For a meal to be successful, you need to strive for comfort in the eating area. This can be directly as the kitchen itself, and the dining room, dining room in the living room. It often happens that because of the wrong dining group for the kitchen, a harmonious atmosphere is disturbed, and family members and guests have to endure the conditions that exist, and this situation is created for many years.
In order to prevent such unpleasant circumstances when choosing a kit, it is advisable to think carefully in advance which tables and seating furniture are suitable. In fact, you need to consider the many nuances that you will learn later in the text. In addition, it is better to immediately determine the budget, as there are cheap dining groups and quite expensive. Remember that there should be a lot of space on the table after standard serving with plates, glasses / glasses and cutlery.
What is a lunch group
Perhaps not all readers know what dining groups are for the kitchen. And someone even confuses them with a headset. It’s worth immediately understanding what the difference is.
A kitchen set is a set of furniture from tables and countertops, hanging shelves, racks for washing and stove / hob, cabinets for household appliances. That is, such items are intended for storing food, washing dishes, cooking and the like.
Lunch groups are a set of furniture from a table and chairs, a sofa, benches or stools. That is, this headset is intended for eating.
Therefore, when choosing furniture, be careful, because by mistake you can ask the store or factory for the wrong kit.
Dimensions and free space in the kitchen
The most important point is the size of the kitchen, the dimensions of the free space for the dining area. For example, a headset is installed in the room, a refrigerator is placed, there is an additional cabinet for storing small household appliances. The size of the kitchen is 9 square meters. meters, but due to installed items its free size is 6.5 square meters. meters. That is, you can even install a large table and six chairs.
On the contrary, if the size of the catering unit is only 5 square meters. meters, in this case, you should choose compact options that will not clutter the cramped space and interfere with moving around the kitchen. Dining tables, groups should not have sharp corners, protruding parts.
It is necessary to calculate in advance what sizes the furniture should be. Remember that there should be enough free space between the aisles, the kitchen, the refrigerator and other objects that should be freely accessible.
In furniture catalogs, as a rule, table parameters are written:
In this case, we are interested in width and depth, since they play an important role in the freedom of space. That is, suppose that the kitchen area is only 7 square meters. meters, it is impractical to put in it a wide table for a large family, since it will occupy almost the rest of the kitchen or not fit at all.
Design choice
Of course, the color scheme and furniture design play a smaller role than the dimensions, but it is also an integral part. It is pleasant to eat in a harmonious kitchen. It’s a big mistake if, for example, in a kitchen that has a modern hi-tech style (gray, metal), there will be an old table in the style of shabby chic (white with carved legs).
Therefore, you should take seriously the choice of a dining group for the kitchen:
- with or without a sofa;
- with stools or chairs;
- with or without a bar.
If your kitchen has a standard classic style or any modern with a European-style renovation, then dining groups such as:
- table and chairs with metal legs;
- glass countertops and plastic chairs;
- light stools and tables made of MDF.
On the other hand, if the kitchen is made in the old style, then the table and chairs should be made of wood. Indeed, in past centuries, in the classical era, furniture was completely wooden.
Family members and guests: how many people at the meal?
If the family is small or one person lives in an apartment / house, then a small table, for example, 78 x 85 cm, which can be placed close to the wall, is enough.
On the other hand, if the kitchen is small, and the family is large, you will have to make a choice: either have a meal alternately, or choose a living room, a large room for lunch. Modern furniture factories produce dining groups for the kitchen with a sliding table. That is, when the whole family gathers (usually this happens in the evening after work and study, on weekends, holidays), the table can be spread out. The rest of the time it is assembled and takes up little space.
In a spacious kitchen or dining room, where the whole family usually dines, guests, it is advisable to establish a large table for six or more people.
Types of tables
Try to choose tables that will not cause any inconvenience to anyone. Unfortunately, it often happens that the legs of the table interfere with a comfortable meal of one or more family members, guests. Therefore, choose comfortable dining groups for the kitchen. A photo of a convenient table is given below, so that each reader has an idea of what type of table to purchase.
They come with four standard legs at the edges, and with one in the center. Of course, if the kitchen is spacious, it is possible to set the table far from the walls and the headset, then it is better to purchase with four legs, put chairs.
If the kitchen is very small, it can only fit a corner dining set, it is recommended to purchase a table with one or two legs in the center. After all, it is very important that it is convenient for all households to sit down at the table and leave it at the end.
The shape of the countertops is also important:
- square;
- rectangular;
- round;
- oval.
