No home would be complete without a table. Behind him they feast on the owner's delicacies, solve crossword puzzles, drink tea in the morning and receive guests, even work. Choosing a kitchen table is a responsible and complex matter. Buying the first one that catches your eye is not a very good decision: what if, when he moves into the apartment, it turns out that it doesn’t suit the size, style of the interior or the color of the chairs? It is better to put a list of criteria in front of your eyes and, with a heavy heart, weed out the unnecessary ones. Take your time, choose carefully.
Small or large: choose the size
Calculate the size using the formula: family + several guests. If you like to host parties at home, choose a folding table or buy two tables so that you can add an additional one to the main one if necessary. For a small family, a kitchen table with seating for family members and 1 to 2 guests is suitable.
Each person needs 60-90 cm of space at the table in order to sit comfortably and relax while talking and eating. Using the calculation formula, it turns out that a family of 3 people (and 2 guests) needs a table with a long side of the table top - 120 cm and a short side - 60 cm. It can be moved to the wall, and if you put it in the center of the kitchen, then another free one will appear place.
Keep in mind that it is inconvenient to serve on a narrow one, and to put food on a large one. Sample size: width up to 90 cm for rectangular shapes, and if the kitchen table is round, then up to 130 cm in diameter.
Where to put it so you don't trip?
A square, rectangular or oval table is convenient to install near a wall, but can also be placed in the center of the room. The round one has fewer placement options - only in the center, you can’t move it to the wall. When placing the table in the center, make sure that there is at least 1 meter of distance between it and the wall - otherwise it will be difficult to walk around it.
Dining table
Based on the name, the meaning and purpose of the table is clear to everyone. Meals are served after him. Such a table should be comfortable, stable, and sliding structures, if provided, should be durable. There are many options for making such tables. As for the color design, it is selected in accordance with the interior design of the entire room, so as not to stand out and not “stand out” from the main design.
TOP 6 forms
Without a suitable table shape, the perception of the interior will be incomplete. There will also be trouble if the kitchen table cannot fit in the kitchen due to its shape.
Rectangular
A table of this shape is the most “classic”. Pros: It can be placed anywhere and can accommodate a large number of guests and family members. Of the minuses: it is too massive and large for a small family.
Square
The square shape combines the classic grandeur of the rectangular and small size. It can comfortably fit up to 4 people.
Triangular
Triangular shapes look interesting: an excellent option for an Art Nouveau interior. They are sold with rounded corners, so it will be difficult to injure yourself on it. This table is designed for 3 people; it cannot accommodate more.
Round
Smooth outlines, absence of sharp corners that are so unpleasant to encounter. A feeling of unity and equality of all those sitting. Up to four people can sit at a round table when it stands on three legs and more if there is only one leg. Disadvantage: it cannot be placed against the wall.
Oval
Like the round table, the oval table is convenient for families with children: it has no corners that can be bumped into. Unlike the round one, the oval one is more spacious and can accommodate more people.
Non-standard forms
You don’t have to choose a classic dining table for your kitchen; you can play with the shapes. Manufacturers offer interesting shapes in the form of semicircles and polygons.
Kitchen tables to order
If you have decided to order an individual table model, then before placing an order, it is important to understand in which part of the room it will be located. Of course, its most convenient location is near the stove for cooking, as well as near the refrigerator, where you get food from. In addition, it is very convenient when the table is located close to the window (or very close), but away from the front door. This is, first of all, for your comfort and your family members and guests.
In addition, it is advisable to make a calculation of at least the approximate area that the folding kitchen table should occupy, in the already unfolded version. If, according to all the calculations and parameters, it is permissible, then you can order the classic version of a rectangular table with chairs on which everyone can sit.
If your kitchen space is small, then it is better to order an oval or round kitchen table. A folding table or transformer is also suitable. Such tables will be relatively inexpensive. Moreover, if you take into account the fact that you will not need to buy 2 tables, instead of one, but one that will fold out.
