Sometimes we need to buy custom-made furniture or, in general, make furniture ourselves. And the main thing in it: do not harm human health. Convenience and comfort of use are the basic principles of furniture, both home and office. For this, standard sizes of furniture products have been developed. And below you can see them.

It is clear that these dimensions must be dictated by something. And such a factor is the anthropometric data of the average human body, as well as the size of the places for the future location of this furniture.

For a better understanding of the dimensions of the human body at rest, in motion, during the operation of furniture, below is a figure with human anthropometry. Based on the above factors, furniture size standards are formed.

Comfort in the use of furniture is due to the size of the human body, and the relationship of various products and the choice of their parameters also matter.

For example, the height tables and workers, and lunch, are calculated taking into account the fact that the average height of a person is 1700 mm.

And the height standard chairs and stools, tied to the height of the table, equal to 720-780 mm. Then the seat height of the chair should be chosen within 420-480 mm. The width of the seat is recommended to design at least 360 mm, and the working chair - 400 mm. The backs of chairs and work chairs can be designed with or without curvature. In the first case, the radius of curvature of the back should be 220 mm with a height of not more than 320 mm. And the so-called straight backs have a radius of curvature of 450 mm with a height of more than 320 mm.

table top desk it is more intelligent to design with dimensions of at least 800 × 500 mm, for the convenience of writing and working on it. The distance between the legs or cabinets of the desktop should be at least 520 mm, for a comfortable position of the legs of the seated person. The width of the seat at the dining table is calculated within 500-600 mm per person, and the depth is at least 325 mm. Calculate the size of the entire cover in accordance with the number of seats.

If you are developing dinner table with a rectangular lid, then the distance between its legs along the longitudinal axis should be planned at least 910 mm, for the installation of two chairs. Kitchen tables for small apartments can also be made in smaller sizes, at the rate of 500 × 300 mm per seat.

Considering armchairs for relaxation, it should be mentioned that their depth should vary between 450-600 mm, for sofa beds and chair beds - 500-600 mm. The width of the seat is at least 500 mm. The sleeping place of the chair-bed and sofa-bed is designed to be at least 1860 mm long, or, of course, design the length according to the height of the person who will operate this furniture.

Armchair bed and sofa bed assume a width of at least 650 mm per person, otherwise you will get guest furniture designed for only one night of operation. There are standards for the length and width of mattresses for the bed. Most often it is 1900, 1950, 1980, 2000, 2100, 2200, if we talk about length. The width of single ones is from 700 to 1000 mm, double ones - 1100-2200 mm.

The dimensions of the kitchen furniture can be seen in the figure below.

The height of the working surface is developed with a height of 850 mm. bottom depth kitchen cabinets it is more logical to choose according to the dimensions of the gas or electric stove, if you are not planning a hob. Standard plate sizes are 500×500 or 600×600 mm. The depth of wall cabinets and shelves is 300 mm. This size can be reduced, but taking into account dishes and equipment.

Compartments for clothes and linen built-in wardrobes will be optimal if you think them over for certain things at once. But for reference, they are shown in the following figure.

Dimensions linen shelves You can also peep in the figure below, where the dimensions for storing bed linen are indicated in brackets.

The distance between the shelves themselves should be in the region of 200-400 mm. If you plan to store hats, the shelf under them should be at least 240 mm deep and 170 mm high.

It is also necessary to design furniture taking into account the size and configuration of the room itself, consider the size of the passages between the products, providing for various groupings of furniture.

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Creating furniture that is comfortable for a person has always been the main task of manufacturers.

Each country has its own standards for dining tables and chairs.

The dining table should be comfortable for the whole family. This is an axiom that does not require proof. But it is not easy to achieve harmony - serial furniture may not be suitable.

The comfortable height of the dining table directly depends on the level of the chair and the parameters of the person.

The height of the table from the floor to the tabletop is designed for a person of average height - 1.65 m. According to the requirements of GOST 13025.3-85 for furniture - the standard height of the dining table is 0.72-0.78 m.

Choosing a dining set is necessary, taking into account the growth of all adult family members.

