It’s not for nothing that the kitchen is called the heart of the home. This is where all household members most often gather, discussing news and family matters over dinner. In the kitchen they arrange get-togethers with friends, treat neighbors who drop by for tea, and watch TV.
When creating the interior of this room, you should take the choice of a dining table especially seriously. It should not be too small or too large, and all household members should be able to comfortably fit behind it.
It is also necessary that the table fully corresponds to the general style of the room, matching it in both shape and color. The dining table should please all family members and evoke only the most pleasant emotions in them. How to choose this important interior detail? You should listen to some advice from professional designers.
Choosing the size of the kitchen table
All family members must be seated at the table for meals.
For example, 60 cm of width and 40 cm of depth should be allocated for one person.
The minimum width of the product is 80-85 cm, and the length is selected depending on the size of the kitchen and how many people will use it.
Design project: Olga Nefedova
You shouldn’t choose a table with a width of more than 105 cm, even if you have a lot of free space.
But a table that is already 80 cm won’t work either, because there will be nowhere to put the dishes.
When choosing the size of the table, do not forget about its shape.
Thus, a rectangular model with parameters of 150 by 90 cm is perfect for a family of six people. For a family of up to eight people, it is better to take a product 200 by 110 cm, etc.
If the model is round, then everything is a little different: a small table with a diameter of 110 cm will fit four people perfectly, and with a diameter of 130 cm, five people will sit.
Recommended table height
When buying a table, you need to pay attention to the fact that it is comfortable to sit at, your knees are comfortable, and your legs can be stretched at least a little. As a rule, the standard and most comfortable height is 70-75 cm.
To determine the height that will be convenient for you specifically, use the formula: multiply height (cm) by the optimal height of the product (75 cm), and then divide it by the height, which is a guideline for manufacturers (165 cm).
Shape selection
Furniture manufacturers have been creating tables of various shapes for a long time.
Therefore, you can easily determine which kitchen table to choose.
Round
The round table is very popular because it is suitable for various interiors. This product looks beautiful, but it cannot be placed next to the wall.
The best option would be a round table with a diameter of 1.5 m.
Oval
Oval kitchen table - this modification looks sophisticated and elegant in the kitchen, plus it is safe.
Although oval pieces are usually associated with Baroque and Renaissance, this table can be combined with any style.
Square
A square table is an excellent solution for a simple and functional room.
The advantages of such a table are that it can be moved to one of the walls in the kitchen, and get by with one pair of legs.
Triangular
The triangular table looks original and beautiful.
Even if the overall decor in the room is modest, this table can become an interesting accent. However, it is not suitable for a large family.
The triangular shape is well suited for a coffee or tea table, which will become a delightful interior decoration.
Color of kitchen furniture
The photo of the kitchen table shows that it should either match in color with the overall color scheme of the interior, or contrast with it.
In addition, you should choose chairs of appropriate colors to match it. Sometimes a dining table is chosen so that it harmonizes with only one specific detail of the room.
It is recommended to buy a kitchen table for a small kitchen in light colors. Light furniture has the ability to visually expand the space.
How to choose a kitchen table: choice of material
The kitchen table must be made of durable material that does not deteriorate due to the abundance of moisture.
At the moment, to create tables they use:
- Wood. Such products are distinguished by their high strength, long service life and reliability, and they also delight with a magnificent visual appearance. The shade and texture of the table depends on the type of wood. Models made from this material will look good with a classic design option.
- Rattan is another well-known material that, despite being weightless, is very durable and reliable. Such tables are covered with voluminous glass on top to maintain a wonderful visual appearance.
- Glass is a material that does not visually distract from the main accents and is not inferior to its analogues in terms of functions. Tempered triplex is used to form glass tables. The glass can be transparent or frosted, with an image, with photo printing, painted in a certain color. The legs can be made of any material, but metal ones are most suitable. Glass products are combined with minimalism and hi-tech.
- Laminated chipboard type is the most short-lived material. The surface can imitate any texture, but in a short time chips from mechanical defects and bubbles due to moisture appear on it.
- Stone is an ideal decoration for a large kitchen. These tables are durable, comfortable, and beautiful.
Leg material
The most common materials for kitchen table legs are:
- Metal
are the strongest and most durable. They are distinguished by a variety of surfaces (matte, glossy, painted) and are suitable for any kitchen. - MDF
The material is affordable, aesthetic, reliable and will look great in any interior. - Wood
Suitable for kitchens in a predominantly classic style. However, their cost is much higher than the cost of a table with legs made of a different material. - Plastic
They are popular due to their efficiency and availability, but they are not suitable for all countertops, as they are not strong and reliable enough.
How many legs does a table have?
There are 4 common options:
- One leg as a central support structure is a simple and stable option. It is more comfortable to sit at such a table, because the risk of hitting the furniture legs is reduced.
- Two legs are not the best option, although visually it looks aesthetically pleasing and cozy. The huge disadvantage of such supports is that the legs will not have enough free space.
- Three legs are most often found in round models. This is the most convenient, functional and beautiful option.
- Four legs are a comfortable traditional option that suits everyone.
Where to place the dining table?
It is advisable to place the dining table where you plan to communicate with your guests. This could be the kitchen or living room.
In the kitchen
Placing a dining table in the kitchen is a completely standard interior design option. Of course, a lot depends on its size. A large and spacious table is unlikely to fit in a small kitchen; most likely, it will be designed for two to six people. At such a table they not only and not so much receive guests as they have breakfast/lunch/dinner in a small family circle. In addition, it can also be used as a kitchen table for preparing food. To receive guests, the dining table in the kitchen can only be used if there is enough space. Otherwise, it’s better to put a table somewhere in a corner in the kitchen so that it doesn’t interfere, and if necessary, take it out into the living room.
