Modern chairs in the interior of the kitchen

The choice of furniture for the kitchen is one of the most important tasks in interior design. Along with the convenience of work surfaces and the functionality of household appliances, there is a question about the appearance and practicality of chairs. Before purchasing these accessories, you need to know what role modern chairs play in the interior of the kitchen.

The choice of chairs for the kitchen is subject to a number of specific nuances. Their purchase falls on the final stage of the arrangement of the kitchen, when all surfaces have already been finished, the main furniture has been ordered, the locations of household appliances and work areas have been determined. At this stage, homeowners are faced with a choice problem. Modern manufacturers of kitchen furniture present a huge range of models that differ in the complexity of designs, size, color and texture solutions.

Each model has its own characteristics. If we talk about dining groups in general, they are conditionally subdivided according to dimensional data. The main feature is compactness or massiveness.

The main characteristics are especially important when arranging a small kitchen, where every centimeter of furniture can play a significant role. In this case, a folding model or a transforming chair would be an excellent solution, which, if necessary, can be transformed from one piece of furniture to another, increasing in size. The situation is completely different in the spacious kitchen, where the range of possibilities expands. Such rooms allow you to freely fantasize with the design of furniture, without attaching much importance to its dimensions.

Based on the shape, there are several types of chairs for the kitchen:

• dining with backresthaving different heights, shapes and designs (providing a comfortable seated position);

• armchairs in various design solutions - a wonderful functional item that emphasizes the refined taste and the desire for maximum comfort of the owners;

• transforming chairs with the ability to adjust the height of the seat and footrest (suitable for children);

• stools - an excellent solution for small kitchens (they allow you to save space, they can be pushed under the table if necessary);

• folding chairs - devices that are characterized by mobility and a minimum of occupied space when folded;

• bar chairs - high chairs for installation in front of a bar counter (fashionable accessories for public places).

In some cases, it is possible to use various soft nooks for the kitchen or sofas (a profitable and multifunctional solution).

Different raw materials are used in the production of kitchen chairs. Among other materials, several are especially in demand:

• Glass... The main advantage of glass furniture is its visual lightness and airiness, which often relieves the interior of the feeling of heaviness. The material used can have different textures, shades, which leads to the creation of various effects. The disadvantage of raw materials is the complexity and delicacy of care associated with the use of special detergents.

• Various metal alloys. Metal chairs are highly durable and durable. Forged kitchens look elegant and sophisticated. The disadvantage of materials is considered to be a large weight, which affects the finished products.

• MDF... One of the popular lightweight materials is an excellent combination of price and quality. The material allows you to create various forms of products, has a wide range of colors and a wide variety of textures. The main disadvantages are instability to mechanical stress and moisture.

• Wood... Products from solid wood are recognized as elite and expensive, suitable for most interior styles. The peculiarity of this material lies in its reliability, beauty and durability. The disadvantage is the high cost.

• Rattan... Natural eco-friendly material that allows you to create original designs that are strong enough, reliable and stylish.

• Plastic... Inexpensive synthetic material, which makes it possible to manufacture chairs of various shapes and the most unusual colors. The products do not require special care, they are lightweight and practical.

Kitchen chairs can be made in a wide variety of colors. This characteristic depends on the material of manufacture of the product or the type of upholstery. More often chairs are made in woody shades, although synthetic materials are distinguished by colorful paints. For example, chairs can be finished in red, beige, green, purple, blue, brown. Plastics and leather substitutes have the widest range of colors. Wooden products have a color close to the natural brown range.

When choosing chairs for the kitchen, you must consider:

• the size of the room;
• style direction of the room;
• the color and texture of the material of the surrounding furniture.

For a small kitchen, accessories should be chosen small. In large rooms, the table and chairs should correspond to the size of the room, so as not to disturb the overall harmony.

When choosing chairs it is worth paying attention to such properties of materials as strength, wear resistance, safety... Ease of maintenance is important. In addition to the above characteristics, the comfort and convenience of this type of furniture are important indicators. Experts recommend sitting on the chair model in question before buying to determine how comfortable it is.

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