Patio bar stools

Opt for patio bar stools when you want to create a casual, welcoming outdoor dining area on your patio. This bar-height seating option is most often used along side an outdoor bar or tall table. These are often available in sets, which makes it easy to get stools that are the right height for the table.

When considering which stools to buy for your patio, it is a good idea to first decide on the material for your barstool. These are available in many options, such as:
• Plastic – this is the least expensive material on the market. There are advantages to using plastic. It will not rot, rust and will not require any maintenance. Although these stools are the most economically friendly option, they are not right for everyone. Plastic seating does not bespeak a chic or sophisticated atmosphere. The plastic stools are also not a great option for heavy adults as they can buckle under a substantial load.
• Wood is another option in barstools for your patio. Wood is traditional and is available in many styles and price points. Some popular woods used for outdoor furniture include cedar, teach and pine. Cedar has inherent qualities that make it water resistant as well as resistant to rot, mold and mildew. These features are obviously great for outdoor furniture. Teak has nice weather resistance as well as being quite long lasting. Pine is often chosen as the default wood; however due to the functional use of teak and cedar, pine comes in third with the qualification of treated pine also proving to be a durable wood choice.
• Various metals offer great alternatives for bar stools used outside. The most important factor in choosing metal is that you must make sure that every part of the metal is treated to be anti-corrosive. Any rust will damage the furniture. This requirement equates in higher cost to the consumer. Many prefer to pay for the luxury of metal patio bar stools because of their superior appearance, durability and longevity.

Whatever your choice in materials, make sure that the stool you choose fits the tabletop or bar you will use along with it. The height of stools can vary from 18 inches to 34 inches. This will take some careful measurement if you are using unmatched pieces, but the eclectic feel is often the most popular one choice. The layering of elements extends to patio furniture as many homeowners are choosing to follow designers’ trademark secrets of layering materials and textures throughout a space.

Using stools in your outdoor patio area extends the usable space of your home into the natural setting outside. For those who enjoy outdoor dining experiences, patio bar stools successfully handle a simple dinner at home and casual entertaining equally well.

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