Affordable Kitchen Stools

Our kitchen island still houses mismatched chairs. When we first moved in I wanted to change them
right away but we needed curtains, rugs and paint and ... lots of things. Our island, in the kitchen has
a curve and can easily seat four in which chairs with a backing would look best. However, I do love
the look of backless stools as well. Recently, I've found some affordable kitchen stools that might help
you and me find something either neutral or with a color pop that works for your kitchen.

1. Director's Chair $74          2. X Back $105                        3. Tufted $100               4. Windsor $90
5. Mint x2 $89                      6. Mustard Metal $80                7. Industrial $84            8. Pop of Red $70

Design Inspiration Friday: Kitchen Counter Stools

I am starting a series for my Friday posts titled Design Inspiration Friday. I really like the idea of one day a week focusing on a different topic of design or furniture so let's get this party started!

Since we moved into our home I've been trying to decide what I will do about our bar stool situation in the kitchen. We don't have matching counter stools currently and I haven't been in a rush to buy anything yet. I guess I'm still working on whether I want a punch of color or more of a neutral look. Do you feel that it takes some time to debate about a piece of furniture too? I rounded up some inspiration for us. 

Country Living

I really love the look of these Parisian bistro style stools with their geometric design. 

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Sarah Richardson

Blue chairs or stools with a matching blue counter base has a wow effect.

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Color is always a great option.

de Giulio 

via House Beautiful

 

House Beautiful

Simplicity is always classic.

Alice Lane

Absolutely Beautiful Things

I decided to not even look at anything upholstered since I know what that would look like in a week with young kids. No thank you! What I need is a counter stool that is practical and wipe-able for children. I really like to look at Craigslist for awhile before I go out and buy a piece of furniture. On Craigslist you can find something unique for a good deal or paint some bright color over a chair that needs updating. Have you found the perfect counter stool for your kitchen? 

Open Shelves in the Kitchen

When we moved into our home less than a year ago, I knew I wanted to put  in some open shelves in the kitchen. The space between our kitchen and dining area was a perfect fit.We got the brackets from IKEA and my hubby made the shelves and installed them! I ended up painting them Creamy, by Shermin Williams. At first I thought it might be too white, but it was a good match and since I was done trying to figure out what color to go with our cabinets I settled on the paint we already owned. Easy. Here is the before shot:

Here it is today:

I like how these shelves give our kitchen a little more color and variety. Next up is to decide on a back splash. I'm sure I will be showing you some ideas I have soon, but for now I'm so happy with these three little shelves.