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Styling: 10 Ways With Circular Tables
Round tables are sociable, versatile and packed with pleasing curves
If your home is looking a tad too straight and strict, then why not soften the look with a circular table? If you’re on the hunt for a dining table to suit any sort of meal – from everyday breakfasts to bountiful banquets – the sweeping curves of a round table will work wonders for several reasons: apart from the pleasing aesthetic, circular designs are far more guest-friendly and convivial than rectangular versions and the central leg won’t get in anyone’s way. But round tables run to more than dining, as these images demonstrate. Dot them around your house – from the kitchen to the bedroom – and let sensuous curves sweep into your life.
Play around with shapes
A circular table on a chic, conical pedestal adds the finishing touch to this relaxed yet sophisticated dining corner. The fuss-free, compact proportions tuck neatly into the L-shaped banquette, breaking up the sharp lines nicely. Extra occasional chairs can easily be pulled up as more guests arrive.
A circular table on a chic, conical pedestal adds the finishing touch to this relaxed yet sophisticated dining corner. The fuss-free, compact proportions tuck neatly into the L-shaped banquette, breaking up the sharp lines nicely. Extra occasional chairs can easily be pulled up as more guests arrive.
Keep it compact
Sometimes, a bulky coffee table simply becomes a dumping ground for piles of magazines and other paraphernalia. Instead, plump for a neat, circular version that’s just big enough for the bare essentials (and that doesn’t mean your feet!).
Sometimes, a bulky coffee table simply becomes a dumping ground for piles of magazines and other paraphernalia. Instead, plump for a neat, circular version that’s just big enough for the bare essentials (and that doesn’t mean your feet!).
Dip into curves
This fabulous circular breakfast bar provides so many eye-catching contrasts. The sweeping curves add a striking punctuation to the crisp lines of the kitchen island, while the rich, dark wood makes a powerful stance against the painted doors. Add in a few bar stools, and it also becomes the most sociable perch where guests can sit and enjoy an aperitif while the cook gets on with dinner.
This fabulous circular breakfast bar provides so many eye-catching contrasts. The sweeping curves add a striking punctuation to the crisp lines of the kitchen island, while the rich, dark wood makes a powerful stance against the painted doors. Add in a few bar stools, and it also becomes the most sociable perch where guests can sit and enjoy an aperitif while the cook gets on with dinner.
Make it a family affair
Curvaceous tables are a family-friendly stalwart for many reasons. The absence of any sharp corners or hard angles means fewer painful collisions for young children, while the gentle curves and pleasing ergonomics allow everyone seated to chat and mingle unhindered.
Curvaceous tables are a family-friendly stalwart for many reasons. The absence of any sharp corners or hard angles means fewer painful collisions for young children, while the gentle curves and pleasing ergonomics allow everyone seated to chat and mingle unhindered.
Gloss it up
Contemporary and slick, this glossy white dining table takes the spotlight in this smart, monochrome scheme. The oversized pendant light mirrors the shape and colour of the table, anchoring it in the space, while the snappy, black leather chairs enhance the very modern vibe.
Contemporary and slick, this glossy white dining table takes the spotlight in this smart, monochrome scheme. The oversized pendant light mirrors the shape and colour of the table, anchoring it in the space, while the snappy, black leather chairs enhance the very modern vibe.
Exploit a daring contrast
A simple, unassuming white table is the perfect foil to this lavish, ornate architecture. The super-modern materials and primary coloured chairs are brave and quirky, while the circular silhouette of the table ties in with the sweeping, arched picture window.
A simple, unassuming white table is the perfect foil to this lavish, ornate architecture. The super-modern materials and primary coloured chairs are brave and quirky, while the circular silhouette of the table ties in with the sweeping, arched picture window.
Mix colour and shape
If you need to tuck a dining table into a tight corner, a neat round number will do the job nicely. Add a dose of retro appeal with a series of iconic Eames plastic side chairs in any colour that takes your fancy.
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If you need to tuck a dining table into a tight corner, a neat round number will do the job nicely. Add a dose of retro appeal with a series of iconic Eames plastic side chairs in any colour that takes your fancy.
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Make it modern
With the bedside lamp mounted on the wall, this modern, drum-shaped side table is just the right size to hold an alarm clock and a glass of water – and really little else (so no chance of clutter building up). The lacquered grey finish adds a contemporary sheen that’s hardwearing and stylish to boot.
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With the bedside lamp mounted on the wall, this modern, drum-shaped side table is just the right size to hold an alarm clock and a glass of water – and really little else (so no chance of clutter building up). The lacquered grey finish adds a contemporary sheen that’s hardwearing and stylish to boot.
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Lighten with white
There’s no denying the sociability factor of a round table – this one offers the ideal spot for a relaxed family brunch. For masses of longevity, pick a pure white modern design with a series of coordinating chairs. Not only will the hardwearing lacquer offer a tough, easy-to-clean finish, the colour and shape will merge seamlessly into any open-plan living space without making too big a statement.
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Does a circular table tick all the right boxes for you? We’d love to hear your views in the Comments below.
There’s no denying the sociability factor of a round table – this one offers the ideal spot for a relaxed family brunch. For masses of longevity, pick a pure white modern design with a series of coordinating chairs. Not only will the hardwearing lacquer offer a tough, easy-to-clean finish, the colour and shape will merge seamlessly into any open-plan living space without making too big a statement.
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Does a circular table tick all the right boxes for you? We’d love to hear your views in the Comments below.
A white-painted wooden circular table offers a lovely fresh feel to any space, especially if it has a coastal vibe. The owner of this home bought an old wooden table and simply painted it herself. Any knocks are easy to touch up and it could easily be repainted in another shade.
Pair a traditional design like this with ladder-back chairs or a mix-and-match line-up of different styles, and pile them with cushions for chatting long after the meal is over.