What comes to your mind when you think of black dining tables? A big piece of square or oval flat wooden log painted the most majestic black, adorning your dining area. It’s interesting how a single piece of furniture produces such vivid images in your mind.
A big dining table in black gives a monolithic impression where all the joints and ornamentations become invisible. But overall, it’s a tricky piece of furniture, especially if you’re buying one for the first time.
This article is a step-by-step guide as to how to select ideal black dining tables for your home. You’ll also get quick tips on how to style your home keeping in mind the matching colour scheme and accessories. Let’s get started.
Decide on the finish
Before you begin furniture shopping, decide upon the finish of the table you’d like. The ideal furniture finish depends upon the paint finish on the walls of your home and the rest of the furniture. If you seek a homogenised look, go for a matching finish i.e. glossy with glossy and matte finish with matte.
If you want a stand-out signature piece in your dining room, you can go for black dining tables with a contrasting finish. You can even go for a distressed look for an antique or old-world feel. You can experiment as you like.
Decide on dining table size
Knowing the exact measurement of your dining area is imperative before you decide on a piece. Furniture in black colour absorbs space. It means it may look more solid and robust, giving an impression of being larger than the actual size. To overcome this issue, having clear demarcations of the space where it’s going to be kept is necessary. You can select from varying table sizes, from a small to a large black dining table.
Choose the height of the table accordingly as well. Go through the table dimensions before making the purchase. A dining table in black that’s a bit lower in height may look less intimidating.
Deciding on the type of wood
Would you like freshly seasoned black oak or reclaimed wood as your black dining table wood? Do you want the grains to peep from under the colour or do you want the finish to be pitch black? Check the prices and buy the one that looks like you want it to and also fits your budget.
Deciding on the shape of the table
There are different shapes of black dining table-rectangle and oval dining tables. Rectangle dining tables are ideal for confined spaces. Oval dining tables are meant for a more rounded appeal that allows more room to sit and are meant for larger spaces.
Angular furniture like a rectangle black dining table gives a robust and heavy look to the room, elevating a dull room instantly. On the other hand, round furniture like an oval dining table lends a particular softness to the ambiance, balancing the robustness of the surroundings.
Buy for the best use of available space
Housing is becoming less affordable and more confined day by day. In this scenario, people like to buy pieces of furniture that double up as something else. Similarly, an extendable black dining table folds up to become a round coffee table and expands to become an oval black dinner table. Such versatile pieces are in great demand because 1) you get two pieces of furniture for the cost of one, and 2) the space utility is maximum with such furniture.
Consider wall colours and lighting of the house
The black dining table looks stunning if surrounded by contrasting muted tones. It adds to its beauty and grace. Walls painted in white with light-coloured upholstery, graduating to darker shades of dining chairs, leading to pitch-black dining tables. Lighter surroundings reflect light around the black colour of the furniture, allowing for an aesthetically pleasing look. It also compensates for the light-absorbing quality of this particular piece. If natural light is not available, get lighting fixtures in gold finish to match the look and aesthetics of black dinner tables.
Choosing the right cutlery and accessories for the table
Black provides a perfect background for any colour to shine. Therefore, cutlery in contrasting colours looks beautiful. If you want a more monochromatic look, you can go for dinnerware such as dark brown plates with golden rims. Light-coloured plates and cutlery provide the perfect contrast, elevating the dark colour of the table.
While choosing a centrepiece, select ones that have a high lustre like enamel vases, or reflective ones such as crystal vases, or a centrepiece that reflects light onto the dark surface.
How can you add more contrast and balance to your room with black dining tables?
- Adorning the walls with mirrors and glass-top side tables for that reflective effect.
- Complementing the dark tones with neutral colour flower arrangement, such as dry flower arrangement with dried banksias add a subtle splash of colour, adding to the charm.
- Using bright coloured upholstery such as curtains or pillow covers in a rich fabric like velvet.
- The use of big light fixtures above the table can brighten it up in an instant.
- Hang colourful artwork on the walls for the much-needed colour element.
- Use placemats without a doubt in contrasting colours.
- Chairs need not be matched entirely. Lighter-coloured chairs can have a dark upholstery to complement the entire look.
Wrapping up:
Let’s have a quick recap of all the seven steps one by one. Choose your favourite black dining table according to the finish that you seek, the shape you like, and the size that fits your room easily without making everything look clumsy. Also, take note of the available space in your home and see if you’re better off with extendable black dining tables. Buy accessories that complement your table. Let’s face it, a black dining table is a unique piece of furniture, with everything styled around it. Once you get that right, you can enjoy the luxurious appeal of this stunning piece of furniture.
