Should You Get an Extending Table or a Conference Table?
If you have
a conference room, and you are looking at purchasing or leasing a table for the
room, you should realize that you don’t necessarily have to purchase or lease actual
conference furniture. You can instead opt for an extending table, which is
actually a great deal cheaper, and usually has more viable uses.
Although
conference furniture pieces look very nice, they are very expensive, and there
are some disadvantages when you compare them to other types of furniture. For
example, conference tables do not extend – the size that you purchase or lease
is the size that you are stuck with. If the conference table is large, and you
only have a few people at a meeting, this can be very uncomfortable.
An
extending table can look almost exactly like a conference table, with one
exception. The table has leaves that can be added or removed. When a leaf is
removed from the table, the other two ends of the piece slide together, making
it smaller. If you need more space, you can replace the leaf. Many tables such
as this actually have two or three leaves, allowing for several different
sizes.
This part
of furniture can be used in a variety of ways. As mentioned, when you have a
small group, you can change the size of the table for more comfort or cosiness.
If you have a larger group, you can insert the leaves to make it bigger –
giving everyone plenty of room. These tables can also be easily moved by
removing the leaves and resizing the table. You can also unscrew the legs of it
making it totally portable if you need to take it on the move.
The cost of
an extending table is very low when compared to that of a conference table, and
your clients won’t even give a second thought to the fact that it isn’t a
traditional one because it looks like one. If the cost of a conference table is
out of your reach, this is definitely a viable alternative. These types of
tables can also be either leased or purchased, but due to the much lower cost,
you probably won’t have any trouble with a purchase – even with a tight budget.
Also, because of the portability factor, you are actually getting more for your
money.
An
extending table really can be a good option for many businesses. There are a
wide variety of styles, sizes, and finishes available so you can definitely
find the one that suits your needs and works with your additional décor or colour
scheme. These furniture pieces are even available in a wide range of shapes as
well.
Since you
will also need chairs for your event or conference, you might want to check
into ensembles that include the whole set, as well as additional conference
room furnishings. When you purchase or lease a package ensemble, the cost per
piece is usually much lower. Before making a choice, carefully consider the
options.