Patio Bar Stools
If you have a bar in the outdoor entertainment area, it’s important to find the right patio bar stools that are the perfect height, that match the bar as well as the surrounding décor. Not only that but the bar stools should be able to withstand both weather and the weight of people sitting on them. Because bar stools are usually longer than a regular patio chair, be careful to look for stable bar stools that are made from strong material.
When choosing outdoor bar stools you need to think first and most importantly about weather since harsh elements can do a lot of damage to outdoor patio furniture.
Secondly you need to consider practicality. Do you want to be able to store the patio set away in winter or when not in use?
Lastly but certainly not least, you should consider décor. In summer a lot of time is usually spent on the patio, so you should be happy with the layout and design of the furniture and choose something that is going to suit your taste.
On the lower end of the price scale, plastic patio furniture is the cheapest but not always the prettiest. In terms of all weather furniture it is certainly the best.
Plastic furniture is also light and easy to carry and store away in the colder winter months. The one problem you might find with plastic bar stools is that they might snap under the weight of a heavy person. Be sure to look for really strong plastic and find out the maximum weight that the stool can hold! Also remember that you can always decorate with patio cushion covers. This will hide the plain looking plastic look.
Wooden bar stools are really stylish and a great choice but not always practical in terms of standing up to weather. Sunshine and wind causes mold, rotting and weakening of the furniture. Many furniture outlets claim their wooden furniture is sealed and it probably is, but only with a very light coat of varnish.
Depending on how exposed your patio is, you should think about sealing any furniture that is outside to make it last longer. If you are interested in buying wooden bar stools the popular types of materials used are teak, treated pine and cedar. Cedar is known to have good waterproofing abilities so if rain is a factor then look for cedar bar stools. Teak is more expensive but also very strong. Pine is more plain looking.
The most expensive material for outdoor furniture is metal. Metal patio furniture might be strong but weather eventually causes corrosion. Once again sealing the metal would be a wise idea. Cast aluminum and wrought iron are two of the tougher and more durable types.
Now that we have covered material think about what type of bar stool you want.
- There is the swivel bar stool,
- a backless bar stool,
- a backless swivel bar stool and
- stackable bar stools.
All of these are pretty self explanatory so it just depends on your personal preference.
At the end of the day you must be happy with the purchase of your patio bar stools. As much as style might be important to you, really take weather conditions into account since the stylish outdoor furniture might deteriorate more quickly than you expected and not look so stylish after a while. Most importantly remember to have fun choosing outside decor accessories for the patio.
