A beautiful and practical table will give the interior a bright accent, will become a gathering place for family members, friends, guests. Furniture manufacturers offer a wide variety of models for arranging various rooms. Designers follow the latest fashion trends, embodying the most daring thoughts and desires in products:
- For work. The design of computer tables with notes of futurism combines the necessary functionality and practicality. For cabinets and work areas, you can choose compact attachments, with a small worktop, stylish and comfortable. For creative natures, unique tables with original design solutions are offered. The legs can be replaced with small racks and roomy shelves.
- For kitchen. Traditional dining table models are superseded by high-legged structures. Often, designers add unusual bar counters to the kitchen interior. Worktops on kitchen tables made of natural or artificial stone become real objects of art. Minimalism in the design affects the number of internal drawers, shelves and coasters.
- Coffee tables are diverse in styles and directions. The combination of natural materials, the combination of stone with wood, metal with glass, various polymeric materials allows to realize bright and extravagant ideas of designers.
- Transformers A pair of simple movements and a transforming table are transformed into a full-fledged working or dining place. Such furniture can easily equip any interior with the latest fashion trends.
- Garden furniture. The leading positions this season are occupied by handmade products. Models of original wooden tables are created, there are products of various shapes and designs made of metal and various improvised materials.
The main idea in the design of furniture of modern design is a combination of ergonomic principles and the use of natural materials.
It is popular to combine several types of raw materials, to give the countertop a non-standard shape, to use instead of legs of pedestals, supports with hidden compartments, modular add-ons and extensions to increase functionality.
Original geometry
The indoor table will always be seen. It sets the atmosphere, attracts attention, especially if these are exclusive unusual design models. Each of them is a work of modern art. They enchant and surprise. Here are just a few examples of such products:
- Nebbessa. A unique table is one of the most beautiful and unusual items in the history of furniture fashion. There is nothing superfluous in it, even drawers, but the large size of the countertops compensates for this drawback. Drops of water have become a source of inspiration for designers. Smooth forms, a beautiful varnished surface - all this will ideally fit into a modern interior.
- Car. A brutal, truly masculine table. It is made in the shape of a car bumper. The unique product will be a wonderful decoration for a study or library of a strong man.
- Ghost. The product, made in the form of a small coffee table or a full dining table, deservedly got its name. A glass tablecloth hangs from the countertop, but the table itself does not exist. It creates the illusion that a piece of furniture hovers above the floor.
- Dripping table. Bright paint trickles down the surface of the table. This embodiment of design thought evokes a feeling of lightness.
Be sure to remember that choosing an unusual table should make it the main accent detail of the interior, otherwise there is a risk of overloading the situation.
Functional know-how
Standard furniture has already ceased to satisfy the needs of modern city dwellers. In studio apartments, which have been actively in demand in recent years, excess items are unacceptable. Transformer tables are ideal. Such a product can easily be transformed into a place for work, a meal or in a magazine model. The size and shape of the countertops can be selected according to the number of guests.
Designers updated the well-known table cabinet. It takes up very little space. But if you expand it, you get a whole set: a table and 2 chairs.
To retire in a large studio apartment or a small odnushka, without resorting to installing various screens or partitions, will allow a table with a hood. The model has a lifting dome made of veneer. It has soundproof properties, which allows you to completely isolate yourself from ambient noise and focus on work.
Furniture manufacturers today are not tired of surprising consumers with new ideas. For lovers of fluffy pets, a wooden table with a place for a cat is offered. There are a lot of models. You can choose a simple design with an additional shelf below, or you can get hold of a whole cat's house.
Fancy stuff
Unusual furniture often involves the use of non-standard materials. Although not always. Sometimes we take familiar material, such as wood, but the way it is presented makes us admire the flight of thought of designers. Examples are tables in which the bases are made of such elements:
- a whole tree trunk
- longitudinal cut of the trunk,
- cross cut - slab.
Original tables made using epoxy are obtained. It all depends on the imagination of the master. You can use wood in different types: saw cuts, trim boards, log blocks, branches. Even wooden barrels are used. The table-river looks spectacular, where the banks are made of wood of an unusual shape, the river is epoxy. Interesting models with coniferous branches, pebbles, shells, corks or coins covered with resin. They will become a good decoration of a classic-style living room, study or even a meeting room.
A separate direction is furniture made from parts of mechanisms. Most often used car parts, due to their availability. But there are designer models made from parts of the aircraft. Such furniture looks brutal and in demand mainly among wealthy lovers of technology, in men's clubs, hairdressers for men.
