Types of bar stools: a stylish highlight for a modern kitchen
A bar counter in your own apartment or house adds a special atmospheric flavor. The most valuable thing in the interior can be attributed to bar stools that perfectly match the design. After reading the useful information on the pages of our magazine homemaster.techinfus.com/en/, you will know what bar stools for the kitchen are, types and features of their design.
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First about the varieties of bar stools
Bar stool models differ in configuration, materials, height, shape. It is not at all difficult to understand this issue in detail.
By type of base
All types can be divided into three types based on their base. The only difference is in their design features.
Bar stools can look like stools, backless, but with a decent height. Such models can be equipped with backs at lumbar level, up to 32 cm above the base.
It turns out something like a small beautiful support
The type of high stool is not suitable for those who like to sit at the table for a long time, as the back will quickly get tired in this position.
The standard type of bar stools assumes a regular backrest with a rigid base or semi-rigid
The semi-chair is the most suitable type for lovers of convenience. The backrest is always soft, its height starts from 35 cm. The design includes armrests and a soft seat. This is the most expensive option.
The number of legs matters too
The stability of the structure, as well as comfort, will depend on how many legs the seat has.
The Americans offered the world a chair on one leg. This design has been tested under special conditions and takes place in interiors.
The base of the leg, which will not make the model unstable, will be almost the same as the width of the seat
Such models with a footrest are good.
Modern designers have proposed chairs with two legs
They fit perfectly with many styles like hi-tech and minimalism. Sustainability is not a feature of this furniture, so this option is not for those homes with children. But such models look very stylish and modern.
Three legs are still less stable than four, although many models are well configured.
It is easy to check if the chair is well balanced: they sit on it and evaluate their feelings and comfort
The four legs have stood the test of time: a combination of stability and comfort. This is the optimal solution for a classic interior
You can show your creativity by ordering chairs with non-standard legs. The main thing is not to overweight on the side of design at the expense of convenience, after all, this is a piece of furniture that a person will use in everyday life.
According to the shape of the seat and back
If earlier the round shape was traditional for a bar stool, today these standards are no longer indispensable in the manufacture of a product.
Designers offer chairs with oval, rectangular, square and completely non-standard seats
The appearance of the back is also variable.
It can be original and curly, which will also affect the price of the chair, as it will be an individual work. The shape of the backrest should fit the interior of the room. Even if the chair itself looks lovely, the improper backrest will bring serious disharmony to the look of the kitchen.
By materials of manufacture
The most popular material in the manufacture of furniture is wood. Plastic, polycarbonate and metal are often used.
Plastic chairs are the most affordable, but they are neither durable nor aesthetic
Polycarbonate furniture is considered preferable to plastic, due to its strength, heat resistance, fire safety, which is very valuable for the kitchen.
The design of these chairs is diverse.
Polycarbonate is easy to clean, which is a plus where children are.
Wood remains the favorite material of many people: environmentally friendly products, elegant appearance
The wood can be apple, oak, beech. More chairs for the bar are made from rattan, which is suitable for country or mediterranean style... Wood and rattan are not budget options. Therefore, there must be a ratio of price, quality and decent appearance.
It will be more budgetary to purchase a product made of a combination of wood and metal
Metal options are good for a modern kitchen look
Upholstery and filler
If the chair is soft, it may have different upholstery. The textile version is commensurate in price, but in the kitchen it is not practical. It is difficult, and sometimes unrealistic, to completely clean the fabric on the seat of an awkwardly set stain.
Textiles tend to fade, which immediately affects the beauty of the furniture
Natural leather is chosen by those who like elegant catchiness. You have to pay for the style, the price of such a chair cannot be small.
Skin care is uncomplicated and material characteristics are suitable for kitchen conditions
The skin is replaced with eco-leather. The price immediately becomes lower, and the quality of the product remains as high as in the case of genuine leather.
If the material does not fall under the category of "high quality", then the adage "avaricious pays twice" immediately starts working
Height
There are GOST standards that are valid not only for furniture in public catering places, but also for household items.
If the tabletop is located at a height of 110-115 cm, then the chair is selected low, 85 cm. The marking will be indicated by the letters Bh (BarHocker). For a table top with a height of 120-130 cm, a chair of 95 cm is required. The marking of such a sample consists of the letters Th (TresenHocker).
GOST is picky about the height and dimensions of serial furniture, but custom-made products allow fluctuations in values
The counter in the kitchen rarely exceeds a height of 90 cm, as this leads to visual imbalance with the rest of the furniture.
