Recently, we bought bar stools for our kitchen and the outdoor kitchen in our new home in Florida. I wanted to show you those and why we selected what we did. This is an updated roundup of 20 Great Bar Stools to Update Your Look.
Are you remodeling or just want to refresh your kitchen with new bar/counter stools?
Usually, I am searching for counter height since that’s more prevalent right now with kitchen islands but many of these come in both heights.
Bar and Counter Stools To Update Your Look
Below are in all different price ranges. I’m noticing that a lot of the new stools include texture or performance fabric or both!
Backless and Low Back Counter and Bar Stools
These are a great alternative if you don’t want stool backs blocking a view. Some of these can add nice texture or a modern feel.
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We chose #9 for its more contemporary feel for our kitchen. The wood grain blends with our floor and island.
And we purchased #2 in white to give the outdoor kitchen a fresher feel.
Kitchen Stools With Backs
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The Proper Height For Your Stool
Those are 24 Great Bar Stools to Update Your Look!
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I wanted some black and white rattan bistro stools (counter height) but couldn’t find them anywhere. You would think such a French thing would be sold in France. But no. I could find regular chairs and bar-height stools but not counter height.
I ended up with the counter-height version of the Kartell Philippe Starck Masters chair–very Art Nouveau, and they work great with my eclectic mix.
Interesting. I wonder where Serena and Lily gets theirs made?
I painted over ugly, contemporary, and totally out-of-keeping-with-the-style of the space, tile in the principal bath of our new-to-us home. So far it has stood up well and makes the time I spend there much happier. Not sure this would work for your kitchen tile but check with your paint expert on what primer and type of paint would work best.
That is an interesting idea.
You have been so busy. Can’t believe you have gotten that much accomplished in your new home, even with all your traveling. It is looking lovely. You have such great style. Know you will love your new life style. Now if your daughter, s I l and expected baby could move there!!
Thanks, Carmie. We just booked a place to stay in LA for a couple of weeks when the baby is born.
We have a huge island – 10 ft. long. We have four of Ballard Designs Dayna counter height stools. Our tile backsplash is the herringbone design, so the back of the stool mimics that design. The stools are very comfortable and the seat area is ample. I like that the stool has a back to it, much more comfortable for sitting, but the open design does not block the view.
I know that stool, Carole. Lovely!
Great choices, Mary Ann!!!
xo
Luciane from @HomeBunch
Thanks, Luciane!
I’m impressed with your son. What an excellent idea. I must say the downtown streets of San Francisco are disgustingly dirty. I’m amazed that the city does not do something about cleaning the streets. Amazing that the people who live there don’t demand the streets be cleaned every day. I remember being in New York City where a cleaning truck went by every night down Madison Avenue spraying the streets with water.
Atta’ boy & girl to you and your husband for raising such a considerate son. I haven’t been to SF in the last four years, but I do remember each visit we made seemed there seemed to be more and more people living on the streets. It’s a complex problem, hard to solve, even in our little midwestern university town. Gift cards are way better than cash…
As for stools I now have a collection of three!! Trying to find a counter that works for shorter me and 6’5″ husband egads! Have you tried the Cherner? Is is comfortable for shorter people?
We had a brief rain shower this morning here in Nor Cal. A refreshing glimpse of Autumn!
Inspiring to hear how your son buys gift cards for the homeless…we need more people like him in these times. Xo
I always love a great round-up of stools! I see some of my favs and some new ones. Thanks for doing the research!
Anytime, Cindy!
Mary Ann,
This was a fun post. What a thoughtful son you’ve raised.
We no longer have a bar with our new (to us) house. I miss it! There are some great barstools here.
Hot and humid in So Cal right now, ugh. If that doesn’t make me wish for cool weather, then nothing will! 🙂
xo
Karen
Thanks, Karen.