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Bar Furniture: How to Pick the Perfect Bar Stools

May 19, 2016 — by Valeriya Vimon

If you are lucky enough to have a bar space or breakfast bar in your home, then picking the right bar stools or bar furniture to compliment your space can be quite tricky. There are so many different styles so it can be hard to know which ones to choose. Just like any other piece of furniture, you need the bar stools to match the rest of the room and the theme of your décor. Also, you need to take into account at what height you need them and how high the bar is so they do not look out of place. For that reason, let’s go over several different styles as well as some tips and tricks on how to make sure the bar stools you choose are right for your bar.

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  • Short and sleek bar stools are the first style we’ll touch on, since these are probably the most popular. They are usually pretty inexpensive and relatively easy to find, they don’t have a back so they are good for bars that you don’t spend a lot of time at. They come in a variety of materials as well which makes them the most versatile stool.
  • If you are someone who plans on spending a lot of time on a bar stool, then you should probably pick bar furniture that is cushioned with a full back. It will definitely support you more than other stools making it easier to sit on it for a longer period of time.
  • A form bar stool is similar to the short bar stool, the main difference between them being a little bit of a back that you get with a form bar stool. They are a little more expensive than your standard stool but they are great for places like the kitchen for having quick snacks. The low back does not offer a full support, so these are great for a quick meal.
  • Cherner stools are another great style that have an almost sea shell shaped back. The great thing with this type is that it will always be trendy, plus since they are wooden, you can easily paint them any colour you like to match your décor and furniture.
  • Another great look you might not be aware of is acrylic bar stools. They make a great conversation piece as you really don’t see them every day. They look really chic as well as stand out without being an eyesore.
  • If you don’t want your bar stools taking up too much space, you should consider finding ones that can easily slide underneath the bar top. If you are going for that clean, non-cluttered look – try going for a stool with a simple design.
  • Don’t be afraid to play around with different materials as well. Wood is great and strong, but so is metal and it can bring some freshness into your space that wood can’t. The contrast in materials really looks great.
  • Don’t be afraid to play with different shades either! There are so many options that are neutral and they are great, but if you have a neutral colour scheme, coloured bar stools can easily become that pop of colour your room might need.