Buying Kitchen Counter Bar Stools

It's becoming increasingly popular to have counter bar stools in the kitchen. Not only do bar stools provide practical seating, they come in all kinds of styles that can compliment your decor and reflect your design tastes. Here we outline several factors to consider before buying kitchen counter stools.

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One of the most important considerations is how many stools you need. A set of eight might look great in a showroom setting or on a website, but think about the size of your kitchen and how many stools would be most appropriate for the space available. There's little point cramming in so many seats they get under your feet when you're cooking or they block the doorway! Measure the length of your counter and then work out how many stools would sensibly fit. A good rule of thumb is to allow about 28" between the centers of each seat.

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You'll also need to check the height of your counter and ensure you choose seats that are a suitable height. It's crucial to allow ample room for people's legs! Typically, for comfort you should have a gap of around 12" from the top of the seat to the underside of the counter. Generally, kitchen counters are around 36" high and counter height stools have seats 24"-26" off the floor.

With regards to the seats themselves, functionality is a prime consideration in a kitchen environment, where they are going to be prone to spills and stains. Solid seats made from wood or metal can be wiped clean, but may not be as comfortable to sit on for long periods as those with padding. If you like to sit in your kitchen to relax or entertain, upholstered seats might be a better option. Faux leather and vinyl are commonly used on kitchen stools as these materials can stand up to lots of use.

The frames are another factor to look at. Of course, your decision will depend on aesthetics and what style will fit best with your kitchen's theme. Take into account what finish would go with your existing decor. For instance, wooden bar stools can look at home in a country kitchen, whereas stainless steel would be more in keeping with a modern urban theme. Think about practicalities too, such as any decorative features and how easy they'd be to keep clean, and how heavy the stools are to lift.

One last point to consider is what type of seat you want. Swivel seats are commonly found on all styles of counter stools. A swivel seat is a useful feature as it makes using the stool easier and means stools can be kept in position. This minimizes the need to drag them over the floor, which is particularly good if you live in an apartment or have hardwood flooring. Backless bar stools are also great in kitchens as they take up less space than ones with backrests and can be pushed under the counter when not in use.

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What fun is a barstool without the swivel action? Winsome Wood's Windsor stool combines a seat that spins a full 360 degrees (wheee!) with an inviting, country-inspired style to complement casual decors. Pair it with a kitchen island, hobby table, or home bar for a perfect combination of easy movement and comfy support. Crafted of solid beechwood, this piece offers a rounded fan back with graceful arrow-shape posts and a solid, roomy seat. Underneath, the flared legs ensure tip-free steadiness, while two sets of staggered rungs all the way around provide a comfy place to park one's feet. This stool is available in 24-inch and 30-inch heights and comes in a choice of natural, natural and white, or natural and green finishes. It ships fully assembled. --Kara Karll

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Kitchen Table Dining Nook-Make Your Kitchen Beautiful

The area of 'Dining Nook' is usually located in a corner of the kitchen in our homes. Normally, it is used for the family dinners but other times for entertainment, playing games, indulging hobbies, homework and as an additional kitchen work space. The dining kitchen nook is usually the most useful corner place in any home, being a family favorite for its variety.

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As a standard in the past, the nook is generally composed of a table, bench, and chairs. However, consumers are now using this little area to spice up the kitchen, whether using a bistro set, pub table, or a smaller version of your favorite dining set, the nook is now getting a face lift.

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When taking the plunge and designing your nook, a helpful tip is to be aware of your available space and what you will be using the space for. For the adventurous, there are a number of different sizes to choose from and accessories to match. If adventurous is definitely not you, interior designers are able to assist in space planning and designing. With so many shapes and sizes in the market; whether square, rectangular, oval or round, there is bound to be one that is a perfect fit.

Another item that is becoming a staple in the kitchen and kitchen dining nooks is the Pot Rack. Pot racks should be a necessity in your home for their various uses. For instance, original pot racks not only give you more cabinet space, they also add pizazz to your kitchen with their charming designs.

Once used strictly to hang pots for easier cooking and storage, pot racks are taking on different functions. The newer styles are now including bookshelves above the racks for storage, as well as different shapes to hang virtually anywhere in the home. So whether storing kitchen tools, fruits, vegetables and other things like spoons, utensils, or using it for just securing pots, you will soon find pot racks as a must need in your home.

