Depending on the chair's design, it may be possible to increase its height. Making a chair taller may help it fit better with other furnishings. A higher chair also tends to be easier for older people and people with physical limitations to sit down on and rise from. There are a few options for making an existing chair higher. Screw-in Legs Upholstered chairs, such as easy chairs and recliners, often have screw-in legs. You can buy replacement legs in a variety of styles and lengths to increase a chair's height. Choose a leg style that's similar to the original leg. Replacing a wide leg or bun foot with a narrow leg could result in instability and make the chair unsafe. A bun foot is a low, round chair leg. Bun feet and tapered blocks that are often used on heavy chairs also come in various heights. Seat Cushion Replacing or adding a seat cushion may be the simplest and safest way to increase the chair's height. A high-density foam cushion wrapped in cotton batting offers firmness to aid in rising from the chair and a layer of softness on the surface for comfort.
For a chair with a removable cushion, you may be able to put a new, firm cushion under the original cushion to increase the seat height. A pillowcase or fabric cover in a coordinating or matching color will help make the added cushion less noticeable. A nonslip backing will help keep the cushion from slipping. A slipcover can be used to cover a mismatched cushion. Casters Adding casters -- or replacing existing casters with larger ones -- will increase the height of certain styles of dining chairs, armchairs and office chairs. If the chair legs are wood or rattan, drill a hole in the center of the bottom of each leg. Use a drill bit slightly smaller than the caster's shank. It might be necessary to use wood glue to secure the castor. Choose heavy-duty castors, such as the ball-type. Casters that have brakes increase the chair's stability. Adding casters to a chair isn't advised if the person who uses the chair is a senior or has any mobility impairments or weakness. Considerations For certain types of chairs, it might not be possible to raise the height of the legs safely -- for example, chairs with metal tubular legs or heavy easy chairs that aren't compatible with screw-in legs.
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