If you’ve been looking to add some flair to your bar area, it may be time to add some more kitchen stools. The good news is that there are a lot out there to choose from – as long as you choose the right ones. So before you get started, let’s look at some tips you might consider to help you choose your stools.
Consider the Height
When choosing your stools, you don’t want to have to sit your guests on telephone books so that they can reach the bar top. And you also don’t want their knees bumping their drinks. To avoid this from happening, it’s a good idea to measure your bar from the floor to the top then choose stools of the appropriate height. A rule of thumb is if your bar is 37 inches high, you’d want your stool to be 26 inches high (11 inches shorter than the bar height).
Consider Your Design
If you have a country themed kitchen, you probably don’t want to purchase some shiny steel stools. And if you have a modern kitchen, buying stools with flower covers may not be the way to go. Also, red stools may not work with a black and white kitchen (unless you like to have the one color that “pops”). Ultimately, you want to make sure your stools match the theme of your kitchen. So keep this in mind as you make your choices.
How Many to Buy
Deciding how many stools to purchase truly depends on how much space there is at your bar. You definitely don’t want a cluttered look, so it’s good to take some measures before buying your stools. A good way to avoid clutter is by measuring about 30 inches from the center of one seat to the center of the next. Then divide the length of your bar by 30 and this can help you determine how many stools will fit at the bar comfortably.
After you’ve done all of the background work, it’s time to get out there to choose your stools. There’s nothing better than making the best purchases to upgrade your kitchen, so get started and have a ball while you’re doing it!