I like buying vintage furniture and fixing it up, but sometimes you just have to buy new. Counter stools are one of those items. Counter height stools are difficult to find, and finding 4 that match, well let’s just say I’ve never seen 4 matching counter stools any where at a second hand place. So I knew I had to buy new.
When I first saw these I fell in love with them, yes I did. You will probably not be surprised to know that I found them at Restoration Hardware. (Not a sponsored post I just love them.) I got the outdoor linen-look fabric which is not supposed to stain. That will come in handy since I have a teenager in the house. Mr. CH even said they were comfortable! That’s good, because sometimes I get the “why did you buy this” look, but on this purchase, there was just a smile.
Can you believe 4 chairs just barely fit at my island? I wish I could say it was all planned perfectly but it wasn’t. Oh it’s what I call a ‘happy accident’. I’ve had some guests over for the holidays and these counter stools came in so handy. They arrived only an hour before my first party in the new house.
I even got them on sale, which makes it that much better in my book.
When choosing stools for your kitchen I think the things to keep in mind are
- Is the style right for your room
- Are they comfortable
- Is the fabric going to hold up to food stains
- Is there a place to rest your feet
- Is there a back (I prefer a back for comfort reasons, but sometimes the back breaks up the room visually.)
- Will they fit in your space
Having said that, I will be honest, I bought these because I just couldn’t picture anything else in the space. And everything else fell into place. That doesn’t always happen, but when it does, it’s SWEEEET.
Oh they’re gorgeous! I’ve never seen bar stools like them before
AND your kitchen is absolutely beautiful!
XOX
Your kitchen looks positively gorgeous! I love the new counter stools!
Your stools are just lovely and perfect for your kitchen. You found the right ones! They look very elegant and the color is wonderful. It always is the best when you find the right match and fit. I do love Restoration Hardware it is one I really adore.
They look perfect!
– The Tablescaper
I am so glad that you wrote this post on these stools as I was going to email you and ask you where you got them…I love them so!…just what I am looking for…I hope they also make them bar height…They are just fabulous and perfect for your gorgeous kitchen!…
They are beautiful!! I’ve always thought I couldn’t get upholstered chairs/stools for my kitchen and breakfast room because they’d get stained, but I never thought about using outdoor fabric! That is a great idea!
Anita,
Your home, style, and taste inspires me so much! We are renovating a “new” home and I go to your blog almost daily to peruse pictures of your home for inspiration! Thank you!
Cindy
Gorgeous stools – the outdoor linen fabric is genius! I also am head over heels for the touch of coral from the throw and pillow. Beautiful! Jane
They are really beautiful, Anita! Perfect for your gorgeous kitchen. I made a change in our breakfast room the other day and posted it today. I love the fabric on these too. Great choice. I also get that LOOK sometimes:):)
They’re perfect, Anita! LOVE Restoration Hardware…wish I were close to the store again, sometime. 🙂 Truly love being away from BIG cities!
Kathy
These stools are gorgeous. I am a huge fan of Restoration Hardware. I would like to get dining chairs from there when we get in the house.
Cynthia
I love, love, love the material you chose for your barstools. It is so pretty with your white cabinets!
These are fabulous for your space. I’ll be looking soon and I agree about the backs impacting the line of sight/view into the kitchen. I’m torn between no backs and comfort!
Love, love them! If I would only have such a find on the day I have some extra $$’s!
Anita,
I “love it” when a plan comes together!!!
And your counter stools came together in your kitchen at the island, quite nicely, indeed!!!
LOVE those roses in the pitcher!!!
Fondly,
Pat
P.S. The new purchase that arrived on your Face Book page is going to be like icing on the cake at your island setting!!! I’ll be waiting for the reveal!!!
Lucky you too find the perfect stool at the right price. BTW, III think mine fit you criteria! (:
they’re perfect for that space!!
Could you tell me what color fabric and wood that you purchased on the chairs ? I’ve been thinking of purchasing them myself for my kitchen island. They look beautiful.
I think the wood is burnt oak, and the fabric is perennial linen weave in fog.
Thank you !!
Beautiful! Do you know if you chose the Perennials Classic Linen Weave or the Perennials Solid Texture (The fog in classic looks gray, whereas in the solid it looks bluish)
Thank you!
Roshan, I just don’t remember. My chairs look gray if that helps.
Other things you might consider when buying stools is the height of your counter/bar. They make stools for both counter and bar heights. Also consider if you want swivel seats for easier getting in and out; and castors another way for easier use. Also, if you are thinking of stools with backs are the backs going to block or break-up your view? Hope these ideas help. Your stools are beautiful and look like they were made for the room.
Your kitchen continues to inspire me! Thanks for sharing!
Hello
These are stunning…is this what restoration hardware considers their french blue linen?
I dont remember Nadia. I will need to check. I recommend seeing the fabric in person before purchase.
I LOVE your kitchen! I would love to use these stools in my kitchen redo. I have young children and I’m just a little hesitant on using fabric. Do you feel that this fabric is truly stain proof and/or easy enough to clean!? Thanks!!
The fabric has held up well with teenagers, but we haven’t spilled anything too messy on them yet.
Anita,
Are the chandeliers above the island vintage? I’m looking for ones like yours but having trouble finding two matching ones.
No they are new Hannah.
May I ask where you got them?
Did I answer yet? From Restoration hardware.
I love your counter stools. How are they holding up? I am considering buy the same ones from RH.
Pretty well! We use them everyday.