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Need an irregular shaped table for a breakfast nook.

12 years ago
I have two benches, one 5 feet and one 6 feet, that meet at right angles and are sandwiched between a refrigerator and a pantry. Working on getting a table that will suit all parameters.

Comments (66)

  • 12 years ago
    It will be nice to see what you decide on. Please post your result.
  • 12 years ago
    I will post the results.
  • 12 years ago
    If you are going to ever move it, why would you want a concrete table??? Too heavy!! Think about having to move it every day to sweep/mop under it...
  • 12 years ago
    I asked the same question and they responded: Our concrete mix uses glass fibers instead of aggregate so its much lighter and more stain resistant than traditional concrete.
  • 12 years ago
    So cute! I have seen some neat tables that are coffee table height , giving a relaxing conversation area, but can also be raised up to eating height as needed. Not practical if you eat at this table every day, though.
    Bonnie Noehr thanked ljfq
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I like it!
  • 12 years ago
    Yes, remove the small round table and replace it with 2 or 3 small square tables that could work together as one or be moved or reconfigured if needed.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Contact www.tansu.net. They manufacture furniture in Bali and can make small run custom. A nice table to your specs would run around $1000 and would be made of really nice wood!
    Bonnie Noehr thanked Patio Productions
  • 12 years ago
    Or go very modern white lacquered round 36" with a pedestal base. Center.
    Bonnie Noehr thanked Nancy Travisinteriors
  • 12 years ago
    How about one of those oval tables with the drop down leaves?
    Bonnie Noehr thanked gypsyrose17
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would place a triangle shaped table in that space but not the full size of the bench. Leave a seat size open by the pantry side for easily sliding a person in and out. It looks like you have a large amount of painted wood so I would make the table natural wood color...maybe with some beautiful wood grain pattern and incorporate some metal legs (maybe something salvaged) to tie the appliances in.
    Bonnie Noehr thanked SOLO Home Design
  • 12 years ago
    West Elm has a simple white lacquered table that would be perfect. It's 30-36" diameter....
    Bonnie Noehr thanked 1411devon
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Have a furniture maker build one exactly like need.
    Bonnie Noehr thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    If it doesn't have to be a table. I would suggest a trunk that would serve the purpose of eating and grabbing coffee. More of a seating area off the kitchen than a breakfast room.
    Bonnie Noehr thanked Crystal
  • 12 years ago
    Has to be a table for the family to sit and eat and read and ... Luke is already waiting to be served!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Pretty space. A rectangle table with curved edges for easy in and easy out.
    Bonnie Noehr thanked LB Interiors
  • 12 years ago
    I placed my order today for just such a table. Will post results in a month when it arrives.
  • 12 years ago
    bbnoehr, great that you ordered a table. Interested in seeing pic when it comes in. One small thing that bothers me under your benches. Look at pic you posted and see if you notice unfinished ply wood that is not painted. My imagination or true? Just an observation, overall I love the design! :))
  • 12 years ago
    Good eye, unwanted but, no. That is, in fact, an electrical outlet. Odd spot for it, perhaps, but it was in the wall that was knocked out and one never knows when one need to plug ing, say, a foot warmer? :-)
  • 12 years ago
    Oh, looked again ... perhaps you are referring to the whole bottom under the bench? That is unpainted maple. Quite nice. Only the bare wall is painted. No plywood. That outlet is the bit of white where the benches join.
  • 12 years ago
    Room & Board has a custom table program. You pick the legs, the top, the size and they construct for you. http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/customsubcategory/list.do?catalog=room&category=cst_custom_programs&subcategory=cst_bti_tab_din
    Bonnie Noehr thanked Mercedes Stenberg
  • 12 years ago
    Nice to know, but they do not seem to allow for an irregular shaped table top which is what I needed. I ordered from 5 Feet From the Moon http://www.fivefeetfromthemoon.com
  • 12 years ago
    still watching for the new table, can't wait to see what you have ordered! And I love the dog... and the pillow!! So cute (both!)!
    Bonnie Noehr thanked cherieratcliff
  • 12 years ago
    Oooooooo I'm waiting too and glad to know you are. It is due to arrive October 24. (They promised it would be here for my birthday!) I will post as soon as it is in place!
  • 12 years ago
    Yippee!
  • 12 years ago
    Maybe you could look at what are considered entry way tables or tables meant for behind couches(consoles). They are usually long but thin. If they are too high shortening legs s usually easily done. I am facing breakfast nook challenges as well using brighter colors, but yours look great with the setting!
    Bonnie Noehr thanked trixie71
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    It's here! And I love it!
  • 12 years ago
    corner detail
  • 12 years ago
    bbnoehr, looks fantastic! So happy you went with what you wanted. I really like it. Explain corner detail. :))
    Bonnie Noehr thanked unwantedadvice
  • 12 years ago
    Well done!! Shells?
    Bonnie Noehr thanked studio10001
  • 12 years ago
    Looks great good job.
    Bonnie Noehr thanked Nancy Travisinteriors
  • 12 years ago
    Very nice. It looks perfect.
    Bonnie Noehr thanked mrwillie
  • 12 years ago
    The table top is concrete but not as heavy as you might think. The artist included slices of seashell from our local beaches and bits of abalone shell and colored glass in the near corner. I like this special feature.
  • 12 years ago
    Here's a long shot.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love that table! Worth waiting for and love the detail inlay!
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you all. Just had our first meal there and are delighted.
  • 12 years ago
    Unique- I like it!
    Bonnie Noehr thanked brickln
  • 12 years ago
    We had a built-in banquette seating like this in my kitchen when I was little. My sister who hated all vegetables used to hide anything she could in the crevice of the bench back and seat. Years late my mother ripped it all out to re-model and all these petrified peas fell out.
    Seriously, your table is perfect and I hope you enjoy it for many years.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    How about an oval with pedestal leg? Or you might consider a sofa table and have legs cut down, that gives you a thin rectangular table.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Bon Apetite !
  • 12 years ago
    Just what I was going to say LB
    Bonnie Noehr thanked craljh
  • 12 years ago
    This is so cute!! Good job, you really didn't need all of us after all! Love it! CR
    Bonnie Noehr thanked cherieratcliff
  • 11 years ago

    This is why I love houzz! My husband and I also find ourselves with a breakfast nook in need of a table. The nook is straight on one side and curved on the other. So I googled "odd shaped table" and this discussion board came up. I am thinking that a custom design might be the solution for us as well :)

  • 10 years ago

    A rectangular table on casters would be a good idea so that you could move it somewhere else between meal times and use the banquette for seating while visiting or watching television.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Old post from 2013

  • 10 years ago

    So what size table did you end up getting? I have a 6' long straight banquette bench between a perpendicular wall and my fridge, so I'm wondering, after you have lived with your set up for a while now, how you find the sizing.

  • 10 years ago

    Actually we didn't. We ended up deciding to make it more of a sitting area than a dining area. We got two small armchairs and we'll get one or two small tables one of these days (for a book, cup of coffee). So far it's working out well!

  • 5 months ago

    I know this is an old post, but I’m dealing with something similar. do you mind sharing the width walkway you have between your table and the corner of your island? I’m scared it’s too tight in my design.

  • 5 months ago

    beautiful!

  • PRO
    5 months ago

    Good choice who would ever want to sit at a table ther e.