A breakfast bar is a great addition to a kitchen. If you do not have a bar included in your kitchen design, you can easily find various sizes and styles of bars to add to your kitchen area. In some cases, a kitchen island can serve a dual purpose and be both an area for food preparation and a place for eating. The breakfast bar stools you select can become a part of your kitchen design plan. Your choices are varied. You may want to invest in stools with a back to them. These offer more comfort when used for a longer period of time. You have choices to make concerning whether you want the stools to swivel or remain stationary. And, you can choose between upholstered seats or solid wooden stools.
Breakfast bars can be purchased that have work space and storage space as well as a place for eating. These usually come as a set with matching breakfast bar stools. Some are designed with wheel which makes them easy to move to around in your kitchen area.
Wooden Breakfast Bar Stools
The color of your kitchen counter tops may influence your bar stool selection. Granite kitchen counter tops are very popular. A chrome or metal stool with leather cushions would compliment a bar with a granite top. On the other hand, if you prefer the warm look of wood, a stool make of cherry or some type of dark wood would add elegance to your breakfast bar.
Retro style stools with chrome legs and vintage colored cushions can add a splash of color to a kitchen area. If you want some truly retro stools for your kitchen area, you might want to include those once popular kitchen chair and step stool combination. These can still be quite useful when you need to reach the upper cabinets in your kitchen.
Your kitchen bar may sometimes serve as an office or homework area. You want your kitchen bar stools to be stylish and comfortable. Frequently, the breakfast bar area becomes a place for children or friends to gather for conversation while you are preparing meals.