Which kitchen table is better to choose?

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.

In the kitchen in the apartment, family members will constantly gather. Sometimes there are guests. To have a meal and a conversation, you need to think not only about practical issues, but also about the appearance of a particular product. In a small kitchen room, a dining table is often used as a work table for preparing products for cooking culinary delights. However, even if the total area is sufficient, still on the kitchen table sometimes you have to cut something, make out and so on.

From here follows the first most important requirement - design 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, you must definitely take into account the following points:

• 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 conveniently 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. Yes, and the landing itself should occur without any difficulties. In order not to be guessed you can just start from the universal formulas deduced by experts.

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

Important: there is no particular sense in choosing tables wider than 1.05 m. Using such tables is very inconvenient even in the largest rooms. In such an environment it’s hard to communicate, and you don’t have to rely on comfort. It is 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 too large and bulky product, 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 mounted 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 differ in rather high "capacity". The shape of the square is ideal for small kitchens.

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 damaged when they hit the corner. However, the rounded product cannot be attached close to the wall or partition. An oval acts as a kind of hybrid of a circle and a rectangle - this shape looks great and combines the best qualities of two other configurations. You can also 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 one substance. This makes the design more aesthetically coherent and prevents many technical problems. In the first place, the material from which countertops are made deserves it. The indisputable classic is wood - it has been used for several millennia.

The advantages of wooden products can be considered:

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

The shade and texture of the countertops vary greatly depending on the type of wood and even on the age of the wood used in a particular case. Wooden furniture is guaranteed to fit into the classic and even emphasized old-fashioned atmosphere. Of the more exotic options, it is often recommended. rattan. The lightness of this material does not prevent it from being quite durable and used for many years. Typically, rattan tables are covered with thick glasses. Such a solution allows you to:

• preserve the appearance;
• to increase operational characteristics;
• prevent clogging of cracks with crumbs and food particles.

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

Glass surface can be:

• 100% transparent;
• with a matte sheen;
• with various drawings;
• with images printed by photo printing.

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

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

Now in fashion such colors of interior and furniture, such as green and white tones. Shades of green positively affect the nervous system, do no harm to eyesight and help you tune in to work. White tone is truly universal and will fit into absolutely any environment. At the peak of fashion is a rich purple color. If not so much fashion considerations as practical matters are important, 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 build on 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. With caution, in any case, you need to approach the intricate screaming colors. They help to highlight a part of the room, but calm and harmony are very important in the kitchen.

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

• "Commander";

• "Domotek";

• "Vista";

• "Cube".

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

Classically designed mid-range tables are delivered by the company. "Leader Furniture". She uses varnishes delivered from Italy. Brand kitchen furniture is made entirely from natural wood. "ComfortTable". However, the design is noticeably less diverse than that of Kenner. Classical birch products under the brand also deserve attention. "Utah" and oak products Orimex.

Italian kitchen tables for quality have long and firmly occupied one of the leading positions. But the cost of production of factories in Italy is quite large. Popular and popular tables around 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 solid countertops and in the reliable fixing of all parts. The products of Chinese factories can be very different in their characteristics.

Various ratings consistently include products from such companies:

• Boca do lobo;

• Koket;

• Bosco we webi;

• Olivia bar;

• Cross

• IB Gallery.

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

In this case, the constant collision of the legs with the support of the countertop is excluded. Two-legged options can look very compact, but this solution is quite inconvenient. Due to the design features, it will be impossible to sit at the butt. On three legs are mainly round tables. And in traditional models almost always use four legs - and this method is even more practical than other solutions.

A mandatory requirement 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 you then strictly adhere to. Quite a reasonable choice in a modern interior would be tables with bar counters. In any cases, you first need to read the reviews.

See how to choose the best kitchen table in the next video.