The kitchen is perhaps the only place in the house where the whole family gathers at the dinner table several times a day. In addition, on holidays many guests gather at the table and it often happens that one of them does not have enough space. And in order to prevent this from happening, there is such a variant of furniture as a folding kitchen table. It is about him that we will talk today.
Furniture features
A folding kitchen table is an excellent solution for apartments that have a shortage of space. It allows you to significantly save free space. And all thanks to the special design, which can vary in size depending on the number of guests. In the assembled version, it is very compact, and when unfolded, it is very roomy. But unfortunately, unlike other options, the folding kitchen table has a less attractive appearance, so if you have enough freeplaces, it is better to refrain from such a purchase. And if you really feel the lack of free space, this table is just for you.
Selection criteria
Despite the fact that the folding kitchen table is less popular than conventional non-folding counterparts, the range of such products is quite large. In order not to get lost among the many models, you need to decide in advance on all the selection criteria, which we will talk about now.
Sizes
Ideally, a folding kitchen table should not bring any inconvenience during use. Therefore, when choosing, pay special attention to the dimensions of the table in the folded and unfolded state. On average, about 60 centimeters of free space on the table is enough for one person. That is, if, for example, a bachelor lives in the house, a folding kitchen table 60x80 centimeters is the best option for him. For couples, you need at least 100-160 centimeters of space.
Design Choice
A lot also depends on the appearance of the table, so do not rush to buy the first model that comes across. The kitchen will look best only if the table and the entire kitchen set are made in the same style.
For example, if the room is made in high-tech style, the best choice is a folding kitchen table with a glass top. But here you need to be very careful, since defective glass can break at the first hit on its surface. Remember that there are always knives at the table andplugs that leave small scratches on the glass surface, so you should take care of an additional protective coating. In the case of a classic interior, the most reasonable solution is the wooden version. Here you can choose both natural and artificial material.
Location
Many, looking at such a table, would place it near the wall. In particular, this is true, since unnecessary details should not be present in the kitchen, but after purchase it is better to place it at least 50 centimeters further from the wall (in case it has right angles). An oval folding kitchen table is recommended to be placed in the center of the room, unless, of course, space allows.
