Which kitchen table is the best for you?

Eating is very important for people - both physiologically and morally, and in terms of personal communication. It is necessary to carefully study the features of each piece of furniture in the kitchen. Kitchen tables deserve the same.

Family members will constantly gather in the kitchen in the apartment. Sometimes guests come here too. For a meal and conversation to be enjoyable, you need to think not only about the practical points, but also about the appearance of a particular product. In a small kitchen, the dining table is often used as a work table for preparing food for the preparation of culinary delights. However, even if the total area is sufficient, sometimes you have to cut something, arrange something, and so on on the kitchen table.

From here follows the first most important requirement - structural reliability... If it is not practical enough, serious problems can arise. The next most important moment is decorative characteristics. In addition to these two things, it is imperative to take into account the following points:

• the style of the kitchen;
• the size of the room (furniture should be proportionate to it);
• number of family members.

It is better to choose a table in the kitchen in such a way as to comfortably seat the whole family and the usual circle of guests. But after that, there should still be free space. After all, people have to get up, turn around, and so on. And the landing itself should take place without any difficulty. In order not to be lost in conjectures, you can simply start from the universal formulas derived by specialists.

They found that seated people feel comfortable when each has a space of at least 0.6 m in width and 0.4 m in depth. Above these figures, you need to leave at least another 0.2 m in width for general serving. Based on the universal figures, we can confidently say that the dining table should not be already 0.8-0.85 m.

Important: there is no particular point in choosing tables wider than 1.05 m. It is very inconvenient to use such tables even in the largest rooms. In such an environment, it is difficult to communicate, and you cannot count on comfort. It is also worth thinking about the geometry of the finished product. A family of 4-6 people will be satisfied with rectangular furniture 1.5x0.9 m.If 7 or 8 people live in the house, you will have to choose a model with dimensions of 2x1.1 m.

In order not to purchase a product that is too large and bulky, you can give preference transforming structure... As for the shape, the rectangle is chosen mainly for classic interiors. Such a product is very convenient, as it can be easily attached to the wall or moved to the middle of the kitchen. If there is not enough space, you need to take a closer look to square versions - they have a fairly high "capacity"... The square shape is also ideal for a small kitchen.

Round tables look as interesting and original as possible. Such models should be chosen in a house where there are children and pets - both of them can be very hurt when hitting a corner. However, a rounded product cannot be placed close to a wall or partition. An oval is a kind of hybrid of a circle and a rectangle - this shape looks great and combines the best qualities of the other two configurations... You can also take a closer look at the semicircular tables.

The strength, reliability and stability of furniture directly depend on the materials from which it is made. Recommendation: it is worth choosing models where the tabletop and legs are made of the same substance. This makes the design more aesthetically harmonious and prevents many technical problems. First of all, the material from which the countertops are made deserves. The indisputable classic is wood - it has been used for several millennia.

The advantages of wooden products include:

• excellent strength;
• reliability;
• long service life;
• pleasant appearance (almost unattainable for artificial materials).

The shade and texture of the countertop varies greatly depending on the type of wood and even the age of the wood used in a particular case. Wooden furniture is guaranteed to blend in with classic and even emphatically old-fashioned environments. Of the more exotic options, they often recommend rattan. The lightness of this material does not prevent it from being quite durable and used for many years. Usually rattan tables are covered with thick glasses. This solution allows you to:

• preserve the appearance;
• improve performance;
• prevent food crumbs and particles from clogging up crevices.

Countertops are sometimes made of glass. Immediately, we note that the legs are not released from this material. Glass models are visually light and do not clutter up the space. Moreover, their functionality is beyond doubt. Solid versions of a glass table are made, of course, not from window glass, but from a special version of it. Such material is able to survive even a strong blow, and if it is damaged, it is guaranteed not to cause injury.

The glass surface can be:

• 100% transparent;
• with a matte sheen;
• with various patterns;
• with images applied by photo printing.

Most often, glass structures are equipped with metal legs. Such models will perfectly fit into minimalist interiors and high-tech style furnishings. You can also consider the following options:

• laminated chipboard (chipboard);
• Chipboard with veneer;
• a natural stone;
• tile.

Nowadays, such colors of interior items and furniture as green and white are in vogue. Shades of green have a positive effect on the nervous system, do not harm eyesight and help to tune in to work. The white tone is truly versatile and will fit into absolutely any environment. The deep purple color is also at the height of fashion. If it is not so much fashion considerations that are important as practical points, you need to pay attention to the universal recommendations for kitchen tables.

Important: a rigid reference to the tone of the facades is optional (even by the principle of contrast). It is quite possible to start from the opposition of light and dark colors in general. In dark rooms, it is recommended to use lighter furniture in order to eliminate unpleasant gloom and improve the perception of space. In any case, be careful when approaching intricate flashy colors. They help to highlight part of the room, but calmness and harmony are very important in the kitchen.

In the economical price group, the following brands deserve attention:

• "Commander";

• "Domoteka";

• Vista;

• "Cubic".

Russian-made products under these brands are described realistically. That is, the manufacturer directly and honestly indicates, for example, how good the glass he used. Do not trust even to a small extent references like "absolutely Italian quality". All these statements are a marketing step. Quite a good position among domestic manufacturers is Kenner.

Classic design tables of the middle price group are supplied by the company "Leader Furniture"... She uses varnishes supplied from Italy. Kitchen furniture is made entirely of natural wood under the brand "ComfortTable". However, the design is noticeably less varied than Kenner's. Also noteworthy are the classic birch products under the brand name "Utah" and oak products "Orimex".

Italian kitchen tables in quality have long and firmly occupied one of the leading positions. But the cost of the production of factories in Italy is quite high. Tables popular and demanded all over the world will cost the consumer 100-300 thousand rubles. These are the following brands:

• DomItalia;

• Tonin Casa;

• Riflessi;

• Cattelan.

The high price is justified. And it's not just amazing design. Consumers can be confident in the use of sturdy countertops and in the reliable fastening of all parts. The products of Chinese factories can be very different in their characteristics.

The various ratings also consistently include the products of such companies:

• Boca do lobo;

• Koket;

• Bosco we webi;

• Olivia bar;

• Cross;

• IB Gallery.

Since in the overwhelming majority of kitchens the area is relatively small, there is no need to choose especially between the options for placing furniture. The table is usually assigned a place against the wall opposite the work area. Only in relatively few spacious rooms are tables placed in the middle. Do not underestimate a characteristic such as the number of legs.One-legged designs, if thought out, turn out to be quite stable and very comfortable.

In this case, a constant collision of legs with the tabletop support is excluded. Bipedal variants can look very compact, but this solution is rather inconvenient. Due to the design features, it will be impossible to sit at the end. There are mainly round tables on three legs. And in traditional models, four legs are almost always used - and this method turns out to be even more practical than other solutions.

A prerequisite for a good modern table is to match the interior of the kitchen. Therefore, it is necessary to choose it already when the rest of the ensemble is determined. Or, initially, make a clear project, which then strictly adhere to. Quite a sensible choice in a modern interior would be tables with bar counters. In any case, you first need to read the reviews.

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