At "Sullivan’s", the pub that is down the street from my apartment, I’ve begun to see an unmistakable trend: people. I have been a regular since I’ve moved here several years ago. There were a maximum of thirty or so people including the employees who worked there on any given night. That’s the way I liked it, too. I want to have my glass of bourbon to myself while sitting on the comfortable black commercial bar stools at a quiet bar. I liked Sullivans because I could contemplate my day with the poison slowly flowing through my stomach like warm, silky honey.

First, I noticed five or ten more people file in than usual. Maybe more people heard about the cheap drinks. Then, the following week, it would be ten greater on top of the other newcomers. By last week, I was beginning to feel shoved out of my spot. Or what used to be my spot, anyway. One night, I asked the Joe the bartender what was leading to this new rush of patronizers to their pub. He said that it was because of the new commercial bar stools they had installed. It wasn’t so much that there were as many new people, he claimed. It was the fact that there was less of a turnover rate since people would sit on the commercial bar stools for longer than they normally would. The warmth of the upholstered seats and the cheap drinks compelled them to sit tight while more bodies filed in.

Now, I may be selfish in saying this but I almost wish that their restaurant bar stools weren’t so nice and inviting because now I can’t go in there with the simple intentions of having a quiet drink to myself. I may have to start drinking at home now…

I’m opening up a salon in near me called "Hair Today, Still Hair Tomorrow". It will be a modern and fresh alternative to the ugly, old-fashioned hair salons overpopulating my small town that are still convinced that Reagan is in office. Seriously, neon confetti designs never worked; nor will gheri-curls and frizz. I feel that it is my job and duty to save the people of this place I call home and usher them into the 21st century with great hair and a stylish salon with counter stools. I want to provide a new place for the younger crowd to be able to walk through the doors without being embarassed of being there in the first place.

In decorating my new salon, I had come up with several possible aesthetics. I could either do the simple and sleek design with clean black vinyl floors and white vinyl seats or I can choose to do the contemporary granite floor scheme with brown leather seats. Although creating a beautiful salon is incredibly important, I think that budget and space are the ulimate factors affecting my decision at the moment. Leather and granite may look nice but in the end, I simply can’t afford this option. Besides, I think that black floors and white seats are super chic.
 
With that in mind, I went out and found several chrome swivel bar stools that fit the description to a tee. They are fifties-inspired stools with both a padded white vinyl back and cushioned white seat. The footrest, like much of the overall construction, is made of a durable steel. As per usual with salon stools, these unique chrome swivel bar stools also have hydraulics to easily adjust the stools to the perfect height when you’re styling or cutting your clients’ hair. The swiveling capabilities add that extra versatility and functionality that every hairstylist needs.

Made possible with these new chrome swivel barstools, designing the salon of my dreams will ultimately modernize the entire space and be something that I’m immensely proud of.

My friend had a mod-themed shindig this past weekend and I can’t even begin to tell you just how delicious everything looked. She really did it up this year. In the cute invitations, it was stipulated that we all come dressed with our best impressions of a mod subculture denizen. That was the most fun because we were all required to use some creative licenses to craft a "look". I think some even came in their pastel vespas! By playing the perfect era-accurate music (all on vinyl, of course) and setting up the ideal mod backdrop, the party was set to be the one to beat of the year. As I was holding my cosmo sitting on the retro bar stools and listening to some French Ye Ye pop, I felt like time had rewinded four decades past.

My favorite furniture pieces, by far, were the aforementioned retro bar stools. I’m not sure where my friend got these gems but they were absolutely charming. There were about five or six around the lit up bar and stood about 30-inches high a piece. Each featured a different colored fiberglass body and a chrome base with nice footrests. The seats were contoured in a modern way that not only looked chic but provided the utmost comfort for those who were lucky enough to have sat on them. My favorite part about them were the fact that they are swivel stools! With some drinks in me, I was blissfully whipping around in them…perhaps pretending that I was some secret undercover agent who had to suddenly reveal their identity.

Whoever said that the mod subculture led to a moral decay obviously never sat on one of their uber stylish retro bar stools.

I remodeled my ocean front home kitchen recently to a more modern aesthetic with granite floors, a steel kitchen island and brand new electric stove tops. I decided the only thing left that my kitchen island bar really needed was wrought iron bar stools. I went out out to Lowe’s and bought five wrought iron bar stools for only two hundred bucks a piece.

