Anything is better in white. This may be an extreme saying but in the world of interior design, white holds an almost universal appeal, regardless of how it’s used. Simple, sophisticated and elegant, it can be used as a backdrop to highlight features or serve as a feature itself. Consequently, white luxury dining tables are both a functional and excellent stylistic choice for creating a fresh and welcoming dining room. Perhaps, most crucially, white in a dining set can easily carry modern or classic design aesthetics with equal aplomb.
Outside the bedroom, the dining room is one of the most lifestyle-oriented and frequented spaces in any house. It’s where you eat, where you entertain and where you connect with family and friends. Naturally, special attention will be given to its layout, decoration and colour scheme. An uplifting and vibrant eating space will draw people in and encourage time spent within and, like in any well-appointed restaurant, white is the colour of choice here.
These tables are your best options when your aim is to create an aesthetically pleasing, fresh and sophisticated dining area.
However, it is also necessary to look into the various aspects of the white dining table so that you get a more exhaustive idea about it. In this section, we are going to look into the pros and cons of these pieces.
Spacious entertainment areas are always more welcoming and allow for more social interaction beyond simply eating. That being said, there are some tricks to making a space seem bigger than it is. White is often used to achieve this effect and this is especially applicable to large pieces of furniture like dining tables. White reflects light and suggests a sense of openness to the eye, so the expansive surface of a table is an ideal way to utilise this trait.
Furniture of this particular colour looks pleasing in any shape or style and that applies in the case of dining room tables as well. White furniture can be integrated easily with diverse colour schemes and offers the benefit of making your dining room appear bigger since it reflects light well. Consequently, if you update your dining space interiors at any point in the future, the table will almost certainly not look out of place. White tables work, regardless of the style.
Since the colour is a natural one, it is complementary to most other colours and colour schemes. You would not need to go through the hassle of changing the entire decor of your room if you want to have a white table. Conversely, if you want to change the interior decor, you could do that without a lot of worry about the piece looking out of place. This convenience is seldom present in tables of other colours.
While these tables are available in all materials, a white marble top table is a good option to consider if you’re drawn to natural white. After all, white is the purest form of the natural material. In addition to the pristine white colour, the marble is also durable and heat resistant, both of which make it one of the best options for a dining room table. Lastly, it would bring an aura of old-world sophistication to your dining room.
While the benefits of buying a white dining room table are compelling there are some drawbacks as well. However, those drawbacks are not exactly red flags for the buyer. White furniture requires more frequent cleaning and wiping than darker colours because even a few specks of dust on the table top can make it appear less inviting. Since it reflects light well, it may also make your dining space appear less in comparison to tables of darker colours. Lastly, the surface should be cleaned regularly so that there is no yellowing over time owing to inattention to maintenance.
Here’s a quick look at some of the stylistic factors that you ought to consider before heading to the furniture shop.
It may seem obvious, but this is a crucial starting point. Proportionality determines style. Consequently, there’s a strong correlation between the size of the table and its proportionality with the size of the space as well as other pieces of furniture in the area. As per the ? rule, the table should not take up more than ? space in your dining space. It could be less. Different shapes offer different stylistic elements. While a square or rectangular table offers clean lines, the round or oval tables are famed for curves which offers a wholly different stylistic aesthetic.
The material you choose directly affects the appearance of your table. Hardwoods and marble both offer durability and aesthetic appeal. The style of your table can be further enhanced with the use of ivory inlays or inlays from exotic wood like African mahogany, Teak and Spanish Cedar.
The chosen seating patterns have a telling effect on the appearance of your table. If symmetry is the flavour, then square or rectangular tables fit that aesthetic admirably. A round table could be the ideal choice in this case since it is large enough then you can seat any number of guests without worrying about symmetry.
You may want certain personalisation options which are not going to be available in readymade tables. For instance, engravings of your initials, family name or a specific pattern on the dining table may be a stylistic preference. That would require customisation. Asymmetric tables in non-traditional shapes lend your dining space a striking aesthetic and if you have a specific shape in mind, you could get a unique customised one.
You can manipulate space according to your specific needs if you choose an extendable dining table. Are they better than the traditional ones? Let’s delve a bit deeper.
The extending tables are more functional in nature and can help you put the table to multiple uses.
For instance, you could use your dining room as a workspace that can quickly transform into a private boardroom, comfortably seating a larger number of people.
The advantage here is that your room stays spacious by default, but is always ready to host larger parties in a matter of seconds.
If you do not have to account for such eventualities then the standard white table would be ideal for you.
There’s no definite winner between the two since the ultimate choice would depend on the ways in which the dining table is used.
One of the best attributes of white dining tables is the many options they provide for creating visual spectacles. Having a white table means that colours throughout the rest of the dining room will be more pronounced and the decor can be more eclectic without the entire room feeling overwhelming or crowded. Few other colours offer the perfect amalgamation of aesthetic versatility.
Here are some essential tips from seasoned designers on how to decorate your room to complement a white table.
The use of contrasting colours is an age old technique to accentuate a room’s aesthetics and when it’s black and white the contrasting effect is heightened. Consider a black and white dining table system with black chairs to spruce up the look of your dining room.
Once the table setup is complete, designers suggest the use of eclectic colours in the surroundings so as to light up the room further. Chairs of different colours (consider red, grey, yellow and light green), light-coloured dining room walls and accessories of assorted colours are some options.
Single leg round tables are a trendy option nowadays and a particular favourite among designers. These tables not only provide a classy, sophisticated and modern twist to your room but also have functional benefits. A single leg would ensure that there would be considerable leg room below the table to further enhance the comfort for you, your family and your visitors.
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We urge all discerning customers to head to our establishment, check out our extensive offerings of white dining tables from the world’s best brands and have a meeting with our experts for a complete revamp of their living spaces. Alternatively, you could also visit our website and contact us through any of the modes that you are most comfortable with.
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