Buying Kitchen Tables: The Selection of a Centerpiece
The kitchen is not the living room; it is not full of armchairs, luscious carpets and soft sofas. It does not exude comfort, well, not usually. Consequently, any furniture purchased for the kitchen will become the focal point of that room. Kitchen tables especially are important purchases for any kitchen, especially a newly-redecorated or re-modeled kitchen. They can make or break the new décor, and can single-handedly overshadow any new cabinets, counters or wallpaper. But now, kitchen tables no longer have to be generic slabs of hardwood; they can be made of glass, chrome and even stainless steel to match all of those new appliances. With so many options, homeowners may in fact end up with a table that overshadows the rest of the room, only in a good way.
What to Buy
There are three points homeowners should consider when shopping for new kitchen tables: size, chairs and color. The size of the table is an important factor; it can change the whole feel and atmosphere of the kitchen. Some tables may physically be too big to fit in certain kitchens, while others might give off the appearance of being too big. A small table can provide the room necessary to move around and cook, but if it is too small, the kitchen might feel empty and hollow, and it may lose that feeling of homeliness and intimacy. Drop-leaf kitchen tables are available to give homeowners a two-in-one option: a table that is small and out-of-the-way most of the time, but with the ability to sit an extra person or two around the holidays.
In kitchen sets, the table comes with matching chairs. But when homeowners shop for separate pieces, they need to make sure to match their chairs to the table. A table with mismatched chairs will never be viewed as an interior-design masterpiece. Color also plays an important role in selecting kitchen tables. Most kitchens have a certain décor and design scheme, and the table should compliment the rest of the room. If the table is wood, it should be the same wood as the cabinets, or at least a similar type or shade. If the table is painted, the paint should reflect the walls, countertops and dishes.
Where to Buy It
Kitchen tables can be purchased from furniture stores, department stores and kitchen stores. They can be purchased on the phone, on the television and online. Books, websites and stores can provide inspiration for homeowners before they select their tables, as well as price ranges and availability.
For homeowners who want to save a little money, remodeling is always an option. Many kitchens already have beautiful, wooden tables. Many of these kitchen tables are antiques or family heirlooms. Of course, while the table has survived the years, the rest of the kitchen has not, and the table just no longer fits in. However, there is no need to go out and buy a new table, not when the old one can be brightened up with a new coat of paint. The table can become a working canvas, and not only is paint cheaper than a new table, it can create results not available in any store or on any website.
