Semi-bar chairs for the kitchen

There are many different chairs for the kitchen: furniture companies release several new products every year. Although most models differ in appearance, they all perform one function: they allow you to comfortably spend time at the table. However, it is necessary not only to know the features of each chair, it is also important to ensure that the furniture is in harmony with the interior.

Compact, convenient, stylish, beautiful - what do you say?

Bar and semi-bar stools

The use of bar stools at home became possible only with the advent of the bar counter, when people “refused” to consume food on the dinner table. The bar counter is a good combination of the dining area and the work surface on which something can be stored.

And yet the name "Bar" sounds a little vulgar, the meaning of the bar is too obvious here. And the chairs are similar to match the high racks in some institution. Another thing is semi-bar models, which appeared a little later, when people put comfort and aesthetic qualities in the forefront.

Half-bar chairs for the kitchen have become a fashionable innovation that has gained wide popularity in houses and apartments with a combined kitchen and living room, where there is a comfortable bar counter. The harmonious combination of furniture allows you to create a corner of coziness and comfort.

See also the article “German Kitchen Countertops: A Brief Overview of European Brands”.

Chair materials

• Steel and metal. The most common materials that are practical and reliable. They withstand physical activity, are resistant to various influences (humidity, temperature, acidic environments) and are durable. It is almost impossible to break a steel chair.

Note! The only thing worth paying attention to, at low temperatures, the steel heats up, if there are no soft tissues, it will be hard. The use of metal chairs in cold rooms is undesirable.

• Wood. Wooden chairs can be presented as a solid structure, or in combination with metal or plastic. They are environmentally friendly, meet aesthetic qualities and are quite comfortable to use, even at low temperatures.

An interesting option for a classic kitchen, where both light and dark tones are involved

• Plastic. A cheap and practical material that is used everywhere, so it is not surprising that there are plastic chairs in residential buildings too. Reliability and durability is a controversial issue for such products, unless only in combination with metal. But light weight and resistance to temperature extremes are attracting consumers more and more.

As for the upholstery and wicker chairs, they are definitely not suitable for semi-bar use. Rather like relaxing.

Style chair

• Wooden chairs more often used for classical or country music. It is easy to work with them and to give them the desired shade and shape is not difficult. You can paint such products yourself, experimenting with interior shades.
• Metal furniture suitable for high-tech or modern. She well emphasizes the severity and status of the premises. Can give a living space an "office look" by creating a work environment.

You just want to work for such a chair.

• Plastic and wicker chairs more suitable for kitchens of mixed styles, where several directions are used.

The photo shows several options.

Wicker chair - main in a country house

A simple plastic semi-bar chair - the optimal solution for outdoor gatherings

How to choose a chair

It would seem that it’s difficult, he came to the store, pointed his finger at the option he liked and took it home.

But in addition to the described styles, there are other factors that affect the choice of furniture:

• Height of a semi-bar product. If you dine at the bar, then the height of the chair should be slightly above the middle of the bar. Or, conversely, when purchasing a dining table under the chairs, it must be selected a little more elevated.
• The width should be guided by the number of seats. If two chairs are installed one meter, then their width should not exceed 80 cm. In the case of an increase in seating space, the semi-bar stool may be increased.

Note! Most bar and semi-bar stools are no more than 40-50 cm wide, so you shouldn't worry about roominess. If the furniture has armrests, you will have to make room for a little.

• Chair ergonomics - the basis for a successful design. You should sit and feel how it is for you in the chair, whether it is comfortable to sit in different positions. Professionals advise to choose products with a seat depth of about 40 cm, and a backrest angle of at least 5 degrees.
• Price is not the very last selection criterion. Not all cheap products are of low quality, but still more high quality chairs are in the middle and high price range.
• Chair colorused in the dining room should not only be harmoniously combined with the interior, but also emphasize its importance. A person who sits on such a chair should stand out against the background of plain walls and floors.

Create your own kitchen interior with a bar counter. Read about it here.

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Making a semi-bar stool with your own hands is quite difficult, but installing a bar counter for it is easy. This requires:

Wooden semi-bar chair, made at home using all the necessary tools: jigsaw, router, sander

• Purchase material for the countertop. It can be plastic, wood, acrylic, or glass. Materials are listed in ascending order of prices. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages.
• Buy mounts for the bar counter in a furniture store. Usually a pipe with a diameter of 50 mm and fixing rings are used for this.
• The tabletop is mounted to the wall on L-shaped corners. On the opposite edge, legs from purchased pipes are installed and attached to the floor. For a table top around 600mm, two legs are best.

Two ways to attach the bar

Advice! The dimensions of the L-shaped corner should be equal to 1/3 the length of the tabletop. There are no restrictions, since the longer the angle is, the more secure the product is.

• Having fixed one end to the wall on the L-shaped corners, the opposite is fixed with a floor / ceiling bar pipe. This method increases the stability of the bar.
• The second option is suitable for large rooms where the chrome pipe will look like part of the interior. In small kitchens, she will divide the room, visually reducing the space.

The above instructions will help you install your own bar counter, for which you will select semi-bar chairs.

In custody

I would also like to say that bar stools look interesting on suburban areas in covered or open gazebos. With a properly constructed table, they can embellish your holiday.

If you are still interested in how to make a semi-bar chair at home, then you can watch the video located after the article. You will surely find a lot of useful and interesting information in it.

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