Counter Height Table And Chairs
Tips For Selecting Dining Room Furniture
By Jesse Akre
Dining room furniture is the centerpiece of any dining room, and selecting the right pieces of furniture is a big job. Having a basic understanding of how to go through the selection process can really help make it a whole lot easier. Here are some very important things to keep in mind whenever you are shopping for dining room furniture.
Style
One of the first things most people consider when shopping for dining room furniture is style. Remember that the dining room is where the family gathers and the place where company will eat meals with you. Dining room furniture needs to portray part of your personality while still offering a high degree of functionality. There are many different styles of dining room furniture available. Some sets of furniture may offer just a table and chairs, while others may have an optional hutch that can be purchased as well. Just remember that the style of the furniture should show part of your own personality. It can be modern or contemporary, classic or rustic. If you need some clues on what kind of style to consider, take a look around your kitchen. The style of your kitchen cabinets and your appliances can provide important clues about the style of dining room furniture you will be looking for.
Materials
Most pieces of dining room furniture are made of wood or a material that is very similar to wood. It is very important to look for pieces that are made of solid wood rather than a material like medium density fiberboard. This material is much softer than solid wood and can easily scratch. Also it is much easier for the finish to come off of medium density fiberboard. Most products made from this material are very low quality and will not last for generations like a solid wood table will.
Once you are sure that the pieces you are considering are all solid wood, then it is only a matter of considering which color and kind of wood you prefer. In some cases it does help to match the kind and color of wood to your kitchen cabinets.
Types of Dining Room Furniture
It is also important to understand the different types of furniture that are available for dining rooms. Of course the table and chairs are the most important part, and many people do not have any dinning furniture except the table and chairs. Tables can either be the standard dining room table height, or they can be a little bit taller, which is known as counter height. These taller tables also come with taller chairs, that are about the height of barstools. Spend some time looking at tables of both heights so that you can easily decide which height of table you prefer.
Also think about how many chairs you might need and the size of table you will need to fit that many chairs. In some cases, you might want to purchase extra chairs and a table that has a leaf or two. A leaf makes the table a little bit larger than it usually is so that there is plenty of room for everyone when family members come over for special occasions.
Another very common type of dining furniture is a hutch. Hutches can be used for storage of extra little random things, or they can be used to display glasses or dishware. Just make sure to measure the space before purchasing any furniture, and especially before purchasing a hutch to add to the room. A hutch that crowds the room will only detract from your beautiful dining space.
December 26, 2010
5:49 pm
check this home furnishing directory for products.
http://www.creativehomeinterior.com
December 26, 2010
11:04 pm
What is your opinion of having a counter-height dining table?
I’m searching for a dining furniture set for my home which would include the table, chairs, and some sort of buffet or hutch. I’ve seen a few sets where the table is counter height and the chairs are actually “bar stools.”
Does anyone have experience using these higher dining tables and chairs? And what are your opinions of them? Are there any benefits or shortcomings when compared to traditional dining furniture?
December 27, 2010
11:31 pm
I had a breakfast bar with bar stools and it was practical in the mornings and at lunch time as could get the food put out on the bar in a hurry. But i would never want to sit down to a family meal at the breakfast bar. It was an effort to get on the stools and down again.
December 29, 2010
12:07 pm
Does anyone know who sells pub set (1 counter-height table and 8 chairs) in a traditional style? e:Queen Anne
in Northern Ontario?
December 29, 2010
4:19 pm
you can get a booster seat the buckles onto a regualr chair to keep her from falling.
December 29, 2010
6:28 pm
This type of set is hell for shorter people, older people, and anyone with weak or bad knees. When it comes to furnishings, function as opposed to form warrants much more consideration than it usually gets. As previously said, cutting the legs down to size is a practical solution. If you want to maintain some semblance of ‘distinctive’ form in your dining area, and fill the empty space above the table, look for a distinctive vase or bowl in which to create a striking floral arrangement. Perhaps a decorative bowl with a floral “frog” in it to hold a tall branch or single stem, with smaller floral or wood pieces arranged to hide the hardware. Alternatively, if there isn’t a light fixture above the table, one might help with your design aspirations…perhaps a mobile, or create a table centerpiece of varying height candles.
December 30, 2010
4:55 pm
Should I get a hook on table chair or a booster seat for my 5 month old baby to eat at the table?
I am interested in getting the Inglesina table chair from Amazon but I am not sure if it is durable. I want something portable for outing and use at home. I am tired of putting him on my lap while eating or feeding him at the table. I have a counter height table and a high chair is not in the right height. I need some suggestions to which product is the right choice. Thanks in advance.
which is a good brand of hook on table chair?
I do feel the booster chairs are about flimsy, and unstable.
Has anyone used the Leachco Sit ‘N Secure – Safe Seating Wrap? Any opinion on this product?
December 30, 2010
8:07 pm
do u like or hate counter height dining table set and why?
I have counter height dining set and I liked it because it is distinctive from the regular table. Now I begin to notice the not so nice view under the table with too much chair legs. I wanted to know what is your opinion if it is just me that think this way. How can I change my thoughts about it or get a new dining set?
December 31, 2010
4:15 pm
Little kids and counter height tables?? Do you have one with small children – 2 and under?
We are buying a house and really want to get a counter height table for our dining area…but are concerned about our one year old falling off of the higher chairs when she is old enough to come out of the high chair and sit in the chair without a booster seat.
Does anyone have a tall table and chairs, and how do your kids do in them? Our daughter is very squirmy and I don’t think it is going to change any time soon!
We have a booster seat that she can grow into, I guess I am just wondering about how kids that are a little older do? Like when they are too big for the boosters?
December 31, 2010
5:00 pm
Those chairs saved my life, I would highly suggest them. I have 2 young kids and my kids used them from 6mos -3 years…I’m not sure how strong your 5 month old is, but at 6 months my son sat in his while he ate his cereal… I had high chairs, but these chairs just latched on to the island.. They have safetly buckles and stuff too. They’d just sit in those chairs and eat while i was cooking dinner… they’d just be suspended and out of the way, i rarely used thier high chairs as they were a pain in the butt… these are easy to clean and very durable. Plus you can take them off, fold them up and take them with you… So much easier than clunky boosters and high chairs… Plus your kids are up and off the ground, they eat and feel like they are really part of the family… clean up is a breeze sweep under the chair …