{"id":3575,"date":"2021-06-22T08:46:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T07:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=3575"},"modified":"2021-12-21T13:41:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T13:41:24","slug":"what-sort-of-kitchen-seating-should-you-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/what-sort-of-kitchen-seating-should-you-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"What sort of kitchen seating should you choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There was a time, not too long ago, where the function of kitchens and laminate kitchen worktops<\/a><\/strong> was a lot more simple and pre-defined; the kitchen was a food preparation area, and the worktops were food preparation surfaces. That was it. Today though, the way we use our kitchens, and our worktops, has changed. Now they\u2019re not just food preparation areas but social spaces, and with features like kitchen islands becoming gradually more widespread, they\u2019re increasingly used for dining, working, and relaxing too.<\/p>\n

Now, whatever you\u2019ve got in mind for your own kitchen is going to naturally influence what seating you choose for it. And if you need a bit of help in getting started, here are a couple of useful jumping-off points!<\/p>\n

Choose chairs for a versatile solution<\/h2>\n

Simple chairs are a good one to start with, since they\u2019re one of the most universally popular seating solutions. There are countless styles available, all of them brilliant for enhancing the feeling and atmosphere you want to create in your kitchen – whether you like the idea of minimalist wooden-legged designs for a bit of Scandinavian chic, or chairs with a more contemporary style to match something like our Zenith solid compact laminate worktops<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whatever you choose, chairs are ideal for low-level seating, especially if you\u2019ve got a more traditional style of dining table in an open plan kitchen. If space is at a premium on the other hand, you can consider stackable options that can be tidied away when they\u2019re not in use, so that you can make maximum use of the space.<\/p>\n

Exactly how plush they\u2019ll be probably depends on exactly what you\u2019re planning to use the space for. If you\u2019re just looking at a couple of speedy meals, say breakfast before the school run, you shouldn\u2019t need the chairs to go all out on comfort, if nobody\u2019s using them for that long. But if you\u2019re planning on either you or your family spending greater amounts of time on them in one sitting (if you\u2019ll pardon the pun), you\u2019ll want a bit more cushioning. Definitely so if they\u2019re going to be used for evening dining and full-on meals!<\/p>\n

You can get chairs with built-in padding, or if you\u2019d like, you can buy the chairs and cushions separately, giving you even greater freedom to express the style of your interiors.<\/p>\n

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Bar stools are a brilliant contemporary option<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve already talked about choosing chairs if you want quick seating for light meals, or snacks on the go. That\u2019s a role that bar stools can fulfil with equal flair. They\u2019re an especially fitting addition to an island or peninsula, and as an extra bonus, their typically slim design means that they\u2019re easy to tidy away, too.<\/p>\n

If you do choose bar stools, here at Savoy Timber we\u2019d recommend thinking about gas-operated variants, so that you can seat guests and family members comfortably at your working surface no matter how tall they are. That means Grandad no longer has to crane his neck when talking to the youngest children, who in turn can easily reach any plates or food set out for them on your laminate kitchen worktops – minimising the chance for messes!<\/p>\n

Alternatively you might want to think about static bar chairs instead. Since they\u2019re not going to be adjustable, you\u2019ll have to think more carefully about what height you get, but they can be even more comfortable for anyone who\u2019s planning to sit there for longer periods of time, such as children doing their homework, or adults working in a home office.<\/p>\n

Bespoke benches and banquette seating<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve got the budget on the other hand, and you\u2019re planning to use your kitchen as a major social hub, benches or banquette seating can be the perfect solution. Banquette seating, in case you\u2019ve not heard of it before, is essentially a long run of upholstered seating, set parallel to the outer edge of a table (whether that\u2019s rectangular, square, circle or oval). Banquette seating is variously called fixed seating, bench seating and booth seating, and is often – but not always – set against a wall. It\u2019s commonly seen in bars, restaurants and cafes, which demonstrates why it\u2019s such a favourite for homeowners looking to bring friends and family members together, especially when they\u2019re all enjoying delicious meals!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got the capital to spare and you\u2019re looking for a way to give your space fresh character or quirkiness, banquette seating or bespoke benches might be just what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the choice is all up to you! And if you\u2019re weighing up the perfect laminate kitchen worktops to go with your new seating, that\u2019s exactly where we can help here at Savoy Timber. We have a huge range of laminate kitchen worktops to choose from \u2013 our\u00a0ultra-thin Zenith range of laminate worktops<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are perfect if you\u2019re a fan of a more contemporary atmosphere, while our\u00a0Oak Effect laminate kitchen worktops<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are just some of the many options you\u2019ve got if you\u2019d like a more traditional feel for your kitchen.
\nYou can browse them right here on our site, and we also stock them in our DIY stores in Blackpool, Preston or Wigan. We\u2019re dedicated to helping you to shop safely during the ongoing Covid-19 situation, so don\u2019t forget to check our latest\u00a0Covid-19 service update\u00a0before you visit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There was a time, not too long ago, where the function of kitchens and laminate kitchen worktops was a lot more simple and pre-defined; the kitchen was a food preparation area, and the worktops were food preparation surfaces. That was it. Today though, the way we use our kitchens, and our worktops, has changed. 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