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The Perfect Stool

Posted by Karla Thomas on July 06, 2012 0 Comments

So you’ve decided you need some bar stools in your life? You’ve made the decision to jump from chair to stool, and you’re all but ready to make your purchase; except for one thing… Which bar stool is absolutely perfect for you and your home? Do you have a set height in which you want your stools to fit? Do you want them to neatly tuck away under a specific width of breakfast bar?

Are you not shy of a few extra breakfasts, and want to make sure your new fabulous stools can live up to your expectations?The only simple way to find out which bar stool measures up to your requirements; is to simply measure up!

The first thing you have to decide is where are you going to proudly display your new bar stools? Is your kitchen more country than cosmopolitan? More traditional than trendy? Are you a bright and light décor? Or dark and dusky? All these factors bear heavily in your decision of design. Some people match the seat colour of their bar stool to the colours of the walls, some match it to the kitchen cupboards. Why not contrast your colour scheme with a bright and funky look?

With all the colours of the rainbow available, make a bold statement with outrageous orange, or masculine magenta - guys there are other colours than black you know!

Ok, so maybe you’ve now got a colour in mind, now to pick the style of bar stool. From fixed-height to swivel, gas-lift to pod shaped; there’s a huge variety to choose from, so choose wisely.

This is where the gas-lift bar stool steps up. The standard height of a breakfast bar is approx. 900mm, so to sit comfortably underside the surface, you’re going to need a bar stool which has a seat height of approximately 600/700mm, leaving you with enough leg room to fit underneath comfortably.   

Convinced you want a gas-lift bar stool? Combine it with a swivel design and you’re guaranteed to not be disappointed. These magnificent stools operate with a simple gas-lift lever allowing you to find your perfect height with ease. Add a vibrant colour and impressive chrome frame; and it’ll knock the socks of everything else.

If you’re more of a fixed-height fanatic, then take a look at the gorgeous leather finish bar stools. The striking wooden fixed leg frame mixed with exquisite leather upholstery; will remain firmly in place no matter what derrière you throw at it.

With bar stools in all shapes, sizes and styles, you’re going to be spoilt for choice at SimplyKitchenStools.co.uk