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Explore the latest Bar Furniture Blog UK inspiration at Furniture in Fashion, featuring expert home bar styling ideas, modern interior trends and contemporary entertaining furniture inspiration for stylish British homes. Discover elegant modern bar tables, stylish bar stools, contemporary breakfast bar sets, luxurious home bar furniture, compact dining solutions and modern kitchen entertaining ideas designed to transform your living and dining spaces. Whether you are searching for small home bar ideas, modern breakfast bar furniture, bar table and stools UK, industrial bar furniture or affordable bar furniture sale UK, our expert blog guides provide practical décor inspiration, layout advice and furniture styling tips for every modern interior. Discover the latest modern bar furniture, contemporary kitchen bar trends, space-saving dining solutions and stylish entertainment ideas to create a sophisticated and functional home bar area for modern UK living.

Elegant Bar Stools For Kitchen To Make Your Breakfast Area Unique
November 7, 2015

Elegant Bar Stools For Kitchen To Make Your Breakfast Area Unique

Cosy breakfast area is the place where you start your day, which is why decorating it in a sleek and  comfortable way is incredibly important to give you an energy boost in the morning. Elegant bar stools  for kitchen, combined with a classic bar counter or a compact breakfast table, can have the job done. Here are some of the most impressive ideas on how you can make your kitchen functional and stylish: Reclaimed wood counter and matching stools Reclaimed rustic furniture, combined with steel kitchen equipment, provides a domestic relief and makes the kitchen unforgettable. Solid rustic counter will look simply gorgeous with matching wooden stools. In the centre of the room, the arrangement acts as the focal point. If you would like to optimise the available space, it is also possible to shift the counter to one of your kitchen walls. Industrial stools to highlight stainless steel equipment An industrial look is another great example of elegant bar stools for kitchen. Simple, rough looking chairs will contrast modern equipment. Brick walls will offer a perfect setting for this decoration idea, while bulky rustic counter will help to create a classic industrial look, based on three major materials — that is, brick, steel,...

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Traditional Bar Stool With Arms That Can Give Your Kitchen A New Look
November 7, 2015

Traditional Bar Stool With Arms That Can Give Your Kitchen A New Look

Traditional bar stools with arms are one the best decoration ideas for a typical breakfast area in the kitchen. Given that most kitchens feature wood as one of the dominant decoration materials, adding a couple of traditional bar stools  with arms into the picture is a bright idea, combining comfort of usage and interior neutrality. Sure, ‘traditional’ is a very broad term, and there are plenty of different design variations, each of them offering a unique solution for one or another interior type. Here are just some of the most impressive examples to help you get started: Embrace old fashioned designs Vintage technically falls under traditional category, so if you would like to shift your decoration accent a little, you should definitely give these stylish models a try. Massive looking backs and arms, designed in genuine wood, dark leather upholstery — those are great additions for a traditional kitchen. Create a farmhouse area in the kitchen Another great example on traditional bar stools with arms that can give your kitchen an entirely new look are rustic models, made of reclaimed wood. If you have a spacious kitchen, adding a matching reclaimed wood counter is an amazing idea. It will look especially great in the...

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How To Measure Bar Stools And What Else To Pay Attention To
October 21, 2015

How To Measure Bar Stools And What Else To Pay Attention To

There are several ways on how to measure bar stools. All in all, the thing that really matters is the distance between table surface and cushion surface. According to standard furniture guides, the latter one should be somewhere in between 9 and 13 inches. In other words, bar stool and table /counter height are closely connected, and if you measure one, you will also have to measure the other. And here is what you should focus on: Distance from the floor to the bar cushion There are several types of bar stools in regard to distance from the floor to the bar stool cushion. The shortest, table height stool (no different from a standard stool or chair) is going to be 16-23 inches high; counter height bar stools (generally, non-adjustable) are a bit higher — 24-27 inches. Then, there are classic bar stools of 28-33 inches high. Plus, they often have a height adjusting option. And, finally, there is the highest type of bar stools, also called stadium, spectator, or simply extra tall stools — they are usually in between 33-36 inches high. Distance from the bar stool cushion to table / counter top Obviously, each bar stool height presupposes certain counter height. As...

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How Tall Should Bar Stools Be: Quick Furniture Guide
October 20, 2015

How Tall Should Bar Stools Be: Quick Furniture Guide

How tall should bar stools be depends on the height of your table or bar counter. Ideally, the distance between your stool cushion and the top of your table should be somewhere between 9 an 13 inches. This is exactly the kind of distance that allows people to sit comfortably. All in all, it is possible to point out several standard bar stool  heights, suitable for different kinds of tables and counters. The subdivision is as follows: Table height Classic table height is about 28-30 inches from the floor. That is, stool height is usually between 18 and 19 inches. This is a usual stool, not a bar one. Sure, some of them will feature bar like designs, but on the whole, the arrangement is a classic one for kitchen and dining room furniture. Counter height stools This kind of stools is going to be higher. The models are designed with 36 counter height in mind. Generally, this is the standard height for kitchen counter, high party table, or a low bar stand. Counter height stools usually feature non-adjustable, fixed height — and a lot of them come with a wooden base. Bar stools Classic bar stool height is 29-31 inches. They are made for a...

