Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Kitchen Stools - Everything You Need to Know About Them

When you are designing a kitchen you will want to carefully consider the kitchen stools you want to use. Bar stools can be used to create an interesting seating area in any room of the house, including in the kitchen. Bar stools are wonderful because when used around a pub table it can feel as though you are out and about without actually having to travel anywhere!

Even if you are not looking for a bar scene in your kitchen, you can find kitchen stools that suit every theme. These stools aren't just great to sit at, but they also look attractive and are something to talk about. Kitchen Stools are very important parts of kitchen design, which need very careful consideration.

Choosing a kitchen stools, however, isn't just as easy as choosing anything that takes your fancy. Actually, there are so many to choose from that it can be confusing. Make sure you purchase stools, which fit in with your décor and design and are also comfortable. Here are some tips that you should think about before choosing your kitchen stool:

- Style - You should make sure you choose a chair, which suits the style of your room; you don't want anything to look out of place. There are many different types of kitchen stools available, which means there is plenty of choice.
- Height - The seat needs to be comfortable, so make sure it is the right height for you to eat at. Not all tables and stools are the same height, which is why you should carefully consider and choose one to suit your needs exactly. You should ideally have around 10-13" between the bottom of the table and the top of the stool. Kitchen stools and tables can be brought together which is easier for most people, who don't want to do the calculations.
- How many - Think about how many people eat at your table and buy enough chairs so that everyone has a seat, you don't want to leave anyone out! You also need to consider the amount of space you have available, simply cramming dozens of seats together is never going to work. You need to make sure you know how many kitchen stools you will require to accommodate as many people as you will invite.
- Maintenance - Make sure you know exactly what you are letting yourself in for, how much maintenance is required on the stools that you are considering purchasing? Some stools don't require any maintenance, while others require careful care and attention.

Still not sure what to choose? Talk to a professional kitchen designer to get you off on the right foot. They may help you choose what will best suit the kitchen design you have in mind. You can also do a lot of comparison-shopping online. There are plenty of online furniture stores where you can browse design after design and narrow down the pieces that will create the kitchen of your dreams.

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