Its 3:45am in the morning and I am seating at my cheap dining table writing. I came online to conduct research and to write about one thing….
where to find cheap dining room tables and chairs furniture.
When you think of it is is really amazing all the different styles, make , texture , age brand that are available for a simple thing as a dining table, I was going to write an article about where to find cheap dining tables on sale, but instead I said you know what; why don’t I first take the time to describe the various types, styles and elements about dining room tables. I will then use the other pages of the site to guide you our faithful readers to places you all can find cheap dining tables sets on sale or some stores that had reasonable prices, for the newly built or currently refurbished dining room.
First of, a dining room table can make or break the decor of the room. First, the table need to match or contrast the chairs. If the chairs are square then the table should basically be square or close to it. The same goes with the room. If your room is round or square then you should have a round table gracing the room and the chair sets should be round or square as well.
The same thing for colors in the room, or the texture and make of the wall, if the colors in the room is light or brightly colored, then the dining room tables and chairs should match the colors scheme for the rest of the room.
Lets now take a closer look at the various elements that you will need to wrap you head around when before you buying cheap dinning room tables and chairs and ensure you get value for the price you pay.
Are Antique Dining Room Tables Pricey Because of Age?
Well yes, antique dining room tables by the mere fact that they are antique , implies history, emotional attachment, sentiments and all the other adjectives one can use to bring out the antique mood of the furniture. I was searching Amazon for antique furniture and found the Baxton Sutdios Anna 7pcs Antique dining set on sale . It is a complete versatility wooden dining set that would compliment any decor. The set includes a dinner table and six chairs, with hardwood solid construction and an antique finishing. I personally believe that an oak finished would have increase the value of the antique nature of the set. Antique oak maintain their wooden smell and the integrity of age in any furniture. However these chairs do feature microfiber seats and unique design on the backs. The table is a good size at 78 inches wide by 42 inches deep. The legs are smoothly rounded and it would have been better complimented if the table top had a nice round finish. Hey, but remember this unit is antique and price is always a little higher for antique stuff. Ahhhh, all the history, so don’t expect it to fall in the category of cheap dining tables and chairs.
Smooth Contemporary Dining Room Tables – Like Good Jazz
Out with the old and in with the new, the now, the modern, of this time, the current and yes the look and jazzy feel of contemporary dining room tables - its like good jazz with a smooth bottle of wine. OK enough about jazz, lets talk dining room tables. If you are looking to be in the Now, the current times or antiques is not your thing, then the choice of contemporary furniture is large. I mean, I searched on Amazon for contemporary dining tables and the list was 249 pieces. This was indeed a wow moment. While Antique Oak furniture can bring out the history of the furniture to the unassuming eye, contemporary furniture will validate the current time and bring out the style in the owner. One of my favorite pieces is the 5pc Contemporary Cappuccino Finish Round Dining Room Table and Chair Set . This is a beatiful piece, the table is a round glass dining table with beautiful bow leg table base. The chairs are soft white cushioned with rounded window back. If I am getting this piece I would ensure that the floor and walls compliment the Mahogany finish of the chairs. Does this one fits in the category of cheap dining tables? I think so if you consider the value you are getting.
The Unique Color in a Black Dining Room table
There was one home I visited where the room was brightly coloured, the walls were white accentuating the colors in the curtains in the windows and the sofa on the chair, but they had a large black dining room table complimented by a colored chair set. I wondered about that, but then taking a step back and actually observing how the colors were blending in the room with the black dining table, I had an Ah-ha moment , and it was quiet beautiful.
The owner of the house told me that the set was not bought together. It turned out that they went to a flea market in new Orleans, something they do on a usual basis, they came across some cheap dining tables that were rusty looking. They bought a set and they refurbished it with a black metallic looking paint since they already had the chairs that could compliment it. So who say black furniture was only for Gothic culture, black dining tables are actually beatiful in the home space if you can accentuate it with bright colors against a white wall – trading spaces anyone?
