Summary
A video of unique hanging bar stools in a kitchen has gained attention on TikTok, showing stools that swing out from the counter. The design, originally created in 1985, is raising questions about safety and weight capacity among viewers. The video coincides with a rise in home renovation spending, especially on kitchens in the U.S.
Key Facts
- A video on TikTok has gotten 6.3 million views, showing bar stools that swing out from the counter.
- The stools are not supported by floor legs but hang from under the kitchen counter.
- Each stool can reportedly hold up to 350 pounds, confirmed by the original manufacturer.
- The stools are from a 1985 kitchen that has not been changed since.
- Many TikTok users have expressed concerns about the stools’ safety and possible future repairs.
- A survey showed that kitchen renovations are common, with spending on home renovations increasing since 2020.
- The median cost for kitchen renovations was reported as $24,000 in 2023.
