Kitchen chair - what you need to know?
Before buying chairs for the kitchen, you should consider the interior style of the room. Not only the design of the chairs, but also their color, size and the entire design as a whole largely depends on this.
Other parameters need to be taken into account. For comfort, a person sitting on a chair should have his feet touch the floor completely. In this case, the knees should be bent 90 degrees. A chair that is too high or too low will not allow you to spend time comfortably at lunch and dinner.
You should definitely take into account the depth of the seat itself; too deep will not allow you to comfortably lean on the back, and too narrow will not allow you to fully relax. You should also pay attention to the seat. They come in three main types: hard, soft and semi-soft. You should choose according to your own preference.
The weight of the chair is also taken into account; depending on the material used, chairs can be light or heavier. The latter, as a rule, create more solidity in the interior. And those that are lighter are easier to move. Pulling a light chair is much more pleasant than a heavy, massive one.
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Selection of furniture by hardness
The rigidity index also influences how to choose comfortable chairs or stools for the kitchen. All models can be divided into:
- hard – hard seats without upholstery;
- semi-rigid - chairs with a small layer of padding of 5 - 7 mm or wicker options;
- semi-soft - a layer of filler covered with textiles or leather, the thickness of which is 40 - 60 mm;
- soft - the padding consists of foam rubber or microporous rubber, 50 - 100 mm thick, or is supplemented with a spring system.
Solid frames last longer and are easy to care for, but are not comfortable for sitting on for long periods of time. Soft upholstery is more comfortable, but becomes more dirty, susceptible to mechanical damage, can be pressed down over time, and becomes uneven. Pay attention to the material. Fabric looks more attractive, leather, eco-leather, leatherette are easier to clean. Textile coverings are suitable for a dining table separated from the cooking area. Hard, leather ones can be used near kitchen work surfaces.
Tip: To make the fabric repel dirt and moisture, buy material with a special Teflon coating or choose microfiber upholstery.
How to choose a bar stool or stool
Traditional products often have standard sizes, but the situation with bar products is the opposite. They are selected strictly according to the size of the tabletop. In the kitchen or at the border of the kitchen and dining area, bar counters of different heights are installed. A separate structure is often raised 110–130 cm from the floor, built into a set or converted from a window sill – 85–90 cm.
Before choosing bar stools or stools for your kitchen, measure the height of the countertop. Next, subtract 30 cm from this value - this is how much (according to the rules of ergonomics) the seat should be lower than the table. This way, your knees will not put pressure on the lower surface of the counter, your elbows will rest freely on the table, and your back will take the correct, even position.
If you need bar stools, first read the following recommendations:
- seat height of 75 – 90 cm is comfortable for adults, 55 – 65 cm – for adults and children;
- foot support is a mandatory addition to the frame;
- rotating seat mechanisms can be dangerous for children;
- models with height adjustment – universal for people of any age and height;
- comfortable chairs for frequent use are complemented by seats with soft upholstery; hard ones are also suitable for quick, rare snacks;
- the backrest increases the comfort of a bar stool, the advantages of stools are their compactness.
To choose the right bar stools, consider the style of the interior. Tall oversized stools will complement loft, hi-tech, minimalism. Models with backs and armrests will fit into classic and modern settings.
Which material to choose?
The material of construction influences how to choose chairs for the kitchen or living room so that they are strong and durable. The price of furniture made from solid wood, MDF, chipboard, metal, and plastic also depends on this parameter.
Solid wood
Furniture made from natural solid wood is resistant to high loads, mechanical damage, high and low temperatures. Before choosing wooden chairs for the kitchen, keep in mind that hard durable woods (oak, beech, maple) are difficult to process and therefore cost more. Soft wood (birch, alder, pine) with a porous structure is cheaper, but does not withstand humidity well. Such solid frames must be treated with protective impregnation or undergo heat treatment.
When purchasing, check the quality of the surface - the absence of roughness, cracks, knots, and irregularities. The structure should not creak or wobble.
