| Bar stools are not only a great way to get extra | | | | look. Plain cherry wood chairs like those you would |
| seating without taking up too much space but they can | | | | see in the upscale coffee shops always look nice and |
| also serve as unique accent pieces in your kitchen. Bar | | | | you can also get metal chairs with a stylish new-age |
| stools are great for high counters, kitchen islands or tall | | | | design that compliments this look very well. |
| bistro style tables and can work with pretty much any | | | | Themed |
| style of décor. Here's some tips on the type of | | | | If you are going with an ethnic, earthy sort of kitchen |
| bar stool you might want to match with certain | | | | like a Tuscan or Mexican style you might look at |
| decorating styles. | | | | wrought iron bar stools. They come with designs on |
| Contemporary | | | | the backs, arms and legs that range from really scrolly |
| A contemporary style calls for sleek modern lines. You | | | | to just slightly. With upholstered seats, these can be |
| can get interesting stools in chrome or steel that will go | | | | covered to match the colors in your kitchen. |
| great with chrome appliances. If your kitchen has the | | | | Traditional |
| dark mysterious look, try adding bar stools with a black | | | | If you have a more formal or traditional kitchen, there |
| finish. To add some zip you can use bar stools that | | | | are many bar stools that will go perfectly. I like a |
| have a funky design, or if you aren't that adventurous, | | | | heavier stool with this look so you might try an oak or |
| try some with a half back or V shaped legs. | | | | cherry stool that is solid and with arms. If you want an |
| Retro | | | | upscale pub look, try wood and leather bar stools that |
| Retro is in these days and what better way to accent | | | | add class and elegance to any room. |
| your retro style kitchen than with stools that borrow | | | | If, like many people, your kitchen is eclectic with no |
| design elements from the good old days. You can buy | | | | particular theme, there is still a bar stool that will look |
| brand new stools that are chrome and vinyl in a | | | | great. You can really let your creativity show with |
| myriad of styles. Unlike actual vintage stools you won't | | | | hand painted stools that depict many items from |
| have to worry about rusting metal or ripped upholstery | | | | flowers, to fruit to ocean scenes. |
| with new stools. You can get great stools with or | | | | One word of caution when choosing a bar stool - you |
| without backs in a retro 50's look, a vinyl retro lounge | | | | must be sure to get the right height for your counter or |
| look with a full back and arms, and even backless | | | | table. Normally bar stool seats range from 17" to 31" in |
| counter stools just like you would see in the soda shop. | | | | so there is a good chance you will be able to buy the |
| Tropical | | | | stool you love in the size you need. To figure out what |
| For tropical themed kitchens you can choose from a | | | | that size is, you should measure the distance from the |
| wide selection of bar stools that will compliment your | | | | bottom of the table or counter to the floor. An ideal fit |
| look. First you can go with a plain bamboo or rattan if | | | | would be to leave between 10 and 13 inches of space |
| your kitchen is very informal. If you are going for more | | | | from the bottom of the table to the top of the seat of |
| of a fun look, you can try metal bar stools that have a | | | | the stool, so if your table was 35" from the floor, you |
| palm tree or other tropical style cutout or similar stools | | | | would want to get a 24" bar stool. This is rather |
| that are painted on the backs with tropical designs. | | | | important as buying a stool that does not properly fit |
| Café | | | | your table or counter will result in uncomfortable |
| If your kitchen is modeled after a café or bistro, | | | | seating. |
| you will find many chairs you can use to enhance the | | | | |