How to make a stool in the kitchen yourself: varieties, materials, master class

The stool is a popular piece of furniture with a history spanning several thousand years. This is a fairly simple but comfortable construction, mostly made of wood, but over time its design and materials of manufacture have changed. And now, despite the large assortment of different types of furniture, this seating item is still relevant. In today's article, HouseChief experts will tell you how to make a stool with your own hands, what materials are used to make it, what types there are.

Basic design and modifications

A stool is a piece of furniture designed for one person. The classic design consists of a seat and 3-4 legs with drawers and legs. It does not have armrests and backrests. The width of the seat, depending on the purpose of the stool (for children and adults), is 250–280 mm and 300–450 mm, respectively, and the height is 260–280 mm and 420–480 mm.

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This type of furniture is popular for its simplicity and functionality. It is comfortable to sit on a stool, you can put it under the table and thus rationally use the free space, and, if necessary, stand on it in order to reach something.

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In addition to the classic stool model, there are several more modifications. They differ from each other in size, design, purpose, as well as the materials used for their manufacture. Among the modifications of stools are:

1. Kitchen. The simplest and most common design. These stools can be found in almost every kitchen.
2. Bar. They differ from kitchen stools in their high height and the presence of a footboard. Some models can be equipped with a backrest and armrests. Designed specifically for a comfortable location at the bar.
3. Tourist. They usually have a sturdy and easy-to-use foldable design. The seat is usually made of sturdy fabric that can withstand high humidity and extreme temperature changes, and the frame is made of aluminum, which makes the stool lightweight.
4. Musical. This kind of stool is specially designed for musicians. Its distinctive feature is the ability to change the height and rotation around its axis.

In addition to the above types of stools, there are also specialized non-standard designs that differ in size, configuration or functionality.

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Materials for making

Initially, stools were made from natural wood, but over time, the range of materials has expanded significantly. When creating furniture, modern designers also use metal, plastic, MDF, chipboard, plywood, glass and even cardboard, as well as their combinations. Upholstered stool seats are made of fabric, leather or leatherette.

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Tree

Natural wood is a traditional and popular material for making stools. It is strong, durable and has an attractive appearance. And the disadvantages of natural wood include the high cost of the material and the complexity of processing. From natural wood, you can independently make the entire stool or its individual parts (frame, seat). For the manufacture of a wooden structure, you can use an array or timber, the thickness of which should not exceed 50 mm. The most suitable woods for the stool are birch, oak, beech, walnut and pine. The wooden elements of the stool can be fastened together in several ways.

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Plywood

For the manufacture of a stool, it is recommended to use at least grade 2 plywood and at least 10–18 mm thick. It is better to use a circular saw to cut the material, but this work can be done with a regular wood hacksaw. Plywood is strong, durable, stools of almost any configuration can be made from it, moreover, it is cheaper than natural wood. This material is a good option for beginners who are just learning carpentry. The disadvantage of plywood products is the poor tolerance of constant significant loads.

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Chipboard

Laminated particle board (Laminated chipboard) is a popular and most common material for the manufacture of furniture, including stools. It is affordable, easy to process, easy to maintain, has a rich color palette and a choice of textures. To prevent moisture ingress and damage to the material, the ends are treated with a special PVC edge. The disadvantage is the high content of formaldehyde resins, but this refers to the material of poor quality, therefore, when buying chipboard or products from it, you need to require a safety certificate.

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MDF

MDF is in many ways similar to laminated chipboard, but it is stronger and more durable. It also has a variety of decorative coatings on their durable PPC film. MDF is easy to process and allows you to create products of various configurations, which is why it is widely used in the manufacture of furniture and interior decoration. However, this material is more expensive than laminated chipboard, but it is cheaper than wood.

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Cardboard

Furniture made of cardboard appeared in the 70s of the last century, but has not yet received widespread use and is more of a design one. Working with this material is difficult, since it is not particularly durable and requires special preparation. Each product consists of a large number of parts, which are assembled according to the developed scheme and serve as the ribs of the structure's rigidity.

There is a lot of controversy going on about cardboard furniture. Some consider it original and allow its use in everyday life, while others - short-lived and fragile, which is suitable only for giving the interior originality.

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How to make a simple do-it-yourself stool

A stool for the kitchen can be easily made at home, having the necessary materials, drawing, tools and experience with them. Previously, any boy could make this piece of furniture in labor lessons, so an adult will definitely be able to do it. Consider how to make a simple stool from natural wood, what materials and tools are needed, how to create a drawing and decorate the structure. And step by step photos will help in making.

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Drawing preparation

The success of any business largely depends on a well thought out plan, and in our case, on a detailed drawing with dimensions. You also need to sketch a stool with a top and side view. This stage should be the very first, because only after the development of the product drawing will it be clear how much material needs to be bought and how thick it should be.

You can do the drawing of the stool and all the necessary calculations yourself, using a special program, or download the finished version on the Internet. The figure below shows a diagram that will help with the assembly of the structure.

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Materials and tools

Before you start creating a simple kitchen stool yourself, you need to prepare the tools and materials. For work you will need:

• roulette;
• square;
• pencil;
• hacksaw for wood;
• clamps;
• PVA glue;
• brush;
• screwdriver;
• miter box;
• Sander;
• set of drills;
• carpentry mallet or rubber hammer;
• an ordinary hammer;
• metal tapered studs;
• pliers.

