How to choose chairs for home and garden?

Chairs are one of the most important home furnishings. They have both functional and aesthetic roles. Therefore, it is worth taking seriously the choice of this or that model.

To date, there are many models and types of these interior items. And manufacturers release new ones every day.

Depending on the design, there are:

• One-piece, the base of which is cast, welded into a single whole or turned from the canvas;

• Dismountable consist of several parts, which makes them convenient for transportation and storage.

There are different types of chairs now. Let's consider the main ones.

• The most common option remains a long-known wooden chair on four legs, which was used many centuries ago. It is distinguished by its simplicity, convenience, and versatility. Due to various models and materials, the scope is not limited: this is a dining room, a kitchen, a living room, and a veranda in the country.

• Stylish armchairs Is a transitional option between a classic chair and upholstered furniture. They can be upholstered in jacquard, velor, artificial or natural leather. Such chairs are more conducive to relaxation, and you can take a more relaxed position in them. Therefore, designers pay attention to the design: the legs are spread apart and fastened together, the back is tilted back.

• Wicker from the vine. When choosing an eco-friendly furniture option, you should pay attention to wicker chairs and a rocking chair made of vine. They are made by hand and are able to create a unique interior design both at home and in the country. Vine and rattan are quite flexible materials, of which you can knit objects of various colors, weaving type, elegance, which will also be very durable, high-quality models, with proper use, can last for more than a dozen years. The advantages include lightness, resistance to high and low temperatures, humidity.

• High back. The main advantage of this type is convenience and comfort. High-backed chairs organize the correct position of the body and do not disturb the posture. In addition, they will decorate any interior with their grandeur. You can choose from models with armrests, soft upholstery and hard seat.

• Cane chair essential for people who have difficulty getting around. If you spread the cane, you get a small chair for the patient to rest.

• Ottomans and poufs. Initially, they differed from each other in their purpose, but over time, these differences have disappeared. In general, it is a square or cylindrical seat without a backrest, legs or armrests. Now ottomans and ottomans are soft and hard, in the form of a bag - a pear, with a box inside and stuffed. They are used as a small additional chair, as a footrest, a table by the sofa, or as a piece of furniture in the hallway.

• Hanging chair chair - This is a structure that is often rounded in shape, which is fixed to the ceiling like a swing. The first hanging chair appeared in 1968, but its popularity is growing every year. A kind of analogue is a hammock, which is often used in country houses.

• Interior stools - these are furniture products without a back and armrests.At all times, stools were in demand due to their low cost and economy of space in the apartment.

• Elite chairs for the living room should fit into the style of the room. They are made of solid wood and have a noble color of mahogany, walnut or wenge. The sophistication of furniture is given by expensive upholstery and finishing.

• Folding the view is suitable for a small kitchen or balcony. Wall-mounted chairs take up little space and can be folded down when not needed.

• Turning - these are primarily chairs for the office, but now there are also modern chairs for any interior.

In the modern world, there are many materials from which chairs are made.

• Wood. The material has long been known to everyone and has won a leading position in the market. Wooden furniture is durable, beautiful and will fit into any interior. The color of wenge is especially appreciated by consumers. However, the price of this sample has recently made consumers pay attention to other types.

• Rattan or vine. They are highly environmentally friendly and are mainly used for the production of wicker furniture.

• Chipboard it looks like a tree, but it costs much less. The disadvantages are that this material emits harmful substances, does not hold fasteners well, so re-assembly can render the item unusable.

• MDF it is quite environmentally friendly, withstands temperature changes, indicators of resistance to moisture are higher than that of wood products. At the same time, the appearance remains decent.

• Glass chairs are made of extra strong glass, which, when broken, does not form sharp fragments.

• Metal. Basically, forged products belong to it, but there are also other options. The disadvantage of such structures is that they are quite heavy and cold. But designers find a way out of this situation by using different types of padding.

