For many homeowners, their kitchen serves multiple functions. It is a meeting place. It is a place to prepare and cook meals. At other times, it is a place where you eat and relax. Kitchen bar stools are where we sit when doing these things. Therefore, it is important to choose the right kitchen stools. Here is a guide to help you.
Kitchen bar stools are much better than chairs when it comes to the kitchen. The reason is that the counter is so high that a chair would not be at the right height. A stool has longer legs, allowing it to sit at the same height as the counter. This allows you to eat, cut vegetables, read a book or chat while resting at the counter.
There are a few different materials that kitchen stools are made of. Some are made of metal, usually stainless steel. Others are made of wood. Most wooden kitchen stools are made from oak, cherry, or another type of hardwood. Wooden bar stools need to be made strong and sturdy to support heavy weight. Metal kitchen bar stools have an advantage. They are usually adjustable. Unlike most wooden stools, metal ones have a lever that you can push to adjust their height. This is a great feature because not all people sit at the same level. Some like to be higher than others.
When it comes to the actual design of kitchen bar stools, there are many, many options available. Some of them look like chairs, only they are much taller. Others are simply a round wooden disc to sit on. There are some stools that have armrests, so you can relax on them just like you would a good chair. You can even find a type of stool with what’s called a “saddle seat.” These stools have longer seats that are recessed in the middle. Many people find these saddle stools to be more comfortable and have a unique look.
One last feature to look out for is a twist. Some kitchen stools have caster wheels and some don’t. A twist allows the stool to swivel into place. The feet stay in the same place, but the top rotates. The main advantage of having swivel kitchen bar stools is that it is easier to get in and out of than those without this feature. You just turn and go down to the ground. Plus, you don’t have to slide the stool across the floor, which saves wear and tear on your kitchen floor.