If this is not enough, then the height of the dining table is calculated by the formula:

B=Rsr*VGOST/PCT,

B is the calculated height of the table,

PCP - the average height of adult family members,

VGOST - table height according to GOST - 750 mm,

PCT - the average height of an adult - 1650 mm.

For comparison, in public canteens and eateries, the standard height is 65 cm.

If you have a large kitchen, then a square table is best.

The average height of your family members is determined by the arithmetic mean. According to this formula, the main ranges for the dining table are calculated:

• Short people (up to 1.5 m) - 0.75-0.77 m;
• Below average height (1.5-1.65 m) - 0.8-0.83 m;
• The standard value according to GOST (1.65-1.8 m) is 0.85-0.9 m;
• For tall (above 1.8 m) - from 1 m.

The kitchen table is the center of the dining area. It must meet the needs of those who live in the house and those who come to visit.

Any family gathers for a family celebration once every six months. The festive table must meet the following conditions:

• One person must occupy at least 0.5 m of the perimeter of the countertop;
• Select the height of the table in accordance with the above formula, the width - not less than 0.65 m;

The height of the table determines the level of comfort of use. Here it is necessary to take into account the features of the physiological structure of the human body.

For normal sitting at the table, we need at least 70 cm, so the average height of a standard table is around 75 cm.

ON A NOTE! Choose compact models with a sliding tabletop.

It just so happened in Europe and Russia - it is customary to sit on a chair at the table.

The standard height of a kitchen chair is 40-45 cm from the floor to the seat.

It should have a comfortable back and a seat height that is comfortable for a person, approximately equal to one-fourth of the average height of adult family members. With a height of 1.8 m, its height will be 0.45 m.

The optimal seat depth is 40-45 cm (the seat should not dig into the knees). It will be comfortable for a person of average height to sit at a table with a height of 74 cm.

ON A NOTE! The distance from the seat to the tabletop should not exceed 0.3-0.34 m.

People of different heights come to visit and guessing the size of the chair in advance will not work. Purchase one or two chairs with adjustable seat heights and footrests for these occasions.

Remember that the standard height of the dining table according to GOST is “fitted” for a person with a height of 165 cm.

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Tired back and neck when working in the kitchen? You have chosen the wrong height of the kitchen set.

In the design of a kitchen set, there are certain standards that are designed for comfortable use of furniture and household appliances, storage of food and other things.

The height of the kitchen table for cutting and cooking should be half your height, rounded up to within 5 cm. With a height of 1.72 m, it will be 0.9-0.95 m.

These optimal sizes are designed for the average growth of the hostess.

The height of the pedestals should be 820 mm, and together with the tabletop - 850 mm.

There is another method for choosing a comfortable kitchen table height.

1. Bend your arm at the elbow.
2. Measure the distance from the floor to the elbow.
3. Subtract 15 cm from it.
4. Use the result obtained when choosing a kitchen set.

All the nuances must be selected in accordance with the needs of the owners and the characteristics of the room.

ON A NOTE! To find out the value for a dish sink, add 10 cm to the height of the kitchen table.

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Having a comfortable workplace is essential for you and your child.

One of the most necessary things for your child at school age will be a desk.

Prolonged stay in an uncomfortable position leads to rapid fatigue. In addition, there is a risk of occurrence or exacerbation of chronic diseases of the spinal and cervical spine.

Choosing a desk will not be difficult if you know just a few basic parameters.

The selection of the height of the table and chair for an adult is carried out using the above formula. Usually they are 0.77-0.82 m and 0.45-0.49 m. The length of the back should be at least 0.35 m.

Properly calculated height of the computer desk contributes to good health and productive work.

Determining the optimal dimensions of the table for a child is more difficult than for an adult. Children actively grow until the age of 18, so the furniture will have to be changed every 2-3 years. This problem becomes most urgent from the age of 7, when the child begins to go to school.

Many manufacturers now offer "growing" tables or desks.

