Old world bar stools can lend an air of elegance, style and sophistication to your home. These stools are reminiscent of what you might find in old world, antique setting but with a comfortable modern touch. Great on the eyes and comfortable to sit in, they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and materials.
These bar stools go perfect in a family room, den or bar area. They can also work very well in an old world Tuscan style or French country kitchen. Today, you don’t have to buy antique stools to get an old world look! Just make sure you that you choose stools that suit your overall décor and color scheme and your sure to have a winner every time.
Today's old world bar stools come in many designs which make them unique and practical. Depending on the store, you can buy these in several different designs, materials and colors. The color of the bar stools that you select should complement the design of the room and its theme. You'll find some wonderful antique designs such as wooden stools with rush seats and stools made out of wrought iron.
Buying old world stools not only enhances your decor, but it has a practical side, too. Take the height of your table or counter into consideration when choosing stools. Select the proposed position for your stool before purchasing it as there are different heights available and it is important the correct one is selected. The optimum space between the seat of the bar stool and the bottom of the counter should be 10 to 13 inches.
Don't forget to consider the number of old world bar stools you'll need. Bar stools are best spaced from 25 to 30 inches apart and measuring from the midpoint of one seat to the midpoint of the next. Take the total length of your counter, divide by twenty-eight, that should give you a reasonable estimate of the total chairs you are looking for.
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