Seven Types of Tables for Your Home

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Tables are the furniture that is almost always present in every home. The presence of a table is surely essential considering how it can facilitate homeowners in doing various activities, such as working, studying, eating and many others. Tables come in a wide variety of types with their own functions. Here is a review of some table types and their functions. Check them out!

A desk

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Working from home or not, there is no harm in setting up a desk at home, especially during this pandemic period. Having a desk at home has become more essential than ever. A desk can be used not only for working but also as a table for studying and to place your computer. A desk is usually designed for sitting in, so the height is adjusted in accordance with its user’ to provide a comfortable work space. Several types of desks also have built-in drawers as storage.

Dining table

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A dining table generally has a wider dimension than others. Dining tables come in square, round and even oval shapes. It is available in various materials: wood, metal, glasses and marble. As it is big and stands out, choose a dining table that suits the overall theme of the room, and make sure that the size fits well with the room dimension.

Coffee table

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As the name suggests, a coffee table or also known as cocktail table, was initially made to serve coffee and other beverages. As time goes by, coffee tables become more commonly used to complement a sofa and chairs in a terrace, a living room and a family room. The height of this table is lower than other tables, which is only around 35 to 42 centimetres.

End table

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An end table is a small table that is usually placed beside a chair, a sofa and a bed. An end table is not generally used to facilitate any activities. Instead, it serves as a place to put things or home decorative elements such as lamps, flower vases, photo frames or other decorative items. The height of an end table also tends to be lower than other tables.

Console table

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A console table is a table that is usually placed at an empty corner of a room, a foyer, a family room and corners of other rooms. It serves a decorative and aesthetic purpose. Some console tables come with built-in drawers to keep small things. The height of this table is similar to that of a dining table, but it has a much narrower top surface. Like an end table, a console table is commonly used to place decorative elements.

Bar table

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At first, bar tables were indeed made specifically for bars or restaurants. However, these days, bar tables have been increasingly common at homes with dry kitchens. Physically, a bar table is higher than other tables, which is about 100 cm high and 40 to 50 cm wide. Therefore, if you want to have a bar table, you will have to provide bar stools that are also higher than other chairs in general. A bar table is suitable as a standing table for various activities thanks to its appropriate height.

Garden table

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As the name suggests, this table is typically placed in an open area like a terrace or a garden. A garden table is often used as a place to relax while enjoying coffee, or to have an outdoor barbecue party. As it is placed in an open area, a garden table is made of sturdy and weather-resistant material. Even so, it is still advisable to maintain this table as well as possible to keep it long-lasting.

Those are seven types of tables commonly used at homes. Don’t hesitate to visit Archifyhttps://www.archify.com/sg/ to find a wide selection of other furniture. You can also contact an architect and interior designer to help you realise an ideal home that suits your preference.