How to choose the right stepladder chair?

There are a lot of places in the house where it is very problematic to reach, for example, to hang curtains or get something from the mezzanine, and not many have a staircase. In such cases, a stepladder chair can come to the rescue, which has a number of steps and can be used as a ladder, while the rest of the time it takes over the function of a seat in the room.

A stepladder chair is a rather comfortable piece of furniture that combines several functions at once, which is quite important, since most of us live in small apartments.

Now there are several types of these products on the market:

Their design does not imply unfolding. They are a high bar stool-like stool with several steps set from floor to seat. The disadvantage of such an item is that it requires a lot of space to place it. But it will be quite convenient to reach with the help of such a ladder the upper shelves of the wardrobe, it can also be used as a stand for various accessories.

Visually, such a stepladder chair is very similar to the previous view, but there is a mechanism that will allow you to simply fold the stool, put it in the closet and use it only when necessary. Thus, you can save space in the house without cluttering the room with unnecessary pieces of furniture.

This design is designed in such a way that a full-fledged ladder comes out of a small stool, with which you can reach the very ceiling even with a very small stature. At the same time, such a transformer will take up little space, the staircase will not be conspicuous and at the same time will become an indispensable assistant in the household, especially if the house has sufficiently high ceilings.

Various materials can be used for the manufacture of stepladder chairs. The most popular ones are:

• Wood. This is a fairly durable material. It is environmentally friendly and durable. In antique shops you can find wooden stepladders from the past centuries in fairly good condition. The natural massif tolerates moisture changes well, the surface of such a stool will not lead or swell. He easily endures increased loads - do not be afraid that the steps will break under you. But products made of natural wood are quite expensive and not everyone can afford it.
• Plywood. This material is also made of wood, but not a solid bar is used, but several thin layers of veneer glued together. For the manufacture of stepladder chairs, five- or seven-layer samples are usually used. The layers are arranged so that the wood grains in them are perpendicular to each other. The material is also environmentally friendly, but it can only bear loads up to 80 kg, so people with excess weight should not use such an attribute.

• Plastic. Recently, this material is quite popular in the manufacture of a step-stool. Basically, stationary products are made from it. Plastic items are not afraid of moisture and are quite cheap. But due to the fact that they cannot withstand heavy loads, they have a small height - just a couple of steps. Also, their appearance is quite simple, such items can hardly be called an attribute of furniture.
• Metal. Stepladder chairs made of this material are highly durable.They are capable of withstanding enormous loads. Such products are often made transformers with the possibility of increasing the length of the stairs by two or three times. Most often they are made from aluminum. It is quite lightweight and durable. In addition, aluminum products can be used outdoors, for example, in the garden, and there is no need to fear that they will corrode.

Different manufacturers make stepladder chairs in their own sizes, and they are quite common. Also, the dimensions of this product depend a lot on the material from which they are made. But there are still some standards that manufacturers adhere to.

The seat of the chair should be at a distance of 40 cm from the floor. This position will be as comfortable as possible for a person of average height, and you can take the correct posture on it. The depth of the seat should also be comfortable and should be about 40 cm. The distance between the steps should be no more than 20 cm. In this case, the step will be the safest, you will not have to raise your legs high.

The palette of colors in which the stepladder chair is made is huge. The color can depend on the material used to make the attribute.

Thus, wood and plywood products most often retain the color and texture of natural wood. They are covered with a matte or glossy varnish on top, and can be tinted with special compounds for wood processing. Although sometimes they use paint of various shades.

Plastic products can be found in completely different colors. Here you can find monochromatic attributes or with various ornaments, choose a neutral beige or white stepladder chair, or you can purchase a product in bright red, orange or pink.

Aluminum stepladders usually leave a silvery natural hue, although they can also be painted in any color. This is often a bright red or black hue.

A stepladder chair can be inscribed in almost any style of room, the main thing is to choose the right attribute.

A product made of natural wood of noble brown shades would be appropriate in classicism. Even in a prim English interior, it will become a suitable attribute.

In a country-style room, a product in the color of untreated wood will look great. Its naturalness and closeness to nature will add comfort to the room.

For Provence, a stepladder chair must be painted white, which is characteristic of this style. The material should also be chosen in the form of solid wood or plywood.

For modern styles, you can also opt for an aluminum step stool. Its metallic shine will be appropriate in high-tech, loft, pop art styles.

Plastic products are unlikely to be able to harmoniously fit into the interior of any of the styles, since their appearance leaves much to be desired.

Several techniques can be used to decorate a stepladder chair, and they depend on the material of the product. There are several options for wooden items.

So, a very interesting product can turn out if you use decoupage paper. In this way, you can add a romantic touch to the product, give an ethnographic focus or create a modern product depicting cities.

Another way to decorate a wooden stepladder chair is to age it. To do this, you can use special coatings that crack when dry, thereby creating notes of vintage.

For any type of stepladder chair, as a decoration, you can sew a cover that can be easily removed at any time and use the stairs. To hide the product from prying eyes, especially if its appearance is not very presentable, you can decorate it with fresh flowers in pots, create cascades of greenery on the steps and the seat.

The design of the stepladder chair can be completely different. Here are some interesting options.

Wooden product in classic style. Simple strict forms give this product elegance and high cost.

A stepladder chair in a minimalist design will be appropriate in most interior solutions, while the convenience of this attribute is undeniable.

A bright bar stool with retractable steps transforms into a staircase with one movement of the hand. When folded, the steps do not interfere at all, and you will comfortably sit on it at the bar table.

The choice of a stepladder chair depends on several factors:

1. Budget. This aspect plays a major role in the selection of an attribute. If it is very small, then you can purchase a plastic product, but if you want to buy an item that in the future, in addition to the function of the stairs, will become a highlight of the interior, then you should pay attention to vintage or designer models.
2. The style of the room. The material and shape of the chair depends on the style of the room. This is due to the fact that a modern product will not look appropriate in a classic interior and vice versa.
3. House dimensions. If you have a private cottage or a large apartment, where a stationary model can easily be placed, a stepladder chair will become the main decoration of the room. So, in a library of classical style, an antique product will look quite original.

There are several advantages to buying a stepladder chair, the most important of which is that you can combine several functions in one item.

The disadvantage of such a product can be called the fact that it will need additional space in the house, even if it is a folding model, and also that some products are not entirely convenient to use.

Stepladder chairs on the furniture market are represented by several manufacturers. Here you can find Russian products, items made in China, Finland, Germany and other countries of the world.

Of course, domestic brands are the most popular. Reviews of such manufacturers as "ZMI", "Gorbunov" are quite good, buyers talk about a good combination of price and quality for these products.

A wooden chair, which is made in a classic style, will adorn any room in the house, while you will not immediately understand that it easily turns into a staircase.

A stepladder chair decorated with decoupage ornaments will look great as a table near the sofa.

For children, a stepladder chair is also a good option. This item can immediately be both a table and a chair for your child.

For how to make a do-it-yourself kitchen step-stool, see the next video