Kitchen tables on one leg are often chosen to design kitchens, as they always look very stylish and modern. They are performed in different sizes and shapes, using wood, plastic, and glass.
Features
The kitchen dining table on one leg is usually It has a fairly strong central base, reliable mounts and high-quality coating. All this provides positive emotions obtained as a result of its use, and also increases its functionality.
An unlimited dimensional grid allows you to choose the best interior item for absolutely any kitchen, and modern models successfully complement any design.
Advantages and disadvantages
Structures on a single support have a number of advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage of the table is the only leg located exactly in the middle. This arrangement allows all diners to conveniently sit around the table without disturbing themselves and each other. A plus can be called the original look of the interior, which always for the better changes the appearance of the room. Despite one leg, it can be tightly brought closer to the wall, and thereby not at all violate the harmony of the interior.
The disadvantages include not always reliable design. Cheap models turn over pretty easily. The only support works correctly only with a symmetrical arrangement of the surface, and its slightest displacement leads to an imbalance.
Kinds
Dining tables with one leg are made in various versions.In small kitchens, a folding table is most often installed, which significantly saves the occupied space. Besides, A sliding table is also popular. It has an additional rectangular panel, which occupies the central zone when the side parts are pulled apart. Thanks to the insert, the length of the table is significantly increased.
Sliding models, as a rule, have additional legs used to increase the surface.
Sizes and shapes
The options for the sizes and shapes of tables on one leg are almost endless. Standard variations include square, oval, round and rectangular tables. Small kitchens stand up perfectly folding structures, the top of which has a rounded edge. The straight side in this case is fixed to the wall.
In addition, many companies make tables according to the wishes of the customer, so the shape may be completely unexpected, for example, triangular.
Square tables are considered the best result, considering both spaciousness and compactness. Without taking up a large space, they allow you to place on the surface all the necessary dishes. Round and oval countertops look much more appropriate in large rooms and original interiors.
The sizes of countertops can also be completely different. True, it is customary to choose furniture whose surface width is at least 80 centimeters. The diameter of the round table, as a rule, ranges from 110 to 170 centimeters. But, the larger the number of inhabitants of the apartment, the larger the figure may turn out to be.
Materials
Materials for the manufacture of tables on one leg are both cheap and very expensive. Budget options include those made of MDF and particleboard, as well as plastic. Plastic is completely not afraid of water, which is a rather significant advantage, but it does not differ in aesthetic appeal. Particleboard and non-toxic MDF should be pre-treated with a protective composition, as well as protected from hot dishes and moisture. However, the strength of these materials is satisfactory, and they look very pretty.
Experts do not recommend acquiring veneer for the countertop, as it, despite its attractive appearance, very quickly fails in the difficult conditions of the kitchen.
Expensive materials for making a table on one leg include glass and wood. Both options are rather capricious and require increased care. However, they always look spectacular, and wood in addition is also characterized by increased strength. For the dining area, it is customary to use only tempered glass, which is characterized by greater reliability. The leg is usually made of iron, since less durable material can cause the countertop to fall and break.
Color spectrum
Since the correct color of the furniture largely determines the integrity and mood of the entire interior, determining the shade of the countertop plays a significant role. In general, remember that light shades visually increase the room, and dark shades emphasize the existing interior.
Besides, the dining table should correspond to the style chosen for the design of the kitchen. The classic interior is perfectly complemented by simple models made of natural or white painted wood. The leg in this case can be carved, and even curly.
Suitable white shade for kitchens in style provence or shabby chic. You can stay on a regular varnished model or perform artificial aging. White wood in this case will look good in combination with a glass countertop. For a kitchen decorated in scandinavian styleSimple wooden tables painted in white or dark gray are most suitable.
Loft style allows you to experiment with furniture, and therefore precisely here you can place a non-standard iron table on one leg or a design made of a black metal frame and a glass countertop.
For modern interiors such as minimalism or modern, it is better to choose models of black or dark gray colors.
It should be added that in all of the above cases, the countertop can be either completely transparent or almost black.
How to choose?
When choosing a table for the kitchen, it is important to consider the dimensions of the room. If we are talking about a small room, then, of course, every centimeter is important. It is believed that one person needs 60 centimeters of width and 40 centimeters of surface depth. Ideally, you will need another 20 centimeters of width in the center, which will go to expose the dishes. In this way, for comfortable use, the table on one leg should reach at least 80 centimeters wide.
The length is determined by the number of people who have to dine in the kitchen. Experts recommend choosing sizes considering possible 2-3 guests. If the majority of the inhabitants of the apartment are tall, the height of the table should not be lower than 80 centimeters.
In the case when a round table is selected, its diameter is determined depending on the number of people planning to use it. Four people will comfortably accommodate behind a structure with a diameter of 110 centimeters, for six guests 130 centimeters will be required, and for eight guests - 150. Ten people will only fit a table, the diameter of which is 170 centimeters.
A folding or sliding model is suitable for a family that often hosts guests. The countertop in this case should be at least 70 centimeters. An excellent solution in this case would be the acquisition of a model with an adjustable foot height.
The increased height of the support is suitable for tables that are simultaneously located in the kitchen and in the living room, which means that they meet the design of both rooms.
Where to put?
A round or oval table must be placed in such a way so that a free approach remains on each side. If possible, then this area should additionally be highlighted with appropriate lighting or even equipped with a podium. Square tables are usually placed against the wall, leaning against one side, or in the corner so that the two sides touch the walls.
Rectangular models are most often used in spacious rooms, for example, in kitchens combined with living rooms. They should be located in such a way as to additionally perform zoning of the room.
Interesting examples
A fairly wide table for four with glass top fits perfectly into the modern interior. Reinforced metal leg painted white, echoing the color of plastic chairs. The table is positioned in such a way so that every member of the family has the opportunity to calmly approach and accommodate in the eating area. In the center of the table a flowering houseplant was successfully placed.
A more classic solution is wooden table in a beautiful natural shade. The table top is square, but with rounded corners, which greatly increase the level of comfort during operation. The leg itself is reinforced thanks to the selected cross-shaped design. A pair of individual chairs and a kind of “corner” are ideally combined with the table. The legs of the latter are made of the same wood as the table, and the leather seats are ideally combined with the selected color scheme.
In the kitchen-dining room, decorated in a modern interior, it looks very bright and unusual a table made of dark wood on a massive leg with mirror inserts. The countertop is made in the shape of a rectangle and has an unusual glass element in the center. The dining area is placed on a soft mat in dark gray, which additionally carries out zoning.
The table holds a large number of people, but on weekdays there are only four chairs nearby. Their legs are made of the same material as the table, and the seat itself is made of fair skin.
The Scandinavian-style kitchen is easy to complete with a white wooden table with a round top and curly legs. The small size of the furniture allows you to place it close to the wall and complement it with two chairs of the same color. Besides, the eating area is distinguished by a set of five stylish lamps.
An overview of the folding table on one leg, see the next video.
