Table height: how to choose the right one?

The height of any item of room furnishings does not stand still and is transformed in direct proportion to the changes that a person undergoes. So the legendary Lounge Chair, of the Imzam family, is now produced in a size increased by 10 cm. And it is not the only brand that follows trends.

Creating a comfortable environment for a modern person is no longer a luxury, but an indicator of a high standard of living, good taste and craftsmanship of manufacturers of interior items. There is no need to rely on the same standards that were 20-50 years ago. Companies do everything to please the client, including changing the size of furniture for all the changes that humanity is subject to. Recent studies have revealed that all the inhabitants of planet Earth are elongated by 11 centimeters.

At the same time, there is no need to talk about any single general figure for the average statistical growth of a person in the world. Each state has its own average growth rates of citizens, the parameters of tables and chairs must again adjust to these standards. At the same time, the choice of a suitable table is of paramount importance, it is at this table that we spend time with our family, dine, receive guests, do creative work, work, it is not surprising that it is the search for the right table of the right size in the conditions of modern reality that is so important.

Let's consider how to choose the height values ​​for furniture, depending on its purpose.

The standard height of the worktop for cooking is calculated based on the fact that the main percentage of the manipulations performed in the kitchen is done while standing. Even with a slight tilt, the load on the muscles of the neck, spine, lower back increases sharply, a healthy person will feel fatigue and malaise from this, and a person with health problems should minimize such inclinations. If the table top is too low or higher than necessary, in both cases it will lead to an increase in the load volume.

Determining the ideal height level begins with calculating the height of the owners of the room. For a height of less than 150 cm, the distance from the floor to the table top should take 75-80 cm.For people with a height of 160-180 cm, on which the main emphasis is placed, this is 89-92 cm, for people from 180 cm and taller - 1 m. If you choose a countertop based on all family members, you need to add the height of adult relatives, for example 180 cm - a man, 165 cm - a woman.

(180+165): 2= 172.5

Multiply by the standard table length - 78.

Divide by the average human height - 165.

(172.5 x 78): 165 = 81.5

The height of the worktop for this family is 81.5 cm

To make it easier to draw a parallel, in public catering and fast food places, the height is fixed at 65 cm.

The first thing to look for when choosing a dining table is the parameters. The parameters depend on the type of room (kitchen area, living room), the size of the room, individual indicators - the height of the client, the age category of users (child, teenager, adult), the shape of the table.

GOST introduced the standard height of the dining table, but is it so convenient if it is designed for a person with indicators of 165 cm? The comfortable height is on average 75 cm, and the distance from the chair to the table surface is around 30 cm.But when calculating, it is better to use special formulas developed for such a calculation.

The parameters of a person's height are multiplied by the conditional average table height of 75 cm, the result is divided by the average person's height, which is 165 cm.

For example, a person's height is 173 cm.

173 * 75: 165 = 78.6 cm

But based on the situation that relatives in a family have different heights, it is necessary to add up the growth of each of them and divide by the number of members of this family. This will be the average growth rate, then the indicators should be recalculated according to the formula indicated above.

In addition, when choosing a table, it is necessary to build on not only the table area or height, but also the width of the seats, the average area of ​​space per person is 60 centimeters. This is a recommended border, when you try to reduce it, you run the risk of inconvenience, chairs should be both easy to slide out and easy to slide in, this border will directly affect the convenience of seating guests.

A fold-out and square table is suitable for small spaces. The round table is for connoisseurs of elegance and lovers of friendly gatherings, it is also much less dangerous due to the absence of sharp corners, which makes it more preferable when choosing apartments for those who have small children.

There is hardly an apartment that would completely do without a desk, this piece of furniture wandered from one historical era to another, initially designated as a place for doing business, it was transformed into a luxury item, an indicator of its owner's taste preferences. The writing desk has successfully proved its practical importance, to this day a large number of people prefer to have their workplace at home.

For people of short stature 150-160 cm, a height of 60 cm is suitable, for people with a height of 170-185, these are dimensions of 70-85 cm, for those whose height is above 190 cm, furniture is made to order, starting with height parameters from 85 - 90 cm.

For a student, given that he will grow, the table must also transform as he grows up. It is better to buy a multifunctional table that will be easy to change. If the table has adjustable legs, then the child's chair should also be height-adjustable so that the child's legs do not remain suspended, but stand firmly on the floor. Hands should be free to rest on the surface of the tabletop, no books and notebooks are allowed to interfere with this position.

The height of the table should be such that the student is seated with straight shoulders that do not rise or sag. For this, there are the rules of the right angle: one right angle is the knees, the second right angle is the hip and back.

The widespread use of computer technology in a fast paced life does not allow you to do without this device both at work and at home. But it is not enough to buy a computer or laptop, you also need to find a convenient place to use it, the best option for such an activity that requires a high concentration of attention is a table, but you need to choose one that will help you to take a comfortable position and at the same time maintain normal posture. A well-chosen table has been proven to preserve your energy resources and health while working at the computer.

The lighting should fall from the left side of the hand, and the table should be positioned so that direct sunlight does not have access to the screen. The rules of right angles at 90 degrees, which were considered when selecting tables for schoolchildren, apply to this type of table.During cold seasons, heat sources should be kept away from the wiring of the device and the place where it is located.

The main rule: it should be pleasant and comfortable to be at the table. Today there are tables specially equipped with mechanisms for adjusting the level of rise, this has greatly simplified life for those who are in a sitting position most of the day. The problem with the fact that previously you only had to work in one position has been resolved.

As for the appearance of the product or material, this is something that does not make sense to argue about and is a personal matter of everyone. Modern manufacturers are able to satisfy the most demanding customers.

Whether there will ever be something more comfortable than a table, time will seem, but for now it is not possible to completely abandon such a significant piece of furniture.

For information on how to properly sit at the computer, see below.