The material will require a board of 20 * 150 mm, a square bar (40 * 40 mm) and rectangular (20 * 40 mm) sections and wooden dowels. For a homemade stool, it is better to choose dense wood. For the frame, it is recommended to take oak, maple or birch, and for sitting - spruce or pine, plywood, chipboard, chipboard or MDF.

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Manufacturing instruction

When there is a drawing, all the necessary tools and materials are prepared, you can proceed to the direct manufacture of a stool for the kitchen. There is nothing complicated about this, you just need to follow the step-by-step instructions presented below.

Illustration	Description of action
	First of all, we mark the edged board using a tape measure and a square and cut the required number of seat blanks to size
	We coat the long ends of the seat blanks with PVA glue
	We connect the blanks to each other and fix with clamps
	Using a miter box or something similar, we cut the beams into blanks for legs, tsars and footrests of the required size
	We mark the short ends of the sidebars and footboards and drill holes for the dowels to connect the parts together
	With the help of metal cone pins inserted into the holes of the drawer side, we mark the legs
	We drill holes for dowels in the legs
	First, we collect two legs, drawers and footboards "dry" and if everything is fine, then coat the dowels and holes with PVA glue and again fasten all the parts together
	We fix the halves of the frame with clamps
	We connect the assembled halves of the stool into a single structure using dowels and PVA. After assembling the frame, you need to let it dry.
	Place the seat on the frame in such a way that the overhang on all sides is the same. Drill through the cover so that the holes fit over the legs. Coat the holes with PVA glue and hammer in the dowels
	Cut off the protruding ends of the dowels and carefully sand the surface
	You can use the second option for attaching the seat to the frame. In this case, hidden dowels are used, that is, the same method in which the entire stool was assembled

The video shows in more detail the process of creating a simple natural wood stool with two ways to attach the seat.

Finishing work

There are tons of ideas for decorating stools, from simple to complex. This could be:

• staining;
• varnishing;
• decoupage technique;
• burning;
• thread, etc.

The most common finishes available even for beginners are painting and firing. For decoupage, you need to have at least a minimum skill, but for carving you need to be a real master.

You can also decorate the stool by making the seat soft. In this case, in order for the product to become original and harmoniously fit into the interior, it is enough to choose the upholstery correctly.

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Features of the manufacture of stools of other types

The manufacture of stools has its own characteristics, depending on the materials used, design and purpose. Some models can be very simple, while others require significant effort and experience.

Bar option

Bar stools have recently appeared in our kitchens and are one of the important elements of the interior. The structure, depending on the design, can have 1, 3 or 4 supports, a backrest, armrests and a footrest, it can be made of plastic, metal or wood. Wooden models have 3 or 4 legs and never one, due to the nature of the material.

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Baby models

A children's stool should be in every home. It is practically no different from the adult model, except for the size. In addition, a children's stool should be very durable, environmentally friendly and lightweight so that even a small child can easily move it. It is recommended to use natural wood and be sure to round and sand all structural elements well.

A small stool will be needed not only for children, but also for adults. For example, it is very convenient to use it as a footrest.

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Step stool

This variety is very popular due to its functionality. It is convenient not only to sit on such a stool, but also to use it as a small household step-ladder. A similar design is useful both in a private house and in an apartment. There are several models of the stepladder stool, with which it is very easy to reach any objects, for example, from the upper cabinets in the kitchen or in the room.

The design can be solid or foldable. The latter option is compact and practically does not differ from a conventional stool, since in the folded state the steps are inside the structure. For the manufacture of mainly natural hardwood is used.

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Foldable variety

Folding stools are ideal for summer cottages, small apartments or a picnic trip. Even when unfolded, they do not take up much space, and when folded they can easily fit into a regular closet or small closet. For the manufacture of the frame, wood, high-quality waterproof plywood with a thickness of at least 20-25 mm or metal is used, and the seat can be made of wood or durable fabric.

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There is a rather original folding design, very difficult to manufacture not only for a beginner, but also for an experienced carpenter - a Luban stool. The art of its creation is almost lost, the video shows the process of its creation by a Chinese master.

Rotating products

Swivel stools were previously used mainly by musicians, but now they have taken their place in ordinary homes. Such models give freedom of action and have the ability to adjust the height of the seat for the height of a seated person, that is, they can comfortably accommodate both an adult and a child. The frame is made of wood or metal and in its original state corresponds to the height of a standard or bar stool.

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Drawer stool

Lack of free space is a common occurrence in the kitchen or workshop. This type of stool is perfect for home as an additional storage system for rarely used items. The side boards of the frame form the sides of the drawer, and the hinged seat becomes a hinged lid. There are also models in which the drawer is located directly under the fixed seat. Basically, such a model is made from light wood, and in some cases from durable plastic.

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Ideas for stylish design of stools with photo examples

We examined the types of stools, what materials they are made of and how you can make a simple design with your own hands at home. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with some ideas for their manufacture.

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A few words in conclusion

A stool will always come in handy on the farm, and making it yourself at home is not so difficult. We hope our article and step-by-step instructions will help you when you decide to make such furniture for your needs. The design, the choice of material and the method of manufacture depends only on your preferences and budget.