Stool-stairs Ikea, features, materials, design, assembly

Saving an extra square meter in a small apartment is not an easy task. That is why when choosing furniture, special attention should be paid to products that are capable of performing several useful functions at once. So, the bulky stepladder is perfectly replaced by the Ikea stool-ladder, which will help to safely reach the upper shelves of the cabinets. At the same time, it may well be an organic element of the dining area and multi-functional children's furniture.

Reasons for popularity

Furniture from the famous Swedish brand IKEA has long been in demand among domestic consumers. It allows you to stylishly and functionally furnish the interior of the house without overpaying extra money.

Ikea stair stools have the following advantages:

This is a multifunctional furniture, which is offered at an affordable price. Such a transformer can be used as a simple convenient stool or as a stable stepladder.
With their help, you can stylishly beat the interior. The product will be a wonderful bedside table, stand for home plants, whatnot for other things.

Such a mini-stepladder is useful for children. It will help the child reach a high sink (for the convenience of washing, brushing teeth) or to shelves with books, and also serve as a full-fledged children's table. The lower step will become a comfortable seat, and the upper - the surface on which you can draw, sculpt, eat.

Model Options

Ladder-stool is available in different variations. Each model has its own design, functional purpose. The number of steps varies from 1 to 3. If there are two, the furniture is used as a stepladder and does not fold. If three - the stool is much higher, equipped with a folding mechanism, which makes it more mobile. When folded, the product is easier to carry in the hands, in the trunk of the car it will take up less space.

The range of stools includes the following variations of this furniture:

Beckham. According to the functional characteristics, this is a stool + ladder. The model provides a special handle on the upper stage, which allows you to conveniently carry the product to the right place. In height, the model can reach 50 cm, and in width - 43-45 cm. In the IKEA catalog, there are both two and three-stage versions of this wooden furniture.
Mesterby. It has narrow steps, therefore, plays the role of a stepladder. This model is made of plastic, it is light and mobile. It is very strong, durable. The maximum load on the stool is 100 kg. Width - 43 cm, depth - 40, height - 50.

Beckham Stool-Staircase has its advantages:

This is a universal piece of furniture that can withstand any load.
It can be used for its intended purpose or as an element of room decor. As a rule, this is a wooden structure, so it will look good in the kitchen, in the bedroom (as a bedside table).

Also, the advantages of this model include durability, practicality, aesthetics. The disadvantages are the high price and the absence of any processing of wooden surfaces. Some buyers complain that the furniture needs to be varnished on their own, although the absence of splinter and burrs is guaranteed without it. In addition, the tree does not like moisture, so a nice stool is not suitable for the bathroom.

The Mesterby stool is made of plastic, so it is not afraid of water and pollution. The unambiguous advantages of furniture include the lightness and compactness of the design, but its design can be called a minus. Such a simple design will not be appropriate in the interior of a bedroom or living room. This product is often purchased as a functional rather than a decorative item.. Due to the narrow steps, such a stool-staircase will be an excellent shoe rack in the hallway. Yes, and children such a design is easier to use.

To equip the bathroom, you should buy the Bolmen model. This is a plastic ladder stool, which has only one step. It will be useful for adults, children, and the cost of the product is very affordable.

Another model that also deserves attention is the Vilto stool stand. In the IKEA catalog, it is called a staircase, but in fact it is a small single-stage wooden structure that will become an indispensable piece of decor in any room. It can be used as a stepladder, as a mini-table for flowers, books, decorative objects.

Backham

Masterby

Bolman

Vilto

Materials and colors

For the manufacture of furniture used a huge number of different materials. However, specifically in the manufacture of stools Ikea most often uses wood or plastic. There are other alternative solutions, they are also considered in the table.

Material	Features
Plastic	Plastic stools are practical, durable in use. Although they may not be as attractive in appearance as models made of wood, they are significantly more expensive than products made from any other materials in terms of cost. Plastic is not afraid of moisture, so this furniture can be used in any room (even in rooms with high humidity). In addition, due to the lightweight design, even a child can use it.
Wood	Solid wood is an expensive material, so the cost of such a stool-ladder is high. Furniture looks rich and aesthetically pleasing, it is resistant to chips, scratches, durable, wear-resistant. For a classic or Provencal interior, this is ideal. But natural wood has several disadvantages. It requires delicate care with the help of special products. It is undesirable to put a stool by the window. Under the influence of direct sunlight, the color will fade and eventually lose its attractive appearance.
Wood chip materials	Particleboard or MDF are strong, durable materials. They are distinguished by excellent aesthetic properties, but they can fade over time. It is advisable to paint the surface or varnish

Stairs-ladders should not be covered with ordinary paint, as it will make the surface slippery, which will increase the risk of injury. Furniture is best treated with a special stain or rubber paint.

As for the furniture color palette, the most popular are wood shades: pale colors of ash and beech, bright tones of walnut, apple, alder, saturated oak and cedar, dark mahogany, wenge. Plastic stools are usually made in white, gray or other universal color, which will go well with the tiles in the bathroom, plumbing.

Wood

Plastic

Chipboard

Creative design

Scope of delivery and assembly

If the purchase is made directly at the IKEA store, you can pick up the assembled chair or stool displayed on the trading floor. If the buyer makes an order online, he will receive a sealed box in the mail or by courier, in which the stepladder is disassembled or folded (depending on the features of the model). The product will also be in packaging if you ask the store employee to bring it from the warehouse (if the customer does not want to purchase exhibition furniture).

Package Included:

Disassembled stool.
Instructions for the assembly and operation of furniture (product drawings).
All necessary screws and fasteners.
A sticker label that shows the rules of operation of the product.

An electronic version of the manual can always be found on the IKEA website. It has the form of a PDF file that can be viewed online or downloaded and printed.

Many buyers note that the level of difficulty in assembling furniture is easy. All you need is to follow the instructions. The drawings show the entire scope of delivery with an exact indication of the amount of each type of screw or fastener, as well as the main elements of the stool (legs, steps, etc.). The pictures show step by step what and in what sequence you need to connect.

For self-assembly of a stool without the help of specialists it is necessary:

Adjust the incline of the flight of stairs.
Attach the steps and the seat using the screws provided.
Connect them to the supporting part of the stool.
Screw on the guides and secure the remaining structural elements.

If the assembly was carried out correctly, the furniture must be disassembled and reassembled, but using carpentry glue (it must be purchased separately). At the final stage, it is recommended to tightly compress all the workpieces with clamps - the stool-ladder is ready for use.