Tips For Choosing The Perfect Bar Stools 15th Feb 2023 Posted by Alice Ewens on 15th Feb 2023 Facebook Instagram Pinterest Linkedin Bar stools, or bar chairs, are a seating option that’s taking off and trending as a modern space-saver and stylish informal option for additional kitchen seating. We’re breaking down the key things to know when considering a bar chair for your home, and offering up some style inspiration. What Is A Bar Stool? Customer review image from Lucy W featuring our Milan grey and silver bar chairs Outside of pubs, bar stools, bar chairs, and counter chairs are an alternative to dining chairs, typically used within the kitchen or open-plan spaces. They’re taller than typical dining chairs and are used to sit at a raised breakfast bar or countertop. Counter Chairs, Bar Chairs or Bar Stools? Generally speaking, the names are interchangeable and using any of these terms will likely return search results that meet what you’re after. Typically, tall seats without backs or arms would be classified as stools, and bar or counter chairs have backs. Customer image from @thebrandonreno on Instagram, featuring our velvet Juniper bar stool chairs image credit: Canva Pro Pros Of Opting For Bar Chairs Bar chairs are great space-saving alternatives to traditional dining chairs. They work great in smaller living spaces where bar tables or counters can double as a dining table. Bar tables and counters usually have smaller surface areas, and stools or chairs typically tuck right under when not in use, keeping the floor and surrounding area clearer. Bar chairs and stools are also great for adding extra seating! Kitchen islands or separate breakfast bars in addition to a standard dining table can offer extra room for guests and for more informal, relaxed dining or coffee drinking. Another thing we love is that they can offer a working-from-home solution when paired with a bar table/counted or a standing deck. Backless Stool vs Bar Chair A backless bar stool will engage your core and promote ‘active sitting’ and can save you even more space by sitting fully beneath the counter or bar edge. But, a bar chair with a back will provide more support and potentially be more comfortable for longer periods. image credit: Canva Pro Pick A Barstool To Suit Your Home Style Our Juniper Cappuccino Beige Velvet Gold Leg Bar Stools with the Black Velvet option as an inset Maximalist Bar Stools Maximalist style packs a punch with bold colours, contrast, sumptuous fabrics, and metallic tones. Our Junipier barstools tick the box perfectly! Seek & Chic Grey Bar Chairs Ever popular, always practical, grey goes with everything. Our Milan bar chairs match our best-selling Milan dining chairs, with the same high-quality faux leather and diamond stitching. They look great in grey, whether you opt for the gold, silver or black legs. Here our customer Neil H shares his Milan Grey Faux Leather Black Leg Bar Stools in his review image Our Marley Black Velvet Black Leg Bar Stools Industrial Bar Stools The on-trend Industrial style can be described as urban minimalism that mixes wood with black metal, mimicking the look of old factories and warehouses. Pair our Marley bar chairs in black soft touch fabric with dark wood countertops for a gorgeous industrial look. How Will You Style Yours? We love seeing how our customers style their Furniturebox products so be sure to give us a follow on Insta and tag us in your product pics. We've also got heaps more inspiration over on Pinterest so give us a follow there, too Related Content 13 Multifunctional Furniture Ideas Perfect for Small Homes We've been inspired recently by the exicting ways our customers have made our furniture multipurpose. Having multifunctional furniture is a great way to save on space, save money and reduce waste [read more...] Best Space Saving Dining Tables For Small Rooms If you live in a small space, you might think you don’t have room for a dining table and chairs. Finding space saving dining tables for a small space isn’t easy. We’ve put together some tips on what to look for. [read more...]
