In the arrangement of any room, special attention is given to accents, through which the room acquires special expressiveness. As for the kitchen, a table with photo printing can become such an emphasis in it. In this article, we will consider what these products are and what may be the subtleties of their choice.
Features
A table with photo printing differs from ordinary dining tables for the kitchen. Today it is an independent structural element of arrangement, characterized by strength and aesthetic characteristics. It attracts the attention of incoming Looks expressively and effectively in the interior. If you select the same style chairs for him, such an emphasis will be the highlight of the design of any kitchen. He is able to make any space special, regardless of its size.
The drawing is applied to the surface of the countertops using special equipment resembling a printer. In the printing process, manufacturers use inks that cure upon contact with ultraviolet light. So the print is resistant and durable, and it is applied to the surface of different materials.
Manufacturing technology allows drawing on MDF, particleboard, wood, ceramic tile, plastic and a mirror. Using approximately the same technology, the print is applied to fabric and glass. It is glass products today that are in great demand among buyers - glass has the ability to visually ennoble space, giving it a sense of lightness.
According to another technology, the print is applied to a film glued to the back of the countertop.. And also the manufacturing methodology may involve drawing a pattern between two glass sheets.At the same time, the sheets are glued together, which increases the strength of the countertop and its durability.
In some cases, after applying the print, its lamination is implied.
Materials
If we consider the ideal option in terms of picture quality, then this is glass. It is on such a surface that photo printing lasts better and longer. If it seems to someone that the glass table is not worthy of attention, then this opinion is erroneous. Glass countertops today are made of impact-resistant glass, the thickness of which is different and depends on the specific design.
The pattern in this case is applied on the underside of the glass sheet, which is why it is not erased during operation. Plastic is not even close to compare with glass, because it is short-lived, although it has a print on the back of a transparent acrylic composite. This table is prone to scratches, which quickly clogs up dirt.
Metal is used in the design as the base of the table, its configuration can be very diverse. These are steel supports and fixtures, metal tubes with a small weight.
Wooden tables often have a glass top with photo printing on top. In this case, the wood itself is varnished or painted.
MDF and particleboard - cheap materials with a short service life. Such tables, even at the first apparent beauty, are inferior to analogues of glass or wood. They need a careful attitude, they are afraid of moisture, temperature drops and break from significant mechanical stresses. Usually they serve no more than 5 years, and during this time the products manage to prettyly deteriorate externally.
Shape and size
By type of execution, kitchen tables with photo printing are very different. Their form happens round, oval, square and rectangular. Common options are products in the form of a rectangle of 80x120 cm in size. In general, products can be designed for a number of persons from 4 to 6 and fit perfectly into most rooms, regardless of their size and style.
Square-shaped analogs are presented in stores in two varieties: for 4 and 8 people. The sizes of these models are 80x80, 120x120 and 160x160 cm. Round tables with photo printing look more elegant in the interior of the kitchen than corner options and can vary in diameter from 80 to 160 cm. Oval modifications have a larger capacity, they can be narrow and wide.
Varieties
You can classify kitchen tables with photo printing by type of design. Products may be traditional, with fixed tabletop. It does not move apart, does not rotate, but may have different sizes and shapes. This furniture is made from extremely durable materials.
Analogs of the sliding type are considered a practical solution for kitchens in which it is necessary to receive guests. As a rule, such tables are equipped with strong and reliable transformation mechanisms, through which the countertop is increased in size. They move apart easily and quickly, it takes no more than 0.5 minutes.
A separate line is made up of transformer tables, which in folded form do not differ from ordinary dining tables. The pattern of these models in the folded position is turned face down. When the table is opened, the surface of the countertop in size increases by 2 times.
Also on sale you can find products whose side countertops extend or recline. The extension is ensured by means of special guides, on the quality of which the service life of the products depends. Analogs with hoists are equipped with furniture hinges. To increase the surface of the countertop in these models, it is necessary to raise the necessary sections, fixing them with brackets.
In addition to the fact that tables with photo printing can have folding type systems, they can be wall mounted. These products are relevant for small kitchens, however, when buying a specific option in this case, you need to pay special attention to the extendable leg.
Decor
The prints used for dining tables are usually subject to specific topics. For example, this flowers, coffee beans, berries, drinks, sketches of any landscapes, photos of cities and panoramas. Choosing the right option usually depends on two factors: the assortment in the store and customer preferences. In some cases, the client can order his own print, using as a basis a family photo or just a beautiful photo image.
However, not every picture looks beautiful and appropriate on the surface of the countertop. To make the table look expressive and not to contradict the basic concept of stylistics, it is worth taking a closer look at abstract patterns, possibly ethnic motifs. Compared to large flowers, they look better and more spectacular. If there are no such models in the store, you should opt for options with fruit-themed drawings.
Successful print options are:
- cut juicy fruits;
- chocolate candies;
- cups of steaming coffee or tea;
- stylization of palaces and castles;
- world attractions.
How to choose?
Kitchen tables with photo printing need the right choice, in view of which the buyer can take note of several useful recommendations.
- The product should be in harmony with the general background of the interior of the kitchen. It is important that the color of the picture is related to one of the tones taken as the basis for interior design.
- No need to use print tables for kitchens, which is inappropriate in a particular interior style. For example, you don’t need to take a table with flowers if the main style is modern or high-tech.
- Before buying, you must definitely determine the size of the table, this will allow you to choose the type of design you need.
- No need to overpay for product options. If a table is needed for a small family, there is no need to purchase a model with a mass of sections.
- The color of the product should be in harmony with the tone of the chairs. In addition, it is important to withstand the similarity of form, and design in general.
- The height of the table should be comfortable but because in the store you can "try on."
- To choose for the arrangement of the kitchen you need the option with that picture, that will cheer you up or increase your appetite.
- Three-dimensional images look spectacular on the surface of countertops.
The type of base at the dining table with photo printing can be different: metal, forged, marble and even made of wicker rattan. For modern design areas it is worth taking a look at the options with a metal base. In country houses, a table with a rattan base looks good. These products are suitable for Provence, country style.
A drawing of a specific model can be ordered in the same style as a kitchen apron. This can be a composition in the center of the countertop or a background image. For modern design areas, black-and-white graphics and geometric motifs are great. For eco-styles, photo printing with a pattern of stone or wood will become a good image.
Choosing a model of a kitchen table, it is necessary to take into account the accessories of existing furniture. For example, you need to pay attention to the similarity of the legs material, their linearity or curvature. It is important for someone to buy a product with built-in backlight that gives photo printing realism and depth. Illumination from below can give uniqueness to the image in the form of candles, as well as the lights of the night city.
In general, you need to choose an option that is not overloaded with the size and visual perception of the picture. Small photo printing or sketches along the edges of the countertops often look better than huge lilies or orchids. If there is not enough space in the kitchen, you can buy for her a triangular model of a small table.
An overview of the sliding dining table, see the video below.