Wooden products are more suitable for classic interiors and large rooms. The options for which chairs to choose for your kitchen based on the color of the surface will depend on the type and growth zone of the tree. For shine, furniture is varnished, and light wood can be tinted in richer shades.
MDF, chipboard
Kitchen chairs, which are best chosen if you need to save on cost and not lose much on quality, are made from wood panels. They can consist of glued sawdust (MDF), compressed chips (chipboard). The first type can withstand high humidity well, the second is preferably used in dry rooms.
Pros:
- light, compact;
- the top coating of laminating film protects the material from scratches, and the edges at the ends protect from moisture;
- a wide range of options for what color of chairs to choose for the kitchen (the slabs are easy to paint).
Such materials are easy to process, hold screws firmly, and have a good ratio of thickness and hardness of the elements.
Metal
Based on reviews of which chairs are best to choose for the kitchen, metal is recognized as one of the most reliable, practical materials. Its other advantages include:
- resistance to deformation, corrosion, fungus, temperature conditions, humidity;
- high strength;
- originality of design;
- wide range of shapes.
For a beautiful glossy shine, the metal is coated with chrome, for a stylish matte surface - with special powder paint.
Before choosing metal chairs for the kitchen, it is better to check their mobility. Such furniture can be heavy. If the table is frequently moved, lightweight, compact designs are needed. One way out is to pay attention to aluminum. It is lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to maintain.
Plastic
PVC furniture is one of the most economical, lightweight, and easy to care for. Its strength is lower than that of wood or metal, but plastic stools can be a salvation when you need to save space and seat a large number of people. Models with a backrest are suitable for dachas and country houses.
Another advantage is that you can choose the color of your kitchen chairs or stools from a wide range of shades. Bright ones will complement the interior in an original way, children will like them, neutral ones look neat and stylish.
Choosing chairs by color and style
Design tips will help you determine how to choose the right chairs for your kitchen by color:
- 1
if possible, buy furniture after renovation, and buy chairs together with a table or kitchen set; - 2
the dining group can be built on the contrast of colors and shades of wood; - 3
bright products made of plastic, painted wood, MDF should resonate with decorative elements of similar colors; - 4
Light colors and glossy surfaces are more suitable for a small room; - 5
fabric upholstery in a plain, geometric color is more versatile for modern interiors. Drawings with flowers, monograms, and complex patterns are suitable for aristocratic classics, interiors in Provence and vintage styles.
In addition to choosing chairs by color, pay attention to the style of the interior. Wooden frames with upholstery, carved, patterned backs, armrests, curved shapes are an option for classic elegant dining rooms. Metal, plastic, models with a simple design without unnecessary details fit more harmoniously into modernity and minimalism. High-tech will be complemented by strict, unusual, asymmetrical forms.
Unusual design solutions
When choosing chairs for the kitchen by color and design, do not be afraid of original approaches. Incomplete compositions where the table and chairs are different look interesting. Try to match the shapes of the products (all round or square), thickness, and type of legs.
A non-standard alternative is benches, sofas on one side of the table. Furniture mixes look interesting and add functionality to the kitchen - simultaneous placement of bar and traditional chairs, stools in different areas of the room.
Replaceable covers help to change the interior without large financial investments; wooden structures can be easily restored.
Wicker rattan furniture will stylishly complement the interior of a country house or dining room. Half-chairs made of transparent “invisible” plastic and acrylic fiber are ideal for modern kitchens (for example, in high-tech style). For loft and minimalism, we recommend choosing glass tabletops paired with leather chairs.
When deciding which chair to choose for your kitchen, read reviews on forums and information on manufacturers’ websites. Don’t rush into purchasing – take the time to choose an option with the optimal balance of strength, convenience, and beauty.
What are chairs made of?
The material used to make dining chairs depends on the style of the interior of the kitchen itself. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the type of materials used for the kitchen unit. All furniture in the kitchen interior should be connected both by a single style and by similarity of materials. In this way it will be possible to achieve a harmonious space.
