Just as with any product, kitchen tables are available in a multitude of different styles and materials. The first thing to consider before choosing a kitchen table is where the table will go.
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Is your kitchen or dining room short on space? Do you have an established theme? These are key questions in determining what you need.
Small kitchen tables work great to fill an empty corner and are great places for quick breakfasts or coffee with a friend. A larger table can even be host to a full fledged dinner party if the space for such a table allows.
Different worlds
There are a number of different styles that can really add a kick to your kitchen's atmosphere. The following are just a few very thematic styles that you may find and work best when your kitchen's style has yet to be defined.
Pub Style Kitchen Table – Pub tables are generally taller than average, usually at a towering 36 or 42 inches. These can come in a classic, ornate wood or more modern metals and glass.
Pair a pub kitchen table with the right set of chairs or stools and you've got the perfect place for late night drinks and an early breakfast.
Retro or Vintage Kitchen Tables – Get yourself an old diner-style table, with chrome legs and a vinyl or metal top, to add some classic charm to your kitchen.
For more atomic-age charm, try a hatched Formica kitchen table. Nothing says vintage like the pseudo-industrial look of the welded metal legs. Simple, functional, and totally retro.
Country Kitchen Tables – Rustic and simple, country kitchen tables make any room comfortable. This style is signified by bare wood tops and painted, decorative legs.
Material and function
The building materials for any kitchen table and are is much more important to the look of the set than the functionality. No matter what type of material you choose, options like drawers and drop leafs are paramount.
Wood kitchen tables and very popular and can be a classy choice for neutral and conservative decors. A wide variety of woods are available, with popular choices being oak, teak and cherry, to match or focus the look of your kitchen.
Metal is a good choice when choosing a kitchen table for contemporary or vintage stylings. Metal kitchen tables are obviously more durable than those of wood, so higher traffic areas may need a table such as these.
The right kitchen table can add much to the look and feel of your area. Whether buying to simply fill space or to complete your kitchen, your perfect table awaits!
