White gloss kitchen what dining table?

8 years ago

Hi I was wondering if someone could help me out. I wanted a modern look for my kitchen, which is all white, so I bought a white table from John lewis. However, it's now been only two years and it has a lot of marks so I was wondering what other colour table could go with it? Is black more durable or I'd have the same problem with scrathes etc showing? (Needs to be durable as I have children) I'm adding a photo.

Thanks very much in advance.

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embletoni

8 years ago

Are you sure it won't clean up enough with a good scrub, Jif & bleach?

I think the only other table option really is wood. I think a vintage table would be a nice contract to the gloss units.

Or keep the table and cover it with a tablecloth? Cath Kidston or sage spotty wipe clean vinyl for instance?

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sandy_stiller
8 years ago
hello, silviams!

I figure you want to go with a gloss table like the fronts your kitchen?

In my experience black is scratched just as easily as white and, if the light reflects on it, tose marks are easily spottet as well.

So maybe you could have it covered with some kind of plastic wrapper? Not one of those you throw over like a blanket but one that you can pin to the underside of your table so no flappy ends hang over the table sides to be tugged on.

My parens had one and it didn't even look dumb. Make it a thick layer that can protect the surface below from scratches, is easily whipped clean and cheap to replace. And once the kids are older you can just take it off and toss it.

And if you would like a color change a deep grey, maybe natural stone, would look great since the rest of the room has a very light and clean feeling to it. :)

I hope this was a little helpful to you,

sincerely Sandy
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minnie101
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Hi. Maybe a concrete topped table? This is actually made from resin so it should in theory be very durable. Just pop a vase with some green foliage etc to warm it up

http://loaf.com/products/conker-kitchen-table
silviams
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi thanks everyone for the ideas! I like the table from loaf, the zinc one seems quite good too. Otherwise you're right I might have to just cover it up. I have tried strong products like bleach fortunately the table wasn't ruined with it but the marks stayed. It was done with the round bits of a notebook and you can literally see all the rings lol what would you suggest with a concrete top table as chairs? Dont know about the oak legs as I dont have much wooden furniture around the house? (Mostly white or dark) but might match the floors I suppose? Thanks!
minnie101
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I also like the zinc one, I have one but not from Loaf but I wouldn't say it's easy to keep clean although theirs may differ but given the nature of the material I think you just have to accept it will age etc. Have you tried astonish on your table? It may be worth a go. What are your current chairs like?
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Makers Bespoke Furniture
8 years ago
I would definitely go for wood for your dining table - the contrast could be amazing with white. And there are some really good finishes out there. We sometimes use a matt lacquer which has a barely noticeable sheen, much like the appearance of oil. It is super durable - as the mother of 4 boys I wouldn't have anything less. It is just a case of wiping clean with a damp cloth after use and that's that. No elbow grease required.
embletoni
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I'd be tempted to choose a vintage wooden table. The contrast would look good visually and the texture/colour would add warmth and personality.

Edit: I see I replied already! Good thing I said the same thing twice!
Pat Auld
8 years ago
Have you spoken to John Lewis? Should last more than 2 years
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8 years ago
We have a white gloss kitchen and bought this from Harveys in the sale: it's a really nice in the middle balance :)
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I think a wood dining room table would be the best solution try and find something to match the flooring. Maybe a light oak. which would keep in with the Scandinavian theme.
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Something like this maybe?
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or if that's too chunky, something like this?

Chiswick Oak Dining Table · More Info
margaretmc01
5 years ago
I have a white gloss dining table and i bought placemats from ikea which are on it all the time, it’s easily wiped and looks as good now as the day I bought it.
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Lomuarredi Ltd
5 years ago
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There are a lot of innovative materials such as Fenix or a new kind of ceramic that avoid scratches and marks. In my dining room I have a table with Fenix top, like the one in the picture. There are many companies that use these materials. I send you a link of a video in YouTube with a demonstration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSuEgVfBQo4
Bella Tornie
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I understand. I recently started kitchen renovation and I needed tables to order somewhere. I am convinced that the main thing is the material of the table. It depends on where the table will be used. My friend who has his own cafe advised this website https://jsdeco.co.uk/fenix-laminates-bespoke-kitchen-furniture/. There, such tables are quite practical for use in kitchens, and this is wonderful.
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