When making a purchase, try to maintain the following parameters:

Make sure the important little things are observed:

• The soles of the feet fully touch the floor when the legs are bent at an angle of 90 to 100 °;
• The gap between the chest and the edge of the furniture is 0.8 m;
• The seated teenager rests on the tabletop with his elbows, without bending his back and not lifting his shoulders high,
• The computer monitor is placed at a distance of at least 0.5 m, the child looks at it at an angle of 0-30 °, bending the neck back is unacceptable.If the furniture is too high, and it is not possible to change it, then purchase a footrest and put a pillow on the seat of the chair.

If the child, sitting at the table, lowers his hand down, then the ideal location of his elbow below the tabletop is 5-6 cm.

When properly positioned, the tabletop is at the level of the solar plexus of the child.

IMPORTANT! Make your child take a "break" every 40 minutes.

Take care of the health and comfort of your family and friends. The right height of the dining table will add a sense of coziness to a family celebration and make you want to meet again. A kitchen set, designed for the features of the wife’s figure, will preserve her beautiful posture for many years. Your child, sitting at a well-functioning desk, will study better and get sick less.

In order not to puzzle over the complex issues of space ergonomics and the choice of the most convenient furniture dimensions, there are standard sizes.

Most of the manufacturers in direct contact with the buyer make interesting models of furniture for the size of each individual family.

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For the convenience of working at the table, its height must be taken into account. This parameter affects the comfort of using furniture. The standard table height should fit...

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For the convenience of working at the table, its height must be taken into account. This parameter affects the comfort of using furniture. The standard height of the table should be suitable for the average figures of adults and children. Moreover, for each type of furniture, this parameter is different.

Purpose

In furniture, its parameters are the main ones. Why is table height important? This indicator can provide ease of use. As well as protection against spinal disorders. The height of the desktop plays an important role. This determines the comfort required by the position of the body, especially the back.

If the furniture is not suitable, then the person during the period of work needs to lean forward, stoop. This causes curvature of the spine, as well as the appearance of discomfort in the back. Therefore, it is important to choose the appropriate table height for adults and children. But it should be borne in mind that for each type of structure, taking into account its purpose, the parameters are different.

Kitchen

The height of the table for the kitchen is determined by the parameters of the person. The greater the growth, the higher the work surface should be. In this case, the furniture will be comfortable. To determine the optimal height of the kitchen table, the rules are used:

1. With growth up to 150 cm, the design should have parameters in the range of 75-76 cm.
2. At 150-160 cm, a height of 80-82 cm from the floor is more suitable.
3. Indicators of 160-180 cm are considered the general standard. They are taken into account by many firms when creating furniture products. In this case, the parameter can be 87-90 cm. This is the standard table height, as it will be convenient for men and women.
4. If the growth is higher than standard parameters, then the furniture is created to order. At 185-200 cm from the floor to the countertop there will be 1 meter.

It is important that the furniture is comfortable for the whole family. Since it is impossible to select a design for each parameter, therefore, the average is calculated. For example, if the height of the wife is 150 cm, and the husband is 190 cm, then the average is 170 cm. And for this you need a table 85-87 cm in height. And since women usually spend more time in the kitchen, it is better to choose 80 cm.

Writing

The height of the desks for children and adults is different. This should be taken into account when buying a design. If height-adjustable tables are created for children, then for adults everything is different. It is important to take into account the physique, size, height. Furniture should be selected based on these parameters.

In addition to height, length and width are taken into account. They must meet the standards. When these indicators are less, then there are inconveniences that negatively affect the state of the musculoskeletal system. Comfort is determined by the height of the desktop and other dimensions. According to the "Modulor", created by the architect and designer Le Corbusier, the following proportions apply:

1. Since the average height of the people of the earth is about 175-183 cm, the standard height of the writing table is 700-800 mm.
2. For 150-160 cm, it is better to choose 60 cm.
3. With a height of 190-200 cm, you must order a desk height of 85-90 cm.

These rules are used all over the world. Taking them into account, it will be possible to choose a suitable product for which it will be comfortable to work.

Computer

A suitable height of the computer desk will allow you to work comfortably for a long time. When the parameter is insufficient, the person leans forward, which greatly strains the back. And at high rates, the seated person raises his head up, which negatively affects the condition of the back.