Contemporary Style Black Counter Height Dining Tables
Previously we describe a black dining groom table and then we described a contemporary dining room table. The two are not mutually exclusive, in fact you can have the best of both! – sweet I know. Contemporary black counter height dining tables and matching chairs are beautiful pieces of work, especially when the dinner sets are made out of glass or crystal. Dinner pieces in glass or crystal really brings out the black in the table. Low earth color paintings on the wall would complete the dinning room setting. These sets are usually finished in rich black colors, the counter height tables gives the ability to have up to 8 chairs. These tables are crafted from select hard woods. As stated before, they are a work of art and emulate the same style and features previously describe in black and contemporary dining sets above and they do fall in the same price tag of cheap dining tables.
The Look and Texture of Marble Dining Room Tables
Marble table provides quite a bit of elegance in the dining room and not to mention a rich contemporary look and feel, but is it cheap? No, marble dining room tables usually cannot be considered for the cheap dining tables contest. That awesome elegant feel and look comes at a price, sometimes in the price range of over $1000.00. However I did manage to find a reasonably price one on Amazon.com. The piece was priced at under $300.00, and it was available from a third party site through Amazon.com . One of my favorite pieces which is in the not so cheap $1300 range, is the Contemporary Marble Dining Room Furniture Set with Chocolate Brown Chairs available at Furniturefromhome.com. This set is true elegance, the wooded dining table base is gorgeous built with veneers and hardwood solids. It contrast nicely with the table top cherry tones. The 4 dining chairs are beautifully built with thick brown deep chocolate leather cushions on both back and seat. These marble dining room tables does have a WOW factor in price, look and feel and definitely cannot be place in the cheap dining tables side of the argument.
Folding Dining Tables – cheap dining tables?
These style tables are way to expensive in my humble opinion. What’s the deal here? One would expect that a simple folding dining table would fetch a simple reasonable cost right, well no. The minimum price I could find for folding dining tables was $470. I kid you not! I don’t know about you but if I am looking for cheap dining tables I will not spend that kind of money on a simple dining table and get this, with no chairs! huh? Yes, at that price tag of almost $500.00 it comes with no chairs , go figure. You know what, this section of the article is boring me to death, lets move on – shall we.
Glass Dining Room Tables – The Essence of Elegance and Contemporary Look and Feel.
I don’t know about you, but while I will settle for cheap dining tables that are black, antique or contemporary, I can’t help falling in love with anything that is made out of glass. In fact my current dining table is made out of glass. I own this one, drum roll - I own the Walker Edison 60 Inch Medallion 5 Piece Set Glass Dining Room Table with Tuxedo Chairs. This is a beautifully piece of work and it can be found on amazon.com. Glass dining room tables are always stylish and modern designs. The Walker Edison piece is polished and beveled tempered 10mm thick safety glass. Complimenting this is beautiful chrome metal legs with scratch resistant surface. The chairs are beautifully crafted, tall and spacey curved for seating comfort. I can tell you from experience that I remain seating long after the meal is done. Did I tell you I love Glass Dining Room Tables and Chairs, oh yes I think I did, ha ha ha. Oh, my table no way falls in the cheap dining tables category.
High Dining Tables
Why would any one want a high dining table? Well, high dining tables are usually use in counter top settings where you need to compliment the height of the counters and maintain the decor in the kitchen. high dining tables are also sometimes preferred for outdoor dining settings. The important thing here is that high chairs are also needed. It would be awkward to have your guess seat at a high table with regular chairs. That would make for some awkward eating, especially if there are children on the guest list.
So we started of this article in search of cheap dining tables , but as I said before I found writing about cheap dining tables to be a bit boring and so I decided to write about all the elements of a the various types of dining table assets on the market.
Like i indicated throughout my article, the theme here is value for low or reasonable price, not just cheap for the sake of being cheap. After all, this is a dining table and is not every day you have to go out to buy one. In that case , you must take time to consider all the options and make a decision that will last a long time.
Maybe your contemporary glass or marble dining table will one day become antique for your family if you take good care of them. Polishing anyone?