An Introduction to Bar Stools

Bar Stools have become the accessories of any kitchen to add that wow factor to any house, as the kitchen has once again become the hub of the house whether it’s for a cup of coffee, having your morning breakfast or the kids getting on with their schools’ homework.

With over so many styles and colours around as an option, there are sure many things to consider before making the final choice.

Gas Lift Bar Stools

Nowadays, majority of bar stools have a gas lift mechanism, which is really simple to operate. To raise the stool, you simply need to raise the lever upwards, and lower it down, you need to be sat on the chair and again raise the lever upwards to allow the seat to go down.

The beauty of Gas Lift Kitchen Stools is that the height can be adjusted to suit each individual needs. They are also capable of spinning for 360 degrees, similar to the office chairs.

Footrest

The footrests are set as the middle position so when the seat turns, so does the footrest. The footrests are fixed in terms of the height on most bar stools however there are some kitchen stools around which allow the user to adjust the height of the footrest.

Protective Base

Majority of bar stools come with concealed rubber floor protectors so they stop the base of the chair to come in contact with the floor, these however may vary from chair to chair.

Fixed Height Bar Stools

There are also more traditional breakfast bar stools around which are fixed height on a totally welded frame. These chairs are also quite robust and offer a great lifespan.

Metal Finish

Metal finishes are either brushed aluminium or chrome finishes. The brushed metal finish is a suitable choice if you want your product match your kitchen appliance like the cooker or the fridge in your vicinity. Another addition to this the black chrome metal or gunmetal.

Back or Backless

It is really a personal choice or a matter of space, if you decide you want to get more comfort from your kitchen chairs, then you might want to opt for bar stools with Backs however some people prefer bar stools without backrests so they can simply tuck the chairs under the breakfast bars.

Some chairs with round backrests also offer the ability for it to be used as armrest as well. Though some bar stools offer armrests as a separate entity and some come without arms.

Moulded ABS or Acrylic Bar Stools

These chairs offer a surface, which reflects the light, and they also come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Most ABS stools have clean glossy finish, which offer that designer look.

The Acrylicbar stools also come in a different range of finishes, some transparent and some in different shades and colours.

Dimensions:
 

The main important factor when choosing bar stools is that how many chairs you can fit in your kitchen so be sure to check the dimensions of the stools before spending your cash so to ensure you have enough room in your kitchen for your brand new shiny kitchen stools.