Creative approach to choosing chairs for the kitchen
At first glance, the choice of chairs for the kitchen space is a simple task. As a rule, chairs are picked up almost at the very end, when the surfaces are finished, the main furniture is ordered, the location of household appliances, work areas and storage systems is determined. It remains only to choose chairs in accordance with the design and coloring of the dining table, bar counter or kitchen island. But in practice, the solution is not so simple, because manufacturers of kitchen furniture provide us with a huge range of models, colors and textures.
Let's try together to figure out what kind of chairs there are in design, what materials are made of, which ones have the characteristics, and most importantly, how to successfully integrate them into the finished kitchen design project. We hope that specific examples of kitchen interiors with different types of chairs, which we have selected specifically for this publication, will help you make the right decision.
Wooden chairs for the kitchen
Chairs are furniture that is subjected to quite serious loads. Accordingly, they must be selected based on the characteristics of strength, reliability and durability. But at the same time, do not forget about the aesthetic side of the issue and compliance with the style of the interior, in general, and the dining area in particular. A material such as wood will be appropriate in almost any kitchen interior.
Wood perfectly complements glass, metal and stone surfaces. Not to mention the fact that most storage systems in the form of kitchen cabinets are made of wood or its imitation. Even for such styles as hi-tech or loft, you can choose a simple and concise version of wooden chairs in a discreet color palette that will look appropriate and harmoniously combined with the rest of the kitchen room design.
For the kitchen in the classical style, wooden chairs with carved backs have become a real find. Against the background of the snow-white palette of the kitchen setting, the pastel blue shade of the chairs looks accented, and the soft seat with printed textiles not only creates convenience for the seated, but also brings a touch of home comfort and rustic simplicity to the interior of the kitchen.
A kitchen with a traditional classical style has harmoniously adopted these wooden chairs with soft country-style seats.
Classical kitchen and wooden chairs with soft upholstery in a neutral color palette is a traditional solution that has been used by designers all over the world for many years and the popularity of this royal-attractive way of decorating chairs only increases with time.
And here is a similar model of chairs made of light wood, which coincides with the coloring of the dining table, but within the framework of an eclectic kitchen, which contains different options for color schemes, textures and decor from various styles.
Another example of the implementation of the entire dining group from one species of wood, but this time the set was placed in the kitchen with the active use of wood both for decoration and for the production of kitchen storage systems.
In this image, you can see how similar chairs look in a kitchen with a total wood finish, where not only a dining table, flooring, but also a spacious storage system from built-in kitchen cabinets is made of unpainted wood.
White painted wooden chairs can be a great option not only for classic kitchens. Depending on what kind of textiles will be used in removable soft seats, you can create a different mood for the entire kitchen environment, placing accents or merging with the general color scheme of the room.
Another option for the kitchen in the classical style - chairs-chairs with wooden bases and soft seats and backs. The material of the upholstery of the chairs exactly matches the textile on the windows, not only bringing color diversity to the snow-white interior of the kitchen, but also making the atmosphere more harmonious and comfortable.
And this is an option of wooden carved chairs painted in a light gray shade for a country-style kitchen. Given that the legs of the dining table have a similar grayish tint, together with the chairs they form a harmonious and original ensemble.
The accent light green spot in this traditional kitchen was lightweight carved wooden chairs of the original design.
An original solution for the traditional atmosphere of the kitchen space can be wooden chairs painted in different colors. The dining group, placed in the bay window, looks attractive, bright and interesting, becoming the focus of attention in the dining area.
A wooden dining group in contrasting colors, with dark-colored chairs and a table made of light wood - a classic of the genre for the kitchen, whose interior also uses a black and white combination of surfaces and decor.
In the dining group we see chairs with a wooden frame. The base material of the chairs exactly matches the frames of kitchen furniture and open shelves. As for the kitchen island, next to its counter are bar stools on metal frames.
Another example of chairs with wooden bases that blend perfectly with the material of the kitchen cabinet system. Even the creative lamp above the dining table is made of recycled wood.
These comfortable kitchen chairs with wooden legs and soft leather seats and backs in colorful colors have become a decoration of the dining area of the kitchen in a modern style with elements of modern style.
A contemporary style with hi-tech elements can also harmoniously accommodate chairs and a wooden dining table. You only need to spend time searching for a fairly simple, but at the same time convenient and practical model of chairs.
An interesting design decision may be the choice of different upholstery for wooden chairs of one dining group. Bleached carved chairs with soft seats go well with the striped upholstery of small armchairs with a snow-white frame.
Another example of combining chairs and armchairs of various models and colors within the same dining area. In this snow-white kitchen with a minimalist decor, the natural colors of the dining group look incredibly attractive, urging you to sit comfortably at a spacious table for a meal.
You can combine chairs of one shade, but of different models and designs, as happened in the dining area of the kitchen in a country style.
As part of an eclectic design, you can combine chairs not only in different colors and models, but also in fundamentally different designs, such as these small benches made of the same wood as the dining table, perfectly combined with chair chairs in colorful textiles.
Wicker furniture
Wooden products include rotong, bamboo and vine designs. Wicker furniture is not so common in kitchen interiors, and therefore its appearance is always exclusive, remarkable.