Some of the highest qualities of pot racks are available in the market today. Carved out of wrought iron, wood, stainless steel, brass, chrome and much more, each rack is turned simultaneously and joined for heightened strength. Some known brands are: Premier Cookware Racks, Decor Collection Pot Racks, Pot Racks & Utensil Racks, Elite Deals Pot Rack Selector and Essentials Collection Pot Racks. These pot racks lend high class status and style to any kitchen.

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Three Top Brands of Luxury Office Furniture

Do you need luxury office furniture? We all know that we can go to the local discount super store or office supply store for basic office furniture. This works great if you are on a budget. But as a company grows and succeeds, it is important to reflect that success through quality furnishings. It gives you more credibility with your clients and your employees. Lets take a look at three companies that manufacture quality luxury office furniture.

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The Mayline Group has a handful of different divisions, but their primary one is (you guessed it) Mayline. The original Mayline company was started in 1939 and their products were engineering supplies, such as drafting tables, straightedges (which they invented) and blueprint files. They got their initial boost during World War II when they provided the different branches of the military with navigational and mapping accessories. One main reasons they were chosen to supply the military during this critical time was because they were recognized as producing highly accurate items with their precision based manufacturing.

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Though Mayline has branched out a lot from their roots, they are still a leader in the industry, though they are now known for being a leader in office ergonomics. One of their key ergonomic products is the VariTask desk that is adjustable in height, from sitting to standing, accommodating not only the individual users height, but also how they want to use their desk. And with studies showing an increase in productivity for standing desks, this is a great option for many offices. This is just one example of the innovative ideas that they manufacturer. Among other items, their luxury office furniture includes casegoods, quality seating, conference tables, and reception desks.

A top piece of luxury office furniture that can really play a role in a companies productivity is the office chair, and one of the top manufacturers today of high quality, ergonomic office chairs is Topstar . Topstar is a family owned, German company located in Lagenneufnach, Germany that was started in 1949. Back then it was called the Wagner Chair Manufacturing Company, with the Topstar name used by the 2nd generation starting in 1976.

The original priority of the Wagner company were quality wooden chairs made to last, and this has proven true. Many of their original chairs can still be found in many Bavarian restaurants. With the 1976 change to Topstar, came the manufacturing of swivel office chairs. Today, Topstar is constantly striving for excellence through innovation, striving to strike an "harmonic connection between aesthetics and ergonomics."

Besides ergonomic office chairs, Topstar also produces children's task chairs, executive chairs, conference room chairs and stacking chairs. They manufacture about 20,000 chairs a day in their 1.1 million square foot factory, and proudly stamp them all, "Made in Germany".

One last company that has only been around since 1992 but has made a name for themselves in producing luxury office furniture is Liberty Furniture . They make many full lines of furniture, and all of it is known for its high quality solid wood or wood veneers. Their goals include to be known for originality as well as quality, and they succeed at both. Their designs are difficult to compete with, and they have one of the lowest rates of return in the industry.

So if luxury office furniture is what you are looking for, then check out any of these three companies. You won't be disappointed!

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  • Sleek metal stool base; seat covered in black faux leather
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Ways to Furnish a Bar

Whether you are looking to furnish a wet or dry bar in your home or a bar at a public establishment, bar furniture is one of the most important factors to consider when designing your interior. Aside from the permanent fixtures and color scheme of your bar area, the furniture you choose will directly impact the mood of your environment. Today, most bars fall into one of two major categories: modern contemporary bars, which tend to be innovative and/or minimalistic in design, or traditional.

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Modern bar furniture leans toward feeling more industrial. If you have chosen to style your bar in a more contemporary fashion, the most appropriate type of bar stools to use are metal stools and are more specifically made of steel. This type of stool will help you achieve a trendy look, and you are probably going to find that most metal bar height stools are height adjustable and can swivel, which are both convenient features that enhance comfort and ease of use. A backless bar stool will always give the illusion of more space in your room. Other elements you may wish to look for are acrylic or plastic seats, which can come in a variety of colors that will help your furniture conform to the color scheme you envision.

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If your tastes side on the more traditional, a wood stool, possibly with leather, may be preferred. It is likely the stools in a traditionally-styled bar will be fixed-height rather than adjustable, but these stools can be more comfortable with more padding than most simplistic modern kitchen stools. However, traditional does not need to mean boring, by any means! Piping, patterns, and nail head accents are just a few examples of how a little can go a long way.

