Furniture Choices

Selecting the right furniture is very important in implementing the proposed schmee. The pieces chosen need to work well in it and add to look. The furniture i will be looking into is high and low stools, tub chairs, dinning chairs and tables. Hopefully by using a mix of high and low level seating will create contrast and individual areas for the customers.

Stools

Sourced ww.kbscontracts.co.uk

The stools above are from the Clarke collection. Pictured here are the high and low stool from Kbscontracts.co.uk. The High stool is £59.00 and the low stool is £53.50. I haven't been able to find the height of the high bar stool but the low bar stool is 440mm. It is width is 360mm as well as its depth. I love these stools and they are a definite must to put into the design. Upholstering them in different fabrics will add pattern and texture to the interior.

Tub Chairs 
To add to the different levels of seating Tub chairs would add a relaxing dimension the the interior. Grouping them together around a low table could create a snug style area. This would be a space to catch up with peers while enjoying a drink.

Images sourced from the internet

1. Jane Armchair.
This chair is from Planitfurniture.co.uk. It requires 1.8mof fabric. This chair is very similar in style to the stools. It is 790mm in height, has a width of 500mm, depth of 540mm and a seat height of 395mm. This chair looks really comfortable but would benefit from a cushion in a contrast colour. Whatever tub chair is used in the final design will be upholstered in fabrics selected previously. This chair is very similar in style to the Clarke stool, which they also stock. I did originally enquire about the stool and it came to £96 so I can't see this tub chair being very cost effective.
2. Charlton tub chair.
Sourced from Hillcrossfurniture.co.uk this chair is £230. The fabric requirements for it are 2.6m.It is 760mm in height, 680mm wide, has a depth of 680mm and a seat height of 430mm. This chair is very expensive. I love the curved shape of it. A group of these together in various fabrics would look really good.
3. Cheltenham tub.
This chair is from Smartleather.co.uk and would cost £89.99. Its height is 780mm, width is 650mm, depth is 660mm and the seat has a height of 430mm. I really don't like the this chair as it is but that may be due to the fabric choice. The shape isn't too bad but seeing as the stool are definitely a square shape and tub chairs will be put with them in some areas of the pub I think this is too round to fit in with the scheme.
4. Holly
Forestcontract.com sell this chair. Its base price is £18 and the fabric requirements for it are 1.4m. Can't help but think because it is so cheap that the quality of it may not be so good. This chair may be a key piece in the room so spending a bit more money on it might be a better option. It does however match the stool in seat height at 440mm. Having all the seating around the same height is very important so everyone is at the same level and its not like christmas day where everyone is one different chairs and finding it hard to reach the table. The height of this chair is 885mm, width is 540mm and depth is 500mm.

Dining Chairs
The dinign chairs selected need to be complementary to the other chairs around it. This design does not need anything heavy as it will be detrimental to the flow of the interior. Maybe something with a see through back to help light flow through the interior might be a good idea. Below are all sorts of different chairs that may be of use with in this design.

Chairs sourced from www.diningchairsuk.com

The chairs here are all from www.diningchairsuk.com. The sell a variety of chairs that may be fit with in the pub. I have selected the six that are more appropriate for this design.
1. Alaska.
The measurements for this chair are Height 870mm, Width 470mm, Depth 400mm. Using own fabric the chair would cost £49.00. I like the mix of wood with upholstery, this is a must but the ratio of fabric to wood needs to be investigated to see what is best. This chair would work because it is not to high and is quite light. Wouldn't look heavy with in the interior.
2. Castake .
The measurements for this chair are H 930mm, W 460mm, D 510mm. Using own fabric it would cost £47.00. This chair is quite high and may be hard to get around. It also has a very heavy look to it. It wont be suitable for this interior.
3. Drake.
The measurements for this chair are H 935mm, W 460mm, D 520mm. Using own fabric it costs £61.00. I really don't think this chair will work because it is above 900mm which would be quite imposing to the interior.
4. Memphis Uph.
The measurements for this chair are H 820mm, W 430mm, D 450mm. Using own fabric it would cost £51.00. Although this chair is coming down in height the seat is really heavy and bulky. With the possibility of upholstered stool and bench seating the dining chairs really need to have little upholstery and light on wood. More of a frame and less chunky.
5. Aldesburgh Oak.
The measurements are H 865mm, W 430mm, D 455mm and Seat Height 460mm. Using own fabric £51.00 would be its price. This chair is more what I was thinking of. Light would be able to pass through and customers would be able to see through them to see the rest of the space.
6. Dallas.
The measurements for this chair are H 820mm, W420mm, D 510mm and SH 445mm. The base price for this chair is £29.00. It is very similar to the chair before but with a rounder shape. With a seat height not much above the stool this chair with different polished wood could be a contender.

