The table-top is the singular element of kitchen space meaning execution of essential loading, and not only functional, but also design. Carefully picked up table-top favourably will emphasize the general style of interior.
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1. The main criterion for the choice of table-top is material of which it is made. The modern market is saturated by enough possible options for every taste, each of which has the merits and demerits.
2. The laminated plastic is available at the price, it is rather practical material, especially if it is covered with laminate of deep coloring. On it scratches, thanks to identical coloring of all layers of material are almost imperceptible. But such table-top is not resistant to mechanical damages and influences of high temperatures.
3. Table-tops from chipboard represent the thick sheets impregnated with the special structures increasing their resistance to influence of moisture and steam. Further the plate becomes covered with acrylic resin that does it shock-resistant, heat-resistant, resistant to abrasion. The technology of drawing protecting covers allows to make their various on design. Lack of such table-tops is that they go on sale with the raw edges and also their insistence to high-quality mounting.
4. The artificial stone in production of table-tops represents mix of small pebble gravel and the synthetic pitches serving for its fastening. These table-tops differ in variety of the forms and coloring capable to fit into any interior. They are resistant to any kind of damages, are not afraid of chemical influences. But their cost is rather high, besides they have no thermal stability. Plus to everything, they are not natural.
5. The natural stone is most often provided by basalt and granite, is much more rare marble, because of its friability and ability to absorb moisture. These table-tops cannot be damaged in house conditions, they are beautiful, reliable, durable and represent eco-friendly product. Carry the high cost and complexity of mounting to their shortcomings.
6. Sometimes for production of table-top use stainless steel. It has resistance to influences of steam, moisture, household chemicals and mechanical influences. But it must be kept in mind that the polished surface of table-top cannot be restored therefore it is the best of all to choose ridge or seamy surfaces. And they always have rectangular shape that makes impossible design experiments.
7. Table-tops from tempered glass are novelty in kitchen space. But their durability, resistance to large number of influences and also opportunity to give them any form, to put any patterns and variety of coloring have already won hearts of many designers and buyers.
8. Wooden table-tops are made of the type-setting boards covered with special structures. Most often apply oak, beech, larch or alder to their production. They out of competition on ecological purity of material, but, despite this, are used more and more seldom since have no necessary level of stability and durability.
9. The choice of color gamma and the drawing of table-top is one more important question of design of furniture for kitchen. Its registration depends as well on what material is chosen for its production.
10. Bright colors will be appropriate if the design of kitchen in general is executed in bright tones. Also bright monochrome table-top will create color accent, for example, in black-and-white interior.
11. Light tone will well look in small kitchen. Besides, they will be useful for creation of the integral space which does not have pronounced borders.
12. Warm shades of table-tops, for example, peach or pink, well look in cold or too dark kitchen.
13. The coloring of table-top has to be combined harmoniously not only with walls and furniture, but also with kitchen apron. Sharp contrast between them will visually reduce this site space.
14. The table-top of white color will perfectly add classical interior, and the room in style hi-tech will decorate element of gray color with glossy covering.
15. The surface texture is also of great importance in registration of kitchen space. Variety of materials of which table-tops are made are capable to enter them in any interior.
16. The glass surface of table-top will add ease to the room therefore it is permissible to use it in any interior. High functional performance and attractive exterior make her by the welcome guest in any house.
17. Table-tops with natural stone pattern are widely used in classical interiors. They are ideal for bar counters. Red shades of granite will add to depth interior, and gray – severity. Marble table-tops give to kitchen noble and elegant look.
18. Wooden table-tops perfectly supplement style of country.