Interesting tables. Coffee table

Coffee table ik is rightfully the most versatile and necessary element interior. Not a single guest room can do without it.

Often these tables are found in bedrooms, where it is used instead of bedside tables... Also, a modern coffee table is installed even on the balcony, where it acts as computer desk, unless of course the balcony is insulated.

With such a simple piece of furniture, any room can be made cozy.

In this article we will tell you about what are coffee tables and what they are made of, there will also be a photo of a coffee table of each type.

Made of wood

Perhaps this is the most common option, it looks organically in absolutely any interior, except for high-tech.

You just need to choose the right shade that looks harmonious with the rest of the furniture installed in the room.

It will not be superfluous if the design of the coffee table is made in the same style as the rest of the furniture.

From glass

If you want to arrange a room in more modern style, you will need exactly a glass coffee table.

This design looks airy and weightless, largely due to the transparency of the material.

However, this does not necessarily mean that the table legs will be made of glass, maybe the most different material, it all depends purely on your imagination.

Made of metal

The material is not the easiest to process, so it is not surprising that these tables are the most expensive.

In addition, they weigh a lot, so it's not so easy to move them. However, they are very durable and not afraid of mechanical damage.

Coffee table in the interior: style varieties

Before starting the renovation, carefully study the catalogs of interior design, and if there is a coffee table, then by different styles one can understand that such a simple object may differ not only in material, but also in design, purpose and decor elements.

Classical

For classic style the most common small table, made of glass or wood, it is also called coffee.

If you chose the first option, then you can decorate the legs or find an option with an unusual design.

The main thing is that they match the rest of the decoration. If you chose wood, then look at the tone of the wood, it will look ridiculous if the table stands out from the rest of the furniture.

Provence

The key feature of this style is the delicate, bedding colors of furniture, as well as naturalness, however, artificially aged things are often used.

For example, for a voluminous living room, it is better to choose a massive artificially aged coffee table, and in small room better fit model with several tiers.

Country

Most of the rooms of ethnic style (yes, country music is also ethno) surprise people unusual ideas, and besides this, the unconventional use of even the most familiar things.

For example, it can be both bamboo furniture and handmade mosaic from river shells.

Therefore, a country-style coffee table should be made in an unusual style, for example, from rough wood or simply from untreated logs.

Modern

Perhaps this is the very style where the designer's fantasies have a place to roam. Therefore, the material for the table can be even the most non-trivial, for example, stone or PVC (plastic).

The trick here is in the simplicity of lines and shapes. A drop of creativity and you will have a table that is guaranteed to catch the eyes of your guests.

Pop Art

The key task of style is to transform a familiar thing into something unusual.

Therefore, these "works of modern art" help to turn the ordinary banal coffee table into a key element of the decor of the room.

Therefore, do not be surprised, you can see anything you like.

We use the coffee table for its intended purpose

Do not forget about direct appointment table, because its name already indicates that it is necessary for storing books, magazines and other household items (chargers, remotes, telephones, etc.).

Therefore, it is not surprising that many modern models equipped with lockers and drawers.

Moreover, they are not always installed inside the table, they are both in plain sight and hidden, which only the owner knows about.

Photo of coffee tables

Choosing a coffee table. The advantages and disadvantages of each material. Which table to choose for your interior? Does a coffee table need shelves and drawers? Photo ideas for inspiration: transforming table. We make a coffee table with our own hands.

Material selection, pros and cons

The coffee table is considered the most functional and universal subject furniture in any interior. It is present in almost every living room. Often it can be found in. The coffee table will fit even on yours, if you like to sit there reading or studying on the computer. With its help, the space will become more comfortable and aesthetically more beautiful. We will tell you what types of coffee tables are divided into, what materials exist for their manufacture, as well as the pros and cons of each.

Coffee tables are subdivided
Classification:Classification characteristic:

By form;

Height;

By the material from which the frame is made;

According to the material from which the countertop is made;

Depending on the method of travel;

Depending on the presence of a folding mechanism.

Circle, oval, square, rectangle, triangle, polygon, arbitrary (unusual) tabletop shape;

The average height of an ordinary coffee table does not exceed 50 cm (however, there are models of lower and higher tables);

Wood (driftwood, stump), glass, metal ( Forged Products), plastic;

Wood, chipboard (laminated), "braid" (vine), fabric or leather upholstery, tempered glass (including tinted), plastic, veneer, metal sheets, mirror surface, stone, mosaic;

On wheels (mobile) and without (stationary);

Tables-transformers or ordinary.

The coffee table is considered the most functional and versatile piece of furniture in any interior. It is present in almost every living room. It can often be found in a spacious bedroom.

Made of wood

Wooden coffee tables are the most popular option that can easily blend into almost any interior. It is enough to choose a shade that will blend harmoniously with the rest of the furniture in this room. It is desirable that the decoration of such a table be made in the appropriate style.

