Semi-bar chairs for the kitchen: types and characteristics

There are many varieties of semi-bar stools for the kitchen. Designers develop new models, change manufacturing principles, use unusual solutions. Products differ from each other in appearance, and they all have the same purpose: they are used for spending cozy leisure time at the table or at the bar. Most people these days purchase semi-bar chairs in their kitchens.

A semi-bar chair is a product up to 60 cm high, designed to sit people at the table. It comes from the bar type of seats.

Such products began to be produced much later than bar ones. They started making them when people began to value comfort and aesthetic appearance. They fit very well into the design of a studio apartment.

The main advantages of semi-bar products are that they are very comfortable to use and bring stylistic completeness to the atmosphere. But along with this, semi-bar chairs have a significant disadvantage - they do not fit standard height tables. It will be rather uncomfortable to dine behind them, using such chairs.

There are uniform principles for the selection of semi-bar chairs. By adhering to them, you can buy products that will last a long time. Before purchasing a semi-bar stool, you should know the required dimensions. The best chair height is above the middle of the bar. This value will be optimal. If the table is purchased after the chairs have already been purchased, then you must make sure that it is on high legs.

When choosing a semi-bar chair, you need to pay attention to its stability. It will not be difficult to buy these products, it is much more difficult to choose those that would suit the main situation. So, wood products are well compatible with the kitchen in the classic style or "country". Metal or steel options will become part of the high-tech and modern kitchen furnishings. Plastic is widely used in summer cottages, and glass products are suitable for any design.

To make semi-bar chairs part of the kitchen decor, you can change the upholstery for them or sew textile covers in the desired color palette. If you treat the material with a special compound, then it will become immune to liquid. A special look will be given to the kitchen by cushions on the seats of the chairs, sewn by yourself.

It so happens that the desire to have a semi-bar stool in your kitchen leads to the fact that this acquisition is carried out thoughtlessly. This should not be done because if the selected product has a beautiful appearance, but at the same time turns out to be inconvenient, then it can remain only a piece of furniture - no one will use it.

Most often, these products are made from two materials: metal or steel. Chairs made from similar raw materials are very durable and have a long service life. They can withstand a lot of weight and are not subject to temperature fluctuations. The chairs are very easy to maintain. In addition, it is very difficult to damage a product made of steel or metal. The only disadvantage is that it is uncomfortable to sit on such chairs at negative temperatures. But here, too, the problem can be solved by placing a soft seat.

Wood products look like a one-piece design with the inclusion of plastic or metal parts. The positive characteristics of these chairs is that they are environmentally friendly and can be used even in cold weather. In addition, they can be painted in any color.

A frequently used material for semi-bar chairs - it's plastic... It is budgetary and practical, has a small weight and is resistant to temperature fluctuations. However, this material the most short-lived and unreliable.

For the production of semi-bar chairs used and glass. The frame is usually steel for such products. Although glass is quite durable, few people decide to buy such interior items.

You can make your own semi-bar stool yourself from wood. This procedure is not that difficult, especially for those who know a little about carpentry. It is necessary to prepare a drill, jigsaw, screwdriver, sandpaper and grinder. In the process of making a semi-bar chair, you also cannot do without a hammer, a planer, and a tape measure. In addition, you will need a wooden block.

Stages of work:

• draw up a diagram of a future product with exact dimensions;
• for a seat, you can use one board or several, make legs;
• process the resulting structure with a plane;
• for the reliability of the structure, it is necessary to make the legs 2.5 * 2.5 cm thick and strengthen them with special corners on the screws;
• all protruding corners must be smoothed out with sandpaper.

The seat for the chair can be made rotating, which is very convenient. In most cases, it is done on a metal frame. For products, you can independently make covers from a material suitable for the surrounding interior. Denim capes will look beautiful. A chair will look unusual and original, where, instead of ordinary legs, there are baseball bats, here it is only necessary to take measures in order to make the product stable.

Any complex care of semi-bar stools is not needed. You need to take care of them in the same way as for other furniture:

• do not allow contact with piercing-cutting objects and boiling water;
• as it gets dirty, wipe the product with a damp cloth.

Next, watch an overview video of the Zebra Antishock semi-bar chair.