Why bar stools are more versatile than you might think

Conjure up an image of a bar stool and you’ll likely go down the literal route and imagine a traditional wooden stool sat along the bar area of a pub. But with a whole host of stylish modern styles to choose from, bar stools are becoming more and more popular as a household item that can make a real difference to a room.

Bar stools are incredibly versatile accessories; depending on which material they’re made from, they’re able to compliment a number of different styles of room perfectly. Whether it’s a chrome frame stool adding to a sleek games room or a traditional wooden stool sat serenely in a country kitchen, bar stools often make an eye catching addition to the overall theme of the room.

With so many seat colours to choose from, matching a bar stool to your chosen room is a doddle. For example, if you’re buying stools to go in your kitchen then you have a choice of matching the seat colour to either the colour of your work surfaces or the kitchen cabinets – or you could introduce a new complimentary colour to bring a whole new look to the room. All can look fantastic if done right, so the choice is yours.

As well as the material the stool is made of and its seat cover, there are more choices to be made. Will you choose a round base or square base? A traditional four leg stool or a more modern single column style? Will you go for an ABS plastic seat finish or would you prefer a faux leather effect? With or without a backrest?

The height of your chosen stool is of paramount importance and should be dictated by the height of the surface that it will be sitting beneath. Users will need adequate space between the stool and the relevant surface, so be sure to measure up carefully. One great option here is to go with a stool that has a gas-powered adjustable height mechanism, allowing different users to change the height of the seat according to their needs.

With so many different styles of bar stool to choose from, this versatile accessory is a perfect choice for any number of different rooms. By the same token, with so much choice to take on board it can be quite an overwhelming decision to narrow down your shortlist. While it can undoubtedly be useful to see a few different styles in the flesh before you make your choice, online bar stool sites can be an invaluable tool in allowing you to directly compare different types of stool side by side. Another great advantage of heading online when buying your bar stools is price – there are significant savings to be made over high street stores, so be sure to shop around.