When it comes to buying furniture for your home, you have a lot of choices to make.
Do you want a couch or a loveseat?
A recliner or an armchair?
And what about bar stools? Should you buy them for your home bar, or are they better suited for use in the kitchen? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of bar stools for home use.
Pros and Cons of Bar Stools
There are various ways you can decorate your kitchen and dining area – but one of the best is to combine form and functionality with bar stools. Here are some pros and cons.
Higher Seating Capacity
One of the most significant and most obvious benefits of adding bar stools to your space is that it will allow you to seat more people in your kitchen or dining area. If you only have seating at your kitchen table, your guests will be limited in where they can enjoy a drink or meal. Barstools help create a more inviting space.
More Variety
Barstools allow you to add a unique design element to your dining area. You can match the stools to the rest of your decor for a seamless, integrated vibe – or you can choose barstools that stand out on their own as unique statement pieces. The choice is yours!
Taller Height
The height is the most apparent disadvantage of choosing bar stools for your dining area. Although barstools are attractive and relaxing to sit on, it can sometimes be difficult for shorter or older people to get on and off the stools.
Clunky and Prone to Tipping
Another disadvantage of choosing bar stools is that they can sometimes be clunky and hard to move. You can sometimes get around this by making sure you choose sturdier bar stools that are heavier, but not always. Choosing bar stools with swivels is another way to get around the clunky, cumbersome feel that some of them have. Swiveling makes it easier to get out of barstools when there are other people sitting near you.
Lack of Comfort
A final disadvantage of a bar stool is that some people say they are not comfortable to sit in. Again, this is a disadvantage that has a fairly simple workaround. Choose bar stools that have backs. You should also try to find bar stools that have some sort of cushion, especially if you’re buying a bartool made out of metal or wood. Finally, consider investing in a barstool with armrests. This will make your stools about as comfortable as possible to sit on!
Choosing the Right Barstool
So, are bar stools a good idea for your home? Ultimately, that decision is up to you. We’ve outlined the pros and cons of using these versatile pieces of furniture in your living space, but only you can decide if they’re right for you. Keep in mind the amount of space you have available, who will be using them, and what kind of look you’re going for before making your final purchase.