• Plastic. The advantage of plastic is its lightness and resistance to moisture and temperature, so they are often used as outdoor furniture. They come in different shapes and colors, so they can fit into the interior of any modern apartment.

• Planks used in the manufacture of country furniture, or rustic furniture.

• With fabric upholstery. Chairs made from most materials can be decorated with fabric upholstery. But there are frame chairs, the seat and back of which are made entirely of fabric. Often these chairs are foldable and are used for outdoor recreation.

There are standard indicators for chairs:

• full chair height - 800-900 mm;

• from the very bottom to the seat - 410-450 mm;

• back height - 400-450 mm;

• back and seat width - from 360 mm;

• seat depth - 500-550 mm.

For bar stools, the sizes are naturally different. The height from the bottom to the seat varies from 750 to 850 mm. A necessary part for bar models is the presence of a footrest, since it is not comfortable to sit without support for a long time. The radius of curvature should be 450 mm for standard backs and 220 mm for lumbar backs.

Today, more and more people order chairs according to individual sizes, that is, for themselves and according to their parameters. Taken into account: the load on the chair for people with increased body weight, the height of customers, the length of the lower leg and thigh. It is really beneficial not only for convenience, but also for health.

When choosing the color of the chairs, you need to determine what color of furniture prevails in the room. Depending on this, you can take a shade several shades darker or lighter. Pastel shades (pale blue, white, pale pink) relax and provide calmness.

However, designers are increasingly trying to focus on these items, rather than hide them. Therefore, the chairs can be of a contrasting color, be it red, orange or blue. The purple color will be combined with black, but this will give a certain gloom to the room.

Bordeaux has long been considered the color of wealth and nobility. Burgundy shades are not easily soiled, which is important for frequently used items. In addition, according to the latest research, this color has a relaxing effect and strengthens the nervous system. But do not overdo it with burgundy, as it can make the interior heavier.

If you choose chairs for a specific table, then it is better to choose the same tone as the table.

Chair accessories are a kind of car parts. Parts of the chairs will wear out over time and need to be replaced. If for simple models, upholstery and painting will require replacement, then for more complex structures it will be necessary to buy failed parts. For office chairs, these can be wheels, gas lifts, a swing mechanism and backrest deflection. The durability of the chairs directly depends on the quality of the products and the correct operation.

It will not be superfluous to purchase silicone, felt, Teflon or cork foot pads to protect the floor from unnecessary friction.

• For style modern and high-tech models of an interesting shape and design with unusual legs are suitable. At the same time, the upholstery should be leather, soothing shade.

• For baroque and rococo graceful and comfortable armchairs with lots of decorations will do. Use light pastel colors.

• For classic style massive wooden models of dark or light colors are characteristic.

• Minimalism offers to choose plastic or metal chairs in clear shapes in a solid color.

• Patchwork. The main feature of this style is textiles. Chairs should be upholstered with patchwork quilts.

• Country. Furniture should be rough and made from natural materials. Wicker wicker chairs are suitable.

Decorating chairs allows you to hide scratches, small imperfections, or create items that fit into the style of the room. The simplest and most common ways to update your look are painting, changing the upholstery, or making fabric covers.

To paint a chair with your own hands, you first need to prepare the surface. To do this, take the skin and remove the old paint coat. Then apply a new color with a brush or sponge.

Changing upholstery is also easy. Choose a suitable fabric and use a stapler to secure it to the seat.

Another type of chair decor is sewing fabric covers or decorating with ribbons of different colors. To do this, choose cotton, tapestry, linen and velor fabric.

Now it is fashionable to make furniture in the Khokhloma style. You can use the decoupage technique or take a Pavlovo Posad shawl and sheathe the seat with it.

The design of chairs directly depends on its style, as we talked about above. But it must be pointed out that modern models come with and without armrests.

If the size of the room allows, then you can choose a piece of furniture with armrests. Semi-chairs are a more convenient option, as they allow you to take a relaxed position and bring more comfort to the room than traditional ones. But they "steal" more space and are more expensive than their counterparts.

