Made in varieties to suit your needs

Bar stools come in different types to go well with diverse requirements for the home.

 Smart choices

When choosing a bar stool, comfort matters as much as the style. On a bar stool you’re sitting higher, but you’re there to relax. So the cushioning, seat shape and seat design all matter, as does the position of a great footrest, or foot bar. A metal plate on a wood footrest is also ideal, for saving wear and tear on the stool.

Another consideration: swivel, or no swivel? (Think of a crowded party, with everyone turning left and right to talk with each other: a smooth swiveling seat might be a great idea.)

Shape choices also abound. Some people prefer the look and feel of a classic, retro, rounded stool seat, while other like the solidity of a square or rectangle. Have you considered a super-comfortable curved, padded seat style? Backless, winged, or traditional chair back? How about the very updated, low-profile curved seats that are crafted of beautifully polished wood or acrylic?

It’s fun to have options, right?

Whichever combination of features you choose, you’re on your way to creating a friendly destination spot where everyone can gather and enjoy some down time hanging out together. Start by making a plan that considers size, positioning and style.

Know the numbers: what’s the difference between a bar stool and a counter stool?

You may be thinking about getting bar stools, but it’s helpful to consider dimensions; maybe a counter stool is what you really want?

Here’s what to keep in mind:

COUNTER-HEIGHT stools will generally seat you about 60 to 70 cm (seat top) from the floor, to work with a countertop that’s on average 90 cm high. The lower height makes them a little more accessible and relaxed for casual dining at a kitchen counter, though they seat you a bit higher than the usual dining chair. Kids may find a counter stool much easier to navigate, too.

BAR-HEIGHT stools will seat you about 70 to 80 inches from the floor and most are designed to work with a countertop that’s on average 105 cm high. Think of the stools you’ve perched on in restaurants or bars. These bar-height seats elevate you into a defined, intimate-feeling social space, above casual seating.

Remember, with either stool style, you’ll want to allow 20 to 30 cm for leg space between chair seat and the underside of the counter.

How many bar or counter stools will you need?

The ideal spacing of stools along a bar or counter works like this: it’s usual to allow about 65 to 75 cm span between the middle back of one stool to the middle back of the next. Use this simple measurement to decide how many bar stools you might need, though acquiring a few extra stools of the same design to make sure overflow party guests get a place at the bar is always a good idea.

As many bar stool styles as there are cocktails

Bar stools and counter stools instantly call friends and family over to your entertaining space.

Your first thought will probably be a matched set that features matching seat materials and frame styles (say, dark wood with a bourbon-colored seat). That’s always a timeless option when you’re designing a entertaining space. It’s classic and easy on the eye, which is why we love that look.

Source from: https://www.grandinroad.com/blog/decorate/bar-stools-5-ways-to-hang-out-with-them/ and https://www.interiorsecrets.com.au/blogs/news/the-importance-of-bar-stools