For "rustic" country-style interiors, Provence with elements of rural life, such models of chairs will be very helpful. Light and mobile, such chairs are easy to handle and easy to maintain, but have weight restrictions and need special treatment of the material from excessive humidity and temperature extremes.
Wicker chairs, armchairs, which are usually referred to as a group of outdoor, garden furniture, have become an excellent addition to the rustic style of this rustic kitchen. Of course, in an ultramodern city apartment, in a hi-tech style kitchen, such furniture will look out of place, but for suburban life it will be very useful.
An ensemble of wicker furniture for the dining area and stools for the kitchen island was the harmonious completion of the decor in beige and ocher colors. Even the roller blinds on the windows are matched to the color of the furniture. Such a warm color scheme adjusts to coziness, comfort and relaxation.
Wicker chairs and bar stools painted in bright, saturated colors became accents in the light palette of the kitchen-dining room. With such a little garden furniture, the mood of the kitchen space will always be fresh and positive in the spring.
Plastic kitchen chairs and stools
Among the obvious advantages of plastic furniture, one can highlight the ease of construction, ease of care, a variety of colors, ease of storage. You can purchase a set of plastic chairs for the kitchen, use only the necessary part, and put the rest in storage by placing one chair on the other and remove as needed. It is easy to look after plastic furniture, it is moisture resistant, which is an obvious plus for a room with a high level of pollution risk and high humidity. But there are some drawbacks - plastic furniture is short-lived and has weight restrictions. Typically, plastic chairs support up to 90 kg. To increase the strength of products, but at the same time stay in a certain price category. Manufacturers combine plastic with wood and metal. Steel or aluminum legs of chairs significantly increase their service life.
Plastic furniture will look very harmonious in a modern interior with abundant use of glass, mirror surfaces. Kitchen cabinets made of MDF, covered with PVC film, which are so often used to make built-in furniture for the kitchen, perfectly tolerate the neighborhood of plastic, including as a material for chairs and stools.
The world-famous chairs invented by the Ames couple have become icons in furniture design and have been popular with homeowners for decades. Simple but ergonomic design fits easily into almost any interior. These chairs are now available with a plastic seat and wooden legs, although the Ames couple initially made a plywood seat during their experiments on the plastic of this affordable and lightweight material. In a bright kitchen, these lightweight designs of kitchen chairs look not only appropriate, but also advantageous.
No less well-known chair-chairs made of plastic, exactly repeating the contours of the human body, became the decoration of the dining area with a country-style table.
Bright, colorful plastic chairs with metal legs became an accent focus center in this bright kitchen. The original design solution not only diluted the snow-white palette, but also brought a positive attitude to the character of the room.
Another example of how bright plastic chairs with metal legs can change the character of a room. Of course, the rich blue color of the chairs has become the focus of the dining area. As for the bar stools near the kitchen island counter, their bases are made of wood, and the seats are also made of plastic.
A similar model of plastic chairs with metal legs, but in a calmer, neutral shade, became the decoration of the dining area of a small kitchen space with snow-white glossy surfaces of kitchen cabinets.
Chairs made of transparent plastic are often purchased for small kitchen spaces, for obvious reasons - they look weightless, do not burden the appearance of the room and are easy to maintain and maintain. But for spacious kitchens with an original interior design, transparent furniture can be a godsend.
Combining within the same dining area chairs not only of different colors and designs, but also the material that underlies the manufacture of the model can become truly extraordinary.Such an eclectic dining area can be an interesting option for a large family, where each household has their own special chair.
Metal frame for kitchen chairs
The most durable, but also quite expensive material for the manufacture of a chair frame is metal. Aluminum and steel structures withstand high loads, last a long time, and are quite simple and convenient to care for. There are both stationary and folding models of kitchen furniture. Among the metal bar stools, there are height-adjustable options, which is an absolute plus for family kitchen spaces. In some models of chairs, backrest adjustment is possible.
A chair made entirely of metal is a rather expensive product, and it is also very cold. Therefore, as a rule, chairs or stools with a metal frame have a soft seat, and sometimes a back. The seat material can be any, but for the kitchen it is better to choose textiles or material that will be easy to clean, such as leather, natural or artificial.
Metal has become the main material for the manufacture of bar stools and dining room chairs for this modern kitchen with country elements in the interior. Original designs of chairs have become the hallmark of the non-trivial decor of the kitchen.
In this kitchen-dining room near the kitchen island, we see bar stools with a combined composition - metal frames are adjacent to plastic elements. Ergonomic model with a slightly supportive seat, equipped with a comfortable footrest. In the dining area we see bright orange-colored plastic chairs surrounding a table made of similar material, but already in a snow-white palette.
Chairs with a metal frame fit perfectly into the modern interior with high-tech style elements. In combination with a transparent glass top of the dining table, the whole group looks luxurious, presentable and respectable.
Comfortable bar chairs with a metal frame and soft leather seats are decorated with faux fur imitating animal skins. The contrasting, black and white color of the kitchen chairs was supported by pendant lights in the Art Nouveau style.
And these bar stools on metal legs with adjustable height, have become a harmonious addition to all the elements of modern style in a small kitchen space.
Another example of original design bar stools that can become the hallmark of a modern kitchen with a progressive interior.