Bar stools for the kitchen

Bar counter, chairs in the same style with it - a new trend of fashion in the kitchen. This composition looks very modern, exquisite, the room seems more spacious. Such a design solution is just a find for kitchens with limited space. Our article is entirely devoted to bar stools for the kitchen. Here you will learn about their varieties, features, advantages, disadvantages and the best manufacturers.

Types of bar stools for the kitchen according to the design execution

From ordinary chairsbar different:

• height appreciably greater than that of ordinary chairs;
• with the presence of a footrest. Without it, the chair becomes very uncomfortable.

Choosing bar stools in height

To correctly choose bar stools according to a parameter such as height, it is necessary to take into account the growth of family members. It is reasonable to choose models where the height is regulated, but keep in mind:

• expensive models have a reliable height adjustment mechanism;
• inexpensive chairs are equipped with cheap backlash mechanisms that quickly fail.

Therefore, if there is no money to buy the first, it is better to buy bar stools for the kitchen one-piece, but most appropriate to your needs. Very high-quality bar chairs with a height regulator deliver to us from Italy from the manufacturer GrandSoleil:

• the base of the chairs is metal, chrome;
• seat material - polycarbonate;
• the step is comfortable;
• gas lift - almost trouble-free.

Having bought bar stools from the manufacturer RestaLine from Germany, you can also have no doubt about their quality. When choosing solid bar stools, be guided by the following indicators:

• main parameter - the height of the countertop or bar counter;
• the standard seat height is 84 to 87 cm. And the height of bar stools is chosen by measuring the distance from the floor to the tabletop with a deduction of 25-33 cm.

Categories of barstools by constructive design

By design, bar chairs are divided into 2 categories:

• backrest. Traditionally, it ends at the level of the waist. There are bar stools with high backs, sometimes with soft ones. In some cases this chair is equipped with armrests and then it looks like a stylized chair;
• without backrest. These are often called bar stools.

Bar stools for the kitchen, the photos of which are placed at the top, have unusual, intricate legs. On the legs we will stop in detail, since it is by the number of legs that bar stools are divided into groups:

• 4 legs. The most comfortable option. Has great stability;
• 2 legs. The drawback of this model is that the stool is not very stable. But his look is stylish;
• 1 support is a classic option. Such a leg was at the very first bar stool, which was invented in America even in the times of the Wild West;
• legs of non-standard shape. Here you can meet the most creative ideas.

Seats of barstools for the kitchen

There are also chairs of the bar stools for the kitchen:

• for bar stools of the stool type - most often round;
• in chairs with 4 legs - square.

And as for the size of the seat, it differs from different models.

What materials are used to make bar stools for the kitchen

On sale there are bar chairs:

1. Plastic. To this category belong the most primitive and cheap, not very strong. They do not mind leaving on the street under a canopy or by the pool. This material is used by designers to create quite different models, but they do not use simple plastic, but use high-quality and expensive polymer( polycarbonate).The chairs from this group are not only beautiful, but also durable, heat-resistant, fireproof. Transparent or matte, different shades - look chic and elegant. They are easy to clean, so if there are small children in the house, then this is the best option.
2. Wooden. Bar stools made of wood are light, for the manufacture of which used apple or oak and dark - from chestnut, wenge, beech. They are mostly chosen by eco-style lovers. They look rich: arched backs, legs with thread. In combination with a stylized bar, the kitchen interior will acquire a special charm. The cost of their democratic is difficult to call, but there are cheaper options, where the base is metal, and the seat is wooden.
3. Metallic. This kind of bar stools is very popular. They are appreciated for their lightness, ergonomics, comfort. Ideal for small kitchens, as the shiny metal seems to expand the space. Seats of chairs are clogged with cloth, leather, but more often they are completely made of metal, for example, the bottom is steel, and the seat is aluminum. The design is very diverse: here and hi-tec, and gloomy gothic, and strict minimalism. So there is an opportunity to buy bar stools for a kitchen of any style.

Bar stools folding for the kitchen

And do you know how many chairs your kitchen can hold and not be like a furniture warehouse? This is simply considered by the following indicators:

• the minimum distance between the axles of a row of standing chairs is 650 mm;
• is a private one from dividing the length of the tabletop into 650 and there is a number of seats.

And if the chairs require more than the result of the calculation? Just for this there are such bar stools for the kitchen, in which:

• height is adjustable;
• legs, backrest apart.

Bar stools folding for the kitchen perfectly adapt to the size of each member of the family. But their main advantage is that they can always be removed when they are not needed.

Folding bar stools according to Italian technology are produced by the Ukrainian company Eurosedia. At them:

• a skeleton from aluminum;
• seats and plastic back;
• style - modern.

Wooden bar stools for the kitchen

Wooden bar stools are as versatile as to fit any style. These bar stools are an excellent solution for kitchens designed in style:

• Country. The chairs necessarily have a backrest with carved patterns or paintings. Organically look surrounded by solid wood furniture.

• .The design is simple with an emphasis on the texture of the wood. Seats with floral ornaments or neutral.

The best manufacturers of wooden bar stools for the kitchen

The most luxurious kitchen will be decorated with exquisite bar stools from the manufacturer from the USA Ashley:

• the seat is spinning, soft and comfortable, covered with pressed leather;
• backrest and legs are made of solid wood;
• decorative elements are artificially aged, with ornate carved patterns;
• height - stools 1,17 m;
• width - 0,667 m;
• depth - 0,62 m.

Convenient and beautiful wooden bar stools manufactured by the Italian company Seven Sedie, from the Ottocenco series:

• are made in classic style;
• are made of beech;
• the backrest and seat are covered with a cloth;
• dimensions in length 530, in width 500, in height 1240 mm.

Bar stools for the kitchen from the Polish company HALMAR are popular. For their development, the company's specialists use:

• plastic;
• metal;
• tree.

The products are characterized by:

• good quality;
• excellent design;
• variety of color palette.

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