Aquarium table: interior decoration ideas

Thanks to the appearance of transparent polymers and tempered high-impact glass, a unique opportunity has opened up to create unusual pieces of furniture for a modern interior, among which the aquarium table is very popular. It allows you to view the underwater scenic world right in the middle of the room, the coffee table with fish looks especially chic. This design can be easily made with your own hands from plastic pipes.

The glass table with fish is a multifunctional piece of furniture that allows you to conveniently contain liveliness in the house and acts as an unusual accessory in the design of the room. Today, the aquarium-tabletop can be purchased in furniture stores on order, or assembled by yourself. At the same time, the latter option is more popular, as it allows you to tinker with various designs and choose a design at your own discretion. The aquarium table has the following advantages:

• suitable for placement in any room, including not only residential buildings, but also business centers, beauty salons and offices;
• undemanding care - it should be operated as a regular aquarium on a pedestal, that is, do not put cups with hot drinks and lay out food;
• goes well with other interior items regardless of the style of the room;
• maneuverability - it can be easily rearranged and transported;
• availability to make various models, using various shapes and sizes;
• the ability to equip with such additional elements as scenery and lighting.

Even the simplest aquarium in the room can attract attention and fill the space with an unusual atmosphere, as for the table, which looks like a transparent vessel with fish, it will not only transform the interior, but will give it a certain chic. This is because the design is not an ordinary coffee table made of chipboard or wood, but a real masterpiece with living marine inhabitants inside.

Such an aquarium table can be installed in any room, from the living room to the kitchen.

To make this stylish accessory harmoniously combined with all decor items, it is important to pay attention to its interior design and geometric shape. Depending on the size of the room, you can buy an oval, round or rectangular table in the office or living room. In offices and hotels where there is a lot of space, a huge tank in the form of a rack with a built-in aquarium will be a good choice.

Such an interior will not leave anyone indifferent. At home, it is beneficial to emphasize the originality of this type of furniture with bright lighting and beautiful interior design of the aquarium.

In the living rooms and bedrooms, the table-aquarium can be placed both along one of the walls and in the center of the room. If the aquarium is large, then it should be filled with large plants and position them on the side so that it covers the entire wall. The same applies to fish, for the interior of living rooms and dining rooms it is advisable to purchase them with bright and contrasting backs.

To create a modern design with the effect of mystery, it is enough to install a table-aquarium in the room, which you can buy ready-made or make it yourself from improvised materials. If the latter option is chosen, then it is necessary to prepare not only building material, but also tools. In addition, the master needs to know well the internal arrangement of the aquarium.

To make a conventional plastic pipe construction, you should have at hand an extension cord, an aquarium of 76 l, a countertop with a mirror surface, fixtures, a thermometer, a light timer, 4 pipes, black polystyrene, a rack and an internal filter.

The workflow itself will include several steps.

1. Making the bottom of the rack. Since most racks are equipped with the ability to adjust the height using dismountable columns, it is advisable to purchase products with adjustable tubes from 36 to 46 cm in length.
2. Installation of the lamp. In advance, the passage of the cable from the fluorescent lamps should be provided. And also additionally connect a light timer and an adapter.
3. Installation of a glass container (aquarium). It is placed inside the rack. To make it easier to feed the fish and not remove the mirror cover, the size of the aquarium should be slightly less than the height of the shelves on the rack. Then proceed to the upper shelf, it is removed with the help of nippers. The end result is a design with front and side rails. 4 tubes are fixed to them.
4. The finishing touch is the decor of the aquarium table. To do this, a water heater is installed inside the tank (if water temperature above room temperature is required) and a double filter. Wires from installations should be located under the racks. The thermometer is fixed to the wall with a suction cup and glass balls are poured into the bottom with an even layer. At the very end, the lid of the aquarium is closed and placed on top of a countertop with a mirror surface.
5. It remains only to do the occupation of the aquarium. For this, flora and fauna are placed in it. If other accessories are required, they are also placed in the aquarium.The main thing is for the fish to be comfortable.