The ones I purchased are exquisite pieces measuring about 35-inches high. With a backend for superior back support and an upholstered comfortable cushion, my wrought iron bar stools are ideal in form and function. In addition, the solid black wrought iron is molded into incredibly elegant designs. My bar stools have foot bases made out of iron and a special criss-cross motif in the back. These wrought iron bar stools not only complement my kitchen with the high end appliances and furniture, but they also separate the unique space from the living room.

The best thing about wrought iron bar stools is just how versatile they are. Because the wrought iron is malleable, they can either be ornate and decorative or simple and streamlined. You can choose to do it up in a Tuscan style with curved, bowed-out legs or make your stools straight with no cushion and no-fuss. I think my favorite thing about my new wrought iron bar stools is that its impressive durability. Finished to be rust-resistant and topped with upholstery that is water-resistant, there is no wonder that people opt for these dependable furniture pieces.

Wicker may not seem as popular of a material as it used to be. When you think of wicker, does your mind immediately wander to the set of "Golden Girls"? Mine certainly does. These materials seem like the epitome of leisure and outdoor furniture which has gained an association with porches and sunrooms…owned by your grandparents.

Over the years, however, it has managed to rise up in the ranks with the help of wicker bar stools. If I have any part of it, anyway. I have bought a couple of wicker bar stools in staunch defiance of going along with the furniture grain and instead, opting for the Golden Girls’ idea of fun. I’ve also convinced some of my friends to do the same. If I’m going to bring anything back into style, I’ll use wicker bar stools as a vessel to do so. The wicker bar stools that I’ve purchased are all over 30-inches high and the absolute perfect height for my wicker bar (hey–if you do wicker, you have to go all out). When you have the worlds of wicker home bar furniture pieces combine, you’re bound to have a winner.

I tested it this past weekend in our "Over-60" themed party. Of course, I dressed up as the incorrigible Sophia and introduced my friends to my new wicker furniture while some of them already took to the wicker bar stools. In fact, some were so excited that they immediately started mixing and mingling–accidentally dropping food and drink in all the confusion. No worries; I simply whipped out a cloth and cleaned it right up with two swipes. That’s another great thing about wicker furniture: it’s durable and so easy to clean! I won’t have any fears about my wicker barstools not being able to last me for at least as long as Nick at Nite staples will.

In the morning, I will always have the same routine: wake up, brush teeth, wash face, go to the pantry in the kitchen, grab my box of Wheaties with the latest olympic champion on the cover, sit on my favorite breakfast counter stool and chow down. Every single morning–same exact steps. There is something about the quotidian activities we all go through that is so quaint. I will know exactly where I’ll be at what time tomorrow for breakfast.

My breakfast bar stool, which I have designated as my personal throne, symbolizes a part of my quaint but comfortable morning habits. After all these years, it has managed to maintain much of its original luster. The seats are as soft as ever and the backrest is sturdy as the day I bought it. Because I depend so much on its durability, I’m glad I bought my discount bar stool from Premiere Bar Stools. They are really the best online source for all things bar stools. But I digress.

How else do breakfast bar stools help me savor my otherwise carboard-like Wheaties? Good associations. As my unofficial royal throne, my stool has been there for me through thick and thin. When I had my rainy days, I would spend it sitting on my trusty breakfast bar stool instead of in the living room like everyone else. If I had to, I would even transplant it temporarily so that I could be in front of the television. Otherwise, the kitchen would be a prime location if there were ever one for a throne. Hail to breakfast bar stools!

I am opening up an eclectic coffee shop/bookstore in a charming neighborhood in San Diego and was in the market for antique bar stools to dress up the bar counter and various parts of the space. The idea is to create an "Old World" circa early 1900s Boston mixed with a modern Pop Art theme. It would blend both the vintage appearance and nostalgia of the old with an appreciation for the progressive nature of contemporary technology. The interior design will involve a great deal of planning but should ultimately produce an environment that is both fresh and comfortable.

The antique bar stools that I have been looking for don’t necessarily have to be uniform in shape and size. Actually, because of the set up of the coffee shop/bookstore with its many areas of lounging, drinking, and listening to music, it’d be preferable if they were to look different. I may choose the same antique bar stools for each "station" so that it could create the idea of distinct spaces. For example, at the bar, I would have wooden stools with classic black upholstery. In the music space (where there would be old school record listening stations), I would opt for a more electric color for the upholstery but still keep in with the vintage design.

I think that going with antique upholstered bar stools to juxtapose it aside the modern vibe, my coffee shop slash bookstore will teeter beautifully on the edge of weirdly novel and avant garde. Hopefully it would gather a diverse crowd of people and expose them to something different.