One of the most important things to remember when buying any stool or chair that will be placed underneath a tabletop is the seat height. Take note of the minimum and maximum seat height measurements for any adjustable height stool. If you are buying a fixed height stool, it will fall into the counter height or bar height category. Even so, check your desired seat height with the actual seat height of any stool you are interested in before purchasing. Those sitting at your breakfast nook, kitchen, bar tables, or counter will thank you!

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  • Home assembly required; 200-pound maximum weight capacity
  • Measures 15 by 15 by 25 inches each; 31-pound shipping weight


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A Farmhouse Table Sets the Tone For Country Decor

Whether you routinely feed a big crew or just love the lived-in look of a country kitchen, you will find that a farmhouse table is a lovely way to set the tone of your decor. Big and solid with the inviting beauty of natural wood, handcrafted or made to look that way, it will be the focal point of family get-togethers.

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A farmhouse table can really be anything from a linoleum dinette set to modern bistro seating, according to individual preference. However, when speaking about rural-style decor, what comes to mind is well-used, lovingly maintained, heavy wood pieces with a naturally distressed finish.

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Among the different designs of furniture that may suit your vision of country decor, the trestle table, the round pedestal, and the turned-leg varieties will fit the bill.

A trestle style piece has two legs that are joined with a cross-piece near the bottom, with the top surface longer and narrower than a conventional design. Some trestle styles have decorative features such as cut-outs in the cross piece, but generally they are plainly made.

A pedestal design, which you can often find in vintage furniture stores, is heavy oak with a center leg that extends into four feet at the bottom for stabilization. These feet, on vintage oak farmhouse tables, often have carvings like claws.

Turned-leg styles are simply square or rectangular in shape with four legs at the four corners. These legs, turned on a lathe, have decorative rounds and ridges. The farmhouse table itself is solidly constructed of such materials as pine or oak, and has a durable, serviceable appearance.

If you don't buy a set of farmhouse table and chairs, you can select the seating you prefer. A trestle piece lends itself well to bench seating, with a long bench on each side. This arrangement is both authentic to rural decor and allows lots of space for big families. For a round oak piece, you may want to keep the seating very simple and plain, with Shaker-style straight-backed chairs. If you are adding chairs to a turned-leg table, you may want to match the style of the legs with your chair leg design.

Once you have chosen and installed your dining set, you can dress it up as you wish with a calico cloth, a centerpiece of wildflowers in a vintage enameled pitcher, or a wire egg basket and rooster accessories.

Give your farmhouse dining table a loving polish once a week, enjoy happy family meals gathered around it, and it will serve you faithfully for years to come.

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  • Dimension: Approx. 30" H, 16" Diameter
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Bar Stools - 7 Things To Consider When Shopping For The Perfect Stool

Knowing what height, what fabric, finish, material and how many bar stools can fit your particular installation before hitting the stores can greatly enhance your bar stool shopping experience. Many people expect to find just a few styles of bar stools and are overwhelmed at the thousands of options available. This article should help you in selecting the perfect stool for your home or business.

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1. Height. Know What Height You Need.

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Most people require either a 26" or a 30" bar stool. If the counter you wish to furnish is 36" high, you will need a 24 or 26 inch stool. Most standard kitchen counters are 35-37 inches high. If you have a standard slide-in cook top, standard dishwasher or other standard size appliances that are level with your counter tops, chances are you have a standard height counter top.

30" bar stools are commonly used for a raised eating surface in the 40 to 42 inch height range. Many homes and apartments today are built with a standard 36" high counter, then have a back splash and raised eating area. In most circumstances, if the eating area is HIGHER than your standard kitchen counter, you will need a 30" stool.

34" and larger bar stools are used for counters that exceed 42" in height. Please double check your measurements before ordering a 34" seat height. These are common enough for manufacturers to produce them, but most customers will need a bar stool in the 24" to 30" range.

2. Arms or Armless, Back or Backless?

Stools that will be used frequently or for long periods of time (dining, game rooms, commercial bars, etc.) should typically include arms AND backs to increase comfort and decrease stress on your back and shoulders.

If your horizontal (floor space) is limited, you may choose armless. Arms generally add 3 to 6 inches to the overall width of a single bar stool and can add up to 18" in width on just 3 bar stools. (See "How Many Do I Need?)

Backless stools are great when you need occasional extra seating or in situations where you don't want to obstruct a view with tall backs. Example: You may have an open floor plan and do not want to obstruct your view from one room to another. Also consider any outside views. If your game room or kitchen faces a lake or river, for example, you may not want backs extending above your counter that may obstruct your view.

