How to choose chairs for the kitchen table?

Content:

1. General recommendations for choosing kitchen furniture

2. What to look for when choosing chairs?

3. Principles for selecting chairs

The kitchen is one of the most visited places in the apartment. It is important to pay attention to creating a cozy atmosphere and comfort, because in this room you will not only have to prepare food. Here the family gathers for communication, meetings with friends take place. The main goal is to achieve a balance of comfort and practicality, non-trivial design and classic arrangement techniques. Every element matters, especially in terms of the amount of furniture and appliances, the kitchen is the leader in any home. Even what chairs are chosen for the table matters for the overall perception of the interior design and the feeling of comfort during meals.

General recommendations for choosing kitchen furniture

There are many nuances that are worth thinking about before opening furniture catalogs or going to a specialized store. To begin with, let us outline the general principles of competent selection of chairs, and, accordingly, the design of the kitchen interior:

• Lines and shapes. Chairs are selected as part of the dining set. That is, eclecticism has no place here. It is important that the dining kitchen table and chairs have common features. For example, if a table has a clear geometry, straight lines, and deliberate roughness of shape, then the chairs should be in the same style. If the main element of the dining group stands out with elaborate lines and non-trivial design, then the chairs are chosen to match.

• Colors. Modern tools and materials allow you to create interesting designs that combine several colors. However, it is not recommended to make the dining group too colorful, since overly bright colors can ultimately cause loss of appetite and create an unsuitable atmosphere for eating. However, you should not give up experimenting. The main thing is that the choice is made in such a way that the tones are harmoniously combined with each other, even if they are not the same range, but opposite colors.

• Style. It is important to immediately think about which style is preferable, taking into account individual desires. However, it is better to exclude options that are too pompous and heavy in order to visually preserve free space in the kitchen. The interior should promote relaxation and enjoyment of delicious dishes.

Since there are many styles of kitchen interior design, you should immediately understand which ones are best to avoid and which ones are worth considering. The following trends in kitchen furniture design are in demand today: loft, hi-tech, minimalism, art deco, neoclassical, contemporary.

What to look for when choosing chairs?

Chairs for the kitchen should not only be beautiful, but also reliable, comfortable, practical, and durable. Therefore, first of all, you need to decide what material they will be made of. Popular options:

• Wood is a classic when making furniture for any purpose. Products made from this material look presentable, expensive, and beautiful. Such chairs can easily fit into a classic interior, giving it majesty, and into light modern styles. It is important that the type of wood used in the base is durable and not subject to deformation due to constant fluctuations in temperature and humidity, which cannot be avoided in the kitchen when constantly preparing food.

• Plastic. A practical furniture option. Such chairs are light in weight and can be made not only in classic, but also in fancy, unusual shapes. You can easily create kitchen chairs from plastic in any color. In addition, such furniture is easy to care for, but is short-lived if it is in the budget segment.

• Metal. Such material looks prestigious only if it is organically combined with other materials, for example, leather. It is important that the rest of the furniture, including the kitchen table, matches the color of the metal alloy and the design of the products. Often such models are acquired under the styles of minimalism, hi-tech, and loft.

In addition to the material at the heart of the product, its decorative design is also important. It is folded based on the type of chair upholstery used. Popular options are:

• fabric - should be pleasant to the touch, wear-resistant, stain-resistant, it is advisable to give preference to non-staining colors;

• leather or eco-leather - allows you to create a more representative interior in the kitchen, while maintaining maximum practicality; such chairs are durable and easy to care for.

The type of chair and its dimensions matter. Therefore, it is necessary to first draw up a design project and a clear furniture plan, taking into account the square footage of the room, the number of furniture elements and equipment that will be placed here. Depending on the style and other preferences, room layout, you can choose:

• bar stools for the kitchen;

• with or without backrest;

• with or without armrests.

The larger the room is decorated, the larger the furniture pieces can be taken. In a small kitchen, bulky chairs will be out of place, and too small ones in a spacious room may look awkward.

The price of kitchen chairs also plays an important role, because it must fit within the overall framework of the interior design budget. Good furniture can be found even for little money. Choose proven large companies or private production in your city, which can offer an equally interesting assortment, and the quality will be at the highest level.

Principles for selecting chairs

In order for the kitchen furnishings to be perfect after completion of the renovation, it is important not to lose sight of anything. The following points deserve close attention:

• Additional level of comfort. Products made of wood and metal look solid, but they are hard and do not always make you feel comfortable while sitting. Especially at home in the kitchen. Therefore, it would not be superfluous to find an additional set of soft cushions for the seat and back or capes for such models. They can be matched to wallpaper, curtains or individual accent elements of the interior to achieve harmony. Or immediately choose chairs with soft seats.

• When choosing chairs with armrests, it is important to make sure that there is enough space to accommodate them freely. In addition, they should be able to slide under the kitchen table if necessary.

• Mobility. Products made entirely of wood are not very convenient to move, as they are heavy. The same situation can happen with metal furniture. Therefore, it is important to consider the need to move chairs and their weight. To make it completely static, the chairs can be replaced with a compact sofa.

• Preserving the integrity of the interior. The choice of ordinary chairs should be made so that the floor covering does not deteriorate when the furniture is constantly moved away, and scratches and cracks do not form on it. An excellent measure to protect decorative floor coverings from chair legs is special felt or rubber pads.

• Stackable. Sometimes situations may arise when you need to free up as much space as possible in the kitchen. We have to think about where to put the chairs. It is better to foresee this point at the time of purchase. If these are wooden or plastic models, it’s great if they are stacked by installing one into the other. Chairs can also be sold in folding versions. This will be a practical solution, thanks to which you can change the layout of the furniture in the kitchen, depending on the situation.

Check out the Garda Decor catalogue. It features eco-leather chairs with velor and fabric upholstery. They are suitable for dining groups in neoclassical and art deco styles. We can also help with the development of a design project and complete the turnkey project. Our own production allows us to produce custom models with an individual choice of upholstery fabric.