Kitchen Bar stools

Kitchen Bar Stools – New York Loft Theme

1. New York Lofts & The Bar Stool

Loft living is on the rise, not just the traditional warehouse conversions but new lofts being built even in suburban areas in what are now loft-apartments. Loft Living is about space and creativity merging with urban expressionism and brushed with an international artistic flare. Lofts are a concept and they need not be in Manhattan.

Loft kitchen design ideas are all about airy lightness, white, vanilla and all things tall, but not necessarily about perfection. In loft kitchens there are often imperfect tin ceilings or exposed pipes. Where you place the kitchen cabinets is not so obvious, how to divide the space in often a task for architects and designers.

Yes, loft Kitchens can be difficult to decorate.

But here are a few suggestions:

1. Overall, use neutral colors.
2. Accentuate with only ONE strong color.
3. Make use of height with tall bar or counter stools and rectangular or kidney-shaped kitchen islands, preferably with rounded corners.
4. Accessorize the kitchen area minimally – chrome bar stools with vibrant color seat cushions, or colorful plastic molded seats (perhaps something by Eurostyle, Zuo Modern, Calligaris, LumiSource, Trica or Johnston Casuals).
5. Use open displays for your crystal wine goblets by hanging them from an overhead rack.
6. Add simple track lighting or a modern teardrop crystal candelabra and Voila!

1. Johnston Casuals Nova Adjustable Swivel Bar stool
   Celestial metal back, swivel seat, and adjustable height mechanism.
   Individually hand-made. Price: $485

2. Walker Edison Set of Retro Adjustable Bar stools in Purple
   360 degree swivel, adjustable seat height.
   Padded seat and contoured back.
   Chromed steel frame and wide base. Price: $150

3. Calligaris Jam Adjustable Stool
   Sleek chrome finish and an easy to adjust frame. Price: $572.26

4. LumiSource Acrylic Bar stool
   Clear acrylic bar stool, rotates 360 degrees on chrome stem, adjustable footrest.
   Only available in clear acrylic. Price: $139.99

5. Trica Quadro Adjustable Height Swivel Stool
   Sturdy back with fabric in the center.
   Choose from a variety of seat upholstery options and metal finishes. Price: $450

6. Eurostyle Fabia Adjustable Leatherette Seat Swivel Bar Stool
   Chrome finish steel base/ foot rest
   Swivel leatherette seat and gas lift mechanism. Price: $105.00