An excellent feature to have in a kitchen these days is a breakfast bar, or kitchen counter complete with kitchen bar stools. They make for excellent places to grab a quick bite, have a coffee with a friend and can even open up a little bit of extra workspace for those big meals.
Installing both counter and stools at the same time is the best way forward of course, but stools can be added separately if necessary. If doing this though, it is important to check all measurements and style thoroughly to ensure it all works well.
The most important thing to get right is the height of the stools of course. Not enough space between the seat and the counter top will render them all but useless of course; whilst anything too short won't work either. Whilst many forms of stool are adjustable, getting this right is certainly the case with wooden types.
The most common height is somewhere around thirty inches. These settings do vary of course. It is also good to get something with adjustable foot rests if practical; which can really make a difference to comfort and are particularly useful for kids and so forth.
With so many types to go for though, it can be tricky to get the right look. The first consideration is to make sure they will compliment your interior, and the design of counter you have gone for of course.
For modern and contemporary interiors, stainless steel and aluminum stools will fit in wonderfully well. These tend to be controlled by hydraulics; via a simple lever beneath the seat. Many of the high end ranges have ergonomically sculptured seats too and are extremely comfortable.
These can be expensive however; but a similar look and feel can be achieved from more affordable plastic and composite models. These are readily available and, despite being a good deal cheaper, often function and last just as well.
For more traditional homes, something made out of wood may be better of course. These also tend to have more conventional arm and back rests fitted; which can be particularly beneficial for the young and elderly who need lumbar support. Dressed with an accented cushion too, they can really add character alongside anything else.
Whichever material you eventually decide upon, ensure that you are happy it can stand up to fair amount of use. Almost by definition, kitchen bar stools will be used time and again. Food will most likely drop on them from time to time too; so ease of cleaning will be necessary too. - 33383
Installing both counter and stools at the same time is the best way forward of course, but stools can be added separately if necessary. If doing this though, it is important to check all measurements and style thoroughly to ensure it all works well.
The most important thing to get right is the height of the stools of course. Not enough space between the seat and the counter top will render them all but useless of course; whilst anything too short won't work either. Whilst many forms of stool are adjustable, getting this right is certainly the case with wooden types.
The most common height is somewhere around thirty inches. These settings do vary of course. It is also good to get something with adjustable foot rests if practical; which can really make a difference to comfort and are particularly useful for kids and so forth.
With so many types to go for though, it can be tricky to get the right look. The first consideration is to make sure they will compliment your interior, and the design of counter you have gone for of course.
For modern and contemporary interiors, stainless steel and aluminum stools will fit in wonderfully well. These tend to be controlled by hydraulics; via a simple lever beneath the seat. Many of the high end ranges have ergonomically sculptured seats too and are extremely comfortable.
These can be expensive however; but a similar look and feel can be achieved from more affordable plastic and composite models. These are readily available and, despite being a good deal cheaper, often function and last just as well.
For more traditional homes, something made out of wood may be better of course. These also tend to have more conventional arm and back rests fitted; which can be particularly beneficial for the young and elderly who need lumbar support. Dressed with an accented cushion too, they can really add character alongside anything else.
Whichever material you eventually decide upon, ensure that you are happy it can stand up to fair amount of use. Almost by definition, kitchen bar stools will be used time and again. Food will most likely drop on them from time to time too; so ease of cleaning will be necessary too. - 33383
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