3. How Many Do I Need?

Most newer homes and apartments with a raised counter are built to accommodate 3 bar stools. As a general rule of thumb, allow 24" from the center of one seat to the center of the next seat. A 6 foot long counter can generally accommodate 3 stools. An 8 foot counter, 4 bar stools. This obviously depends on the measurements of the particular stool in which you are interested. You can always buy an extra and use it for additional guests.

4. Metal or Wood?

This is a good question. If you ask 10 retailers, you'll get 10 responses. In my opinion, wood bar stools are prone to problems not encountered with welded metal bar stools. Due to the soft nature of wood (when compared to steel), screws and joints tend to come loose over time- especially wood with arms. The constant outward stress on the arms can loosen the attachment points resulting in a loose feel. Legs and stretchers (horizontal support bars) can also become loose over time resulting in an unstable and potentially dangerous bar stool. Still, there are decorating situations in which only wood will work.

Metal bar stools which are welded at all joints are far less prone to these problems. In addition, many companies have dozens of finishes, fabrics, and options available for a given style. For example, you may like a stool that is shown on our retail floor as a stationary (non swivel) stool with arms. In many cases you can custom order the same style as a swivel armless, swivel with arms, stationary without arms, or even a backless.

5. Price...What Should I Expect To Pay?

You can buy a bar stool for as little as . Typically bar stools less than 0 are "RTA" or "Ready to Assemble". This means that the bar stool must be bolted together by the customer. Using as many as FIFTY (yes, I once sold a stool that required 50 bolts) bolts, legs must be attached, seats must be attached, arms, back, seat frame, etc. Every bolt used to assemble a bar stool is a potential problem. Everyday use will loosen bolts over time resulting in a potentially dangerous situation if you do not periodically check the tightness of all the bolts. Even worse, many RTA stools use thin-walled metal with no additional support for the bolt's threads to grasp. I have seen hundreds of these lower quality stools that will easily strip threads simply by being assembled. Additionally, lower priced stools are typically sold one way: one color, one fabric, no options.

Even if you plan to purchase a bar stool that is pre-assembled, ask the salesperson if it is an RTA bar stool. Many retailers will pre-assemble the bar stool and sell it at a perceived "UNBELIEVABLE PRICE". Look for bolts holding legs and other parts together. Avoid these bar stools if they are going to be used on a continuing basis.

"Nicer" metal bar stools typically have all-welded frames. The only bolts you may see hold the seat to the swivel mechanism and there may be a few screws holding the seat pad to the metal frame. This type of construction is far more sturdy than "RTA" stools.

As for a dollar amount, the average higher-quality bar stool should be in the 9 to 9 range regardless of where you shop. Stools with special features such as tilt-swivel mechanisms, real leather seating, casters or custom heights may cost as much as 0 to 0 each. Some designer hand carved wood stools with multi-step finishes can cost ,000 to ,000 each. If your budget allows you, try to upgrade from the RTA bar stools to welded construction. They will last longer, be safer for you and your family, AND should allow you the ability to customize the height, fabric, and finish you want.

Many major chain stores now offer bar stools. While most are very nice looking and affordable, many are RTA. The following link from the Consumer Product Safety Commission contains just one example of the consequences purchasing this type of stool may pose: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06247.html

6. Finish and Fabric- What You Need To Know.

Wood Bar Stools: Wood bar stools are typically offered in a few stains or painted colors. Look for chip-resistant finishes and/or stains which are sealed to protect the wood as well as the underlying finish. Look for metal protectors on the foot-rest as any painted or finished wood subject to the wear and tear of people's feet will wear through over time. Many manufacturers intentionally distress their finishes to provide a used or worn look. Some more expensive wood bar stools feature rich, multi-step finishes that can be custom matched to you particular needs.

Metal Bar Stools: Metal bar stools are often available in dozens of finishes. Look for a powder-coated and baked on finish. These finishes are by far more chip and scratch resistant than "spray painted" finishes. In addition to a more durable surface a powder coated finish is much less likely to be damaged by cleaning products than a painted finish.

