Necessary things
In addition to the legs, the stool has additional fastenings and supports for stability - at the bottom of the legs and closer to the seat. There are a huge number of models of stools.
Products can be made from the following materials: wood; plastic; metal; composite materials. Any photo of a kitchen stool looks impressive if the design and ease of execution of the product coincide according to aesthetic canons.
Then a seemingly ordinary thing - a stool - becomes an artistic creation in reality. Some self-taught craftsmen can make stools this way. If you develop this gift of nature, you can make not only stools, but many other useful things.
What types of stools are there?
When listing different models, it should be noted: not only the legs, but the seats themselves can have any shape. First of all, they are:
- square;
- round;
- oval;
All three types of seats can be hard-surfaced. But there are also models: kitchen stools with a soft seat. When there is a soft covering. Most often there is a leather covering with internal soft upholstery: foam rubber or batting. Convenient.
Soft plastic fillers are also used as a softener. Leather with foam rubber lasts a long time. Stools filled with batting are not entirely desirable in the kitchen. Because the batting can become damp. We'll have to deal with the consequences. The seats are also good with plastic fillers.
Kitchen stools
Stools for the kitchen should be selected so that after a meal they can be freely pushed under the table. So that they do not interfere with movement in the kitchen.
In our stores we have IKEA stools of Swiss origin. Their model range is represented by three types of stools: classic; foldable; ladder.
Classic without excess. Everything here is functional. Just. But not without grace. Folding – convenient, simple, functionally attractive.
A stool - a stepladder allows you to sit on the product. If necessary, remove the necessary items from the kitchen cabinet. For this simplicity and functionality, not devoid of grace, many people choose the IKEA stool. Good things always attract.
Homemade folding item
In addition to IKEA stools, other equally interesting models have been implemented. Homemade folding stools, yes, such that they are not inferior to store-bought ones, and even surpass them in quality and design.
Here, for example, is an interesting object for copying it in full size from a suitable material. Namely, you need: slats of several sizes in sufficient quantity; plane; hacksaw; hammer; drill; metal veneer; screws.
The slats must be selected from a strong type of wood. The largest ones will go on legs with a back. The back smoothly merges into the two front legs. Another large rail will go to the side frame of the seat. Slightly smaller slats will go to the rear legs, attached to the seat from the bottom in front.
Stool design
The most classic form is a stool with a square seat and four legs. But manufacturers are not limited to the classic look and are trying to present new types and forms. This type of product is produced with backrests, folding ones, bar ones, with three legs, with a concave seat, and so on. The greatest variety in appearance belongs to plastic stools, due to the convenience of the material in design.
Furniture of this type is not always used on a permanent basis; sometimes it is displayed only in the presence of a large number of guests, when there are simply not enough chairs, and a person needs to be seated at the table.
And in this situation, you cannot do without a folding stool; it can be put away in the pantry or placed between the furniture.
Creation method
Before you do it, you must first carefully study the drawing of a wooden stool. Or at least understand the sequence of actions. And then you still have to draw a drawing. Because it is always easier to build a thing according to plan. Nothing will get mixed up.
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The good thing about this model of folding stool is that it can be made practically from waste materials. In any market there are inexpensive wood slats. By taking three types of slats in advance: small, medium, and large, several pieces each, you can provide blanks for a wonderful folding stool - a chair.
Options for design stools
Unusual stools are easily recognized by their interesting design. The configuration of the product can resemble an hourglass, a cube, a drum, a tripod, etc. The shape of the seat can be round or square, reproduces the curves of the human body, represents puzzles or a cut of wood of arbitrary geometry.
- A wooden model, carved from a single log, will fit into a room decorated in an ethno style. The original stool has three legs in the shape of an inverted triangle. The massive object has a lot of weight, so it is complemented by rollers that will ensure easy movement. Products can be folded in pairs, freeing up space.
- A pair of products on a metal frame with a wooden seat will captivate you at first sight. The first unusual stool resembles a thoughtful person, and the second one watches him. The appearance of this feeling is facilitated by the shape of the frame and the stylized eyeball located on the side edge of the seat.
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- This original plastic stool with a cone-shaped base is capable of performing different functions. This is both a seating item, a small table, and a tray. The side elements on both sides of the seat make it easier to carry the product and also serve as stands for glasses. Bright colors can enliven a monochrome interior.
- Metal products are highly reliable and are usually complemented by a seat made of plastic or wood. Height adjustment and a rotating mechanism will expand the functions of the item. Depending on the settings, such models will complement the bar counter and dining table.
- Interesting solutions concern the upholstery of soft stools. Animal-like models are covered with fur, and a tail or horns are attached for complete resemblance. The supporting parts are made in the form of paws. Another option for decorating the seat is felt spheres of different colors. They are inserted into special recesses. These elements can be cleaned or replaced with new ones, creating unusual combinations. The picture is completed by three wooden legs, widening towards the bottom.
The basics when creating a stool
You need to start with the base - the back, turning into two legs. Where the back is, crossbars made of small slats are carefully secured. Naturally, everything should be measured, cut, and sanded in advance. If necessary, trim with a plane.
When the back is ready, at the continuation of the back - the legs - strengthen the crossbar at the bottom between them. For strong legs. Next comes a clever design. In the center on the sides of the created base, drill holes for veneers to connect to the seat. It must be made to size in advance. Also from slats, large and small.
You can easily make these wooden stools yourself. And camping ones made from metal tubes and fabric are sold at any hardware store. They are also convenient and easy to fold. But something made with your own hands is still better.
Stool decoration
Every person wants to create a cozy atmosphere in their home. Paintings, pillows, vases and similar decorations are purchased. Covers, which help to diversify the interior, are also not ignored.
A cover is not an expensive pleasure; you can make it yourself, using your imagination. You can buy them at any furniture store, as they are produced in a huge variety, you can choose them to suit your taste and color, decide on the material, shape, but you can also make them yourself.