There are rules to consider when choosing computer furniture:

1. When sitting at a table, the back should be straight, and the shoulders should be straightened to the sides.
2. The forearms should be placed on the surface.
3. It is important that the place of the shoulder girdle is not raised.
4. The norm is the location of the working surface in the area of ​​​​the solar plexus.
5. Legs should be bent at a right angle, they should be on the floor.

If these rules are followed, it will be possible to prevent problems with the spine. A person will not have a curvature, deformation, which usually leads to serious illnesses. The height of the computer desk is set according to height. Usually it is 75 cm, which is designed for a height of 170-172 cm. The rest of such a product will be uncomfortable. Then you need to order the design.

Dining

The height of the dining table should be comfortable for everyone so that there is no discomfort while eating. When sitting behind such furniture, the relaxation of the body should be felt, it should rest. When choosing the height of the dining table, height is taken into account.

For convenience, you need a size of 700-750 mm. This parameter is optimal, it is chosen with a height of 165 cm. The average furniture height is 72-78 cm. To calculate the appropriate option, the formula is used: furniture height = height * 75/165 (75 cm is the height of the structure, 165 is the average parameter of a person). For example, with a height of 170 cm, the calculation will be as follows: 170 * 75/165 = 77.3.

Children's

Properly selected height of the children's table will allow you to work comfortably. Then there will be no strong tension on the back. For children, furniture must be chosen especially carefully, otherwise unsuitable designs lead to a curvature of the spine. But they have to spend a lot of time at the table.

Height is required to determine height. If the product is selected for a first grader and a teenager, then the following parameters should be considered:

1. With growth up to 85 cm - 34 cm.
2. 85-100 - 40 cm.
3. 100-115 – 46.
4. 115-130 – 52.
5. 130-145 – 58.
6. 145-153 – 64.
7. 154-161 – 67.
8. 162-170 – 71.

Suitable parameters ensure the full development of the child. It is also worth considering that a growing organism requires suitable conditions for comfort. When choosing furniture for a child, you need to focus on the following points:

1. The feet should be on the floor, and a right angle should be obtained with the lower leg and thigh.
2. The required degree of depth of the chair is set as follows - the seat of the chair should not dig into the popliteal joints.
3. Between the knees and the tabletop should be 10-15 cm or more.
4. The distance from the eyes to the surface of the structure should be the area from the fingertips to the elbow.

It is necessary to choose a suitable chair for the table so that the child’s classes are comfortable. In addition to height, you need to pay attention to the width, shape, design of structures. The material, the presence of original parts is also important. In sets with tables, chairs are often sold at a height suitable for comfortable use. The main thing is to use them for their intended purpose.

Selection rules

Although many different parameters are taken into account when buying furniture, size should still be the main thing. And this applies to any type of table:

1. If you plan to choose a kitchen set for cooking, then it is better to buy 80-85 cm. This indicator is standard, so there will be no difficulty in finding it. In addition, behind such a product it will be comfortable for people with a height of 1.5-2 meters.
2. If a written design is required, and the growth is greater or less than average, then it is advisable to order furniture according to the required parameters. Dimensions must be set according to the formula: height * 75/165 cm.
3. It is important to know when choosing chairs - the best height is 42 cm. Tall ones need 45, and small ones need 40.
4. If you buy a product for a child, then you need to calculate especially carefully. Adjustable models are great.

Solution of non-standard situations

Height is especially important when choosing furniture for the whole family. Non-standard cases are solved in the following ways:

1. You can adjust the size of the chair. There are many chairs sold in shops and markets that can change in height. So it will be comfortable to sit at the table. But then there may be inconvenience with the placement of the legs. And this negatively affects health.
2. Production of furniture to order. In this situation, it is preferable to focus on the growth of an individual in the family. You can define an average. A difference of a few centimeters will not be visible. But you can get the desired result only with a small difference in growth. Before manufacturing, a drawing is necessarily created.
3. You can choose a table with an adjustable top. Such products are usually created for schoolchildren.

These techniques allow you to create furniture that is comfortable for the whole family. The best solution would be to make a design to order or on your own. The advantage of the method is the saving of the budget, in addition, it becomes possible to create a comfortable product.

