Tips for choosing kitchen furniture

Are you looking for a new kitchen? We are sure that you are crawling the web, consulting furniture, and seeing which ones suit you best, depending on your tastes.

It is a laborious process, but also very exciting! In addition to the style of furniture we want, we have to contemplate another series of questions so that they really fit with what we are looking for. You know, aesthetics and functionality, in equal parts

Kitchen furniture functionality

Yes, kitchen furniture has to be beautiful. We have to love them. From that, we know 😉 Now, one of the issues that must be addressed to be very satisfied with our choice is the functionality of the furniture.

In this sense, we are going to see a series of aspects related to the function parameters that kitchen furniture must follow, regardless of their decorative style.

Kitchen space and dimensions

Whatever the size of our kitchen, our furniture has to have a fundamental function: to provide a comfortable and clear workspace. To do this, you will have to choose furniture that, due to its characteristics, allows you to store everything you need, but also leave ample and practical space for cooking.

Many times, it is tried to fit absolutely everything in the kitchen, including more and more furniture. Now, what if we have a small kitchen? We will have a serious problem! In these types of situations, it may be a better option to choose only the necessary furniture and opt for other solutions. Without going any further, cutlery and kitchenware can be stored in the living room, on a sideboard.

In addition to choosing the necessary furniture, we must obviously think about its dimensions. Usually, the measurements of the furniture are standard. However, depending on the situations, it may be more convenient to choose custom kitchen furniture, contact us!

Accessibility and distribution of the kitchen

In the same way that it is necessary to have an adequate workspace, the accessibility of each of the elements of our kitchen must also be taken into account.

Thus, and when we refer to the distribution of furniture, one of the most common rules is to follow the work triangle rule, designed so that the movement between the oven, the refrigerator, and the sink follows a parallel line. The best kitchen layouts, to follow this rule, are in the form of "I" and "L".

Although it is true that the distribution is very important, when it comes to thinking about which kitchen furniture suits us more or less we have to think about their accessibility. What do we mean?

Let's think, for a moment, about our own stature, are we tall or short? This question, which seems not to be important, should change our concept about the priority in the lower and upper furniture modules. We must also take into account, especially when we are already reaching an age, that bending over can be really uncomfortable. In this regard, we must think about choosing kitchen furniture that makes our lives easier.

Choice of types of furniture

Depending on the products you store in the kitchen, and the style you want to print to it, you have different types of furniture at your disposal. In this sense, the combination of furniture will conform to your tastes, of course, but also to your needs.

To give you an idea, we are going to talk about some of the furniture that you can choose for your kitchen.

Thus, for kitchen base units, we can find numerous options. We can choose furniture that is already classic, such as the cabinet under the sink, ideal for storing cleaning products, or the base unit and its many varieties, such as pots, drawers, or folding storage.

For tall furniture, we can have a greater variety, since, in addition to the tall modules, we can incorporate other furniture into our kitchens such as shelves or wall cabinets.

Depending on the length of your workspace, we can also incorporate other types of furniture, such as kitchen columns, ideal for those spaces that can be left free in the corners, or sideboards, as long as they do not limit the workspace.

As you can see, you have a multitude of options when it comes to kitchen furniture and there is no single right choice. Therefore, the best thing you can do is contact a kitchen studio-like Blunni, to make the perfect decision and, thus, get the kitchen of your dreams.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT COFFEE TABLE FOR THE LIVING ROOM

The coffee table is a fundamental piece in the decoration of your living room. Therefore, when choosing it, it is important that it not only looks good but that it is functional and adapts to your style and the rest of the elements of the space. What is the correct measurement, the best material, the right shape? These are some of the questions that we will help you answer below.

MEASURES

The stockings of the coffee table are directly related to the measurements of your armchair. It is important that both elements look harmonious and are at the correct distance for maximum comfort.
Whether it is a classic armchair, chaise longue, or "L", there are two rules that you should consider:

The first is that the width of the coffee table must be equal to 1/2 or 2/3 of the length of the chair.

The second is that the distance between both pieces of furniture must be between 40 to 45 centimeters.

ONE OR TWO TABLES?

That will depend on you, as long as you follow the recommendations of measures that we already saw. The advantage of having two (or more) smaller tables is that you can move them as needed.

For example, leave one in the middle and move the other to the side of one of the seats as a side table.

For this, a good idea is to use smaller tables, such as the classic side tables.

You can choose two similar tables but of different height and overlap them, or two twins that you can put one next to the other. This last alternative will look super elegant and is a very decorative option for your living room.

THE SHAPE

Another point that you should consider is the shape of the table. Although the favorites are rectangular, there are also oval and round ones. Look at the different advantages:

Rectangular: The most common option, it will work very well if your living room is long and narrow. It is ideal for small spaces since it will demarcate the sector very well and help you create defined spaces.

Round: If your living room is spacious and square in shape, round coffee tables will look great, as they will give the space dynamism and texture. Another good idea is to put 2 or more small round tables (side style) in the center, to make a single-tiered coffee table.

Oval: Perfect to soften the look of your living room, the oval tables will help create relaxed spaces, with beautiful and interesting contrasts with the rest of the furniture with straight lines.

WITH LEGS OR ONE PIECE

Another element to consider is whether your table will have legs or will it be a single block. The first ones are the most classic, and you can find hundreds of different alternatives: long, short, wooden, iron legs, central legs, or only lateral legs.

The tables in one piece, for example, a block of wood or a trunk, are visually much heavier since they are glued to the floor, therefore, they will work very well in large spaces, which allow furniture of greater volume.

As you can imagine, the one-piece tables are super decorative and will easily become the star of your living room. If you add an eye-catching color or material to that, wow!

THE MATERIAL

Lastly, you should consider the material of your coffee table. It is one of the most important characteristics when defining its durability.

Wood: If you are looking for a resistant piece of furniture that will accompany you for years and that accommodates various decorative styles, then wood is ideal.

Glass or crystal. For its part, glass or crystal is the option for small living rooms since it will not take up much visual space. Decoratively it is a modern and minimalist material, which will work very well if you want to highlight other elements such as the carpet.

Natural fibers too: they will look great, especially in bohemian spaces or in the living room of a terrace. Bamboo or cannage are two proposals that you can consider and that will give your spaces a relaxed and fresh look.

Marble (or granite, in its most economical version). Another material present in the coffee tables, use it if you want to achieve a sober and elegant space, mixed with black iron or gold details it will look spectacular.