Your small kitchen lacks air and lighting? Glass top dining table has a unique ability to gives the illusion of having a larger space. Along with transparent fiberglass chairs glass dining table seems to be “invisible” in small kitchen. That’s why minimalist glass top kitchen tables have become considerably popular, especially in small studio apartments where kitchen corner is constantly visible. Glass dining table combined with glass-front cabinetry and mirrored tiles and accents can visually expand tiny space and gives the open concept feeling. It will also add texture and visual interest to a small kitchen.Glass top dining table looks weightless, compact, stylish and very attractive. Elegant glass furniture brings beautiful and unique look to a small kitchen and enriches the interior design. Glass dining table can be used in different kitchen interior styles. They go very well with traditional, contemporary or eclectic kitchen.
Glass dining tables can have square, rectangular, oval or round top. If you have kids, choose oval or round one. It has no pointed edges and more safe for small fidgets.
Glass top dining tables are safe. They’re produced from tempered glass which is much more impact-resistant and durable than ordinary glass. Practically it can’t be broken. You can safely get up on it, for example, to set the curtains straight, but before ask a seller about the weight load that the glass table top can handle. If nevertheless tempered glass break you’ll not be injured by its small rounded pieces.
Glass dining table top can be transparent or made of colored or frosted glass. Transparent dining tables are very rarely made of glass only. Tempered glass is often combined with metal, wood or leather. Glass table top can be fastened over steel or aluminum legs or has metal frame and other metal parts as well. Glass and metal together have very interesting visual effects. Glass dining table top combined with wood looks prestigious and precious but much less massive than only wood kitchen table. Glass dining table legs can be many-colored. It looks stylish and bring good spirits to your small kitchen.
Tempered glass dining table top is easy-to-clean surface. You can wipe it with a damp cloth. If it becomes too dirty, use window or glass cleaner to remove fingerprints and smudges. Though modern glass dining tables are very durable, putting a hop pot or scratching items on it is a bad idea.
If you want to have enough space for several diners folding glass dining table will be a practical choice. Some of glass tables have lower level where you can put bright colored fruit, beautiful seashells or other decorations.
Top-3 things to note before choosing an ideal glass dining table for your small kitchen:
1. Be sure that glass is tempered. Ask for a certificate.
2. Touch the edges of the glass top dining table you like to evaluate its quality. Are they bumpy and rough? Does the table top have scratches or splits?
3. If the glass top dining table have metal or wood frame or legs make certain that the joined parts are fastened properly.
