Choosing height-adjustable bar stools

For kitchens with a bar, pick up special high chairs. But sometimes this model becomes necessary to adjust to the growth of the household or the height of another tabletop. Therefore, the rugged chairs with adjustable height, which are important to choose the right, have become popular.

Bar stools have a number of advantages in comparison with standard high stools and other models. Although Viennese chairs with high legs look very elegant, they are not as functional as adjustable models on one leg.

Any low chairs are less convenient because it is not very convenient to sit at the table like this, especially when eating.Too high chairs are also not very comfortable, because this way you can rest your knees on the tabletop.

But the bar stools with adjustable legs, due to their advantages, help to solve this problem. So, you can sit on them and at the high bar, and at the usual table, dropping the seat down.

Another important advantage of these models of chairs is that they are presented in a wide and varied assortment. There are more stylish and modern design designs that look more unusual and presentable, compared to conventional models. You can find a model for each style and interior design, including the classic one.

So, they can be made of natural wood, including rattan. These dark wooden products look elegant and are suitable for the decoration of traditional interiors. Classic models of chairs have beautiful carvings and openwork design. There are also models of bright plastic, which is suitable for modern premises.

An alternative to high chairs are stools with long legs. But they look cheaper and simpler, therefore they make the interior dull and tasteless. In addition, the stools quickly break down and get damaged. This is especially true of plastic chairs. But bar stools are more reliable and durable designs.

Models of heat-resistant plastic look very elegant and interesting. Their design is luxurious and elegant. In addition, they are very easy to care for. You will not need to use special tools to clean them. Such models are suitable for large families with children and adults.

Due to the high leg, they look more elegant and compact. therefore they fit perfectly in small kitchens with a bar or in studio apartments.

Most often, such products are purchased for the kitchen. But if the chair is made of plastic, then you should not put it near the stove and other kitchen appliances. If the bar, near which such a chair is located, is next to the stove, then it is better to purchase models of heat-resistant materials.

Models made of leather or bamboo can change their external properties from heat and become not as presentable as they were before. They will leave traces of fat spray. When choosing such models try additionally purchase removable fabric coversto prevent such pollution.

So, plastic, more modern models are perfect for styles such as high-tech, techno. For more classic and traditional interiors, bar models with adjustable legs, complemented by armrests, are better suited. They should have a discreet design and color scheme.

Although all bar stools, due to the adjustable height, are functional, it is necessary to pay attention to other features of this device. It is better if the back is comfortable, and the seat is wide enough so that it can comfortably rest on it. The back should be placed in such a way that guests do not slouch while sitting on such a chair.

If you have a very small kitchen, it is better to buy compact models without a back. This is because they can be easily pushed under the table at any time. When choosing it is important to pay attention to the regulatory mechanism. Check out how the design works and how solid it is. Check how steady the chair is, whether its leg is loose.

There are two main types of lifting mechanisms that are used by manufacturers in the manufacture of such chairs.

This is a traditional and quite simple mechanism that does not provide for turning the seat around its axis and only helps to change the height. Plastic lifting mechanism is the most unreliable, metal structures are considered more durable.

This mechanism is differently called gas lift. It is the newest and most convenient, in comparison with all swinging types of mechanisms for adjustable chairs. This leads to the popularity of such products.

The mechanism is based on a spring, which is compressed by the gas filling the cylinder. Gas is pressurized and compressed by a piston. The valve opens when the button is pressed, and thus the height can be adjusted.

Gas-lift as a mechanism has some drawbacks and limitations. So, a bar stool with adjustable height on a gas-lift cannot be used at low air temperature in the room. In addition, the weight limits set by the manufacturer for each specific model should be strictly observed.

Some manufacturers warn that should not adjust the height of the chair at the moment when someone is sitting on it. It is better to regulate an empty chair, and then sit down and evaluate the comfort of the seat height. This mechanism is not very durable, perhaps after a couple of years you will have to replace some parts.

Bar stools differ in variety of models. So, there are convenient models on wheels. These height-adjustable chairs are highly mobile and therefore comfortable. They can be transported to any room, even to the nursery, and lowered down to the size of a highchair.

Very comfortable are the models with a footboard. Footstools are very important in high chairs, because, because of the length of the legs, it may turn out that the legs will be uncomfortable in weight. Beautifully look model with adjustment, having a chrome footrest. In addition, such products are very easy to care for.

In addition, the models vary depending on the materials from which these pieces of furniture are made. It can be high models on a metal or plastic leg. In addition, the seats of such chairs can be made of soft material with a filling and upholstery made of textiles or of hard material such as wood or plastic. Very popular products with leather upholstery.

The standard height of a rugged chair is considered to be the parameter of 90 cm, especially when the chairs are located near the worktop of the kitchen. This height adjustable chair does not interfere and is comfortable.

But if such a chair is located near the bar in the guest area of ​​the kitchen or in the dining room, then better to buy models with the ability to adjust up to 130 cm in height. This is the most comfortable sitting position for the height of a tumultuous chair.

It should also be selected model under the parameters of the countertops, which are located in the kitchen. If there is a bar, and a dining table, then it is better to purchase a model with the ability to set the minimum height.

On how to choose the right bar stool, you will learn from the following video.