How To Choose The Perfect Bar Stools
Bar stools are an extremely popular item of furniture that together with enhancing a room's appearance also provides versatile seating options. Modern bar stools are available in varied designs, patterns and materials to suit every décor and are available for outdoor uses as well. There are bar stool designs to suit every taste, from metal bar stools with swivel seats for your bar or games area to the traditional wooden ones for your kitchen. Depending on your needs and functional purposes, you can choose these items in a variety of different styles, colors and functions in order to compliment any décor in any space.
If you are fond of entertaining at home, nothing can beat the versatility of bar stools in providing a comfortable seating option for your guests. A few stunning bar stools by the pool counter to enjoy a few drinks with your family and friends is the most viable outdoors seating option. You can pick from the various options available, simple backless designs with cushioned or solid seats and seats with armrests and seatbacks. Bar stools can be customized by upholstering them in materials and patterns of your choice; barstools covered in hardwearing fabrics compliment your home décor and other items of furniture as well. Other popular options are vinyl and leather bar stools. Before picking your bar stools go through these innumerable options to decide what would best suit you.
If your bar stools are going to be used a lot, consider purchasing stools with detachable barstool that tie-on to the seatbacks. This gives you an option to keep your bar stool coverings clean and also allows you to change the covers for a complete makeover for the seating area. This is a quick, budget friendly tip that allows you to redecorate at a whim for a very low cost. Instead of having to purchase completely new furniture, you simply need to change cushions or covers and you have an entirely new look. This is especially useful if you want to go from a casual to a more formal décor from time to time.
The most important thing while purchasing your bar stools is to take accurate measurements, nothing can be more depressing or shoddy than ill-fitting bar stools! Bar stools must be just the right height to allow a comfortable sit in and easy access t o the counter top. Make sure there is enough legroom while being close enough to the counter. As a rough estimation, aim for a gap of around 9 or 10 inches between the seat and the counter. The positioning of your bar stools should leave enough space between each one for people to be able to move freely. Alternatively, the commercial style swivel bar stools can work well in homes as well and they are great for saving space.
Once you know the sizes of the bar stools you need to purchase and the general idea of the material and pattern you are looking for, you can easily browse through online stores. Besides hundreds of designs and patterns, most online stores provide you free shipping and discounts for purchasing more than 10 or 20 pieces.
These online stores offer bar stools in usually four different heights; 24, 26, 30 and 34 inches and some even provide you the option to purchase smaller stools for make-up tables or bathroom vanities at 18 inches. Most standard sized home kitchen counters require a 24 to 26 inches barstool. The least expensive option is the sleek, non-swiveling, metal frame models that come in unlimited color options for the seat covers.
The most expensive bar stools can cost you close to $500 a piece and even more! These are swivel seats with 'memory', deep-padded seats and real wood trimmings on the metal frame. With options in woods, metals and frames, these bar stools are a steal. For the traditional in you, kitchen bar stools stylized in the 50's diner style offer comfort, class and sophistication. Styles like the soda-fountain style in maple, oak or pine finish can make all the difference to your kitchen counter and add a touch of charm to any décor. Not only are they functional but they are stylish as well.
