How to find your perfect kitchen bar stools

Kitchen breakfast bar stools carry the kitchen's visual appeal to a brand new "high". They appear elegant and chic and come in a variety of designs. Place them in the right spot and your kitchen can seem like it's just received a makeover. That was the positive news, now here's a question: How will you select a kitchen bar stool that's appropriate for you considering there are so many varieties in the marketplace? Well, here's a guide that can help.

1. You should be sitting about 12 inches from the bottom of your kitchen counter to have an easy reach of the glass and pretzels so tantalisingly placed on it. So, measure the distance between the kitchen counter and the floor and buy a barstool that will seat you around 12 inches beneath the counter.

2. Is the bar stool comfortable to sit on? Or, is it a posh style that appears to be ultra-chic but is more suited for extra-terrestrials? Select a bar stool that's comfortable (nice back, adequate sitting room for extra large sizes), unless you like to or want your visitors to fidget around. You also have to determine if the bar stool should have arm rests, a wide back and swivel capability.

3. What's your kitchen theme? Simple vanilla, Mission Impossible? Pick a bar stool that goes well with your kitchen style. Or, for those who have a plain Jane kitchen and would like to jazz it up there are plenty of contemporary choices out there in all colours and designs.

4. What's the primary colour in your kitchen and what colour is your kitchen counter? Go for a bar stool colour that is engaging and contrasting (or even complementary). Standard black bar stools can look amazing in any kitchen. Be certain to avoid wild colour combinations, you want them to look stunning yet smart.

5. Which material will suit best? Wood, steel, chrome, leather, steel-and-wood combo? That will depend on how the kitchen is built and you will be the best judge of that.

6. How many kitchen bar stools will you need? The answer to that will depend on the sizing of the kitchen counter. Make sure you get enough stools and that after placing the stools there will be a sense of comfort. You don't want to be squeezing guests in and out of them.

7. If you are interested in saving money, buy bar stools from online home furniture stores. You'll get the same quality, same guarantee, the exact same stool that you saw in the picture, all at a far lower price tag. So, unless you're made of money, the very best advice is to hit the online furniture stores.

8. Shopping online doesn't mean you have to buy bottom drawer stuff. Don't think low-budget, go ahead and indulge yourself by purchasing a bar stool that will make a fundamental part of your home look great. Look at it as an investment that can add value to your kitchen.

9. Finally, it is always best to buy low maintenance bar stools which are simple to clean because people will most likely be dropping food and spilling drinks on themevery now and then.

Well, there you have it - 9 helpful tips for you to choose the perfect kitchen bar stool. Cheers!

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