Designer T. Winke (Holland) made an entire mobile office from polystyrene foam. Everything is there: a table, chairs, shelves for books and papers, a table lamp. The product was called Kruikantoor and even found its fans.
Combination of invoices
It seems that everything was once done, and nothing new can be imagined. But the modern generation of designers with each of their models proves that even the familiar can be imagined in an amazing, stylish and very beautiful form. The combination of textures gives rise to unusual tables:
- Glass. In combination with the base of interesting shapes, an ordinary glass tabletop becomes a water surface, hiding various animals and objects underneath. So, a very realistic hippo, carved from solid wood, peeps out from under the water in the design work “Hippo”. Or, for example, an octopus made of metal became the frame for the original coffee table. For lovers of minimalism, a wonderful coffee table made of stone and glass will bring a touch of creativity to the surrounding interior.
- Wooden. Very interesting are the models made by combining wood with other materials, such as metal. The table "Honeycombs" is made of natural wood with a metal braid. It fits perfectly into the interior of the porch of a country house.
An unexpected find can be a plywood table. This material has been undeservedly ignored; tables made of it are not inferior in strength to wood or MDF. And thanks to its flexibility, it is possible to make furniture of various bizarre shapes from plywood. In combination with wood or glass, exclusive interior items are obtained.
Unexpected colors
Designer furniture surprises and amazes not only with its intricate shapes, but also pleases the eye with amazing patterns and colors. A striped epoxy table is an unexpected choice for pop art or classic. Modern manufacturers through the use of photo printing are able to make furniture with any images. Methods for creating glass tables with a kaleidoscope effect have been developed. They perfectly complement the classic interiors.
Mistresses especially liked the prints, because it’s so easy to care for them. Bright prints make the kitchen tables unique; they are easy to fit into the interior. There are amazing lace patterns with ruffles of tablecloths, you can choose a print with a texture for textiles or “put” a service on the table.
If you want the table to be decorated with a space print or just a photograph of a family, then photo printing will help to fulfill such a dream.
Using modern technology
The advent of new technologies opens up ever greater horizons for the activities of furniture design masters. Art photos on plastic and glass are steadily entrenched in thematic interiors. Using 3D printing technology allows you to turn ordinary tables into fabulously beautiful works of art. The choice of themes for decor is unlimited: stone, wood, concrete and metal textures are reproduced with high accuracy. The base repeats the color saturation and the smallest details of the drawings.
3D-drawings will help to complement any interior with a beautiful unique table. The table top in the form of a world map will take its rightful place in the marine living room, and the original photo collage or comic book will emphasize the idea of pop art. The pages of the newspaper on the table will add vintage, and the space distance will fit perfectly into the interior with notes of fiction.
Worktops of desks and coffee tables are often decorated with typesetting. A variety of materials can be used here, from wood cut with simple laser shapes using a laser machine, to stone, glass, and everything that will be inspired by a design idea.
Unusual furniture always attracts attention. Thinking about purchasing a custom table for your home, you need to carefully consider the future interior. Bold design decisions are increasingly finding fans, turning apartments into cozy themed corners.
1. Stains on the pillows.
Here is what you need:
- 1 part washing powder or gel,
- 1 part bleach
- ½ part of borax - sodium salt of boric acid.
Here's what you need to do:
- Put the pillows in the drum, pour the prepared cleaning mixture into it.
2. Spots on the mattress.
Here is what you need:
- 1 part baking soda
- 1 part detergent
- brush,
- sieve,
- hydrogen peroxide.
Here's what you need to do:
- Remove the sheet and cover from the mattress, thoroughly vacuum its surface.
- Sift soda on the mattress with a sieve, carefully rub it into the mattress using a brush.
- Leave the mattress for 10-15 minutes, then remove the remaining soda with a vacuum cleaner.
- It's time to treat the stains. On old stains, apply a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and liquid soap (1 drop of soap and 240 ml of peroxide).
- Mix peroxide and soap in a spray bottle. Use the product immediately after preparation.
- Shake the bottle vigorously and spray the stain remover onto the contaminated area.
- Let this foam remain on the mattress for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse this place with clean water and blow dry.
3. Stains of wine on the carpet.
Here is what you need:
- 2 cups of warm water
- 1 teaspoon of liquid soap
- 1 teaspoon of vinegar
- three rags.
