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What is the difference between a bar stool and a bar chair? When talking about the top five design
A bar stool is a backless stool for a bar area, while a bar chair has a back on it. Both these ideas for bar countertops, here is a
style serve their purpose and look great. rundown of the most popular choices:

What are the bar stool trends? • MARBLE
Bar stools have become essential for hotels, restaurants, coffee and coffee bars, and the When it comes to marble, style comes
home décor industry. Over the years, casual dining and bar stools have been crucial in easily. It is elegant, shiny, and timeless,
creating a relaxed atmosphere in restaurants, all kinds of bars, and homes. appearing effortlessly beautiful.
Unfortunately, marble is softer and
The trends lean towards minimalist designs, sustainable materials, bar chairs with mixed more porous than other stones, making
materials (like wood and metal), and versatile chairs that fit various decors. it more susceptible to damage such as
chipping, staining, and scratching.
Kitchen bar chairs for the kitchen island
The Kitchen Island is a natural gathering space that would not be complete without • GRANITE
beautiful counter chairs. There is a wide selection available, whether swivel bar chairs with Granite is one of the most popular
backs or counter-height bar chairs. stones. It is highly durable and
resistant to heat and scratching.
Woven bar stools frequently incorporate natural materials as part of their design. Wicker However, due to its porous nature,
or rattan are commonly used for woven kitchen bar stools granite can become stained by acidic
because of their casual texture and versatile neutral liquids if such products are left on the
colours. Woven rope counter stools are ideal for countertop for too long.
light and airy kitchens, while seagrass or paper
cord bar stools give any modern kitchen a • QUARTZ
warm yet sophisticated touch. Riviera bar stools Quartz is a non-porous stone that is
paired with wood, bamboo or metal frames are durable, resistant to many damages,
also a hit for coastal, nautical or beachy kitchens. and easy to maintain. Because it is a
manufactured product, quartz offers a
Antique or vintage wooden counter stools add wide range of colours, and several finish
warmth to a chic all-white kitchen and have been options, and its final appearance is rich
a staple of the farmhouse kitchen design style. Wood and luxurious.
kitchen stools can also be combined with a metal frame
for an attractive modern industrial look. • SOLID SURFACE
Solid-surface countertops are made
Bar countertops of a man-made material composed of
We live in an age with abundant countertop materials, polyester resins, pigments, or other
and we thank the custom home industry for this. Making elements that do not require seam
the correct choice is more complicated than ever, and installations. They are highly flexible,
there are indeed choices to consider when purchasing come in a variety of colour options,
hotels, restaurants, and bars. and integrate smoothly with sinks and
backsplashes.

• BUTCHER BLOCK
Butcher block is an affordable
alternative to stone countertops. It is
made from pieces of wood that are
bonded to form a larger slab. Butcher
block countertops have traditionally
been made from all types of wood,
including cherry, maple, oak, walnut
and even teak.

The most popular choices today for bar
countertops are quartz and butcher
block. When looking to keep things
classic, go for granite. Any style, colour,
and pattern will do. Granite and marble
are timeless stones that will not steer a
homeowner wrong.

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