Your kitchen is way more than just a food prep zone — it’s the heart of your whole house.
You pour your coffee there, chat with everyone who wanders through, and linger over meals. Which means you definitely need cooler seating than the same-old, same-old.
So how do you know which bar chairs and kitchen stools are best for your kitchen (and breakfast nook, countertop, and all the other casual seating spots in your casa)?
We’ve got you, fam! Read on for our top tips.
Height, Height, Height! (Is Everything)
You know when you sit on a barstool and it’s too high? Or too low? Let’s not have a reenactment of Goldilocks. Figure out the heights of your stool of choice.
Are these going to sit near your kitchen island or a counter? Counter-height stools generally range from 24 to 26 inches. For a higher counter, bar-height stools are 28 to 30 inches.
Oh, and need we mention… adjustable! There are certain configurations where you have varying counter heights, so be sure to invest in something you can shift depending on where it’s set up.
Choose a Style That Speaks to You
Count on your seating as being just as stylish as the rest of your house. Love a no-frills modern farmhouse kitchen look?
Go for rustic stools. Play up your breezy beachy vibes with woven textures. Prefer a classic white countertop kitchen chicness? Any way you decorate, go with Serena & Lily for stylish stool decor.
Translation: they look expensive and up your style game tenfold. Woven textures, sleek metal…it’s all très chic.
Backrest or Backless? The Ultimate Showdown
Sleek and backless barstools can offer aesthetically pleasing results while saving space and avoiding the blocking of a line of sight.
But if you or your guests like to lean back and stay a while, you NEED a backrest. Keep things tidy by choosing a low-back design. You’ll get the comfort without the extra heft.
Swivel vs. Stationary — May the Best Stool Win!
Want to feel like you’re eating at a tiny little café with the shoddiest furniture in existence? Pilates peeps, this turn-happy option is for you. Just don’t need it, period?
Either your trusty cocktail stool or a kitchen chair will give you steady footing to eat standing up. This one is basically optional. So do you, pal!
Comfort is Key — Because No One Likes a Numb Bum!
Well, that depends. Are you going to be stationary and perched while on the chair for an hour or two on a Friday night? If so, any solid material (wood, metal, etc.) will do.
Will it need to serve as the most comfortable chair in your house because you are nursing a cold and have lost your voice? Then make sure there is some cush (upholstery, cushion, etc.) under you for that extra comfort.
And please, for the love of your hygiene (and health)…use a fabric that can be cleaned!
Get the Perfect Finish to Match Your Vibe
Going for the modern rustic look? Quite literally anything that isn’t going to look great with it. A wooded bar stool?
Amazing! What a concept. Dare we suggest you be crazy and bold? Add some color — fun! Your bar chairs and kitchen stools can afford to take a chance; it’s just a bar stool! Or is it?
Final Thought: Make It Yours!
The stools or chairs you pick for your kitchen, well they should speak to who you are and how you live.
Whether you feel more at home with wood counter stools or adore the plushness of upholstery. Whether your soul mate is wood or has a soft side, always feel good about eating places with the addition of gorgeous bar stools and kitchen chairs like the ones at Serena & Lily.
We are all in buddy! Let’s get your kitchen cooking with some pretty bar stools and kitchen counter stools!
