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Bar Kitchen

Get the Right Bar Stool Design

Not just restricted to the home bar, adding a special design touch to your breakfast bar, kitchen island, game room, or den can be found in a pair of bar stools. Of course, there is a wide selection of bar stools available nowadays, so  you can use the following guide to selecting your proper bar stools.

Bar Stool Types

First things first – determine what type of bar stool works best for your living space. Decide from these different kinds:

Swivel Bar Stools:

These stools allow you to move more freely while seated.

Backless:

A more versatile stool, since you can face any way you want without having to turn your chair.

Kitchen:

Their height and style is more suited to a kitchen island or breakfast bar.

Counter:

The best option for bar counters, as their look and size “fits the bar”.

Bar Stool Sizes

There isn’t one standard stool size – they come in diverse widths, and more importantly, heights. You’ll need different sizes depending on where you’d like your stools to go.

Short:

These stools can be considered for extra seating, indoors and out.

Extra tall:

Perfect for those bars and counter spaces that other stools just couldn’t seem to reach.

Adjustable height:

Since people are all different heights, an adjustable bar stool is a practical idea for seating guests.

Bar height:

Just right for the bar!

Counter height:

A good option if you’re looking for counter space seating.

Bar Stool Styles

Choose your bar stools around the design style in your home. No matter what your style is, there’s a variety of stools out there that match your taste. Here are some popular decor examples:

Modern:

Sleek, clean, practical. Modern style in a nutshell.

Contemporary:

Soft, minimally detailed, and slightly curved is the best way to describe contemporary.

Country:

Old-fashioned and down to earth represents country style.

Traditional:

This style is antique, classical, and impeccably detailed.

Casual:

For homes with an informal, relaxed feel.

Bar Stool Materials

When selecting a bar stool based on material, try not to choose one with fabric. Since you’ll be eating and drinking in these seats, you’ll want your stools to be made of a something that you can easily wipe stains off. Fabric has the ability to absorb food and drink, so choose from these stain-resisting materials:

Wood:

For a classic bar stool look, opt for wood.

Metal:

An inexpensive, yet stylish material choice.

Wrought Iron:

If you want a flawlessly detailed bar stool, wrought iron gives off a regal flair.

Aluminium:

Hip and innovative, more and more stools are being manufactured with rust-proof aluminium.

Leather:

Want a timeless bar stool that will last a lifetime? Go with leather!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

About the Author

Nicolette, a.k.a Interior Design Diva., love decorating, and redesigning my home, and sharing design tips with others who also love interior design. Author of Furniture and Design Ideas, Nicolette brings you fresh tips on choosing the right furniture, interior design concepts, and home improvement advice.

I totally love the bar stools and island kitchen but I am moving into a one bedroom rental apt soon that has a

very small kitchen. It has a very tiny kitchen and one small rectangular hole in the wall where maybe I can put one barstool. I am wondering if you could give me ideas about what can I do in terms of furniture so that I can get a similar effect. Thanks

By not knowing what the space looks like it's hard to say but here are a few small kitchen tips: If you don't have a window put up a mirror (maybe one with a design painted on it), use a pot rack ( even a small one gives more space and a cool look), get a large butcher block (you can store it over your sink (like a cover for more counter top space).
As to the island and the hole in the wall you can add a piece of finished wood to the bottom of the opening ( so that it sticks out a little on each side) and then brace on either side with L brackets (leaves only a few small holes) pull up a bar stool and you are ready to eat!

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