Plastic chairs for the kitchen: varieties, tips for choosing and care

When buying furniture for the kitchen, you should be very careful, because the kitchen is not just a place where food is cooked and eaten. The whole family gathers in the kitchen, here households spend quite a lot of time, so the room must meet aesthetic requirements.

The style of the furniture is reflected in the overall ambience of the room.

In the modern world, the most popular are wooden and metal products., however, many designers recommend opting for plastic chairs and tables. Plastic is quite practical to use and does not require special care.

Plastic chairs and tables can be placed not only in the apartment, but also in the summer cottage. Such furniture is easy to transport and is not afraid of rains. Today, similar products can be seen in any apartment.

There is a huge range of plastic products on the modern market: large tables for large kitchens, small tables on wheels for breakfast, bar stools with long legs or in a metal frame. There are even plastic chairs.

Small tables for children are no less popular, at which you can comfortably place your child, and the furniture does not take up much space. Manufacturers produce plastic chairs in a variety of design solutions: it can be strict straight lines or curved curly backs. Such products can surprise any guest.

Let's talk about the positive and negative sides of plastic chairs.

The benefits can be reflected in the following list.

• Cheapness. Plastic furniture always has a low price tag compared to its wood or metal competitors. If chairs are needed urgently, and the budget is small, then such products will be the best solution. Do not worry - the low cost will not affect the quality of the product.
• Convenience of transportation and storage. Plastic is a fairly light material, so even children can carry such chairs. If it is necessary to move the furniture to another room or place it in the yard, then even a woman can cope with this task, because transportation does not require much force. Almost all models fold into each other, so they are very convenient to store.
• Huge assortment of goods from various manufacturers. In the modern market, each owner can choose a model that suits the style of the interior or his own preferences. Manufacturers offer chairs in a variety of shapes and colors.
• Practicality and long service life. Such products are not afraid of water, do not lose their shape even after a long time. Unlike their metal or wood competitors, plastic chairs do not rot or rust.
• Plastic does not require any special maintenance. All you need to do is keep it clean by periodically wiping it down with a damp cloth.

However, this decision also has negative aspects.

• Immunity to mechanical damage. If it is very difficult to deform a plastic chair, then scratches appear after a few days of active use. If you want the furniture to retain its presentable appearance for a very long time, you need to lay special rugs on the seats. Please note that such products are not shockproof.
• The structure must not be heated or left for a long time in direct sunlight. Otherwise, the furniture will quickly discolor or may even warp or melt. It does not withstand sudden temperature changes - due to strong cooling, plastic can crack.
• The material from which these chairs are made is not environmentally friendly. Therefore, if there are allergy sufferers in the house, then the purchase of such a product is not recommended. In any case, the seller should be asked for a certificate for the product, which should clearly state the toxicity level of the product.
• Incompatibility with the classic style of the interior. It was said above that such a solution will fit into any interior design, but the classic is an exception.

PVC chairs are considered the cheapest, but they cannot boast of durability. If the budget allows, it is better to opt for plastic furniture coated with a layer of acrylic acid. For safety reasons, the room in which the plastic products are located must be constantly ventilated. It is forbidden to store plastic furniture near heating systems.

Technologies are developing by leaps and bounds, all modern furniture is produced in modern factories, thanks to which it turns out to be very beautiful, comfortable, does not take up much space and has almost no weight.

Colored furniture goes well with many interior designs if the color is right. Many owners buy a set of chairs, in which all the pieces are painted in different colors. If you want to add warmth and fun to your kitchen, you can look towards reds, greens and yellows. For lovers of severity, white and black products are suitable.

Colored stools can be matte, glossy or translucent. The latter, in turn, will look good not only in the kitchen, but also in the living room.

If you want plastic furniture to harmoniously complement the rest of the kitchen interior, you need to buy products in the same color range as the walls.

If colored plastic does not suit your taste, it is recommended to pay attention to transparent tables and chairs. This option looks modest and stylish at the same time. Furniture can be placed both in a large living room and in a small kitchen. Transparent plastic will refract rays and at the same time fulfill its main purpose.

Premium clear plastic chairs are usually made from heat-resistant plastic. Its difference lies in the fact that it is not afraid of constant exposure to direct sunlight and withstands mechanical damage much better.

If chairs are purchased separately from the rest of the furniture, it is important that they match the design of the table. If it is made of wood, it is recommended to take chairs with a similar pattern or print.

The best luxury furniture is made by Italian and Turkish manufacturers. Other brands do not make high-quality expensive models yet.

How plastic furniture is made, see the video below.