How to choose a folding bar stool?

It is no longer uncommon to have a folding or stationary bar counter in a home kitchen or living room. This piece of furniture is very stylish, modern, and most importantly, comfortable, as it copes with the task of accommodating a large number of guests. In order not to spoil the interior design and make the use of the bar convenient, you need to choose the right chairs for it.

The difference between the bar counter and related pieces of furniture is their height. Initially, such furniture was used only in places of recreation, bars and clubs. At a long large table, it was more convenient for visitors to communicate with each other and place orders.

Over time, restaurant and bar models of racks and chairs began to move into private houses and apartments. At first it was quite expensive, not everyone's access to pleasure. Such pieces of furniture flaunted in elite kitchens and in the living rooms of wealthy houses. In recent years, this style of furniture has become popular and accessible to almost everyone. Convenience and stylish beautiful appearance of high bar stools have been appreciated by many owners of apartments and houses.

However, a home living room or kitchen is not always large enough to accommodate several chairs. In this regard, furniture manufacturers and designers have met the buyer halfway by offering a variety of models of folding bar stools.

The following advantages of using folding bar stools can be distinguished:

• Convenience of storage due to the ability to fold the structure. The possibility of compact storage is especially important for small apartments. When folded, the chairs can be stored in the closet, closet, on the balcony, under the bed or on the mezzanine. If necessary, you just need to get the right number of chairs, lay them out and place them at the bar.

• Nice and stylish appearance. Bar furniture models are very diverse. You can choose the material, color, design and decor for every taste. The main thing when choosing is not to overlook the general style and interior of the room, so that the chairs do not become an irrelevant part of it. Your guests will undoubtedly appreciate your taste and creativity in the design of the living room or kitchen.
• Durability, long service life. Modern materials and processing technologies make it possible to create strong and durable furniture. Bar stools are designed primarily for use in places of mass visit and use, and, therefore, when used at home, all the more they will last a long time and flawlessly.

As in the manufacture of other types of furniture, various materials are also used for bar models.

Wood is a classic material for all types of furniture. Products made from it have a beautiful appearance, natural pleasant color. Wooden chairs fit well into any interior. In addition, this material is very durable.

Due to the heavy loads, wooden bar stools are made from particularly durable wood species such as oak, hornbeam. However, do not be afraid that such models will be too heavy and cumbersome. The wood lends itself well to processing and turning, so that the models made of wood look graceful and are not overly heavy.

Plastic options are perhaps the most common for use in a cafe, at home, at a picnic, or in a garden area.This material is not subject to external influences such as temperature, humidity. Plastic furniture is durable and easy to maintain.

Plastic models are very rich in a variety of colors, shapes, styles and decor. Bright colors and stylish appearance always become a decoration of the interior of the room.

Models made of artificial rattan deserve special attention. Their appearance mimics a natural wicker chair or stool.

It should be noted only one weak side of plastic folding models. Due to the fact that the legs of bar stools are thin and graceful, such furniture can withstand a load of no more than 100 kg. If this mass is exceeded, the thin legs can simply part under the weight of the seated person.

Very often, bar furniture, including chairs, is made on a metal frame. The metal legs are durable, do not bend or move apart. The chrome-plated graceful legs look stylish and beautiful, and the coating provides additional protection against possible corrosion.

The backs, armrests and seats of these models are made of soft materials. They can be made of plastic, wood, upholstered with textiles or artificial leather.

Models of folding bar stools can differ not only in the type of material from which they are made, but also have structural features.

Since the function of the chair is to comfortably and safely support the seated person, it is worth paying attention to the base of the model. A folding bar stool with four or three legs will be more stable, moreover, thin graceful legs make the model look very beautiful.

At the base of the model, there may be one wide leg in the center. This option is considered a classic, because the history of bar furniture began precisely with spinning stools without backs on a thick leg. Models with a wide single base may be less compact when folded.

But the backrest undoubtedly makes the chair more comfortable to use. During conversation and a glass of wine, it is always convenient to lean on a soft, supportive surface. In addition, a chair with a backrest looks somewhat more solid than a simple stool with a seat.

The design of a bar folding chair can also include armrests, a comfortable footrest, additional soft pillows, and replaceable covers. These additions make the furniture more comfortable to use. Often the design of the chair includes a height adjustment element. The gas lift mechanism allows you to very quickly and effortlessly adjust the landing height.

When choosing bar stools, you should pay attention to the following recommendations:

• When choosing a bar group, you first need to decide on the bar itself. The parameters of the rest of the elements of the group, including chairs, will depend on its style, dimensions and height. Having selected and installed a tabletop, measure its height, and proceed from these measurements when choosing chairs.

• Do not forget about the unity of the interior style and its details. Folding bar stools are graceful and beautiful in themselves. But if they are not appropriate in the existing design option, then the impression from them and from the entire interior will be spoiled.

• When choosing wood models, carefully inspect the entire structure. All surfaces must be well sanded and varnished. Chips, scuffs, cracks, even small ones are not allowed. The structure will be loaded with weight, and improperly treated wood can crack or warp.
• Make sure the folding mechanism works well and does not jam. Feel free to fold and unfold each chair multiple times.

• Estimate the number of chairs in advance and choose a place to store them. Although they are compact when folded, they still need some storage space.
• If the chair has multiple legs, check to see if they are the same length. The difference in one of them by at least a few millimeters will lead to unpleasant wobbling and instability of the structure during use.
• Try to buy furniture from reliable and trusted manufacturers that have established themselves in the market and have positive reviews about their products.

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