Size and Position With Kitchen Dining Tables
Sunday, 22 November 2009 08:29 | 
Written by Jim Slate |
The problem with dining tables in a kitchen is sizing. Most kitchens are small or moderately sized, and this space has to be dedicated to function. The cook has a tough job assembling and organizing a variety of materials, and the more complex the meal, or the more guests attending, the more complicated this task becomes. Therefore they need as much space as they can possibly get to work. Thus, unfortunately, a dining table is not appropriate for each and every kitchen setting.
The problem with dining tables in a kitchen is sizing. Most kitchens are small or moderately sized, and this space has to be dedicated to function. The cook has a tough job assembling and organizing a variety of materials, and the more complex the meal, or the more guests attending, the more complicated this task becomes. Therefore they need as much space as they can possibly get to work. Thus, unfortunately, a dining table is not appropriate for each and every kitchen setting.
However by using a few clever size, shape, and positioning tricks, it should be possible to maximize the space, and may even be possible to fit a table in the room that you wouldn't have otherwise thought possible.
One trick is to use the angles in the space to fit a table into an open nook. Round tables take up less space, relatively speaking, than square ones. This is because they don't have those four almost useless corners, jutting out into the space. However, if your kitchen is lucky enough to have a free corner, a square or rectangular shaped table can actually be beneficial, as it will be able to squeeze snugly into the space, thus eliminating three out of the four corners, leaving you with plenty of space. If you need more seated room, you can wait till the chef is done, and then just pull the table out from the wall. This will allow you to float a couple of extra chairs around the table centerpiece.
There are also a variety of smaller side pieces that can be used to fulfill the role of a kitchen table, without taking up quite as much space. Bistro tables are one option. Generally sized smaller than standard kitchen tables, bistro pieces are much easier to slide into an unused corner of the space.
Another option is to use a lunch counter, or bar set up, attached to a random wall in the space. These will only just out into the room a little bit, and can actually be used to double as counter space when the chef needs a little extra room to work with.
The problem with dining tables in a kitchen is sizing. Most kitchens are small or moderately sized, and this space has to be dedicated to function. The cook has a tough job assembling and organizing a variety of materials, and the more complex the meal, or the more guests attending, the more complicated this task becomes. Therefore they need as much space as they can possibly get to work. Thus, unfortunately, a dining table is not appropriate for each and every kitchen setting.
However by using a few clever size, shape, and positioning tricks, it should be possible to maximize the space, and may even be possible to fit a table in the room that you wouldn't have otherwise thought possible.
One trick is to use the angles in the space to fit a table into an open nook. Round tables take up less space, relatively speaking, than square ones. This is because they don't have those four almost useless corners, jutting out into the space. However, if your kitchen is lucky enough to have a free corner, a square or rectangular shaped table can actually be beneficial, as it will be able to squeeze snugly into the space, thus eliminating three out of the four corners, leaving you with plenty of space. If you need more seated room, you can wait till the chef is done, and then just pull the table out from the wall. This will allow you to float a couple of extra chairs around the table centerpiece.
There are also a variety of smaller side pieces that can be used to fulfill the role of a kitchen table, without taking up quite as much space. Bistro tables are one option. Generally sized smaller than standard kitchen tables, bistro pieces are much easier to slide into an unused corner of the space.
Another option is to use a lunch counter, or bar set up, attached to a random wall in the space. These will only just out into the room a little bit, and can actually be used to double as counter space when the chef needs a little extra room to work with.
About the Author:
This article was written by Jim Slate on behalf of PebbleZ.com's line of attractive kitchen tables. Hand crafted by US artisans, and assembled using a variety of mosaic cut natural stone pieces. The line includes over 40 models to choose from, each available in a variety of large and small sizes, and various shapes.