• with imitation of marble and ornamental stone.

Glass

Many interior designers prefer transparent shelves and countertops. They create the illusion of "lack" of furniture, visually save space, do not interfere with the "free flow of energy." An oval glass top is much safer than a rectangular.

For those who are confused by a transparent kitchen table, manufacturers offer a choice of surface options, which can be:

• matte;
• bend;
• color;
• sandblasting;
• with decorative fillers.

In the catalogs often combined models are available - on the basis of other materials, as well as completely glass - on the side supports.

Tree

The traditional material for the manufacture of kitchen furniture is natural wood and its imitation. However, rounded wooden countertops are still rare, they prefer a rectangular format. Of course, it is much easier to make wood sawing with a conventional machine tool or an appropriate working tool.

Cabinet makers have the necessary equipment, and it is in most carpentry shops. Custom-made wizards will perform:

• inexpensive high-quality grinding;
• stain treatment of the wooden top or the entire product to the preferred shade;
• preservation (opening) with varnish - matte or glossy.

Plastic

Plastic is a relatively cheap material, but products from it often impress with its luxurious appearance. The simplest models of white garden furniture are rarely offered with oval countertops.

 

Design proposals in catalogs look very impressive, especially if it is an elite Italian headset in a glossy design.The fluidity of plastic will make it possible to realize the most daring ideas, ranging from oval coffee tables in the form of a tripod to “one-legged” dining tables on a platform or cross.

The demand for this material is fully justified, the plastic surface is easily washed and cleaned by any household chemical product.

Veneer

Veneered countertop is a thin section of elite wood glued to a wooden substrate or chipboard. This makes it possible to reduce the cost of the product without losing the decorative properties of valuable wood species.

Oval tabletops with a mosaic pattern of different varieties of elite wood, exposed with a protective varnish - imitation of the marquetry technique are of particular beauty. They are not accepted to cover with a tablecloth, but they are rarely used for purely practical purposes. These models of tables - decoration of the interior.

Oval table made of MDF, chipboard, laminated particleboard and decorative plywood

The most practical kitchen furniture category includes dining tables made of sawdust “halva” or plywood, decorated with a laminate.

Sealed trimming and dense coating of the laminated surface may lose protective ability over time. The base swells from water and is deformed in rooms with high humidity. If you use such tables only as dining surfaces for oilcloth (not for cutting products), nothing will happen to them.

Over the years of operation, products made of these materials have proven their durability and practicality. Customer reviews indicate that they suit them in all respects, especially value for money.

Stone, metal, acrylic and combination materials

You will not find natural stone in products for the mass consumer, it is the lot of a very wealthy clientele who buys expensive dining sets. Most often, these are the offers of Italian "mebeliro", offering rounded solid stone models:

• marble (white and with different veins);
• malachite (green);
• onyx (blue and with tints of various shades);
• charoite (purple);
• granite (gray and greenish);
• pink tuff;
• black lava stone, etc.

In our country, design workshops that have the ability to purchase expensive countertops are engaged in the production of such samples. But such orders are one-time, and the material requires caution. One awkward blow or incorrect movement of the cutter - a crack will damage an expensive fragment.

The best alternative is an acrylic and plastic “stone”, or rather, its imitation in any color and texture. Outwardly, they are no different from products with a marble or malachite surface, and are much more practical when used.

Marble oval table looks elegant, but it should be in harmony with the decor of the kitchen. The simplest way to duplicate an imitation of stone in the interior is to add floor or wall tiles in one key. It is enough to make several inserts “under the stone” - the kitchen has found unprecedented nobility and chic.

Selection by color and other parameters

Oval tables can be used not only as kitchen or coffee tables, there are multifunctional models. The most practical - with shelves on the crossbars, between the frame or sidewalls.

A good example of multifunctionality is a tabletop with a checkerboard pattern. Such a model will easily turn into kitchen furniture, if covered with oilcloth or tablecloth.

The color of the rounded table may vary. If it is wood, it is better to focus on natural shades. This dining set looks great in a white kitchen and in a classic interior.

Colored plastic is selected for a modern setting. Bright tables require special care. Black glossy surface resembles glass - it is luxurious and extravagant.

After repair, an inappropriate color model can always be hidden with a tablecloth and surrounded with chairs (stools) of a sample harmonizing in style.

Designer's advice on choosing an oval kitchen table with examples and photos

Kitchen tables with rounded edges are usually not wide, as opposed to round models. The length parameters usually vary, and you can choose a product that makes it possible to seat the required number of guests or family members.

As already described, sliding and transformable models - in case of visiting unexpected guests. It makes no sense to buy a bulky headset "just in case" if no one is visiting and the family does not plan to expand to a large format.

Not every interior has an oval glass table in the kitchen, since glass and plastic are associated only with a modern urban design. The selection of photos presents the best options for round-shaped models, including classics, in order to have a more complete picture when choosing for your interior.

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