Nowadays, low rise furniture is popular in the market, and even furniture advertisements in fashion magazines often promote some low tables, low stools, and low sofas to reflect their unique personality and fashionable style. But did you know that although many low rise furniture are fashionable and unique, their height is unreasonable, and long-term use can easily affect the spine, lumbar spine, cervical spine, vision, shoulders, elbows, knees, and leg joints of the body, burying many hidden dangers of diseases.
1. Table
When standing, spread your hands flat, and the distance between your palms and the ground is the height that suits your desk. If the table is too low, the upper body will involuntarily lie on the table, and the head will also lower accordingly. Long term bending and lowering of the head can easily cause pain and fatigue in the spine, waist, and neck, and in severe cases, it can even lead to spinal diseases, lumbar muscle strain, cervical spondylosis, and other diseases.
2. Chair
The height difference between tables and chairs is between 280mm and 300mm, and the height under the writing desk is not less than 580mm and the width is not less than 520mm. When sitting on a chair with both feet flat, if the thighs are parallel to the ground and the calves can be basically perpendicular to the ground, then the height of the chair is appropriate. The chair is too close to the ground, making it difficult for people to straighten their legs while sitting on it. The lower limbs are in a bent state, and the leg joints cannot be relaxed. Over time, fatigue can easily occur in the legs, waist, and arms, which may lead to some waist diseases and arthritis.
3. Bed
440mm is the healthy height (measured by the height of the bedding surface from the ground). The suitability of the bed edge height mainly depends on the height of the user's knees. When sitting naturally, raise your feet 1-2 centimeters above the ground. The bed edge is too low, and when sitting by the bed, the legs cannot naturally relax. Over time, the nerves in the legs will be compressed. The bed surface is prone to moisture, and people can also inhale some ground dust while sleeping.
4. Pillow
The height of adult pillows should be 80-120mm, which should be slightly lower for the elderly and children. Because the height of a pillow directly affects sleep, if it is too high, people cannot be in a natural state of relaxation, which affects sleep quality, hinders blood circulation, and is particularly detrimental to the growth and development of children and the health of the elderly.
5. Sofa
The front width of the sofa seat should not be less than 480mm, the seat depth should be between 480mm and 600mm, and the seat height should be within the range of 360mm to 430mm. The seat height of the sofa should match the height of the bent knees in order to make people feel comfortable. The height of the sofa backrest is designed based on the curve of the lumbar spine, and there must be a support point above the waist and below the scapula to allow the body to relax. If the sofa is too low and too soft, sitting on it can easily cause the entire body to be trapped inside, which can also affect spinal health. Especially for children who are in the stage of growth and development, hunchback or scoliosis may occur as a result, while elderly people are more likely to exacerbate lower back diseases.
6. Tea table
The height of the coffee table should be at the same level as the sofa seat, so that we can easily retrieve things from the countertop. The coffee table is too low, and when picking up items, people have to lower their arms and waist, which can easily damage their waist and back.
7. TV cabinet
The height of the TV cabinet should ensure that the audience's line of sight falls exactly at the center of the TV screen after sitting down. If the cabinet is too low, it can cause the head to droop involuntarily when viewed from above, which is not good for the cervical spine and vision. If it is a wall mounted TV, the height of the TV cabinet can be ignored.
8. Kitchen utensils
In general, the height of the stove countertop should be around 65-70 centimeters, and the height of the operating table and sink should be around 80-85 centimeters. Similarly, if the kitchen utensils are too low, people often need to bend down during the cooking process, which can easily cause fatigue in the neck and legs, leading to repeated strain and injury to the back, spine, and neck.
The above dimensions need to be determined according to one's own situation, and there are no strict standards. They mainly depend on the height of the main user and can be adjusted accordingly.
In short, when choosing furniture, everyone should not only focus on the trendy and fashionable appearance, but also try it out personally. It feels comfortable, effortless, not easily fatigued, and can stretch and contract freely.