For a successful meal, you need to strive for comfort in the eating area. It can be directly both the kitchen itself and the dining room, dining room in the living room. It often happens that due to an incorrectly chosen dining group for the kitchen, a harmonious atmosphere is disturbed, and family members and guests have to endure the conditions that are available, and this situation is created for many years.
In order to avoid such unpleasant circumstances, when choosing a set, it is advisable to think carefully in advance which tables and seating furniture will fit. In fact, there are many nuances to consider, which you will study later in the text. In addition, it is better to decide on the budget right away, as there are cheap lunch groups and quite expensive ones. Remember that there should be plenty of room on the table after the standard serving of 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 is worthwhile to immediately understand whatis the difference.
Kitchen set is a set of furniture from tables and countertops, hanging shelves, sink racks and stove / hob, cabinets for household appliances. That is, such items are intended for storing food, washing dishes, cooking, and the like.
Dining groups are a set of furniture from a table and chairs, a sofa, benches or stools. That is, this set is designed for eating.
Therefore, when choosing furniture, be careful, because by mistake you can request from a store or factory a completely different set that you need.
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 itself is 9 square meters. meters, but due to the 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 sq. meters, in this case, you should choose compact options that will not clutter up 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, kitchen set, refrigerator and other items towhich should be freely accessible.
In furniture catalogs, as a rule, table parameters are written:
- height;
- width;
- depth.
In this case, we are interested in the width and depth, as they play an important role in the free space. That is, let's say that the kitchen area is only 7 square meters. meters, it is impractical to put a wide table in it for a large family, as it will take up almost the entire remaining part of the kitchen or will not fit at all.
Design Choice
Of course, the color scheme and furniture design play a smaller role than the dimensions, but are also an integral part. It is pleasant to eat in a harmoniously combined kitchen. A big mistake if, for example, in a kitchen that has a modern high-tech style (gray, metal), there will be an old table in the shabby chic style (white with carved legs).
Therefore, you should take seriously the choice of a dining group for the kitchen:
- with or without sofa;
- with stools or chairs;
- with or without bar.
If your kitchen has a standard classic style or some modern with a European renovation, then dining groups such as:
- table and chairs with metal legs;
- glass tops and plastic chairs;
- light MDF stools and tables.
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,the furniture was all wood.
Family members and guests: how many people at a 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, then you will have to make a choice: either a meal in turn, or choose a living room for dinner, a large room. 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 moved apart. The rest of the time it is assembled and takes up little space.
In a spacious kitchen or dining room where the whole family and guests usually dine, it is advisable to set a large table for six or more people.
Types of tables
Try to choose tables that will not create inconvenience to anyone. Unfortunately, it often happens that the legs of the table interfere with the comfortable eating of one or more family members, guests. Therefore, choose comfortable dining groups for the kitchen. A photo of a comfortable table is given below, so that each reader has an idea what type of table to purchase.
They come with four standard legs along the edges, and with one in the center. Of course, if the kitchen is spacious, it is possible to install a table far from the walls and a headset, then it is better to purchase with four legs, put chairs.
If the kitchen is verysmall, 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 household members to sit down at the table and leave it at the end.
The shape of the tabletop 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 living rooms.
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 opposed to the furniture not having a back. It is also impractical to place them in a large kitchen with a large table. There must be a deliberate approach in everything.
Dining group for the kitchen, tables and chairs are selected based on the composition of the family, the parameters and design of the room. Let's say in a large dining room you can put a bench, not chairs. This is especially true for a large family with many children. After all, not every preschool kid is able to move a chair behind him, and the bench does not need to be moved away.
Small sofas can also brighten up the kitchen, especially if you plan to place family members or guests in the kitchen to sleep. It is only desirable to choose a material that can be washed from dirt, stains. Or use a protective cover/case.
Miniaturecorner
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 bedside tables that cannot be installed due to lack of free space. Also included are usually a small dining table and a couple of stools. Often, the corner connecting the backs of the bench has a table or shelves for various accessories.
Such dining groups solve the problem of small-sized kitchens. But still, family members may experience some inconvenience. After all, such a headset is quite compact.
Price category
Depending on the material and dimensions, kitchen chairs, dining group, stools and sofas have corresponding prices. The cheapest furniture is made of artificial materials:
- plastic;
- light alloy;
- MDF/chipboard.
Tables and chairs made of solid wood, glass tops are much more expensive.
In addition, prices depend on the manufacturer - domestic or foreign. An advertised, well-known brand also plays a big role.
How to position 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, no obstruction to any place. In addition, the table should be positioned so that everyone is comfortable, and the hands (especially the elbows)were not embarrassed.
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 moved up to the wall so that there is room for 4-5 chairs and a stool.
Sliding options
Let's continue talking about the 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 for lunch. In this case, you have to choose a larger room. Usually it is a large room (hall). Unfortunately, a bulky desk in a room can get in the way of occupants 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 fit the living room by design, you should choose furniture made of wood. It is this material that is most suitable for the dining room, living room.
Extensible table can be purchased without chairs, it can fit compactly in the corner of the living room. Transforming tables are also popular (when disassembled, they resemble a nightstand).
Furniture material
It is necessary to choose the right material for kitchen furniture. Dining groups, as well as headsets, are exposed to chemical and physical effects both from the microclimate in the room (high humidity, sharptemperature fluctuations, dirt and rubbish), and from residents, guests.
As you know, the dining table can be inadvertently scratched by dining utensils, liquid of any temperature is often spilled on it. Therefore, seriously approach the choice of material. But in order to protect the surface of the furniture, oilcloth materials, tablecloths are often used.
As for chairs and stools, the seats should be easy to clean.
Easy cleaning in the kitchen
Every housewife faces difficulties when 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 hard work, then it is better to buy lighter furniture. For example, a table and chairs with a light metal frame, or folding chairs that can be folded and removed for cleaning.
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 this color. It remains only to find a compromise. It is better to bypass several shops. But it also happens that sellers offer catalogs for lack of extra space for displayreal furniture. It is recommended to study the range 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 purchased for several years or even decades. Therefore, we wish you good luck, make the right choice for yourself and your loved ones.