You have probably heard of the classic childrens’ tale of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" but did you know that there are versions out there where the ill-fated chairs that she sat upon were really bar stools? This lesser known version of the story would have gone untold were it not for a kind anonymous soul who mysteriously sent me the real narrative in the mail.

Apart from this disparate detail about the bar stools, this mystery person maintains that the real story remains pretty much the same. Right after she samples all of the porridge in the bears’ home, Goldilocks goes on to sit on their bar stools. First, she tried to sit on what turned out to be Papa Bear’s favorite bar stool. Tall and commanding, this wood captain seat bar stool was simply too hard. In addition, the poor girl could barely climb up onto the seat.

She then strutted over confidently to Mama Bear’s bar stool. She thought, "Surely, this will be the one." Turns out, it was an upholstered metal bar stool with an ornate backrest. It was beautiful but somehow just too soft for her taste. Unebknownst to many people, Goldilocks has a mild case of narcolepsy. When she sits in chairs, she likes to remain alert enough to perform her daily functions or else she will undoubtedly fall asleep in the comfortable embrace of the bar stool. She swiftly got off the cushioned seat and headed to the last and smallest bar stool. Baby Bear’s bar stool was specially made for him and measured less than two feet high. It was backless so as to not be as harsh and its red cushion was soft but just enough so that Goldilocks had no trouble staying awake. The best part was the fact that this charming bar stool could swivel. The girl twirled and twirled, round and round. She was in the midst of a dizzying trip when all of a sudden, the swivel stool stopped turningand sent her flying to the ground. The seat of the bar stool had detached itself completely from the base leaving Goldilocks finding herself chair-less.

The rest of the story remains the same but the moral of the tale may vary: anything from "privacy should be respected" to "bar stools should not be toyed with".

Kitchen counter stools are very significant pieces of furniture in the kitchen. Unless you are opposed to sitting, chances are that if you have a kitchen bar or extended counter, you will have the kitchen counter stools to go along with it. Luckily for you, kitchen counter stools are a dime a dozen. However, this is not to say that they are not unique. There are simply so many options for kitchen counter stools, you could literally build a museum of stools in your house.

What makes kitchen counter stools so appealing is their versatility. You can buy a stool with a backrest and no cushion or you can buy a stool with no backrest but comfortable upholstery for the seat. For this reason, it’s incredibly easy to match with the rest of your decor. When you complement your kitchen counter stools to the other furnishings in your kitchen, you will have a cohesiveness throughout. There are some specific tips you should know when searching the ones that are just right for you:

-The material of the stools should match with the aesthetic of your kitchen. For example, if you have wood cabinets and kitchen islands, you should opt for a kitchn counter stool that is wood as well. If you have a modern steel look, then go with chrome counter stools.

-Find a style that suits your kitchen. Whether it be traditional backless bar stools or contemporary dark mahogany ones, liken it to the surroundings.

-If you’re unsure about the color, neutral colors for both the seat and the structure of the stool are easiest (and safest)

-Choose the correct height for you and your kitchen counter. If your barstool fits comfortably under the kitchen counter ledge, it’s perfect.

-Finally, find chairs that will be able to withstand the countless years of use. Durability is just as important as versatility when considering costs of replacing or refurbishing.

We just installed a kitchen bar in our newly remodeled kitchen and am currently in the market for some choice counter stools. Apparently, there are more things to know about counter stools than I had ever known. Were you aware that there are adjustable stools that can change how high or low your stool is? Or that they come in varieties of makes and styles? I was initially going into the search with the image of a backless, cushion-less counter stool in mind because they are no-nonsense and hassle-free. With three kids who have yet to fly the coop, the last thing I want is for an accidental spill to damage the seats.

But as I was sifting through the many options on the internet, I realized, "Hey, maybe I just really want a counter stool that resembles a tall chair". They just look so unbelievably classy and I had to have them sitting in my kitchen. There are ones that don’t come with additional cushions. In fact, the one that I now have my eyes on is an all natural wood counter stool with a straight-forward design. Besides the back of the stool, which is designed with a very charming cross-hatching, the 41-inch high structure is ideal for any home. If for whatever reason you would like cushions for your counter bar stools, you can simply buy some removable varieties that you take on and off as you please. As for me, I think that the seat of the stools can be just as comfortable if crafted correctly. In either case, I think I have made my decision for what counter stool will fit our house best.