Kitchen Island have become a must have for any statement kitchen and so bar stools have become one of the most important kitchen accessories! So we thought it was time to give you a handy guide to everything you need to know about bar stool.
Kitchen Island Style
Following all the lifestyle changes with the lockdowns, kitchen socialising with family and friends gathering around the kitchen island to talk, eat and drink has become the new normal. Dinner parties have become more informal and cooking for your guests whilst they sit at the kitchen island means the kitchen is the new place to be, and where all the best parties always take place! With so many bar stool styles available, it’s easy to see why they are now one of the most stylish kitchen ingredients.
The Story Behind Bar Stools
As far back as the stone age, humans have used elevated seating to distinguish themselves early on from the animal kingdom. In ancient Egypt, Egyptians used both chairs and stools to show their superior social status. Seating continued to be used this way up until the Renaissance when it became more popular. Although thrones were the preferred seating for royalty, many African Kingdoms used stools such as the Golden Stool of Ashanti in Ghana.
Following the Industrial Revolution, the demand for stools increased dramatically with different styles available to more people. Original wooden stools were necessary for many professions such as farming, barbering and cobbling. In the modern day, traditional stools can radiate opulence and style.
How Are Bar Stools Used?
Bespoke breakfast bar stools make the perfect addition to your kitchen island. They provide ample seating whilst complementing your interior decor. Many opt for the luxury of upholstered bar stools to provide a really comfy seat for entertaining guests or simply eating breakfast with their family.
Sitting Pretty
There is no doubt that upholstered seating is one of the latest ways to add a pop of colour to your kitchen, and Gabriella James is ahead of the curve with our colour-led collection! Bar stools are the perfect way to be a little bit braver with colour and pattern in the kitchen.
The huge choice of luxury fabrics and lavish colours makes it easy to choose a bar stool that compliments your home décor perfectly. The designer fabrics and refined craftsmanship of modern bar stools make for a timeless addition to the room.
How To Choose Your Perfect Bar Stool
When shopping for bar stools, it’s easy to wonder what the difference is between a bar stool and a counter stool. The most fundamental difference is the back. Bar Stools generally have a back which make them more supportive and comfortable, so you can really sit back and relax. Counter stools do not have backs making them much more of a perch.
When choosing the most comfortable bar stools, always start with the height of your island and the height of the bar stool seat. Your ideal bar stool should fit under your countertop with enough space between the seat and the underside of the island to comfortably fit your legs. The ideal space or ‘sitting room’ is around 20cm.