First, you need to determine the purpose of the selected product.

• For kitchen chairs should be easy to clean, so it's best to avoid fabric upholstery. If you have a separate dining room in your house, then you can consider the option with tapestry fabric. It would be nice to have light chairs in the kitchen so that you can move them often without much effort. To do this, choose plastic or light metal models. For tall tables, there are bar stools with a high leg, which is often height adjustable.

• For the living room there are many different models that differ in shape, upholstery, presence and absence of armrests, design. The main thing is that they fit the style of the room and create coziness, be comfortable.

• For the bedroom. Mostly chairs for makeup dressing table. It can be a small pouf, a classic chair from the living room, or fashionable transparent polycarbonate. The options are different, here it is a matter of taste and convenience for everyone.

• For the office (computer). Many requirements are imposed on him, since a person spends most of the day at the desk, and the choice of a chair depends on how comfortable the working conditions will be. It is important that there are many adjustments: the height of the back, the depth of the seat, the level of the leg rise. It must have at least 5 castors on the base. It is better if the fabric of the upholstery is of high quality, the presence of a headrest will allow you to relax your neck from time to time.

• For the hallway puffs made of artificial or natural leather, other abrasion-resistant material, are suitable. Convenient if there is additional storage space inside.

• To the balcony it is better to choose folding models. This will save space.

• Outdoor models must be made of durable materials that are resistant to humidity, temperature extremes and exposure to sunlight. The best option for price and functionality at the moment are plastic chairs, but you can also purchase wooden ones with special processing, forged or metal.

Nowadays there are many manufacturers of chairs, both Russian and foreign. Let's consider the most famous ones. They all produce quality furniture.

• Vitra (Germany). The factory was founded in 1934 and to this day is the world leader in the production of furniture.

• Minotti (Italy). The Italian company was founded in 1948. Initially, it was famous for the production of upholstered furniture, but now other furniture is also produced. In addition to the quality of products, consumers note the constantly updated assortment and unusual design of chairs.

• Antonio Baston. They make gilded furniture from environmentally friendly materials.

• B&B Italia (Italy). Founded in 1966. Buyers note the plus that the manufacturer gives a 10-year warranty for their furniture.

• Hay (Denmark). The Danish company has unusual furniture made from unusual materials.

• Knoll (America). The furniture is in high demand among museums and noble collections. Differs in a high degree of architecture and art.

• Shatura (Russia). Creates high quality furniture at an affordable price thanks to its own production of components and a large retail network. In addition to numerous positive reviews about the quality and variety of designs, customers have recently noted a delay in the delivery of goods and an incomplete set of accessories.

• Tria (Russia). People note a large selection of fittings from leading European companies, the opportunity to purchase individual modular designs. On the negative side, users talk about the presence of defects in the form of chips and scratches, as well as difficulties with refunds.

• Lazurite (Russia). The brand focuses on environmental friendliness of materials, there are safety certificates. Of the minuses, the high cost and low quality of the coating are noted.

• Pinskdrev (Belarus) - the flagship of the Belarusian factories of luxury furniture. Buyers note the high quality of the products, but often the ones that are exported. The disadvantage is the vague assembly instructions.

• Gomeldrev (Belarus) - the oldest Belarusian factory producing products from natural wood and highly environmentally friendly materials. In comparison with other manufacturers of wooden furniture, consumers are satisfied with the price-quality ratio.

• ZOV-LenEuromebel (Belarus) - a well-known European manufacturer of quality furniture. Customers only speak badly about the quality of service by the hotline employees and, in rare cases, delivery delays.

Below in the photo you can see beautifully and originally designed interiors

• Furniture for home

• Fancy

• For bedroom

• For the room

• On one leg

• For the street

In conclusion, watch a video on how to make a chair for a summer residence with your own hands.