Chairs sourced from www.hillcross.co.uk

These chairs are all from www.hillcross.co.uk. This company is for trade only and I have been unable to find the exavct price and only a ball park figure.
1. Carmela
With measurements of H 910mm, W 465mm, D 410mm and SH 485mm this chair is too height in both overall height and seat height. Its fabric requirements are 0.6m. This chair starts from £75.
2. Rose
Measurements for this chair are H 880mm, W 395mm, D 405mm and SH 470mm. The fabric requirement is 0.18m and the chair starts from £80. This chair is too rounded and would be more suited to a bistro.
3. Kentucky
This measurements for this chair are H 820mm, W 510mm, D 550mm and SH 450mm. The fabric requirement is 0.25m. It starts from £85. In a different polished wood this chair is okay in overall height and seat height but the depth might encroach on walkways between other chairs and tables.
4. Nicole 1
The measurements are H 960mm, W 460mm, D 380mm and SH 470mm. It would need 0.95m of fabrics. It starts from £90. I love this chair mainly due to its shape but because of its height it just isn't suitable.
5. Coco 3 -
The measurements are H 850mm, W 430mm, D480mm and SH 450mm. It has a fabric requirement of 0.5m. Start from £110. This chair is about right in seat height and in a different wood would fit betttr with in the scheme however at £110 a chair it could be too expensive.

Collection Sourced from www.hillcross.co.uk

The chairs above are also from www.hillcross.co.uk. All three chairs have a height of 840mm, a width of 460mm, a depth of 510mm and a seat height of 480mm. Also they are stackable.
1. Laguna Side Chair -  Fabric Requirement 0.65m. Start from £115.
2. Laguna 3 Side Chair - Fabric Requirement 0.35m. Start from £ 120.
3. Laguna 2 Side Chair - Fabric Requirement 0.65m. Start from £125.
The seat height has a difference of 40mm from the stool, which may be big enough to cause a problem, this would need to be looked into. I don't think chair 3 would work with in the interior, i don't like the little holes in the top. It would have to be between 1 and 2. Chair number 2 is more like a typical pub chair that has been updated. My only reservation is cost. I would need about 20 chairs so that would cost between £2300 and £2400 which is a lot money for seating. I need to work out the integral elements of this design and budget accordingly. With out a fixed budget I am trying to get everything as reasonable as possible.

Tables 

Sourced from www.diningchairsuk.com

This table comes in sizes of 690x690mm at a cost of £75.00, 760x760mm at £84.00 and 1220x760mm at £89.00.
Abbey-furnishing.co.uk has the same style table in sizes of 685x685mm, 1220x685mm.
It is quite a chunky looking table with thick legs. With the option of bench seating this table just wont be practical in sliding your legs under. It would be very much a case of stepping round and sitting, which is what the pub already has and is a bind to get out of if you have people either side. This just won't work in making the space accessible

Sourced from www.abbey-furnishings.co.uk

The tables above are from www.abbey-furnishings.co.uk. The first is a Tulip single pedestal table - 3976. It come with a top size of 610x610mm. The second is a Tulip double pedestal table - 3980. This table has a top size of either 1065x610mm or 1220x610mm. The free corners would make this table easier to maneuver around when used with bench seating. It is also a lot small with widths of 610mm that would leave slightly more room for walkways.

Furniture will be finalized at a later date.


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