Creating Atmosphere with Bar Stools

One of the most underrated aspects of owning bar stools is the fact that you can create a wealth of moods with just a few additions and changes in light The single most attractive thing about adding stools to your home is the fact that they can be easily moved from room to room and used comfortably for dozens of different occasions

One of the most underrated aspects of owning bar stools is the fact that you can create a wealth of moods with just a few additions and changes in light. The single most attractive thing about adding stools to your home is the fact that they can be easily moved from room to room and used comfortably for dozens of different occasions. They look great in the den for the big match and they look just as good around the dining room table that same evening. Here are a few sure fire tips for creating just the right mood with your new set of bar stools.

Using metal and wood

While today?s modern bar stool can be made of almost any material under the sun, wood and metal (steel and also wrought iron) tend to be the most popular. You can easily set a mood in your breakfast nook, at your dining room table or in your rumpus room by simply changing out wood stools for metal ones. Wood is a warmer, welcoming material that gives a room an inviting feeling, while metal stools can be used to create a more formal setting.

Light and Shadow

Often times, you don?t need to change out your stools to create the perfect mood, you just need to change the light. Putting two wood or metal stools around your dining room table with nothing but candlelight glinting off the surface can instantly create an intimate and even sexy mood, while the bright white quality of the sunrise can offer a warm embrace with any kind of stool. Your stools can be the center of attention by being placed directly under a light or they can be an afterthought if placed away from light sources.

Create matches

You can easily create a playful, formal or even intimate setting with your bar stools by surrounding them with the right materials. If you have a set of dynamic metal bar stools, try to find formal serviettes that match the finish for formal dinner parties. If you are getting ready for the big game, go with lighter, brighter colors or a sports theme. The versatility of bar stools is really second to none if you put in a bit of effort with theming and matching a stool with its surroundings. Best of all, you don?t have to spend a lot of money making a theme work, either.

Comfort is key

As hard as you may try to create the perfect mood or the perfect theme, if your stools aren?t comfortable or if they are too high or too low, they won?t really help. Make sure you keep this in mind when shopping for the ultimate in mood setting furniture. Not only do your stools have to be dramatic enough to help create the perfect feeling, but they have to be practical enough for every day use and comfortable enough to sit in for long periods. Think extra padded seats, high, comfortable backs and swivelling. These features can make any bar stool the perfect match for any room.

Andrew Hampton is the marketing manager of Simply Bar Stools a leading supplier of Modern Bar Stools. Suitable for all types of Breakfast Bars, Cafe Bars or Kitchen Breakfast Bars. Visit our online store www.simplybarstools.co.uk