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Saturday, September 11, 2010

Modern Counter Stools

Modern counter stools are a great seating option for today’s space-starved interiors. Lots of homes today use a counter or bar to maximize space for their growing family or to satisfy their entertaining needs.

Common trends in today’s modern counter stools are metal frames and legs to provide the greatest extent of support and strength allowable. You can select the coating you’d prefer to go onto the metal. You may opt for basic chrome or you may opt for something more urban and sophisticated. However, there are many options beyond metal modern counter stools. You can find them in fiberglass now in addition to the more traditional wood, wicker, and wrought iron. Fiberglass stools can come in all manner of bold colors. You can even find them molded into various shapes. So you can definitely find modern counter stools in fiberglass that express some unique facet of your personality.

Another trend is a shorter backrest. The most common is a backrest that stretches a few inches above the seat itself. Another tendency is for the backrest to simply be an extension of the seat itself rather than an entirely separate piece.

Some people start their search for modern counter stools with great enthusiasm and then quickly grow very angst-ridden after being confronted by the abundance of options in modern counter stools. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed. Sit down and make a list of what’s important to you in terms of style. For example, do you want arms on the stools? Now take a look at your current décor. What elements do you need in your modern counter stools in order to blend with what you already have and create synergy? Italian? Rustic? Contemporary? French country? There are some lovely hand-painted modern counter stools that really evoke charm and a cozy feeling.

The use of modern counter stools is not limited to the kitchen or dining area. Many people are now employing counters and bars in their basements for entertaining, and even on the patio to enable outdoor gatherings. There is now an entire market of garden patio stools. They are a great option for outdoor seating because they are so durable and hard-wearing. They also require very little cleaning. If you’re going to use them outside, you want to make sure they were designed for outdoor use and have been weatherproofed. There are lots of designs for outdoors, including those that fold up for easy storage. This will come in handy in the winter when you won’t be entertaining outside. You can simply fold up the chair and slide it into the basement or garage and then pull it back out when the weather warms again.

You can easily shop online for your modern counter stools. You can beat the crowds and traffic by perusing online. Do it when it’s convenient for you rather than on someone else’s timetable. Just be sure to check the shipping costs. Also, make sure you’re buying pre-assembled furniture so you don’t get a surprise box of parts and screws.