Wooden kitchen chairs
Wooden dining chairs are a classic of the interior genre, because it is with their help that an expensive and noble atmosphere is created. No interior in a classic style is complete without curly chairs. Wooden kitchen chairs are made using various methods. But most often, modern milling equipment is used to obtain noble curves and curls. This is the only way to achieve an absolutely high-quality design. The photo of kitchen chairs presented below demonstrates just this.
Metal chairs
Metal dining chairs have a high strength rating. They are made from metal round, rectangular tubes, as well as from a profile corner. All-metal structures are not found due to their heavy weight. They combine metal with wood, plastic, fabric and leather.
In a separate category there are beautiful chairs for the kitchen made of forged metal. In the Provencal style, such chairs “feel like home.” In addition, they are unique, because hand-forged shaped elements have a unique appearance.
Loft-style chairs for the kitchen, photos below, can be made entirely of metal.
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Wicker chairs
Chairs in the kitchen interior are sometimes very comfortable. Wicker models are perfect for this. Natural, flexible natural material provides the necessary comfort. For any modern country style, chairs made of wicker or other similar material and design will provide the desired interior accent.
Plastic or PVC chairs.
Until recently, such products were more often part of a metal structure. But thanks to designers, modern plastic kitchen chairs have become very popular. The intricate design shape attracts many; in addition, the variety of colors, including bright yellow, red and blue, make this piece of furniture desirable.
Materials used
The following materials are used for the production of chairs:
- tree;
- plastic;
- metal;
- rattan.
Wooden chairs
They are made from birch, pine, oak. Birch chairs are less durable because birch is a soft wood. But they are also cheaper than others. Oak furniture is more durable, but also the most expensive. If wooden furniture matches the interior of your kitchen, then this purchase is the best option.
Advantages of wooden furniture:
- reliable in operation;
- has a long service life;
- made from environmentally friendly materials;
- has an aesthetic appearance.
It is better to buy ready-made painted products straight away. Manufacturers offer a large number of color combinations. If you need to select pieces of furniture to match the color scheme of the kitchen, consider color options that are close in shade to the design of the room. The best option is white or milky stools.
Note. Colors from different manufacturers may have the same name, but different shades. It depends on the type of paint they use to coat the wood. If you are choosing furniture for a ready-made table, it is better to take a color sample with you.
Chairs with metal frame
The most common option for home use is furniture made of chromed metal. For production, a chrome-plated pipe with a thickness of 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm is used. The thicker the pipe used, the more durable the chairs will be.
For rooms with high levels of humidity and temperature, powder-coated stainless steel chairs are more suitable. The main advantages of chairs with a metal frame are ease of use, durability, and low price.
Plastic furniture
Modern furniture made of plastic (colored and transparent) has appeared on sale. This type of furniture is an excellent option for small spaces. In addition, chairs made of transparent plastic will not visually clutter up the interior.
Rattan furniture
This furniture is better known as wicker. Refers to interior items of a high price category. Most often they are bought for country houses and dachas. However, if your kitchen interior is made in a rustic or country style, then purchasing rattan products will be appropriate.
Types of chairs
Structurally, the chairs are very diverse. A variety of designs can be used in the kitchen. The most popular chairs for dining rooms are, of course, beautiful soft chairs with backrests.
They, in turn, also differ in design. Models with armrests are convenient for long evening gatherings. But folding wooden dining chairs will fit perfectly into the interior of a very small kitchen.
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Fashionable bar stools are the second most popular in our country. The raised base allows you to be at a comfortable height behind the bar counter. High chairs are equipped with a special footrest. In the interior they look stylish and modern. Photos of the chairs are presented below.