Here's what you need to do:
- First of all, blot the stain, preventing it from spreading. For this you can use ordinary paper napkins.
- Moisten the first rag in a mixture of water, soap and vinegar, and then rub the stain on it.
- After that, gently blot the wine marks with a second rag. Repeat the procedure several times for the best effect.
- Then wash the stain with a sponge dampened in cold water. Lastly, pat the carpet with a dry cloth.
4. Sweat stains on clothing.
Here is what you need:
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide.
Here's what you need to do:
- Soak the shirt in a separate bowl with vinegar and 2 cups of warm water and leave for 30 minutes.
- At this time, in a separate bowl, mix baking soda, salt and hydrogen peroxide until a pasty state. Hydrogen peroxide will help whiten the stain, and baking soda and salt will completely remove it.
- Take your shirt out of water with vinegar and squeeze it well. Put it on a towel, apply the prepared paste to the contaminated area and leave it for at least 20 minutes.
- Bring the shirt in clean water and dry.
Effective advice: Before throwing a soiled item into the washing machine, rub sweat stains on it with soap.
5. Stains of dirt on clothing.
Here is what you need:
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar,
- 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent
- medical alcohol
- bleach (optional).
Here's what you need to do:
- Remove excess dirt on clothing.
- To 4 cups of warm water, add liquid detergent and vinegar.
- Soak dirty clothes in this mixture and leave for 15 minutes.
- Then rinse things in clear water.
- If the stain cannot be removed, blot the contaminated area with a rag dipped in alcohol, then rinse it with water and put clothes in the washing machine.
- Before starting the washing machine, pour some bleach on top of dirty clothes.
Which of these stain removal methods do you use first?
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Modern trends
Unique design models of tables can be conditionally divided into three areas:
- Future design. Extremely original models made from the latest materials. However, for unusual models, not only modern raw materials are used. A traditional solid wood can also be the basis for futuristic tables. Unusual models become the embodiment of the creativity of designers, always carry an unusual idea.
- Classic design. Modern designers are always inspired by the past. But this is not copying, but a new life of historical products. Tables of the royal court, camp tables of the British colonial troops, aristocratic models of bureaus and secretaries from the 19th century are improved in a new way, these are not even new, but the latest versions of furniture of past years.
- Timeless. An unbridled mix where everything mixed up: styles, trends. Extremely unusual look models that adhere to this direction of design. For example, the combination of wooden legs from a classic table with a glass or plastic countertop of an interesting shape is in the order of things.
Nebbessa
In the history of furniture fashion, this is one of the most beautiful and unusual items. At the same time, it is very concise, there is nothing superfluous in it, even drawers. True, this minus compensates for the impressive size of the countertops, where you can arrange everything you need for work. Drops of water inspired the creation of this work of art by designers. The original form of the countertop, smoothly rounding, flows into the support. There is not a single sharp corner. This lacquered model is perfect for a modern interior.
Invisibility
This table is pure minimalism.Streamlined shape, transparent plastic - all this distinguishes the architecture of the model, which is a small workplace. The table is really invisible, there is no drawer or shelf, but they are not needed here. This variation of the table will support any modern style.
Red corvette
The one of a kind, purely male version of the desk is made in the form of a car bumper. A plastic product with a glass top, backlit and drawers. The unique design uses a completely distinctly readable image, which can only be suitable for a brutal male den.
Colonial Reproduction
This is a replica of the table that the British military took with them on colonial campaigns. 200 years ago, during campaigns, they were transferred for staples, which are strengthened on the sides. Previously, they were made of mahogany, but the modern version is offered from solid oak with white enamel coating. But there is something that makes it almost antique: drawers with bronze handles, buffalo leather on the countertop.
"Baobab"
A very peculiar design solution, at the same time bright and functional. The product features an unusual futuristic shape. The use of high-strength plastic adds the necessary brightness to the color. Such a fun product will easily decorate a nursery or study.
Hooded
Witty variation for populous places. If you need to retire and focus on urgent work, but they interfere with you, open the “hood”. The product is finished with wooden veneer, it is very compact. This is a good option for a small home.
"Deer"
Very aesthetically attractive and unusual model. The outline of the table resembles a running deer. Modern materials, technology and a classic form make this table a piece of furniture art. At the same time, the countertop is large enough, an unusual open shelf adds functionality to the product.