In the living room
If you place the dining table in the living room, then it is less likely that it will be used as a work surface and will be less susceptible to all kinds of contamination. Therefore, such a table can not only be spacious and functional, but also serve a decorative function. It can be of a non-standard shape, made of unusual materials, or simply be decorated with a beautiful elegant tablecloth with napkins - it all depends solely on your tastes, preferences and imagination.
Style selection
You need to buy a table and chairs after the renovation of the room, when all the nuances of the interior are known.
Before deciding which table to choose for the kitchen, it is better to first develop a project for the future room.
Classic kitchens require wooden tables. Modern styles can be combined with a glass table and plastic chairs.
Choosing a color for the kitchen table
It’s good when the color scheme of the table matches the overall interior of the room.
Of course, you can choose a product that will differ in shade from the color of the kitchen.
There are many options, and to choose the right one, you should take into account the recommendations of designers.
White
A snow-white table is a modification made of wood or chipboard that looks great in a classic interior.
This option also suits Mediterranean, rustic and shabby chic styles. However, the surface of the product will have to be protected from dirt and scratches.
Brown
A brown table is a standard option, especially if the table is made of natural wood and covered with paint and varnish.
It looks solid and is suitable for a kitchen interior in a classic, country, rustic, or loft style.
It would also look good in Moroccan and Arabic styles.
Red
The red table is an original model that will highlight the kitchen.
A red dining table will decorate your room; it will fit perfectly into minimalist, hi-tech and loft interiors.
Black
The black table is a universal model that can fit into almost any interior.
An interesting option would be a table in black with gloss.
Interesting solutions in interior design
All of the above designs are standard, perhaps with the exception of triangular tables.
But if you want to add some zest to the interior, you can make a table to order. In this case, you can make an original tabletop, decorated with:
- using decoupage technique;
- coins filled with epoxy resin;
- cut wooden circles, which are also filled with epoxy;
- as well as other methods of decoration.
Solid wood products are the most durable, long lasting, moisture resistant and truly beautiful.
Note! Epoxy resin is often used to create original models. Moreover, coloring powders allow you to give it a certain shade.
In this case, the choice depends on individual preferences and the interior in which the product will be used.
Choosing a place in the kitchen for the table
In the kitchen, the table is placed opposite the work area - the wall where the kitchen unit is located. But this option is not suitable for narrow, long and small rooms.
Here, such solutions lead to a loss of ergonomics of the entire space.
The best option for a table is a place by the window.
Firstly, there is no way to put a refrigerator, sink or stove here, so the space near the window is usually not used.
Secondly, the tabletop by the window is illuminated by natural light - it’s nice to sit behind it with a cup of coffee both in the morning and in the evening.
Sometimes, in order to enlarge a small kitchen, it is connected to a loggia, and if this is the case, then it is better to place the dining group in it.
Design project from LDa
What can be used instead of a table?
If the size of the kitchen is so small that even the most compact option does not fit, or the design and decoration of the room allow you to “play” with the decor, you can try such an unusual solution as choosing a kitchen table for the kitchen interior... without a table. At first glance it sounds meaningless, however, such implementations exist.
In some kitchens, the bar counter serves as a table.
For example, under certain circumstances, a table may well be a mobile drawer for kitchen utensils, which, as a rule, stands under the bar counter or cutting tabletop. Moreover, if the kitchen is rarely used for its intended purpose, and the size allows, you can change the coffee table to a cabinet table, where a vase of flowers will stand most of the time.
Instead of a table, you can also use a cabinet for utensils.
The sides, in this version, are stylized chairs that are recessed under the tabletop and do not take up space. If necessary, this solution can easily become a place to eat for two or three people.
Table for the kitchen-living room in the form of a bar counter
Such models are usually installed in small apartments.
Bar counters do not take up much space and provide additional space for storing various things.
If you use auxiliary lighting and other accessories, the bar counter can be turned into a special element of the interior.
The dining kitchen table is the central part of the kitchen, where the whole family gathers and where guests are received.
It should be beautiful and comfortable, spacious and durable, match the room in style and size.
Which table to choose for a small kitchen: 4 ergonomic models
Which kitchen table is best for a small kitchen? One that will allow you to get maximum functionality - and at the same time take up a minimum of space.
Folding
Owners of tiny kitchens (of which there are many in older houses in the regions and in new buildings in Moscow) should pay attention to folding options. From a full-fledged (albeit usually small) tabletop, this furniture turns into a compact wall console - and takes up very little space.
Bright folding kitchen table
Folding
Another compact option is foldable. Supplement it with folding chairs - and if you wish, you can organize a dining area in any room of the apartment. And it’s just as easy to “hide” it.
Transforming
Transformable tables in a variety of variations are a godsend for tiny spaces. There are models that can transform from miniature nightstands into a dining area for a large family, while still offering additional storage. There are tables that convert from coffee tables to dining tables. And, of course, the most common option is a compact transformable dining table with a folding tabletop, which can accommodate a fairly large group of guests, please note.
Advice. You can choose a small transformable table that turns into a larger one in case of frequent guests, as well as in situations where a large family does not coincide in schedules - and rarely gathers for breakfast, lunch or dinner in its entirety.
Retractable
An extremely compact model, a kind of “secret” dining area - a pull-out option. It can slide into a set or be part of a dining room storage system, completely hidden when not needed - and pulled out into a full-fledged dining area when needed.
Retractable transformable kitchen table
