Garden Bar Stools
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Andrew Hampton
Andrew Hampton is the marketing manager of Simply Bar Stools a leading supplier of Modern Kitchen Bar stools. Suitable for all types of Breakfast Bars, Cafe Bars or Kitchen Breakfast Bars. By Andrew Hampton
Published on 03/15/2010
For many families, the first interaction they have with kitchen stools in the home is on the patio They may attend a party or a barbeque over at a friend�s home and use a stool outdoors and see for themselves how comfortable, how durable and how easy to take care of they are
For many families, the first interaction they have with kitchen stools in the home is on the patio. They may attend a party or a barbeque over at a friend�s home and use a stool outdoors and see for themselves how comfortable, how durable and how easy to take care of they are. If you are considering adding the beauty and practicality of garden bar stools to your home, there are a handful of things you need to keep in mind before you head out shopping, either at your favourite store or on the Internet.
Know your materials
When most people pick out the perfect outdoor kitchen stool, they choose either plastic, which is very easy to take care of and stands up to dirt like a champ or they choose metal, which is also easy to clean and adds an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere to any patio or balcony. However, there are quite a few wooden bar stools that work outside, as well. Of course, you wouldn�t want a heavy wood outdoors, so go with a pine, teek or even a cedar style stool. There are even a wide variety of wicker stools out there that are surprisingly stable and durable. Just remember, wood stools used outdoors do need a bit of extra care. Make sure you cover them when not in use and wipe them down when they get wet so the wood doesn�t warp.
Backs or no backs
The decision to purchase outdoor bar stools with backs or no backs depends on what you are using the stools for in the first place. If you are planning on having an outdoor tiki bar or an occasional gathering, you probably don�t need to pay the extra money for backs, but if you plan on holding larger or more frequent events or if you plan on having a television outdoors that people can watch the big game on, you likely need the comfort that a back provides. Even if you choose kitchen stools that don�t have any backs, they will likely have foot rests to improve the comfort of the user.
Save money with plastic
Plastic stools are the ones that most people think of when they conjure up images of sprawling patios and afternoon barbeques. Plastic is the cheapest way to go and if you are on a budget, they are better than nothing, but even in temperate climates, plastic outdoor furniture wears out very quickly and unless it is meticulously taken care of, it will likely need to be replaced every year or every two years. Also, plastic outdoor furniture is often less stable and more prone to falls and tips. You will be much better off investing a few extra dollars up front and purchasing some nice teek stools or some rugged but beautiful wrought iron or metal stools. This is one area where you don�t want to cut corners. We all only have a tiny piece of Mother Earth to call our own, make the most of it with the addition of outdoor kitchen stools on your patio or balcony.
Know your materials
When most people pick out the perfect outdoor kitchen stool, they choose either plastic, which is very easy to take care of and stands up to dirt like a champ or they choose metal, which is also easy to clean and adds an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere to any patio or balcony. However, there are quite a few wooden bar stools that work outside, as well. Of course, you wouldn�t want a heavy wood outdoors, so go with a pine, teek or even a cedar style stool. There are even a wide variety of wicker stools out there that are surprisingly stable and durable. Just remember, wood stools used outdoors do need a bit of extra care. Make sure you cover them when not in use and wipe them down when they get wet so the wood doesn�t warp.
Backs or no backs
The decision to purchase outdoor bar stools with backs or no backs depends on what you are using the stools for in the first place. If you are planning on having an outdoor tiki bar or an occasional gathering, you probably don�t need to pay the extra money for backs, but if you plan on holding larger or more frequent events or if you plan on having a television outdoors that people can watch the big game on, you likely need the comfort that a back provides. Even if you choose kitchen stools that don�t have any backs, they will likely have foot rests to improve the comfort of the user.
Save money with plastic
Plastic stools are the ones that most people think of when they conjure up images of sprawling patios and afternoon barbeques. Plastic is the cheapest way to go and if you are on a budget, they are better than nothing, but even in temperate climates, plastic outdoor furniture wears out very quickly and unless it is meticulously taken care of, it will likely need to be replaced every year or every two years. Also, plastic outdoor furniture is often less stable and more prone to falls and tips. You will be much better off investing a few extra dollars up front and purchasing some nice teek stools or some rugged but beautiful wrought iron or metal stools. This is one area where you don�t want to cut corners. We all only have a tiny piece of Mother Earth to call our own, make the most of it with the addition of outdoor kitchen stools on your patio or balcony.