Kitchen tables made of artificial and natural stone

One of the best solutions for highlighting the kitchen area and its decoration are kitchen tables made of natural and artificial stone. This is a vivid testimony of how, for very little money, you can add exquisite notes to the kitchen interior. Especially since such furniture fits perfectly into any style and kitchen of various sizes.

It is clear that tables made of natural stone are phenomenally strong, but also quite expensive and heavy. Today, manufacturers are ready to present a variety of different models to consumers' courts that will last for many years and will impress with their exclusive form. Of course, any housewife will be pleased with the strength and heat resistance of the product.

Despite the high cost of this elegant design element, it can become the center of the apartment, where more than one generation of the family will gather. Moreover, almost all tables made of natural stone are single instances, since the stone itself is unique in its patterns, impregnations, veins and color transitions.

The countertop for the kitchen table is usually made of granite or marble, sometimes onyx and sandstone. Some sophisticated connoisseurs who have the opportunity to order a table "work of art", choose for this material such as agate, malachite or amethyst. All of these stones are ideal for preparing various dishes on them: they are moisture resistant and are not afraid of temperature differences. The advantages of all stone tables are obvious:

• environmental friendliness;
• antistatic;
• long term of operation;
• uniqueness.

With regards to the disadvantages, they are much smaller: weight, difficult to repair, visibility of the joints between the plates.

• Marble table for the kitchen - This is a perfect, smooth surface. The color of the product depends on the customer's wishes, as well as the pattern on the countertop. Operational characteristics are above all praise, if desired, the product can be installed even in the air, and if windows often open in your kitchen, this will not affect its appearance.

• Granite Tables No less durable and resistant to various types of influences: thermal or chemical. You can order a granite version of any shape - the stone is easy to polish, has a different structure.

• An excellent complement to your kitchen design products from malachite. Of course, the pleasure is expensive, but such an element of furniture will make your kitchen space unique. Such tables are made to order, of any shape, can be solid and sliding. The unique emerald color, veins and a special “aura” of stone emphasize your exquisite taste.

• Onyx Tables - An unforgettable sight: the natural natural glow of the stone in tandem with a translucent surface will not leave indifferent any guest.

Manufacturers can offer you any shape of a table made of natural stone, the material is easily turned and takes the form of an oval, rectangle, square or circle. In some cases, you can buy "transformers", the design of which includes additional countertops connected with metal pins.

A perfect alternative to tables made of natural stone can be furniture from an artificial option. Today, manufacturers of kitchen tables made of artificial stone have achieved amazing quality products - visually they are even difficult to distinguish from each other. Therefore, before making a purchase, you need to understand well which of the artificial materials is the most worthy decoration of your kitchen. There are several options for choosing furniture:

• color and design: with a glossy or matte surface, with a different pattern (marbled or malachite), interspersed or streaked;
• the size: massive or miniature;
• design: transforming tables, sliding, classic, bar counters;
• whole or with a wooden and metal base;
• material, from which the product is made.

The last point is one of the most basic. Let's consider it in more detail.

Such material will allow the surface of the table to become iridescent. Color - at your discretion, from warm light shades to chocolate or dark brown. This is a durable material, absolutely eco-friendly, suitable not only for countertops, but also for the bar counter.

Artificial stone acrylic undergoes a long technological process, therefore it is produced in special workshops where the proportionality of the constituent components is very carefully observed. The composition of acrylic includes white clay, acrylic resin and various polymers. To get the original final color, manufacturers initially mix white clay with the necessary dyes.

When purchasing such a table, be sure to look at the annotation, where mineral-based fillers and acrylic resins must be indicated. Only then can you be sure that the furniture element is made with high quality and dignity. Acrylic surfaces are easy to wash, they are strong and durable, and if you damage the surface, it is easy to sand. The only requirement is that in no case should hot dishes be placed on the surface of the table. Also, do not choose too aggressive detergents and hard brushes for acrylic surfaces.

One of the inexpensive materials that create the effect of a matte surface.It is made of MDF panel, which is faced with a cast stone, consisting of dyes and polymers for bonding. The "stone" layer will be up to 15 millimeters. Usually products are monophonic, in different colors.

With regards to the shortcomings, then in case the negligent manufacturer has saved on the layer of the applied layer, then cracks may appear on the product. Sometimes, to save on components, manufacturers add harmful substances, so it’s better to buy a table in trusted stores that have proved their worth only. Sometimes new tables can "exude" an unpleasant odor, but it will disappear in the near future.

Kitchen tables made of such material are visually the most similar to natural stone. This is because the agglomerate contains marble and granite chips, as well as crumb from quartzite. These elements make up 90% of the materials that make up the agglomerate. The remaining 10% is a mixture of fixatives, dyes and binding resins. Product advantages are obvious:

• cracks on the surface of the countertop are easily polished;
• outwardly very similar to natural stone;
• resistant to high temperatures and is not afraid of moisture;
• environmentally friendly material;
• easy to clean with simple cleaners.

True, this is one of the most expensive artificial stone products. If cracks appear on the surface, they can only be removed with the help of a specialist.

From a wide range of tables made of natural and artificial stone, you can choose any one to your taste: on sale are square, round or oval, rectangular. Many of them can decorate any kitchen, however, you need to choose the one that fits perfectly into your room, without cluttering and not “getting lost” in it. It is necessary to take into account the fact how many people are usually located around it.

Rectangular the tables fit perfectly into any kitchen room, regardless of whether it is huge or small. If you are the owner of a small-sized kitchen, then kitchen tables made of stone fit perfectly in the corner. In a large room, such a product can be placed in the middle or in a separate area. Square it is better to set tables in a small room, and in a spacious kitchen it can visually “get lost”.

Round Tables it’s difficult to place in a small room, but when placing it in a more spacious room, remember that sometimes it will be difficult to reach one or another dish located on the other edge of the countertop.

It’s best to put in a large kitchen oval table - that would be the perfect solution. You can even in the center of the room. But in smaller kitchens, try to place a semi-oval table, but not close to the wall. Some prefer an unusual table shape - multifaceted.

In a bright kitchen room in the Provence style, it is better to arrange light round or semicircular tables. The same applies to the interior. country style where a table with an amber-colored countertop and wooden legs will look great.

Minimalist kitchen room tables from natural or artificial stone of white or black color will logically look. A table of the same color, only on a chromed leg, will fit into a hi-tech room. Brown tables with carved legs will be a good time in the classic style kitchen. Complementing the interior of your kitchen with a table made of natural or artificial stone, be sure that it will become a successful acquisition and will last you for many years.

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