Adjustable height

In addition to classic products, there are tables that are adjustable in height. These are mechanical modules or transformers. Often they have X-shaped supports, with which you can set this parameter. But there may be a retractable or electronic mechanism.

An excellent choice would be a coffee table that can become a dining table. The advantages of furniture include:

1. Comfort for the whole family - you can adapt to children and adults.
2. Compact and space-saving due to versatility.
3. Practicality and the ability to place in any place in the room.

The disadvantage of height-adjustable tables is their high price and low load that the product can withstand - about 30-45 kg.

Consequences of the wrong choice

Incorrectly selected furniture height creates tension, discomfort, fatigue. This applies to tables for different occasions. In the kitchen, this design also causes a lot of inconvenience. During the cutting of products, about 40 muscles work. If the workplace is higher, then the load increases markedly, and if it is lower, then this causes rapid fatigue.

A suitable table height eliminates back problems and diseases associated with this phenomenon. Knowing the growth and calculation rules, it will be possible to choose the right furniture.

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We want to tell you a little about the useful numbers needed for the correct placement of a kitchen table or dining group. To do this, we studied the recommended dimensions for arranging dining tables and chairs in the room, based on the size of the human body and the space it occupies.

1. Table width

It is generally accepted that the table area required by one person when eating should correspond to the dimensions of 60 * 40 cm. Such an area provides the necessary space for comfortable seating at the table without disturbing the neighbors.

In the center of the table, it is necessary to provide a place with a width of at least 20 cm for placing dishes, decanters and other utensils, therefore the width of 80-85 cm is considered the ideal width of the dining table. Round and polygonal tables with a diameter of 90-120 cm are perfect for accommodating 4 or more people .

Usually kitchen tables are made with the same height - 75 cm, the sizes and shapes of the tables may be different. But, despite this, there are basic standards for comfortable placement of a person sitting at the kitchen table and requirements for the arrangement of furniture in the room, taking into account the width of the aisles and other factors.

For a person sitting at a kitchen table or at a desk, a distance of at least 87.5 cm is provided (Fig. 1, 2).

2. Distance to walls or other pieces of furniture

There should be a space of more than 75 cm from the edge of the table to the nearest wall or pieces of furniture. If a passage is provided behind the seated person, this space should be more than 80 - 110 cm (Fig. 3), various sources indicate a distance of 125 cm (Fig. 4).

When placing a dining group with a sofa in the kitchen or dining room, you should be guided by the following parameters: the width of the dining area, including the width of the kitchen sofa, must be at least 220 cm, taking into account the width of the table 80 cm. Such a dining area will accommodate up to 5 people ( Fig.5).

However, when placing a dining group consisting of a kitchen table with chairs, a little less space is required - only 200 cm in width and 190 cm in length (when accommodating 5 people, Fig. 6).

Standard sizes:

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with useful, illustrative pictures (Fig. 7A), which show the minimum dimensions of the kitchen tables occupied in various versions (sliding table, work table, bar counter) and the required minimum distance for the passage of people.

In Figure 7, you can see all types of tables and their recommended sizes, depending on the shape.

Lighting recommendations should be taken into account when choosing a place to install a dining table. Figure 8 will help us with this.

It clearly shows that in the dining room, the ceiling lamp should illuminate the table and all the objects that stand on it, but not the faces of the people around. If you use a table lamp for lighting, it is recommended to install it at eye height so that you can look at the interlocutor under the lampshade, but the lamp would not shine into your eyes.

We hope that this article will help you understand the features of the placement of various types of dining groups.

The height of the furniture on sale varies, in this article we will tell you what options for a bar stool can be. It is equally important to know this when choosing an environment in catering establishments to provide guests with comfort, and for decorating a bar area in a home kitchen, dining room or living room.

Height standards

The standard height of furniture for restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs is established by the interstate regulation GOST 17524.2-93, according to this document, there are 2 options for a bar stool.

• 85 cm - low; for racks-counters located at a level of 110-115 cm from the floor. Marked with the symbol Bh (BarHocker).
• 95 cm - high; to racks that are raised 120-130 cm from the floor. Marking Th (TresenHocker).