Journal
Living room without a coffee table is boring and inferior. In addition to decorating the hall, it sometimes performs different functions. This piece of furniture always takes center stage in a large hall. It plays a special role in interior decoration, especially when an unusual model is taken. Such original tables become art objects of the whole interior.
Not quite a traditional solution for a coffee table is a “grandmother's” chest. It is real, besides it brings a touch of antiquity to the interior of the living room and makes it memorable. This chest table is multifunctional: you can store things inside, it will withstand even a samovar.
And it can even become a bench, an additional seat, as well as antique chairs, which form a single ensemble.
An unusual model of a coffee table made of a large piece of old wood attracts all the attention. This part of the forest and nature will emphasize the coziness and simplicity of village life, which is so characteristic of the country style.
Loft coffee tables are always unusual. The brutality and sharpness inherent in this style did not pass over furniture items, for the manufacture of which the materials so beloved by this style are used - steel and metal. An option of this style is an oak table, and instead of legs, rather big wheels. Another non-standard solution with industrial notes is a table made of a piece of concrete. This material makes a strong impression exactly where you least expect it. And to move the table, which weighs 130 kg, it was equipped with metal rollers.
From glass
Glass tables with photo printing always attract attention with their creativity, they bring a touch of freshness and brightness to the interior.
- Gloria This glass model has an original shape. It can be placed on the carpet, you can even sit on the floor and enjoy a cup of coffee. The table is made of durable glass without any other materials.
- Cat. Such a coffee table consists of three glass plates - transparent, matte and smoky. They intersect with each other and create an optical illusion, which is perceived differently from different sides.
- Rainbow. The designer called these tables rainbow. The models are different and unique, each made of transparent figures and colored glass. Tabletops differ: even and round in shape or with a polyhedron around the perimeter. A transparent countertop refracts rays of light and colors everything around with a rainbow. This design desk is best placed in a lighted place.
- "Ice". The design idea is an ice-shaped countertop carved from the surface of the pond. Here waves, ripples are guessed, even melting of ice begins. As a result, this little table turned out to be very transparent, suitable for the natural style.
- "Nautilus." Designers copied a table for eating from a sea shell. Bent plywood sheet forms a spiral, which has a glass top on top. The surface of the tree is varnished, which emphasizes the unique pattern of natural wood. Such furniture will be appropriate in a marine interior.
Fancy table shapes
Traditional design solutions no longer satisfy consumer needs. The new generation is actively living in studio apartments and can not stand cluttering up space with extra furniture. Transforming tables with folding, lifting and retractable worktops, which alternately perform the functions of a dining, festive, work and coffee table, are in great demand.
The shape and size of the countertops may vary depending on the number of guests. For some models, markings for board games are applied to one of the sliding surfaces, and the most advanced samples also entertain the hosts with color music.
Very impressive look tables with an additional shelf, accented with color, texture or photo printing. Recently, unusual desks and tables have appeared on sale, which, when laid out, form a set, which, in addition to the table itself, includes two more chairs.
Frames for countertops are made of chrome steel, cast iron and aluminum spacs, lightweight versions of plastic or beams, and advanced furniture manufacturers even manage to turn this purely functional part into a decor element and, in addition, save on materials without sacrificing strength. From the painted glued beam in the form of cubes, the craftsmen lay stunning mosaics at the bottom of the countertop, which are perfectly visible through a layer of transparent glass.
The design of the legs of the tables is no less diverse. Millipedes tables, curly and carved bases, stereometric puzzles and tables on hinged supports resembling spider legs are no longer surprising anyone. Other modern models do not need legs at all - they are successfully replaced by fantasy foundations in the form of intricate snags and stumps, large stones, geodes, abstract sculptures, statues and lamb horns. And the designer Liana Yaroslavskaya created a real masterpiece of furniture balancing - put a rectangular glass top on a spherical base. The fixtures are hidden inside the stone ball, so one can only guess why the fragile structure will not collapse.
Fancy Holiday Tables
Previously, it was customary to divide the tables into front rooms and dining rooms: some were placed in the living room or dining room and covered the guests at the arrival, and the second, unprepossessing and unpretentious, seemed like a simple continuation of the catering unit. The tendency to combine kitchen and living room has changed the rules of the game. The ideal of modernity has become a compact transformer table that looks like a festive table, but at the same time has advanced functionality, is undemanding to care for, and is ready to adapt to changing circumstances.