Selection of designs and their features
The comfort of sitting and eating depends on the design of the chair. The following types of chairs are distinguished:
- classic with a high back is the most common model of kitchen chairs. The back and seat provide good support for the body and allow you to sit comfortably for a long period of time;
- classic with armrests and a high back - suitable for large rooms, since they are difficult to slide under the table and take up a large kitchen space;
- bar stools are designed for rooms in which a bar counter is installed. For convenience, it is recommended to purchase bar stools with a footrest and a high back;
- a chair-chair is the most comfortable to use, but at the same time bulky. It is recommended to install in rooms where there is enough free space;
- folding chairs are a universal option that allows you to save space in the kitchen due to their design;
- children's high chairs - suitable for families with small children. For safety reasons, it is recommended not to consider models with wheels.
Important . When choosing a chair model in a store, be sure to sit on it. Assess whether the height of the seat is comfortable: the optimal figure is 47-50 cm from the floor. If you feel discomfort during landing, it is better to take a closer look at another model.
How and where to place chairs
Depending on the layout of the apartment, kitchen chairs for the kitchen are usually placed either in the kitchen itself or not far from it - in the dining area, if it is a studio apartment. They are also placed on the balcony, as well as in the kitchen in the bay window, if it is decided to install the dining table in it.
They are usually placed on four sides of the table. When the kitchen is small or when there are 2-3 people in a family, the dining table is moved towards the wall. Accordingly, chairs are placed on three open sides.
A couple of chairs by the window sill also sometimes doesn’t hurt if the window sill is converted into a table.
Chairs for a small kitchen should be purchased smaller, sometimes without a backrest at all. Stools in the interior of such a kitchen are also very appropriate.
Designer chairs in the kitchen interior must certainly be placed in a visible place. After all, they were created to be as demonstrative as possible, to decorate the surrounding space as much as possible.
Check the size and shape of the table
There is nothing worse than the feeling that the entire contents of the dinner table are barely squeezed onto it, and the guests are practically sitting on each other's heads and jostling with elbows. Make sure there is enough space at the table for each guest's comfort. But this is not as simple as it seems!
The shape of your table will play a big role in this matter. Square or rectangular tables will allow you to seat more people than round and oval ones: this directly depends on their shape and the location of the legs. Check that the legs do not interfere with the required number of chairs and that each guest has at least 50 centimeters of space.
Now let's talk more about the chairs.
Chair design
A full-fledged dining area is a dining room, which literally means noble chairs. The composition of the table and chairs should be uniform. Such a dining room furniture ensemble must necessarily be in harmony with the kitchen set and other nearby furniture. It would be better if the design of the chairs and all the furniture was made in one place and in the same style.
The design can be anything. A classic is definitely wooden dining chairs with a soft fabric seat. Wood is also suitable for furniture in styles such as minimalism, vintage, country, Provence, and eco-style. In each of them, the design of the kitchen chair will be different.
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Chair color
An ideal setting implies a harmonious combination of colors of individual interior details. Kitchen chairs should have the same color as the dining table. The table, in turn, should resonate with other details - for example, with a kitchen countertop.
The color for decorating the kitchen interior is chosen individually. A white table looks incredibly stylish in a white kitchen. This will provide the space with additional light. But in this case, let the chairs be white, this combination is typical for the Scandinavian style.
White chairs next to an unpainted wooden table look no less impressive; the photos of chairs in the kitchen interior below show just this.
Chairs in the kitchen may not always have the same color as the table. Especially if these are combined models. For example, a fabric cover on a chair can match the curtains on the window or the tablecloth on the table, and the frame can be the same color as the table.
Selecting a chair to match the color palette of the interior
Choosing the right color combinations is not as easy as it seems. Sometimes you look at photos of interiors in a magazine or on the Internet, and you think - who would have guessed that such orange would go perfectly with such blue.
This effect is achieved through the designer’s labor and lengthy selection of suitable shades.
With us, everything can be simpler - in order to make a color scheme, you can simply take any image you like (by the way, this may not always be an interior) and select several main shades from it. This will be our color palette.
If you are not planning a renovation, then you can simply add details and accents - and the interior will play differently. Such accents can be any small decorative items or non-massive furniture, such as chairs. Therefore, when selecting upholstery, be sure to focus on the range you have chosen.
As an example, here are several current color combinations that can help in choosing furniture.
