Correctly determine the height of the bar stool

When designing the kitchen and installing the bar counter, the height of the bar stool is very important, because it must fit perfectly into the interior and be comfortable. This piece of furniture has long been started to be used not only in bars and clubs, but also in ordinary apartments. If there is a desire to purchase such products, then you should know how to choose them correctly.

The huge variety of bar stools sometimes confuses uninformed customers. A large range of models makes you think about what product will fit better into the interior of a kitchen or studio apartment. The first step is to understand the characteristics of the structures:

• solid chairs should be chosen in the case when all members of the family are about the same height, which will allow not to experience discomfort when using the product. Such models will perfectly fit into rooms where there is no zoning and the floor is on the same level;
• if all households are significantly different in height, adjustable chairs will be a good option - their height can be easily adjusted to a specific person;
• folding furniture does not have the function of height adjustment, so it must be selected in accordance with the size of the bar counter. Folding mechanism models are not suitable for families with children - babies can hurt themselves when trying to climb the seat on their own without adult supervision.

Half-bar models are a reduced copy of bar stools. These products will perfectly fit into the interior of the kitchen and will not stand out against the general background. Semi-semi-chairs with a height of 60 cm and 70 cm are produced - these are the optimal dimensions for a city apartment. The height of the semi-bar stool is very simple: the product must be at a level located slightly above the middle of the bar.

If the height of the model is 63 cm, then the ideal rack parameter is 90-95 cm. Such dimensions are comfortable enough to eat or do other things.

Height-adjustable bar stools are a versatile kitchen option. Products are easily adjustable, due to which adapt to the height of the rack and the growth of people. Such models are suitable for families with children in the sense that the chair rises to the optimum height so that small fidgets also have the opportunity to sit at the bar counter.

Adjustable seat height due to the screw mechanism: the rise is carried out by turning counterclockwise, and the descent - clockwise. This mechanism is more common in the furniture of wood, hiding in the leg or remains outside as a decorative element. Exotic variants include models whose height is fixed by a peg.

Any bar stool consists of one or several legs, a seat and a footrest. One leg is most commonly found in height-adjustable products. This support is equipped with a powerful and wide base, ensuring the reliability and stability of the chair. Solid models have three or four legs.

They differ in the increased durability and long service life. Stands must be present in the design - you can comfortably place your legs on them so that they do not hang down without support, because in such a position it is inconvenient to sit, and especially to eat. The thrust element is connected to the legs of the chair or seat, becoming one with it.

There are bar stools with seats of various shapes: round, triangular, square - it all depends on the personal preferences of the owner. In some designs, the back is provided, in others - not. Here it is necessary to take into account the frequency of use of furniture, the need for it to slide under the rack. If the chairs along with the counter play the role of a complete dining area, then it is better to give preference to products with a back and armrests. Folding models are suitable for a small kitchen - they take up minimal space and are easy to use, but their shortcoming is short life.

In adjustable chairs, the most common lifting mechanism is pneumatic (gas lift). The system is a cylinder with gas - it is affected by the piston, which leads to the compression of the spring and the lowering of the seat. Gas shock absorbers are divided into short, medium and high. Their size depends on how high the chair rises.

When choosing bar stools with gas lift system, you should remember that:

• almost all models have a maximum load of 100 kg;
• should products be used at temperatures above 6 ° C ?;
• to adjust the height is necessary only when no one is sitting on a chair;
• during daily operation of products, the mechanism should undergo annual inspections for the presence of breakdowns.

In determining the height of the furniture, the average growth of people, postures in which the person will sit, and the dimensions of the bar counter are taken into account. All manufacturers comply with the established the standard that serves as the basis for the separation of chairs into two categories:

• 85 cm - marking Th (TresenHocker) - low bar stool;
• 95 cm - marking Bh (BarHocker) - high bar stool.

The first models are suitable for bar counters with a height of 110-115 cm, and the second - for racks with a height of 120 cm or 130 cm. This is the standard height for solid chairs with a rigid frame. Such criteria are used for the manufacture of serial furniture. By the individual order it is possible to create a product of any height and configuration.

For the manufacture of furniture is used:

• wood is the most common material for creating solid chairs or models with a screw mechanism;
• rattan, wicker, cane - these are wicker products with solid solid construction;
• plastic - solid models. Often the material is used for the production of chairs with adjustable height;
• steel - solid and adjustable chairs. Such models are quite heavy and able to withstand a lot of weight;
• glass - more often used for the manufacture of seats with metal frame chairs. In ordinary apartments such products are rare.

On the basis of these parameters, it is possible to purchase a bar or half-bar stool of the required height andsuitable configuration. Properly selected product decorate the kitchen, bring comfort and convenience in the operation.

Most often in the kitchens of residential apartments set bar counters up to 90 cm high - this helps to eliminate differences from the working surface. For such racks ideal semi-bar chairs with a height of 65 cm or less, if the table top is at the level of 80-85 cm. The main rule is the distance from the chair seat to the table top should not exceed 30 cm.

When in a small apartment it is necessary to separate the hall from the kitchen, racks from 100 to 130 cm are used. If the height of the rack is 120 cm, then the bar stool should be 90 cm high or several centimeters more. It all depends on the height and size of a seated person. When the tabletop is at the level of 100 cm from the floor, then a suitable chair height is 70-75 cm.

When choosing products for long gatherings, you need to focus on the furniture with the backrest and armrests, especially if the model has impressive dimensions.All these tips will help determine the appropriate height of bar stools.

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