Serial furniture is manufactured according to GOST, production according to individual projects allows other dimensions.

Bar stools with height adjustment

Furniture, the design of which allows you to adjust the parameters, is convenient:

• bar stools are easy to adapt to the height of the countertop;
• it will be comfortable for people with different heights to sit;
• one set of chairs can be moved from the counter to the dining table as needed.

Models are commercially available with a lifting range of 28 cm (for example, you can increase the seat height from 51 to 79 cm).

Types of mechanisms

The oldest and simplest technical solution for furniture with manual adjustment. The height is changed by rotating the seat of the bar stool:

• rise - counterclockwise;
• down is clockwise.

The screw fixes the selected position. If this element is hidden in the leg, it performs only a utilitarian function, if it is visible, it simultaneously serves as a decorative detail.

Models with a screw mechanism are usually used at home or in establishments that are stylized as old pubs, taverns, etc. They are also appropriate in loft-style interiors.

The seats and legs of stools with a screw adjustment device can be wooden, metal, or plastic. The lifting mechanism itself, as a rule, is made of durable metal.

gas lift

A gas lift is a pneumatic structure with a lift or turn-and-lift mechanism. Height adjustment is carried out in automatic or semi-automatic mode, which is triggered by a button / lever under the seat of the bar stool. The cylinder built into the leg contains gas, which the piston presses on, the gas compresses the spring, and the seat is lowered. The shock absorber makes the ride smooth and limits the up/down range. The shock absorber material affects the period of furniture operation: chrome and brass parts last longer, plastic ones are less durable, but they are much cheaper.

Models with a gas lift are designed for heavy loads, so they can be used not only at home, but also in the lounge areas of offices, catering establishments.

Periodic monitoring of the state of the mechanism is required (at least once a year) in order to replace defective parts in time - to eliminate the risk of breakage and ensure operational safety. In addition, there are restrictions on the use of gas lift furniture:

• do not sit down for people whose weight exceeds the permissible load (indicated in the instructions);
• it is forbidden to use furniture at temperatures below + 4-6 ° C;
• you need to adjust the parameters while standing and only then, sitting on a bar stool, check the comfort.

What height should a bar stool be: selection criteria for catering establishments and at home

Furniture for catering establishments

When creating interior concepts for HoReCa establishments, designers often recommend non-standard furniture. Therefore, manufacturers are expanding the range of dimensions. And when choosing how high a bar stool should be in a particular design project, it becomes important to know two rules:

1. anatomically comfortable distance between the table and the seat is 28-33 cm;
2. between the seat and the footrest - 40-44 cm.

Accordingly, furniture for halls in cafes, restaurants, etc. is arranged.

In addition, bartenders use racks in catering establishments. Typically, such a counter is fixed at a level of 90 cm from the floor and is equipped with a 58-63 cm high stool with a rotating seat. So it is convenient for the bartender to work both standing and sitting, turning from the bar to the shelves with bottles, accessories, dishes, etc.

When furnishing an establishment, it is important to consider not only what height of the bar stool is optimal to match the level of the counter, but also the presence of a back. If we are talking about a bistro with high traffic, where visitors do not linger for a long time, it is enough to put bar stools with hard / semi-rigid seats, the dimensions of which are at least 36x40, maximum 45x45 cm. with armrests and high backs).

Furniture for the home bar area

The main criteria for choosing the height of stools for a home bar in the kitchen or living room are the same. The rack here is usually raised from the floor by no more than 90 cm in order to avoid large differences between its level, the dining table and the kitchen cabinets. This allows you to maintain a cozy geometry of space. For such solutions, bar stools are suitable, in which the seat is fixed at a height of about 60 cm.

Good for home furniture with the ability to adjust the dimensions, if necessary, adjust the seat to the height of any family member.

Even knowing how to choose a bar stool by height, do not trust only the recommendations and standards - try to sit down, evaluate your own feelings. This is possible even when buying online. Just visit the showroom of the company where you are going to purchase furniture. If there is no showroom, go to any furniture showroom and experiment with the models presented in it, and then choose a similar one that you like in the online store.