Kitchen Breakfast Bar Stools

It seems like there is less and less time for a full sit down breakfast these days. Fortunately, there is something that can help. The breakfast bar and breakfast bar stools just might be the answer to your time and space issues. These are especially helpful in homes where the kitchen is small. They take up less room than a full table and chairs. There are many designs to choose from too. Swivel bar stools work well for this purpose. Whether you want arm or back supports, both or neither, there is a design that will meet your needs.

This is just an overview and for more information about any part of this article you should check out websites of manufacturers and stores.

With breakfast bars usually being about 30" tall, you should plan on stools that are around 10" or 11" shorter than than bar. Most breakfast bar stools are made of wood, with several different types of wood available.

Maple is a popular wood used to make bar stools. It is a light colored hardwood with a tight grain. It is often stained to resemble walnut or cherry wood. Oak is popular too. With its open grain, it has a beautiful pattern which can be brought out in the right light. Cherry has a red color which tends to darken as it ages.

And then there is bamboo. A relative newcomer, bamboo bar stools use both the light bamboo, like Moso bamboo, and black bamboo. Moso bamboo is an impressive representative of the bamboo family. It grows to be 70 to 80 feet tall with a diameter of 3 to 7 inches. It is noted for its strength and flexibility. Black bamboo is also popular. It can be quite a surprise when one is used to seeing the familiar white bamboo.  Bamboo bar stools are available both with and without backs or arms, the same as metal or wood bar stools.

There are also metal breakfast bar stools. Three kinds of metal are generally used. Steel, aluminum, and wrought iron. Steel comes in a variety of finishes to meet your needs. It can be polished to a reflective shine, brushed, or painted. Sometimes it is powder coated for a hard, durable finish. Wrought iron is nearly always found in traditional black.

Similar in cost to other types of stools, breakfast bar stools can run from about $50 individually to well over $500 for a set along with an accompanying breakfast bar. Take a look at manufacturer sites and store websites to see what fits within your budget.

When it comes to the fast pace of life today, breakfast bar stools can make a difference. Answering your concerns about space and time, they may be the perfect solution for your home.