Graceful models with glass worktops are replacing expensive, bulky and rather moody wooden tables. Compared to wood, plastic, chipboard and MDF, tempered glass has a number of advantages, which we will consider in the table for clarity.
The properties | Strained glass | MDF | Plastic | Tree |
---|---|---|---|---|
Impact strength | High | High | Low | High |
Moisture resistance | High | High | High | Limited (requires special processing) |
Resistance to temperature changes | High | High | Average | Limited (requires special processing) |
UV resistance | High | High | Low | Average |
Susceptibility to microbial spoilage | High | High | Low | Low |
Abrasion resistance | Average | Average | Low | Average |
Hygiene | High | Average | High | Average |
Environmental friendliness | High | Medium (depends on the quality of the compound) | Average | Medium (depends on the quality of the pickling) |
Fire safety | High | Average | Average | Average |
Exacting care | Low | Average | Average | High |
The decorative potential of glass is huge. Glass countertops take any form, tinted in all shades of the rainbow, they can be applied to drawings using sandblasting graphics and photo printing.
Even a massive glass table does not seem heavy. Transparent materials are perceived as light and airy, and reflective glass surfaces increase the level of illumination and visually expand the space.
Glass integrates perfectly with other materials, which in the light of the persistent tendency to eclecticism can not but rejoice. Glass sinks are complemented with inlays, stained-glass windows and carved inserts from MDF, and the most extravagant version of the decor was a living lawn, which is placed on an additional shelf under the countertop.
Against a calm transparent background, the craziest creative is perceived perfectly organically. In Europe and America, designers are enthusiastically experimenting with raw natural materials and rough textures, and not only in the framework of eco-style and country. Designer John Houshmand makes tables with massive logs and chunks of fossilized wood built into the countertop. Nature produces cube-shaped solid glass tables with logs inside. Design studios Chrystal Works and Expressive Gro Designs have steel worktops with integrated geometries of amethyst, citrine or rauchtopaz, while the British brand Duffy London produces laminated glass countertops that repeat the pattern on a slice of banded agate. In projects with a hi-tech touch, unusual kitchen tables sometimes completely carved from quartz or plexiglass sometimes appear, but these are piece goods per million. Transparent tabletops with built-in prismatic structures also refract light, surrounding the dining area with a rainbow halo.
Budget counterparts of glass tops made of transparent plastic are also not bad. The one-piece streamlined constructions, arched in arbitrary shapes, resemble the materialized fantasies of Salvador Dali. In avant-garde interiors, asymmetric drop tables with a displaced base and a spectacular texture imitating gas bubbles in water are often found.
For lovers of techno-aesthetics and steampunk, models with built-in mechanical parts are produced. In the stores of author's furniture, there are tables in the form of car bumpers or countertops, decorated with aircraft parts.
Fancy tables for the kitchen and living room
Photo prints and art photos on glass and plastic masterfully keep the intrigue and atmosphere in themed interiors. Thanks to 3D photo printing technology, an unusual desktop can be used as a dining room or as a formal dressing room. A film with a pattern is applied to glass, plastic or MDF using UV equipment without the use of toxic chemicals. The choice of decors is almost unlimited: photo printing accurately imitates the texture of stone, concrete, wood and metals. Sensitive film accurately reproduces the bright colors of ethnic ornaments and does not blur the contours of small details of the picture.
The latest fashion is sliding tables made of slab with photo printing in the form of a winding crevice. The drawing is applied to the glass insert, the countertop can have both classic and figured shapes.
The colorful three-dimensional landscape on the table creates an immersive effect: you will feel an in-depth connection with nature even in the heart of a noisy metropolis. A tabletop in the form of a geographical map honors the marine living room, and a witty photo collage or comic strip on the table emphasizes the playful mood of the interior in pop art style. A newspaper-printed countertop serves as a powerful vintage accent, and tables in futuristic interiors are decorated with breathtaking space imagery. Peering into them, it is easy to believe that you are on board a space shuttle plowing starry distances.
Photo printing is also used in classic interiors. An original technology has been developed for the production of glass tables with a kaleidoscopic effect, one of the most popular furniture decors of the 18th century. The table top is made of two glued sheets of glass, between which a lens-film is laid, giving the product an exciting depth. For completeness, pick up a set of antique chairs on the table. For palace styles, headsets made of aged wood, decorated with inlays, carvings and bronze plates, are suitable. Upholstered seats and backs of chairs are covered with velvet or jacquard in deep saturated colors with classic floral ornaments.