Contemporary kitchens are becoming larger and more versatile, and the popularity of kitchen bar stools has been growing accordingly. Breakfast bars, small dining tables, and alternative dining areas are locations where kitchen bar stools can add flexibility and style to your home. Here's how to find the right kitchen barstool for your lifestyle.
Kitchen bar stool styles
There's no set rule when it comes to kitchen bar stool design, but there are a few general types. Kitchen stools for bars and overhanging counters tend to be taller and armless. Kitchen bar stools used in dining areas are essentially chair-like, with the exception of swivel seats or adjustable seats. |
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Almost any material goes as kitchen bar seating, including metal, wood, or wrought iron, so long as it coordinates with or complements the kitchen decor. In other words, you're on your own when choosing kitchen bar stool styles, though we do have a few suggestions:
- Measurements
Kitchen bar stools should allow about 12 inches of space between the stool seat and the counter. Get your bar or counter measurements before buying kitchen barstools, or you could have a sizing issue.
- Material textures
Study your kitchen bar or dining area for a moment. Look for visual elements you'd like to highlight (or disguise). Wooden kitchen bar stools can help make your new cabinets the center of attention. If your kitchen area is lacking personality, wrought iron kitchen bar stools and a few new decorative accessories can provide an inexpensive makeover.
- Function
Keep function in mind when selecting kitchen barstool materials. Upholstered seats will make a kitchen bar more of a socializing spot. Wrought iron is heavy, while aluminum kitchen bar stools will be easy to move. Kitchen barstools that feature both wood and metal might fit in easier after a pending kitchen redecorating job than stools made from one material.
