Summer is a time for renovations in many homes. And the kitchen is one of the most common reforms. When designing a project for the kitchen, aspects such as comfort, ergonomics, practicality and aesthetics must be taken into account.
Features that must be harmoniously combined, including elements such as work and support surfaces, and seats. Tables, bars, chairs, armchairs and stools are key elements in any kitchen, both decorative and functional.
And to know a little more about this topic, we have spoken with the Kitchen Furniture Association (AMC) to explain the types of tables, bars and seats that exist and which one best suits each kitchen.
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Tables and bars, keys to creating a multifunctional space
Typically, many leave the choice of tables and bars for the end of the design process. And it is a clear mistake, since it is around these elements that our life in the kitchen will turn. Around them, we sat down to have breakfast or lunch, to enjoy free time …
In addition, kitchen counters and tables are extra work and support surfaces in the kitchen, not only to eat or cook, but to telework or study. With all these uses, it is important that these elements adapt to the style and layout of the room.
Mesinor. Complet metal table
In this sense, AMC experts recommend that we first study the space we have and how the room is distributed, also thinking about the opening of the interior doors, those of the furniture and those of the appliances so that they do not represent a problem, collide with the chairs or table, etc.
The keys to choosing the right kitchen table
If space is limited, the most appropriate thing is to bet on a folding wall table. These types of tables allow us to open them when we have to use them, and fold them when we don’t need them. The folding or removable tables they are another option for small kitchens. These tables allow you to increase their extension and gain extra space at specific times. In addition, there are models that incorporate a gas piston to automatically raise the auxiliary wing of the table.
Regarding the material and the height of the tables, the material and the height will depend on the use that we are going to give it. Fortunately, there are numerous possibilities and combinations on the market to obtain the desired result. Among the options that sweep, the one of metal, wood and tempered glass.
On the one hand, the metal structure provides security, the wooden top, warmth, and the glass turns the table into a hygienic surface that is resistant to stains and scratches. On the other hand, porcelain surfaces of 100% origin natural stand out for their durability and slate surfaces for their originality and the fun touch they provide, since you can even write and draw on them.
Bailen. Celestial table
In addition, the practicality of kitchen tables goes beyond serving as a surface for cooking or eating, since many models include drawers for cutlery and accessories, so they are also storage furniture, ideal for keeping the kitchen in order.
Bailén- Iris table with drawer
Kitchen bars
As for the kitchen bars, they are a great option for rooms that do not have enough space to install a large table or a kitchen island, and need to gain an extra surface. What’s more, kitchen bars add a fresh and modern touch for that more casual style they bring.
To begin with, fixed bars attached to the wall, They provide a feeling of spaciousness by creating continuity with the countertop. And they are available in a wide variety of aesthetic options, materials and leg types.
Cancio. Snack Bar
If your kitchen space is limited, the dynamic bars they can be a great solution. They unfold when you need them, and they are collected when they are not needed, being perfectly attached to the countertop. In addition, these bars have built-in wheels on the legs so that their movement is more comfortable and smooth. They also have a locking mechanism to prevent them from moving during use.
How to choose kitchen chairs, armchairs and stools
To complement the table or the bar, and create totally comfortable spaces, you cannot miss chairs, armchairs and kitchen stools. Elements that must be in line with the style of the kitchen, and that must be perfectly coupled to bars and tables, fulfilling an important decorative function.
Even so, from AMC they warn that “the chairs or stools are not the complements of the tables and bars. They are essential pieces to eat or work at ease and enjoy 100% of the quality time we spend in the kitchen.
Mesinor. Julia metal chair
To choose the most suitable seat, the AMC recommends us to choose seats that are comfortable, ergonomic, and that adapt to the table. It is important to consider your height: to be comfortable, a chair or armchair It must have a height of between 45 and 50 cm from the surface of the seat and to the floor, as well as a distance of between 25 and 30 cm between the seat and the table.
In the case of fixed stools, the most suitable height is around 65cm for bars located at a height of about 90 cm. For 105cm high bars there are 75cm stools. And we can also choose models with height adjustable column or “gas stools”
Cancio. Dolce stool
To adapt to any kitchen, there is an infinite range of functional designs that combine with different styles, from the most classic to the most avant-garde. The armchairs, chairs and stools are available in any color, material and in the most original designs, which has made them distinctive elements that reinforce the personality of the kitchen.
In addition, many kitchen seats already have new hygienic treatments applied to your materials to effectively fight bacteria and stains, since they cover the fiber of the fabric with an invisible molecular layer that prevents stains from penetrating the fabric, allowing us to choose materials other than vinyl in a wide variety of colors
Cover photo | Cancio – Kerala table and Dolce chairs
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