Choosing chairs for the table

Before you buy chairs for your home, you need to know what they are, how to choose them correctly among a huge variety. In this article we will help you not to be mistaken in the choice of products and to choose the right ones for the table.

Construction features

The chair differs from other furniture in that for a comfortable sitting there are different requirements, depending on the preferences and characteristics of each person. For example, one person can comfortably sit on a chair with a high back, the other will choose a short one for himself, and there are those who feel comfortable on a stool. In order to make a choice, you need to know the structural features of the chairs.

They are:

  • Carpenter's. These chairs are made of beech or oak. The peculiarity of such pieces of furniture is that their high back mates with the side legs with special connecting parts - tsargs.Such chairs are usually rectangular and rigid. Upholstery for them is not used.
  • Flat-gluing. These chairs differ in their legs. They are made at a sharp angle to the seat. The back has an average length that is shorter than that of the seat. Chairs can be rectangular or round. Upholstery can be used.
  • Bent Made of solid wood. In addition, such products are very durable, they look very elegant. In such a chair, the legs, the backrest, and the seat are bent in various ways. The number of legs can be from one to four, the main rule is their curvature. The shape of these chairs is usually round, and the seat is hard. Although there are exceptions: you can make a rectangular chair and make a soft upholstery.
  • Twisted gluten. They are made in the same way as bent, but have a strictly rectangular shape and a hard seat.
  • Point. These chairs have a circular cross section and machined parts. Their main use is in offices and children's rooms.
  • Wicker. These pieces of furniture are made from willow twigs and are used mainly for relaxing in the garden or on the beach.Such furniture masterpieces are made only by hand. The shape of the product may vary, be both rectangular and round.
  • Mixed designs. In such products, the design features of two different chairs are connected, for example, a wicker back is attached to a solid-cast seat.

Chairs can be either solid or collapsible, can be foldable or stackable. When choosing a chair design, you need to take into account the structural features of your body.

Kinds

According to their classification, the chairs are divided into several types: for home, office, bar, for children and students, orthopedic, there are special designer chairs.

An excellent solution for the home will be the purchase of ready-made sets of tables and chairs. These kits are made in the same style and color.

If the family has a child, you need to think about purchasing a baby table for feeding with a high chair. Such compact furniture will make room for playing games with the child.

Many in the kitchen have a bar table. For bar counters fit special chairs, which are distinguished by their height - it is higher than that of ordinary.For comfort, these models are equipped with a step or have a height adjustment.

Dimensions

Chairs should be chosen so that they were comfortable to sit on.

The following chair sizes with a back are considered optimal:

  • 800-900 mm - should be the height from the floor to the top of the back;
  • 400-450 mm - height from floor to seat;
  • 500-550 mm - the depth of the chair;
  • About 430 mm - the width of the back and seats.

Materials

Chairs are made of various materials. When choosing chairs, it is necessary to take into account the material of the table under which they are selected.

  • Plastic. Such chairs should be combined with a table top, which can be made of plastic or glass. The advantage of such models will be their lightness, ease of operation, various colors. When buying a whole set, only a part can be used, and the remaining chairs are easily stacked and do not take up much space. Such furniture, especially if it is made of transparent plastic, is a godsend for small spaces.

The disadvantages include the fragility of such furniture, people with a large weight, it does not fit. But sometimes plastic is combined with metal (for example, aluminum legs).These chairs will last a little longer.

  • Wood. Wooden chairs fit into any interior, they can be called classic. The advantage of such furniture is its strength, good quality. Using colored upholstery for such models, you can choose the desired color.

But the tree has its drawbacks. Since it is a living material, it does not tolerate high humidity and temperature changes. Wooden chairs are quite bulky and not suitable for small rooms. If you choose furniture made of light wood or painted white, then it can be used in a small room.

For wooden can be attributed and wicker furniture. It is made of wicker or rattan and is more suitable for giving.

  • Metallic. Such furniture will be well combined with products from plastic and glass. The advantage will be increased reliability and durability. Metal models can be both folding and stationary. Many metal products are equipped with special devices to adjust the height of the seat and the position of the backrest.

The disadvantages of furniture made of metal include the high price and its coldness.To eliminate the second of these shortcomings, you can use a combination with a soft seat.

Colors

Color in the interior solves several problems: it visually changes the size of the room, performs zoning, emphasizes accents. When choosing chairs you need to take into account the combination of colors with the interior, with the decoration of walls, floor and ceiling. Try to get models that are 1-2 tones different from the surface of the table. Then there will be no fusion of colors, and the furniture set will look more harmonious.