Fabrics: Both wood and metal bar stools may have countless fabrics to choose from. Look for high quality fabrics that complement your home's decor, as well as a fabric that works well with the finish you have selected AND the style of the bar stool. An "Antique Tapestry" is a beautiful fabric, but NOT on a silver modernized frame! Synthetic suede fabrics are very durable and easy to clean. They simulate the look and feel of suede, but are far more easy to care for than cotton or other natural coverings. Some manufacturers offer the ability to use your own fabric. These are commonly referred to as "COM" or "Customer's Own Material." If you choose to use your own fabric, make sure it is an upholstery grade fabric and check with your salesperson to see how much material will be needed for each stool. Stools with backs generally require 2 yards per stool, whereas backless or metal back stools generally require 1 yard per stool. If your fabric has a repeating pattern that you want to match, it may be necessary to provide more fabric so the factory can match the placement of a design from one stool to the other.

Leather: Most "Leather" that you will find in your bar stool search is actually fabric-backed vinyl. Due to the extra time and cost required for real leather seating, the price of the bar stool will generally be to 0 MORE than a comparable vinyl but will last much longer and feel much better due to its ability to "Breathe". Vinyl is prone to tearing, cracking and warping more so than fabric or leather. Synthetic suede fabrics are a much better option if this is a concern. Sun, dry air, excessive heat and cold as well as exposure to certain chemicals or cleaners can also destroy vinyl.

If you decide to cover your bar stool with leather, keep in mind that leather is a natural product made from the skin of cattle. As such, there will be variations in color and texture just as there are variations in texture and color of your own skin. Generally, the more expensive the leather, the more of these imperfections you will see. The "Cheaper" leathers used in furniture are often "corrected" leather. Corrected leathers are treated, sanded and dyed to remove these imperfections. Many are even stamped with a simulated grain pattern. Corrected leathers will most often match very closely from one piece to the next and may actually look more artificial than many vinyls! Consider it a unique trait if you happen to get a barbed wire scratch mark or even a "brand" mark. Many people pay extra for these imperfections that prove the authenticity of their leather.

7. Where to Shop

You can purchase stools just about anywhere at any price. Many of the major "Big Box" stores offer different styles and heights at very competitive prices. They typically are ready to assemble and have few, if any options.

Many full service furniture stores will offer bar stools that match popular furniture groups however may not sell them apart from high-top dining groups. If they do not offer stools by themselves, you should consider looking for a specialty store.

Specialty stores carry higher end stools with virtually countless options in frame styles, fabrics, finishes, heights and other options. Specializing in customization, these are the types of stores you will want to find if you desire a designer look and higher quality than the mass produced items offered elsewhere. Because specialty stores specialize in custom stools, expect to pay more than mass produced furniture. Your bar stool will be made to order in the fabric, finish, height and other options you select. Typical turn around time is anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks and may be even longer during the winter holiday season. Let your retailer know if time is a factor in your decision so they may direct you to manufacturers with quicker lead times.

Internet stores sell everything from shoelaces to automobiles. Many offer name brand bar stools at incredible discounted prices, but offer very little in terms of personal service, servicing warranty issues, and assisting customers in selecting the proper fit and finish for their particular application. Remember that every monitor displays colors differently. Fabrics shown on screen may not match the actual fabric. Additionally, you cannot try them out by sitting on your computer screen! For these reasons, it often pays to spend a little more to deal with an actual brick and mortar store who will take care of any issues locally as well as provide value-added services such as in home design consultation, delivery and setup of your furniture.

Knowing what to expect before hitting the streets can simply your shopping experience. Remember to take your measurements, photographs of your room and fabrics or wood samples you are trying to match with you. Know what your budget is and above all try them out!

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  • Arrow-shape posts on fan back and wide revolving seat
  • Assembly Required
  • 30-inch height; natural finish


Christmas Sales Winsome Wood 30-Inch Windsor Swivel Seat Bar Stool, Natural Overview

Display your classic sense of style with the traditional 30 Inch Windsor Bar Stool.This chair features a swivel seat and contoured back for maximum comfort

Christmas Sales Winsome Wood 30-Inch Windsor Swivel Seat Bar Stool, Natural Specifications

What fun is a barstool without the swivel action? Winsome Wood's Windsor stool combines a seat that spins a full 360 degrees (wheee!) with an inviting, country-inspired style to complement casual decors. Pair it with a kitchen island, hobby table, or home bar for a perfect combination of easy movement and comfy support. Crafted of solid beechwood, this piece offers a rounded fan back with graceful arrow-shape posts and a solid, roomy seat. Underneath, the flared legs ensure tip-free steadiness, while two sets of staggered rungs all the way around provide a comfy place to park one's feet. This stool is available in 24-inch and 30-inch heights and comes in a choice of natural, natural and white, or natural and green finishes. It ships fully assembled. --Kara Karll

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