Although a dining table is just a place where you eat, it’s value is a lot far from just this, it is the place where memorable conversations are shared, where guests are welcomes, where friendly fights take place and where we spend a lot of time growing up.
They are the focal point to any dining room or kitchen and considerable time should be spent on choosing the perfect one.
Here is the Guide for Choosing a Perfect Dining Table
1. Budget Vs. Style Vs. Quality
The first thing you need to consider before buying a table is your budget of course, can you afford an increasingly stylish table at the moment or right now you want to save up something satisfactory? Others factors also jump into this as if you know your style and you know that a gorgeous looking slightly expensive table will definitely last you a long time then you must add in a later more to the budget an purchase it now, except if you aren’t sure of the style then definitely purchase a low cost table because you are sure that it will need replacement. No matter which type of table you buy it should have excellent quality to last you a long time, even if you will be replacing it you can always resell or donate it, and quality may cost a little extra.
2. Choosing The Material
This material is something that will be used frequently and you need to allow the sense of touch rather then visual sense to choose this. Check if you prefer glass, a nice clear polish, the cool of marble or simply wood, that even with a smooth finish or natural imperfections. Other then what feels great to touch think upon the theme of the room, if its going to be country or natural then a wooden table may work best along with a wooden sideboard and wooden wall canvas frames else a glass or polished table may suit a modern decor.
3. Select Upon A Style
Tables are available in a number of shapes to colours to polishes; they can vary in height or size etc. Before selecting a style you need to survey numerous photographs and take cut outs out of magazine or copy pictures off the internet to what inspires you and what will best suit your dining room and then narrow them down. For a traditional touch a small room a round table might be perfect while for a formal setting in a large area a long and narrow wooden table might be a must have. You be in love with a certain set of chairs or even a photo to canvas printing for the dining room to which you can match a dining table.
4. Consider Number Of Seating
When you are younger only two to three at the most may eat at the table and you are less likely to host dinners but as you grow older this may change. A larger table will of course be required for a large family or those couples who entertain but a foldable table is most preferable to free away space, especially if you have a small home.
Changing the decor of your dining table is increasingly simple and can be done in no time; moreover it’s expensive and provides an easy makeover for your entire dining space. Whether you do something simple such as adding a vase or something complicated such as matching the table runner and mats with wall canvas pictures and photo to canvas printing. You can effortlessly create an ambience and a cosy environment for family or guests. Here are a few ideas to make it happen:
5. Colourful Flowers
Fresh, coloured flowers are a must have during summer and spring while there is no restriction on other parts of the year as they are they are the easiest and the liveliest way to brighten up a table. Take up a small vase for your floral decor, it’s best to use glass for a fresh effect and not create a blockage on the table, if your table is extra long then it’s better to place two or three. Next place in flowers of varying heights and shapes for a casual yet vibrant look, make sure the colour of all flowers coordinates and place in some greenery also to act as a neutraliser.
6. Fresh Fruit
If you have nothing else lying around then a bowl of fresh fruit, especially during brunches, looks very refreshing and can even be consumed after a good meal. You can always keep a glass or a colourful and bright bowl handy for this purpose. The best thing about this is that the change of fruit will provide a change of decor and colours from time to time.
7. Mix and Match
If you are looking for something out of the box then mix & match centre pieces is a great idea for an eclectic look. Two or three glass vases can be used in different heights and shapes, make sure they are the same material otherwise they will only ‘mix’ and not ‘match’. Similarly candles of the same colour but different shapes and height can be used or the flowers can vary in identical vases etc.
8. Monochromatic
For a very sophisticated yet chic look it is a great idea to decorate your table in a monochromatic centrepiece. If for example you have a single vase on the table then fill it up with flowers of a single type and colour. If you are using more than one vase then make sure they are identical and small, to not obstruct view, then place identical flowers in them, even single buds in a line will look absolutely gorgeous. The entire room can even be given a monochromatic theme by placing your pictures on canvas in monochromatic frames along with identical chairs and cushions etc.
9. Natural And Green
A glass dish or vase can be taken and filled with pebbles or shells which will provide a rustic look, while to add freshness of the nature you can add in tall, fresh stems from your garden.