Do-it-yourself bar stool: choice of design, materials, tools

A house is a place where it is always pleasant to be. You feel cozy and comfortable in it. Sometimes you want to make some changes to the interior that will please the eye. Especially innovations require unused spaces in large and spacious rooms, for example, a living room, kitchen or hall.

The presence of the bar counter will fill the empty space with a special style and will surprise you with its multifunctionality. If you are determined to buy, then in addition to it, you should purchase additional accessories. Indeed, at the counter, at least, you need to sit on something.

But it is not always possible to find this piece of furniture with the desired design. It is about how to correctly and tastefully make a bar stool that will be described in this article.

Choice of bar stool design

Furniture design should be combined with the color scheme of the room and objects in it. He should also go to the bar. If the room has white walls and the bar is in dark colors, it would be nice to color the chairs with the color of the walls.

Design depends on the design. Its best to think in advance. It is necessary to take into account the number of legs, which normally is at least 4 pieces for reliability. Think over all the components in great detail:

1. Decide on the height. This setting is bar dependent. You can make it immediately of a certain height, or you can add adjustment. The second option will create a universal piece of furniture that can be used for any situation.
2. The back and armrests are made at the request of the person. An ordinary classic bar stool is made without these components. They may be required to create a certain style that fits perfectly into the interior. In another case, they are made when the bar serves as a dining table.
3. A footrest must be present in this type of furniture. With its help, many people will be easier to climb.
4. Upholstery will give a pleasant feeling to those sitting, because not everyone may like to sit on a flat surface.

What materials and tools will be required

Before you begin, you will need to have some tools near you:

• Hammer;
• Screwdriver;
• Drills 3 mm and 6 mm;
• Self-tapping screw;
• Drill;
• Jigsaw;
• Sandpaper;
• Bit;
• Hacksaw;
• Roulette;
• Pencil;
• Corner;
• Fixture;
• Glue;
• Brushes;
• Lacquer.

How to make a bar stool with your own hands? You need to pay special attention to the material from which the product will be. If you decide to make it of wood, then the strongest and best in quality will be beech, maple and oak, pine and birch are a cheaper option.

Step-by-step manufacturing process

When all the details are available and everything is thought out to the smallest detail, then you are ready for the process of creating chairs for the bar counter with your own hands. Set yourself in a positive mood, be confident in your actions. Only in this case will everything turn out fine and according to plan.

The first step is to draw up a drawing. You will not waste time creating it, as this is the basis of all the work. If you have never done this before, it is recommended to find ready-made drawings on the Internet. So it will be much easier for you to put all the parts together.

It is from this point that what the result will be. Measure the length from the floor to the bottom edge of the countertop - this is the height of the future product. Outlines will help in the work, because thanks to them you can see the approximate result of labor. Note that the normal distance from the chair to the rack is about 30 centimeters.

Now you need to pile two circles and a square (one will be the seat, and the other is the basis for fixing the legs, which is slightly smaller than the first). These shapes can be cut with a jigsaw. But if you are uncertain about it or just a beginner master, then order the exact size of the figure.

IMPORTANT! The thickness of the materials for the seat should not be less than 20-30 millimeters.

Make supports from thick bars not less than 50 to 50. Place the planer in an upright position and go through it several times. To the bottom, make them thinner. For the back, you need to increase the length of the hind legs by 35 centimeters. In them, make places for gluing at a height of 30 centimeters.

Footboards should be made of small whetstones. They will significantly strengthen the design. Cut the spikes at the ends, which are necessary for connecting to the legs. The spikes should be rounded.

Glue them together with special glue.

In a small figure, punch holes under the supports and fasten them together with screws. The same effect is given by metal corners.

Attach the larger form on top to the screws in the structure.

Place the workpiece on the floor in order to adjust the horizontal position.

Sand the entire surface of the furniture and cover with a special varnish for wood.

A recess in the chair is created using a hand saw. Then you need to cut the surface with an arc and plan it with a chisel. At the end, the seat is sanded and attached to the structure.

For upholstery, take batting or foam. Take good quality fabric, artificial leather can be used. On the back, apply a layer of glue along all edges. Glue filler and cloth. Place batting on the seat and cover with upholstery, such as dermantine. Secure everything with a stapler.

How to decorate the finished product

This process is most interesting for creative people. Jewelry for bar stools do-it-yourself photos generally delight each of us, and in accordance with the selected elements you find peace of mind. Decoration includes the creation of upholstery of any color.

Also, with the help of paint, you can change the color. For lovers of various patterns and oriental themes, order from a master wood carvings from drawings suitable for the interior of the room. It is a good idea to change the shape of the back or just make the exact same upholstery for it.

Decorating the finished product is not so difficult, show your imagination. To do this, it is enough to be inspired by an idea on the Internet or with other people.