Choosing chairs
for the living room table,
dining room and kitchen a set or a mix?

Chairs can determine the style of a room and say a lot about the owners' tastes. Although classic, homogeneous sets fit into many arrangements, it is just as good an idea to create an original set of different seats. We suggest how to choose the right chairs for your kitchen, living room or dining room table and share some inspiring photos.

The ideal chair models combine attractive design with ergonomics, comfort and high-quality materials. The combination of all these features means that the furniture will bravely withstand years of use - spontaneous parties, formal dinners and coffee chats. How do you make the right choice? Here are a few practical tips to help you make your decision.

What to look for when choosing chairs for the table?

The dimensions of the chairs are largely responsible for their comfort. Before making a purchase, it is worth knowing the most important parameters so that spending even a long time at the table does not cause discomfort to anyone.

The distance between the seat back and the table top should be approx. 30 cm to ensure the user's freedom of movement. Ideally, the seated person's legs should be bent at a right angle at the knees, with the whole of the feet resting on the floor. The backrest must allow for a neutral position, with no more than 20 cm overhanging the tabletop. The depth of the seat is also important - ideally, it should extend about 1/3 of the length of your thigh.

How much space should I have for the table and chairs? One chair takes up approx. 60 cm. In order to be able to move it freely, we need at least 55 cm of free space. 55 cm of free space. This is quite a lot. So if you don't need a table with 6 chairs every day, it's worth investing in folding models that you will only pull out for special occasions.

Same or different? Advantages of both solutions

Mixing chairs is an interesting way to add character to an interior and emphasise the individuality of an arrangement. After all, the dining table does not have to look bookish! Often we can find no longer one or two, but even four different types of chairs at it, creating a fresh, eclectic décor. This is a great way to give a second life to old furniture or to keep a favourite model with you for a long time, despite moving or redecorating. Instead of buying a new set, we can refurbish or repair the comfortable chairs we already have. There is nothing stopping us from combining not only the styles themselves, but also the colours and materials of construction. It is worth bearing in mind that the more diverse the chairs, the simpler the table should be. Visual chaos will also be avoided if the backrests are matched in height.

A harmonious, coherent arrangement will not impose character on the interior and will allow other furnishings, such as your favourite crockery, tablecloth or vase full of flowers, to stand out. The table does not have to come from the same collection as the chairs. What is important is that it visually matches them. This form of dining arrangement is ideal for small interiors. Identical chairs placed next to each other create a regular rhythm - they are easier to move and rearrange without worrying about collision between armrests or backs of different models.

Colourful tables and chairs. Decorate a living room full of life

What should the living room table and chairs be like? Just the way we like them, of course. But why not go for ... colourful furniture? Yellow Shell chairs in the living room will stand out with their unusual look and will bring life and positive energy into the interior. The Creative folding table can also be colourful - you can design its appearance yourself, choosing the colour of the table top and also the form of the legs. When deciding on such a colourful accent in the living room, it is worth finding at least one motif, which will combine the furniture with the remaining elements of the décor. Thus, if we have opted for a bottle green tabletop, it will be good to use this colour in the interior in the form of accessories, for example a woollen blanket.

The best chairs for the kitchen? Practical first

There's a lot going on in the kitchen - intense smells dominate, it's often damp and it's easy to get all sorts of stains. The table and chairs should therefore be practical. Pay attention to the material they are made of. Lacquered wood or sturdy plywood are good choices - they are easy to clean and do not absorb odours. Upholstered elements may appear in the form of soft seats with stain-resistant upholstery, such as in the U&D or Closer models. Buying a seat cover will add variety to the look of the furniture and at the same time protect the fabric from dirt.

Kitchen chairs should also be relatively lightweight so that they can be easily moved if necessary. If you don't know what to opt for, ready-made sets of kitchen tables and chairs can work well.

Which chairs for a white table? A whole range of possibilities!

Many avant-garde and classic seats will work at a white table. Juxtaposed with a light table, dark chairs will provide an eye-pleasing contrast. On the other hand, furniture in the same colour will create a minimalist, light composition. Soft pastels and wooden décor are good accompaniments to white. If the table has a simple form, chairs with colourful upholstered seats - solid or patchwork type - will also sound great. A white round table with chairs kept in different colours will look very original.

What kind of chairs for a wooden table? Here the possibilities are also very wide. However, please note that it is not advisable to combine several different wood decors. So if you decide on chairs set on wooden legs, their colour should be the same or as close as possible to the colour of your table. This will ensure consistency of the entire arrangement.

What instead of chairs? Table with bench or stools

The classic combination of a table with 4 chairs is no longer so obvious. Traditional chairs are increasingly giving way to benches, stools or stools. We can play around with their function, which is why such solutions are well suited to flats where clever ideas count due to the small space available. Stools with drawers work well at the table - they will be practical places to sit when guests arrive and handy storage for everyday use, and when evening falls, they are perfect as bedside tables. If you don't need them, simply stack them on top of each other and they will form a roomy chest of drawers. Benches will work just as well. They offer more freedom than chairs and are just as practical. Fitted with cushions, they can be used as a comfortable seat in the hallway if needed.

We're creating a toddler zone! Children's table and chairs

When decorating the interior of your dining room or living room, do not forget about the little ones. Plan a place for them at the table or... give them their own eating area! This is where children's tables and stools come in handy, as their lightweight construction means they can wander around the house with your little ones. So if they bravely accompany the children to their meal at lunchtime, a little later they can turn into a creative workshop for little artists. When buying children's tables and stools, it is worth choosing simple models - they will serve as additional seats or flower stands when the kids grow up.

Before making a final choice of chairs, it is best to check whether, apart from their appealing appearance, they have features that will guarantee comfort and durability. Before buying it is worth trying out a piece of furniture - see it live, touch it, test it. Visit VOX showrooms!