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Choosing The Right Bar Stools: 3 Things To Focus On
October 20, 2015

Choosing The Right Bar Stools: 3 Things To Focus On

Bar corner is an amazing addition to any home. Even though it is mostly associated with modern and traditional interiors, a bar area can also become a part of rustic (sometimes, even vintage) environment. All in all, there are so many bar stool  and counter designs that anyone will be able to find something to his / her liking. No doubt, choosing the right bar stools has a logic of its own, so if you would like to speed up the process, as well as make sure that you are making the right kind of choice, make a note of these simple choosing the right bar stools tips: Find a perfect spot for your bar corner Whenever you are working on a new interior arrangement, you should always start with finding a perfect spot. Sure, this sounds obvious, but plenty of people ignore such seemingly simple tip. Here, you should make sure not just to say “ok, this is going to be the spot for my bar”, but to actually think over how the arrangement will fit into the room, how much space it will require, and so on. Consider different height options Another thing you should bear in mind is that there are...

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Bar Stool Height Guide: Standard Counter And Stool Height Models
October 20, 2015

Bar Stool Height Guide: Standard Counter And Stool Height Models

Bar stool height table guide is very brief, and is closely connected to table surface height. All in all, it is completely up to you whether to choose the stand (or table, or counter) first and then look for matching bar stools or to do completely the opposite and start with the bar stools  and find a suitable table later. The first option is usually an easier one — that is, you find the central piece and then look for matching arrangements. In any case, here is the standard bar stool height guide in regard to the table height: Kitchen and dining tables The standard height of a kitchen or dining table is about 28-30 inches, and the standard stool or chair height for this kind of an arrangement is 18-19 inches. Few stools like this will look like bar stools — once again, this is a standard table and stool height. Classic counters Some bar stools look very impressive next to a spacious kitchen counter. The latter one is usually about 36 inches, and the best bar stool height for this kind of models will be 26-28 inches. Not only counters, but also high party tables and low bar stands can also feature...

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6 Reasons To Go With Wooden Corner TV Stands For Flat Screens
September 17, 2015

6 Reasons To Go With Wooden Corner TV Stands For Flat Screens

Decorating a small living room is always a bit of challenge. After all, it is supposed to be one of the most functional rooms in the house, and furnishing a limited space efficiently is usually a bit of a problem. Yet, if your room has a standard (even though small) shape, here is a creatives idea for you: take a look at wooden corner TV stands  for flat screens to shift the focal point of your living room to the corner, thus, optimising every cubic centimetre of the available space. As you consider this possibility, remember that wooden corner TV stands for flat screens have even more advantages to offer, for example: Trendiest decoration materail Genuine wood is re-experiencing another peak of its popularity at the moment. Going with wooden corner TV stands for flat screens is great not only because it is trendy at the moment, though. Wood is also one of those classic materials that will always remain in style. Space efficient shape Any corner furniture is perfect for small square rooms because it gives a chance to utilise the space you do not use normally. Even though it shifts your room focus a little, space efficiency is generally worth it. Great storage...

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5 Things To Define Before Buying Vintage French Bar Stools
September 17, 2015

5 Things To Define Before Buying Vintage French Bar Stools

If your interior has a vintage theme, but you would still like to have a bar corner in your home, going with modern models is, of course, out of the question. Fortunately, bar stools do not only come in contemporary fashion — it is possible to find the widest range of different models, suitable for vintage, rustic, and even other, more demanding interiors. If, for example, you are looking for bar stool  ideas that are unusual and elegant, consider going with vintage french bar stools — a one of a kind solution, combining memorable and exquisite design. Yet, do not forget that any time you are about to buy vintage french bar stools, you will have to think over five major aspects in advance (thus, saving your precious time in stores): With cushions vs firm stools For starters, think if you are looking for firm vintage french bar stools or would you like to have a softer, cushioned, and more comfortable stool model. No doubt, classic approach would be to go with a firm model, but if you really want something softer to sit on, you might want to consider genuine leather cushions. Extra support vs bare stool design Another functional feature you should...

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Fabric Bar Stools With Arms: Decoration Tips For 4 Interior Types
September 17, 2015

Fabric Bar Stools With Arms: Decoration Tips For 4 Interior Types

Fabric bar stools with arms are not exactly common in bars and bistros; at home, though, they offer a very interesting decoration solution, combining elegance and comfortable design. Yet another advantage of going with fabric bar stools  with arms for your home bar corner is that these models are available in several distinct styles, and it is possible to find a 100% fit for at least four different interiors. In particular: Traditional rooms If, for example, your bar corner is in the living room, a nice idea would be to look for fabric bar stool upholstery that features the same (or approximately the same) style as your living room sofa. On the whole, the most important choice for a traditional room would be to define if you are going for a mono-coloured or multi-coloured fabric. Also, consider the base type you are looking for. Both genuine wood and metal will fit into modern interiors. Modern focus If the major focus of your room is modern, you should definitely look for fabric bar stools with arms on a chrome base. In fact, one of the best solutions you can go with are gas lift bar stools. They offer increased functionality and impressive design. Another tip...

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6 Reasons To Buy Fabric Bar Stools With Backs
September 17, 2015

6 Reasons To Buy Fabric Bar Stools With Backs

f you are working on your home bar corner, you will have plenty of bar stool designs to consider. Yet, if you are looking for some really cozy solutions that are at the same time comfortable to use, the choice of options can be significantly narrowed down. One of such ideas, providing great comfort of usage and cozy domestic design, would be to go with fabric bar stools  with backs. And here is why: Greater comfort of usage This is just one of the first and the most obvious advantages of going with fabric bar stools with backs. Differently from bare stool design, these models offer a chance to lean back and relax — which is very important while decorating a home bar corner. Often have arm support Plus, chairs that have backs will quite often have arms, too. These models offer even greater comfort of usage, while giving you a chance to stylishly decorate any living room, dining room, or even a kitchen.   Feature plenty of designs As you start choosing, you will see that there are plenty of different designs to consider when it comes to fabric bar stools with backs. For starters, it is possible to find stools designed in one shade and...

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