Especially for such a height, the countertops of the bar counter also produce chairs that rise about 60 cm above the floor.
The height of the footrest is such that it is 40-45 cm below the seat.
Height adjustment possible
An adjustable height is an excellent option as there will be no question of how much the chair will fit with the height of the table. People with different heights in the same family also may not worry that new furniture will suit them.
Adjustable height allows you to use chairs not only at the bar, but also at a regular table
The lift range is usually 28 cm. That is, a chair with a height of 60 cm can "grow" up to 88 cm.
The height can be adjusted manually and using special mechanisms. With the manual method, the seat is rotated. If you twist it clockwise, the height decreases, if counterclockwise, it increases. The selected height must be fixed with a screw on the leg, which can be either hidden from view or be visible as a decorative element.
The screw mechanism perfectly matches the loft style
A special mechanism based on pneumatic work is called a gas lift. The adjustment is carried out automatically or semi-automatically.
There is a lever or a button under the seat, pressing which, starts the process of raising or lowering the chair
Gas in the cylinder foot compresses the spring under the pressure of the piston. The movement is smooth and calm, for which the shock absorber is responsible.
If the instructions indicate the maximum weight that the furniture can easily withstand, then you should not worry about the load that can lift the gas lift. And what is important, the height is adjustable only while standing!
Styles and design of bar stools: we select everything for the perfect interior
Since we are talking about choosing a bar stool, then, of course, the furniture should ideally fit into the kitchen interior. It is worth seeing and finding out which models suit different styles and furnishings.
Classics and Empire
More and more people prefer modern interior styles. But they remained not indifferent to elegant luxury: the Empire style warms the soul of connoisseurs of elegance in the interior. A bar stool in this style does not seem out of place when you choose the right option.
Leather and wood found each other in this style
Do not think that the classics and the bar are incompatible. Probably, if the chair is plastic, then it will not look suitable for a classic interior. But wood materials and textiles in a semi-chair type chair are perfect.
It is good if the furniture is from one set. This will solve the problem of a possible inconsistency.
Avant-garde and art deco
At the beginning of the last century, the avant-garde entered the interior with a bold step and swept away many traditional solutions with original color combinations and furniture shapes. High chairs fit harmoniously into this style.
Creative furniture is boldly chosen for avant-garde kitchens
The originality of Art Deco can be praised for a very long time, but if you delve into unrestrained creativity, you can overdo it. Furniture for such an interior is not chosen in a hurry, otherwise the whole impression will be spoiled hopelessly.
The shape of the frame and seat plays an important role
Loft and minimalism
AND loftand bar stools let minimalism into their kitchen space. It is important to be puzzled by the stylistic matching of materials and the appearance of the furniture.
Loft and metal furniture cannot do without each other
Geometry in minimalism for good
Hi-tech and eco-style
Modern style - modern materials, with sharp and clear lines, metallic sheen. Unusual pieces of furniture are selected for high-tech, not devoid of some consistency and even severity.
Metal is an important visual canvas in furniture and the interior in general
Eco-style is picky about natural materials. Furniture should not contradict the principles of design, as akin to natural simplicity.
If it is not possible to buy wooden furniture, they are limited to imitation wood
American style and country
American cuisine traditionally uses wooden bar stools in its interior, painted in pleasant natural colors.
No flashiness and pretentiousness, only simplicity and comfort
Rustic country means solid wooden chairs or combined carved ones.
The material can be natural wood or be painted in soft calm tones
Leading manufacturers and best models
The American manufacturer Ashley (USA) has long specialized in furniture such as bar stools. This is sophistication, a creative approach to work, solid and high-quality products.
This is what a great example of their product looks like:
Ashley furniture (USA) from the Barstools collection
Product weight 8.4 kg. Height adjustable, round metal frame. The model is upholstered in elegant eco-leather.
The Italian brand Seven Sedie has an interesting Ottochento series. This is a classic that uses beech and textile as upholstery.
The photo shows an example of the Sole chair from Seven Sedie, which became a hit due to its characteristics.
Perfect for classics and some luxurious, graceful styles. The backrest makes the seat comfortable and comfortable. There is a light version.
The Polish company HALMAR also produces excellent high chairs from different materials: plastic, metal, wood. The quality of the models is always on top and does not cause complaints from buyers.
Stylish high chair HALMAR H87 for upholstery made of chromed metal and eco-leather upholstery
Do not give up on a bar counter with chairs in the kitchen. This is a special atmosphere of evening friendly gatherings and an original look of the kitchen interior.
Video: do-it-yourself loft-style bar stool
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