Bar Stool Buying Guide

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. Regal Campino 26″ High Round Metal Swivel Bar stool With Rectangular Backrest

-  Backless: A more versatile stool, since you can face any way you want without having to turn your chair. Home Styles Furniture 30 Inch Bar Stool with Vinyl Swivel Top in Cherry/Antique Brass

-   Kitchen: Their height and style is more suited to a kitchen island or breakfast bar. Winsome – Windsor Natural 30″ Swivel Bar stool

-  Counter: The best option for bar counters, as their look and size “fits the bar”. Holsag Carole 24 to 30 Inch Custom Bar stool

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. Homelegance Saddleback 18″ Seat Height Bar Stool in Warm Cherry Finish (Set of 2)

- Extra tall: Perfect for those bars and counter spaces that other stools just couldn’t seem to reach. Amisco Lauren 34″ High Upholstered Seat Wooden Back Spectator Swivel Bar Stool

- Adjustable height: Since people are all different heights, an adjustable bar stool is a practical idea for seating guests. Zuo Equino Adjustable Bar stool

- Bar height: Just right for the bar! Linon Monaco 30 Inch Bar Stool in Espresso

- Counter height: A good option if you’re looking for counter space seating. Hillsdale Milan 26 Inch Swivel Counter Stool

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. OSP Designs Metro Square 25″ Backless Counter Stool in Espresso

- Contemporary: Soft, minimally detailed, and slightly curved is the best way to describe contemporary. Hillsdale Venus 24 Inch to 30 Inch Swivel Bar Stool in Fawn

-   Country: Old-fashioned and down to earth represents country style. Hillsdale Oak View Oak 30 Inch Swivel Bar Stool

-  Traditional: This style is antique, classical, and impeccably detailed. Hillsdale Backless Montello 30 Inch Swivel Leather Bar Stool

-        Casual: For homes with an informal, relaxed feel. Hillsdale Classic Cherry 30 Inch Swivel Bar Stool

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. Home Styles Furniture 29 Inch Solid Hardwood Bar Stool in Oak

- Metal: An inexpensive, yet stylish material choice. Regal Belford 30″ Backless Metal Swivel Bar stool

-  Wrought Iron: If you want a flawlessly detailed bar stool, wrought iron gives off a regal flair. Grace Gothic Collection 30″ High Wrought Iron Bar Stool with Arms

- Aluminium: Hip and innovative, more and more stools are being manufactured with rust-proof aluminium. Regal Rochester 30″ High Metal Frame and Aluminum Indoor Outdoor Bar stool

-  Leather: Want a timeless bar stool that will last a lifetime? Go with leather! 4D Concepts Deluxe Leather Bar stool

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