Buying Bar Stools For Your Home Or Business
Are you opening a bar or do you simply want to improve the look
of your kitchen counter? Then you probably need some good bar
stools? Don't know what to buy? Read the guidelines below and
stop the confusion.
1. Consider The Height
You should consider the height of your counter or bar when
buying bar stools. Ideally, there should be 10-12 inches between
your bar stool seat and the top of your counter or bar. For
example, if you have a 36 inch counter or bar then you will need
a 24 or 25 inch seat height bar stool. If you have a 48 inch
high counter or bar then you should buy a 36 inch tall bar
stool. If the height and size of your bar or counter is unique
you can have a bar stool custom made for it. At an additional
cost, some manufacturers will cut the legs of available bar
stools to accommodate the height of any bar or counter. For
example if you need a bar stool that is 27 inches in height,
then buy one that is 30 inches high or more and have it cut to
27 inch size.
2. Swivels
When it comes to swivels there are generally two types. And
choosing one all depends on personal taste. The first is the
regular swivel which provides 360 degree turning and works on
most styles of bar stools. This is the only type that should be
used on a backless swivel bar stool. The elderly, disabled and
children would find it easy to get on and off this type of bar
stool that's why it is ideal in the home. The second type of
swivel is the memory swivel. This type of swivel has a spring
loaded mechanism that allows the stool to return to the center
position when the person sitting on it gets off, providing a
neat look all the time. It also saves users from manually
turning the stool to a central point. The memory swivel only
turns approximately half way for people to get on and off it.
4. Backed Or Backless?
Keep in mind that backless type bar stools are designed for
short duration sitting. These type of bar stools come in a
variety of seat choices and is available in either wood or
metal. There are generally three types of backless bar stools:
the standard round seat which has a smooth surface, the saddle
dish which conforms to the body surface for added comfort, and
the round cushion which has a wood base and comes with a padded
cushion in the fabric of your choice.
5. Style & Material
If you choose to buy bar stools with backs then you will also
find a variety of styles and make from wood, metal and iron as
well as the fashionable "stainless steel finish" which is chosen
by most designers. Wooden bar stools with backs come in Arrow
Back, Wheat Sheaf, High Spindle back, the low curved back and
the low spindle back. Wrought iron bar stools on the other hand,
come with "motif" backs with your choice of motif design to fit
your d