Tables are essential pieces of furniture in the home since they offer us a place to carry out the most important activities of our day to day. That is why their stability, resistance, support and decoration are aspects that must be taken into account, and are totally related to the right choice of table legs.
Home spaces will also benefit from table legs that stand out with decorative details and add value to the appearance of the rooms, highlighting the style of your spaces.
To achieve this, you must choose wisely the legs for tables and here several elements come into play, such as the type of leg, height, materials, stability, among others that here at Emuca we will go into in more detail below.
Types of table legs
Nowadays, there are an infinite number of types of legs with different shapes, figures and materials. However, we will discuss the most popular and those used for decoration.Rectangular or square
These table legs consist of a completely closed frame in square or rectangular shape, which by its appearance highlights a modern, elegant and airy aesthetics to spaces. They are widely used in dining tables and kitchen worktops to provide a light look and also in desks or drawing tables.Cylindrical shape
Cylindrical legs are very common and are manufactured from a variety of materials, being wood and steel the most common. They have a very neat and stylized aesthetic, adding a slender appearance to the tables where they are installed. On the other hand, they have the advantage of not having corners on the edges, so small children are less likely to hurt themselves on them.Ball shape
Ball-shaped table legs are those that have a reduced and spherical size, mainly used for coffee tables or nightstands. They highlight the delicacy of a space so they are ideal for furniture of the same style.Rod legs
This type of table legs is relatively recent and consists of multiple thin rods that go from the floor to the table highlighting a very modern and delicate aesthetic. In addition, rod legs are extremely stable and tend to be used on desks and living room tables.Column type table legs
Columns are very prevalent table legs and generally employed for any type of table for different spaces. They consist of a pillar that tends to be sturdy and very stable, since one or two such legs are usually enough to support a large table.
How to choose table legs according to the space?
Each type or model of table legs highlights some aesthetic values that make them suitable for certain spaces and not so suitable for others. However, without wanting to pigeonhole, we must emphasize that the most influential is the style of the space where the table will be placed.What to put in the kitchen?
When we refer to kitchen, we also include the dining area, as they tend to be adjacent and have a similar aesthetic. Therefore, if you are going to install a dining table, it is important that it matches the kitchen elements and worktops, both in color and style. To enhance modern and elegant aspects of your kitchen it is best to choose rectangular table legs for both the dining table and your countertops. However, an “X” leg model will also look fantastic. The use of column or cylindrical legs will fit perfectly with this style and provide the necessary stability for a large dining table. If you have doubts about the color, everything will depend on how much you want them to stand out. If you don’t want them to be the center of attention, choose neutral tones that match the appliances or other elements of the environment.In the living room?
Living room tables are characterized by being lower than normal and supporting less weight than those of a dining room or desk. Therefore, there is the freedom to choose slimmer and more stylized legs that enhance these features in the environment, such as rod legs. But if you want to emphasize a sturdy or stronger aesthetic, adjustable column or cylindrical legs will serve to highlight it.Tables for activities
Multipurpose tables such as a desk have very similar characteristics to those of a dining room and although they may often have the same type of legs, it is recommended that they be adjustable and have castors. This will make the table more versatile for different uses.