Choose chairs that are not too bright, they will be hard to fit into the interior. It is desirable to choose the color closest to the shade of the flooring, but a little lighter. The color of the chair should be darker than the walls.

The most successful options for color compatibility:

  • In any room with a different interior is well suited white chair.
  • For blue or brown beige suit.
  • It will easily fit into the interior gray color, it will suit red, purple or blue colors.
  • Against the background of gray or olive walls and brown furniture will look good pink chair.
  • In an interior of blue, yellow and green color the red chair will be pertinently looked.
  • Blue and yellow are well combined. An orange chair will look great and cheerful against the background of blue walls.
  • Any color is suitable for black, but orange is especially good.

Metal products will fit into any interior. Such a golden color is now in vogue. Look more bright models, the surface of which is glossy, and more muted - with a matte surface.

Choosing the right

Furniture needs to be bought in specialized stores. Before buying, check that the chair is comfortable for you. To do this, sit on it and make sure that your feet touch the floor and your knees are bent at a right angle.

Pay attention to the width of the seat, which should not be too narrow. Most of all it concerns products with armrests which limit space. It is appropriate to rely on the back to determine how comfortable it is to relieve the load from the waist and relax.

It is very important to pay attention to the weight of the piece of furniture with regard to its further use (sustainability or mobility).

In order for the chairs to serve for a long time, be comfortable to use and serve as interior decoration, you need to know the criteria for their choice:

  • Chairs for the kitchen, along with a table chosen in the last turn when buying furniture. They should be combined with kitchen fronts. For the kitchen it will be practical to purchase models of plastic, metal and other materials that can be washed. If you want to protect your chairs, you can sew special covers for them;
  • For the living room would be appropriate models with textile upholstery or covered with leather;
  • Computer chair should be selected so that long-term work does not affect the health of the spine. For a computer chair it is very important to be able to adjust the height and position of the seat, the presence of a headrest and armrests. The design of the chair should be stable and reliable. The legs can be of various designs, on wheels or without wheels;
  • Children's chair, as well as the table, should be suitable for the child in height, so as not to develop curvature of the spine. The material from which the furniture is made must be environmentally friendly. You need to choose the right color: for calm children, you can choose a brighter one, and for more active ones you can choose pastel. For young children, you need to choose a stable chair with seat belts,so that the moving child could not fall. As the child grows quickly, give preference to furniture with height adjustment.

Furniture manufacturers

Chairs are widely represented in the furniture market. If you give preference to Russian manufacturers, then you may be interested in products of such factories as Stella or Vista, of the Leader furniture company. Products of these manufacturers are distinguished by reliability, high quality. The chairs of the Stella factory are made from domestic raw materials according to European technologies and are comfortable and stylish products.

The brands of Italian manufacturers are widely known: IMS Dom Italia, Olivo & Godeassi SPA, Galleria Classico. The products of these factories are magnificent and refined. A large variety in the market of multifunctional Chinese furniture. If you want to save money, you can purchase good furniture from Malaysia.

Stylish interior solutions

Proper selection of chairs is for the designer a whole field of activity. Although chairs are not the main elements of the interior, the overall impression of the room depends on their choice. To fit into the designer's idea, the chair must contain practicality, convenience and originality.

Chairs can be used in any room.In the dining room, they are the main element of the interior after the table. When choosing products it is necessary to consider the area of ​​the room and the size of the table. The number of pieces of furniture can be different, the main thing is not to clutter the space.

Along rectangular or square tables they are installed symmetrically. Instances installed at the head of the table can be distinguished in any way.

Modern designers have three main styles:

  • Modern or high-tech is currently very popular. Products of these styles have original forms, are distinguished by their practicality and muted colors, also, metallic color is used. Instead of leather upholstery, leather is often used;
  • Business or city-style is expressed in strictness, the original mix of styles (gothic with classic). Such models look very impressive. Despite its dark color and sharp corners, the furniture is comfortable and looks expensive;
  • The rococo style will be appropriate if you want to add luxury and grace to the room. The color scheme of this style is delicate, pastel, will give the room lightness and lightness.

You can buy unique furnishings, custom-made.Modern masters can fulfill any idea. With the help of various upholstery you can beat any style, classic, vintage, avant-garde and more.

Before you buy furniture, you must decide on its type, future location and material.

How to choose the right chairs - the following video.

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