This is a completely updated post. Are you remodeling or just want to refresh your kitchen with new bar/counter stools? I have found over 20 great barstools to update your look. They are in all different price ranges.
Usually, I am searching for counter height since that’s more prevalent right now but many of these come in both heights.
Bar and Counter Stools To Update Your Look

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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Tip: Remember to Scotchguard any cloth seat if it does not come in performance fabric.
Counter And Bar Stools With Backs
I like all of these, too!

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Proper Height For Your Stool
Those are all barstools to update your look! See any that you like?
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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.
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!
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
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?
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.
Great choices, Mary Ann!!!
xo
Luciane from @HomeBunch