The first two options are suitable for small kitchens. They can be installed close to the wall. Round and oval are more suitable for dining rooms and the living room.
Chairs, benches and stools
It should be said right away that stools are more suitable for small kitchens. But they should not completely replace chairs or a sofa, if one of the family members is against the back of the furniture. It is also impractical to place them in a large kitchen with a large table. There should be a thoughtful approach in everything.
The dining group for the kitchen, tables and chairs are selected based on the composition of the family, the parameters and design of the room. Suppose you can put a bench, not chairs, in a large dining room. This is especially true for a large family with many children. After all, not every kid of preschool age is able to move a chair behind him, and the bench does not need to be moved away.
Small sofas can also decorate the kitchen, especially if you plan to accommodate family members or guests in the kitchen for sleeping. It is only advisable to choose a material that can be washed from dirt, stains. Or use a protective cover / cover.
Miniature corner
A dining group for a small kitchen is popular with many residents of Khrushchev apartments. It is convenient in that a bench with a back is installed in a free corner. Under the seats there are storage boxes that replace individual nightstands that cannot be installed due to lack of free space. And also usually comes a small dining table and a pair of stools. Often, the corner connecting the back of the bench has a table or shelves for various accessories.
Such dining groups solve the problem of small-sized cuisine. But still, family members may experience some inconvenience. After all, such a headset is compact enough.
Price category
Depending on the material and dimensions, kitchen chairs, a dining group, stools and sofas have corresponding prices. The cheapest is the furniture that is made of artificial materials:
- plastic;
- light alloy;
- MDF / Particleboard.
Massive wood tables and chairs, glass countertops are much more expensive.
In addition, prices depend on the manufacturer - domestic or foreign. The advertised, well-known brand also plays a large role.
How to arrange indoors
It is most convenient to place dining groups for the kitchen in the center of the room, so that there is a free approach from all sides. There should be no cramped space or obstruction to any place. In addition, the table should be positioned so that everyone is comfortable, and his hands (especially the elbows) are not constrained.
For a large family, of course, only the option with a large round or rectangular table is suitable, and for a single person, two - a small kitchen set of furniture.
In a small kitchen, it is almost impossible to place a table in the center, and it is not necessary. In order to visually and physically increase the space, it is recommended to purchase a small rectangular one, which with its narrow side can be pushed against the wall so that there is room for 4-5 chairs and a stool.
Sliding options
We continue the conversation about a small kitchen. Suppose that the family is still large or frequent reception of guests is possible, it will not work to accommodate everyone at once. In this case, you have to choose a larger room. Usually it is a large room (hall). Unfortunately, a bulky table in a room can interfere with tenants for one reason or another. Therefore, you can purchase a dining group for the kitchen with a sliding table. But in order for such a set of furniture to come to the living room by design, you should choose wooden furniture. It is this material that is most suitable for the dining room, living room.
A sliding table can also be purchased without chairs; it can fit compactly in the corner of the living room. Transformer tables are also popular (disassembled look like a bedside table).
Furniture Material
It is necessary to choose the right material for furniture for the kitchen. Dining groups, as well as headsets, are exposed to chemical and physical effects both from the microclimate in the room (high humidity, sudden temperature fluctuations, dirt and rubbish), and from the guests and guests.
As you know, a dinner table can be inadvertently scratched by dining equipment, and liquid of any temperature is often spilled on it. Therefore, take your material seriously. But to protect the surface of furniture, often use oilcloth materials, tablecloths.
As for chairs and stools, the seats should be such that they can be easily wiped.
Easy cleaning in the kitchen
Every housewife has difficulty cleaning. This is especially true for those who have massive, bulky dining groups for the kitchen. For example, corner benches, heavy chairs, tables with wide legs.
If there is no desire to do the hard work, then it is more advisable to buy lighter furniture. For example, a table and chairs with a light metal frame or folding chairs that can be folded up and tucked away during cleaning.
The opinion of loved ones
Before buying a dining group, you should consult with those who live with you. Remember that everyone should be comfortable. It is advisable to go to furniture stores and together choose the most suitable option both in design, and in size, set.
But it may turn out that the hostess dreams of a white dining group for the kitchen, while others are against that color. It remains only to seek a compromise. Better go around a few stores. But it also happens that sellers offer catalogs for lack of extra space to display real furniture. It is recommended to study the assortment provided.
The lunch group is an important component in an apartment or house, which is used by all family members at least 1-2 times a day. In addition, it is acquired for several years or even tens of years. Therefore, we wish you good luck, make the right choice for yourself and your loved ones.