Your kitchen’s bar counter makes for an ideal place to entertain visitors and to unwind after a long day at work. If you have already set up a well-stocked bar counter, you need to learn how to choose the right bar stool or chair. Bar stools are quickly becoming a more popular choice over regular stools because they are practical, aesthetically pleasing, and stylish, especially high back bar stools with arms! There are many different types of bar stools available in the market. The following five handy tips can help you in picking the right, practical and attractive bar stools or chairs to complement your already magnificent bar counter, while answering the questions you might have such as “how to choose bar stools” and “are backless bar stools comfortable”.
Tip #1: Match it with the height of your bar table
When choosing bar stools or chairs, make sure its height matches your island counter’s height. How do you determine or choose the height of your counter stool, exactly? Start by measuring the height of your home or office bar counter tables from its top to the floor. The difference between the countertop and your chair’s seat height should be +/- 300mm. This difference in height is what we usually have on our dining sets and work desks; hence it’s a comfortable height difference that we’re already used to. If you’re buying high back bar stools or chairs with a back and arms , then do pay attention to the height of the arm rests as well if you need them to be tucked under your island counter.
Pick your favourite bar stool features
Are bar stools comfortable? Well, it depends on its specifications or features. Each type of bar stool comes with different features that cater to various preferences. Some prefer backless bar stools because they’re easier to get into, while others may like their bar stools with an armrest and backrest because it makes their entire chilling session a lot more comfortable.
Always wondered if backless bar stools are comfortable? Well, backrests are not the only ones responsible for your comfort. You may also experience comfort in the form of relief and delight from the chair’s seat, which depends on the type of foam used. Among the many different types of bar stools at Comfort Furniture are those made of Moulded Foam instead of ordinary cut foam. Favoured for its thicker, firmer, better rebound, and more comfortable sitting experience, you can count on them to have quality conversations. Best of all, it also better retains its shape over time.
There are also some who prefer swivel bar stools that come with a rotatable seat. It really is a matter of personal preference as to what unique features you want your bar stools to have, as long as the stools match the height of your bar counter. So, listen to your heart!
Play with colours…or perhaps not!
Your bar stools should be compatible with not only your kitchen’s bar counter, but also the overall interior design of your kitchen. Bar stools of muted and light colors, such as white, black and light brown, are easy-to-match, versatile and can fit in nicely with most bar counters and the overall theme of most interior designs today. Among our many different types of bar stools available, the Elle Barchair is one of our favourite backless bar chair products that come in all the colours mentioned above and more!
Looking for a colour that defies the norm? Comfort Furniture’s your go-to store as their chairs are colour-customisable, with more than a hundred colours to choose from! Who knows? You might actually prefer the style of having every chair in a different colour shade!
Be creative with the designs
While bar stools are generally not the centrepiece of your home, those with the right designs can greatly enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of your kitchen or dining room. Unleash your creativity by picking bar stools that incorporate the element of luxury, sophistication, glamour or any other vibe that you are looking for. If sophistication is what you aim to achieve, the sleek and distinctive design of the Campus Barstool might just do it. If minimalism and comfort are more of what you prefer, then you should be laying your eyes on our moulded foam high back bar chair with arms, Bryce Barchair. If you have a soft spot for simple and ever-lasting furniture, there’s always rattan barchairs.
Buy only what you need
We understand that you want to be ever-ready for guests, but do not be tempted into buying too many bar stools and end up cluttering them around your island counter. Buy just the right number of stools you need, depending on the available space you have to work around with. And if you are throwing a big party, you can always invite your guests to other equally stunning parts of your house!
Looking for a suitable bar stool for your kitchen? With a wide selection of bar stools, including those with arms, backrest and even backless ones, that come with customisable colors and different unique features, you can surely find all the bar stools you need at Comfort Furniture. Check them out right away online or in stores!