From glass

Decorating their home in a modern style, people began to pay more attention to the models of coffee tables made of glass. They look quite "airy" due to their transparency. Nevertheless, as a support for such tables, the most unusual materials- driftwood of trees, deer antlers, corals and others.

Made of metal

Metal is difficult to process, which is why the models of such coffee tables are expensive. They are also heavy in weight, which makes them much more difficult to move around the room. But they are durable, they are not afraid of any damage.

Choosing a coffee table depending on the general style of the room

Look at the examples of interior decoration, including the presence of a coffee table, in the catalog - you see how diverse they can be (in shape, materials, decor elements and purpose):

When choosing a coffee table for the living room, think carefully about what "duties" you assign to it.

Classical

V classic interior the most ordinary small coffee table made of wood will fit best. The only exceptions can be bright decor the base and legs of the table, matched to all other pieces of furniture and decoration. It is very important in such situations to take into account the careful selection of wood tones so that the furniture looks like a single set.

Provence

A feature of the Provencal style is considered to be pastel shades of furniture, including naturalness (unpainted wood), carved legs at tables and semi-antique design (artificial aging) are no less popular. For example, in the living room large area massive coffee tables will fit better. But for a small room, small models are ideal. If you prefer french style, then these tables are for you:

Country

Most ethnic styles (by the way, which include country) are amazing original ideas and unusual use the most ordinary materials... Some surprise with bamboo models, others - with multi-colored intricate mosaics lined with small seashells. Country music is capable of accepting a table made of roughly hewn wood or logs into its interior. Also on outward appearance models of this style are represented by the roughness of the surface of unpolished wood. See for yourself:

Modern

Where there is truly no end to design imagination, it is in a modern style. Fortunately, materials for the manufacture of such coffee tables can be found everywhere - wood, stone, glass, metal, plastic. The most important thing is to observe the brevity of forms and lines. A little creative approach and a unique coffee table will appear in your interior.

Pop Art

The main task of the pop art style is to transform ordinary things into something from the realm of fantasy. By creating such "works of art", this style allows you to transform the gray everyday life bright elements decor. Coffee tables were no exception here. Designers do not spare inspiration, I improve the already existing simple things.

Loft

The presence of rough metal parts and roughly processed wood, as well as the creation of a peculiar look " outdoor furniture"- this is all loft style. It is original and brutal. At the same time, everyone, without exception, likes it. If you see a coffee table that resembles a cart, know this is also a loft. Many ideas came to the designers' minds when they visited “specific” places - half-abandoned old factories and manufactories, where they got their inspiration.

Coffee table-transformer

Choosing a coffee table for, clearly think - what "duties" you assign to it. If you need a decorative element of the interior, then take a closer look at the tables. unusual shape, which are often offered by various designers. However, if you want to get not only a coffee table, but also a dining or computer table in "one person", then you should look at the folding models -. With some effort in just one minute, you can turn your nondescript coffee table into a full-fledged dining area for several people. Isn't that what you dreamed about ?! It is great if such a model is on wheels - this will facilitate the movement of the table around the room.

DIY transforming table:

Coffee table as an element of the storage system

Its very name - "magazine" means that this table is intended for storing magazines, as well as books, newspapers and other trifles (remotes remote control, phone chargers and the like). In order not to clutter up its surface in most models, shelves or drawers are provided, which create additional space for storing the necessary things. Such elements of the storage system will not necessarily be located outside - in plain sight, they can also be built-in (hidden, secret), which only you will know about. Here are just a few models with original ideas:

DIY coffee table - video and drawings

DIY coffee table
Materials and tools:Progress:

Prefabricated parts made of fiberboard or wood.

2 castors.

Special glue for wood.

Drill and drills for her.

Electric screwdriver, screwdrivers.

Electric jigsaw, hacksaw for wood.

Screws and dowels.

Roulette and level.

Sandpaper or sander.

Wooden hammer.

We cut out the details according to the drawing.

We make holes for the dowels in the rectangular partition and in the center of the base of the tabletop, at an approximate distance of 10 cm.

Now, at a height of 36 and 48 cm, on the partition itself, we make 2 holes for the subsequent fixing of 2 semicircular shelves on it.

Dowels can be installed. We collect the table, after making sure that it is even overall design... Disassemble it again and make several holes in rectangular blanks (36, 48, 23 cm).

Let's get down to final assembly... To do this, we consistently collect - the base, the central and lower partition, semicircular shelves, the upper partition and the countertop itself.

Assembling with hammer and dowels, planted with glue.

We finish the assembly process by attaching the wheels to the screws (with the subsequent movement of the table, they should not touch the base). That's it - the table is ready!

We invite you to watch a few videos with striking examples. original models coffee tables that you can make from the comfort of your home.

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