And so, an approximate calculation of the table depending on the selected material (according to the LEROY MERLIN store):
- Wooden - from 2800 rub.
- Glass - from 1700 rub.
- Stone - from 5200 rub.
- Plastic – from 520 rub.
Black, white or orange?
The color is chosen based on the color palette of the kitchen unit. Three approaches are used: playing in contrast, monochrome or accent.
- Playing with contrast, choose a table in a darker or lighter color than the set. The contrast can be not only with the kitchen facade: take a white table to the kitchen and match it with dark brown or black chairs.
- Single color is suitable for light kitchens when you want the room to remain light and airy. The chairs are also light, but not necessarily the same shade as the set.
- An accent is a bold decision to highlight a table with bright colors, but bold does not mean chaotic. For harmony there should be another item of the same color.
- An original option is to decorate the tabletop with photo printing.
How to make a choice?
There are several criteria by which the size of the table, its shape and style are determined. These criteria include:
- kitchen area;
- interior and general design;
- kitchen set material;
- color of individual interior elements;
- estimated number of people at the table.
In addition to aesthetic ones, there are also physical sensations: the product may simply be uncomfortable.
Chairs are also purchased along with the table, and they are also chosen wisely.
Practical material
The table must be moisture resistant and patiently withstand temperature changes. Furniture made from simple chipboard will quickly become unusable; you will have to find better material:
- Made entirely of wood or with steel legs, it is reliable and will last a long time.
- A tabletop made of natural stone will add a special sophistication to the room. The downside is mannerism and weight. A large kitchen table made of such materials will be difficult to move, and in a small kitchen it will look unnecessary.
- Glass is beautiful and elegant, but it gets dirty easily and is rarely placed in the kitchen;
- Plastic for . Plastic furniture is lightweight and inexpensive.
Plastic
If you choose kitchen tables and chairs made of plastic coating, you will gain many advantages. Starting from the fact that they are inexpensive, durable, practical (no special care is required), the shape of the countertops can be varied, and the color design can be even more diverse. Kitchen tables photos, look and see for yourself!
The surface of the table can be “stone-like” or “wood-like,” and this will give the product a certain charm.
Such a table would be suitable in the Hi-Tech, Modern, Urban style.
Harmony in style
The material, shape, and color of the dining table should be in harmony with the interior.
- For a room made in a classic style , a massive wooden table is suitable.
- Provence style enchants with its “rustic” notes. In such a kitchen, a table will look good, as if it was put together in a hurry, looking deliberately rough.
- High-tech style is ultra-modern furniture made of glass, steel or plastic. This material is also suitable for a kitchen designed in a minimalist style.
Design
It is no secret that in any room furniture should be arranged harmoniously. This rule also applies to the kitchen table. The most popular kitchen design styles are:
- Classical. Simple wooden furniture with a unique elegance.
- High tech. Metal, plastic, glass. The style uses straight lines and angles and leans towards a predominance of white and gray shades.
- Modern. Natural ornate lines. The peculiarity of this style is that it strives to be completely original.
- Eco style. Visually rough and ascetic work. Furniture of this style is made from materials of natural origin.
There are single-color options on sale and, on the contrary, bright multi-colored specimens.
The kitchen design may involve a kind of eclecticism, or it may be made in the same style. The main thing is that the final appearance of the room is harmonious and appealing to all household members.
Rare, but environmentally friendly and unusual option.
A large kitchen has great potential
The spacious room allows you to place a massive kitchen table of any shape. A large kitchen with a rectangular or oval table in the center of the room or near the wall looks majestic and beautiful. A small family with a large kitchen will be pleased to drink tea in the morning on the sofa, at the table placed in front of it. But with a small table, a large kitchen will seem not like a spacious dining room, but like an empty football field.
Two selection criteria remained untouched: its price and convenience. You will have to fork out for high-quality furniture, but check the convenience in practice: sit down at the table, evaluate its height and width. A feeling of vague discomfort is a good reason to look for a better option.
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