The dining room is almost redundant now. In many modern homes there are no separate dining rooms and in many traditional homes the dining room is only used on special days, like Christmas Day, when the whole extended family gathers to celebrate.
Most families eat the majority of their meals in the kitchen. As a result many kitchens are being designed with some form of integrated eating area. This may be an extended worktop (breakfast bar) or a separate table.
The breakfast bar may be level with the other kitchen worktops – at about 91 cm to the top surface – or it may be raised or lowered.
Alternatively, there may be a separate table – either a raised bar table at about 105 cm overall height or a standard dining height – about 70 cm overall height. All of these options need different seating solutions.
These are:
• Standard dining chairs (seat height 45 cm) for the dining table.
• Fixed height bar stools – either 65 cm or 80 cm seat height
• Adjustable height bar stools – seat height varying from about 53 to 80 cm.
Adjustable stools
Adjustable stools are very popular because the seat height can be set to suit the worktop height.
Also, they swivel which makes it easy to sit and face the worktop. On the other hand, some parents find that their children swivel endlessly, which can be irritating.
Fixed height stools
Fixed height stools can be a good option as long as the height is correct. We recommend a difference of about 25cm to 30cm (10 to 12 inches) between the top of the seat and the top of the worktop.
So, a stool with a seat height of 65 cm will be suitable for a standard breakfast bar, level with the kitchen worktops, at about 91 cm overall height.
A stool with a seat height of about 80 cm will suit a raised breakfast bar or high bar table (overall height about 105 to 110 cm).
Dining chairs
Obviously standard dining chairs (seat height 45cm) are suitable for standard dining tables (overall height about 70cm).
Other considerations in choosing the correct seating are comfort, co-ordination and style. Will you be sitting for 5 minutes having a quick snack or will you be reading the Sunday papers for two hours?
Do you want the stools to match or contrast with your décor? Do you want stylish furniture, which makes a statement, or just utilitarian furniture?
You can buy inexpensive bar stools and chairs, which do the job in the short term.
Alternatively, you can invest in high quality Italian barstools and chairs, which have real leather upholstery in 6 colours, thickly padded seats, better quality engineering and stylish design and flair. The choice is yours.
Open plan kitchen / dining areas
Open plan kitchen/dining areas are becoming very popular. There are dining chairs, which match the barstools in style and colour.
Also, your kitchen supplier can supply an extra matching worktop that can be fitted onto a table base to create a totally co-ordinated setting – barstools & dining chairs matching and kitchen worktops and dining table top matching. Sublime!
Thanks to Breakfast Bar Stools for this guest post.
OUR AUTUMN SALE IS NOW ON!
Between the golden colours of the trees and the crunchy leaves underfoot, there’s lots of reasons to love Autumn – and now we’re bringing you several more, with the launch of our Autumn Sale!
This Autumn, you can revolutionise your space with a FREE Neff Induction Hob, worth up to £2,779 – an effortlessly sleek, highly efficient appliance that makes it easier and more enjoyable than ever to start whipping up some delicious meals in your kitchen! And if you’re after something to complete the look, when you purchase selected appliances for your kitchen you can even get a complimentary 4-piece flex induction pan set. Stylish and robust, they’re perfect for rounding out your kitchen tools.
Plus, you can claim up to £1,100 cashback with selected Neff appliances, or even be in with a chance to WIN a free Flex Quooker tap (worth £1,250), which improves on the classic design with its flexible pull-out hose.
If you want to know more about any of our offers, feel free to check out more details on their individual pages, or just ask one of our friendly designers when you come to Book A Free Design Appointment, and we’ll help you bring your dream kitchen to life!
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A CONTEMPORARY GRAPHITE KITCHEN WITH HINTS OF WALNUT
Sandra and Dave discovered Kitchen Design Centre while visiting Housing Units in Failsworth. They were immediately impressed by the showroom and its wide range of displays. However, it was designer Paul Harrington who truly stood out.
Sandra and Dave discovered Kitchen Design Centre while visiting Housing Units in Failsworth. They were immediately impressed by the showroom and its wide range of displays. However, it was designer Paul Harrington who truly stood out. His relaxed demeanour and genuine enthusiasm convinced them to work with him, without considering any other kitchen companies.
With a wish list that included an island and a contemporary aesthetic, they gave Paul full creative freedom. They loved a drinks area featured in one of the showroom displays and requested its inclusion, along with lighting beneath the island. Beyond these, they only provided the room measurements, and they were amazed by the design Paul delivered.
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Get back to nature with earthy materials that stand the test of time, and discover sustainable design that’ll make your kitchen more than just a kitchen.
Transform your kitchen with our exclusive offer! From 23rd of August 2024, you can receive up to £1,100 cashback when you choose up to seven qualifying NEFF appliances as part of a kitchen purchase.
And that’s not all! If you add a luxury NEFF Venting Hob or Glass Draft Hood to the same order, you can receive an extra £600 cashback. Plus, there’s a further £600 cashback to be had when you purchase an XL or XXL Fridge Freezer. Don’t let this opportunity to upgrade your kitchen pass you by!
All these appliances are designed by NEFF, a global market-leader renowned for creating cutting-edge kitchen appliances, all distinguished by their innovation, efficiency, and stylish aesthetics.
We’re proud to be a NEFF Master Partner at Kitchen Design Centre, so Book a Free Appointment with one of our award-winning designers today!
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NEW!!!
This is our new display at the Urmston showroom. Matte black handles less units, Matt black worktops and bronze Neff collections appliances - how good does it look?
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DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FREE QUOOKER FLEX TAP FOR YOUR KITCHEN!
Ready to revolutionise your kitchen this summer? We’ve got just the thing – we’re giving you the chance to win a FREE Quooker flex tap (worth £1250) for your dream kitchen!
With a beautiful minimalist style, the innovative Flex tap improves further on the classic Quooker design with a flexible pull-out hose, giving you access to hot, cold and filtered water on demand. That makes it the perfect appliance to transform your kitchen; no wonder it’s so popular with so many of our customers!
To be in with a chance to win, all you need to do is book a free design appointment with one of our award-winning designers. It’s just a no-obligation chat that focuses on you, and your desires for your dream kitchen.
Don’t hang around too long though, as this offer won’t be around forever…
Head to our website for more info
