Whether we like it or not, summer break will soon be coming to a close, and kids will be back in school. Some families are eager to return to their regular routines, while others will miss the freedom of summer. No matter how you feel about the return of the school year, you and your kitchen table need to be ready for it. Kitchen tables serve many purposes, and for many families, the kitchen table is the heart of their home.
What do you use your kitchen table for? Here are just a few roles kitchen tables fill in our homes during the school year.
The Homework Station
Most of us have memories of doing our homework at the kitchen table alongside our siblings or spreading out and taking up the whole table with a project. If your kitchen table isn’t big enough for all the kids to sit around or to build a last-minute science project, it’s time for a bigger one. For kitchens that are short on space, a table with fold-out leaves is the perfect solution. You can have more space when you need it but still have enough room to maneuver around the kitchen.
After-School Debriefing Area
It’s often easier to get your kids to tell you about their day when one or both of you are doing something else. The kids sit at the table having a snack or doing their homework while you disguise your grilling as casual curiosity while making dinner or packing tomorrow’s lunches. Your kids may not appreciate the importance of these conversations, but you do, and your kitchen table can make them happen.
Dining Room Between Activities
The school year comes with a busy schedule of after-school activities, so there isn’t always time to sit down as a family for dinner. Your kitchen table becomes the family’s casual dining room, so you can ensure every kid gets a decent dinner between activities or after a long day.
New Kitchen Tables and Sets from Chair Fair
At Chair Fair, we have several kitchen tables and sets so you can find the perfect furniture for your home and family. Whether you need to fit half a dozen people around the table or something small you can tuck into the corner, we have a table for you at Chair Fair.