Showing posts with label kitchen bar stools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen bar stools. Show all posts

Monday, February 17, 2014

Craigslist Barstools

I know I was complaining about finding bar stools in my last post, but that week I had been scouring Craigslist in hopes that I would find something acceptable to use as bar stools as we have officially announced our house warming party! (March 1st y'all!) The stools are decent and black, 30'' so a bit shorter than I wish we could find but they were $85 for FOUR bar stools. It actually turns out I really only needed 3 bar stools, but at least I have an extra just in case.
 
This is what the bar stool looked like when we first purchased them. We obviously knew we'd want to recover them so off to Premier Fabrics we went. I actually got hubs to come along with me this time so that we could consider fabric for the dining area too. He was not too excited to be at the fabric store so I let him have some decision in the fabric, mostly the bar stool fabric.
And this is what he chose. Record players in orange. At least it matches the curtains and it's a fun conversation piece! Hubs is a musician too, so at least it goes with his passion and we have created a small bar near the bar stools and counter so it's the man section of the room!
And viola! The finished product. Although, we desperately need to respray paint the stools, but it's been too cold to be able to do so, so that will come soon. Maybe this week now that all the snow is gone!

Rock on y'all.
xoxo,
Amanda

Monday, February 3, 2014

Bar Stool Dilemma

I need some bar stools for the new place, and finding bar stools is a tough job. Number one, they're VERY expensive! Who knew?! Number two, my bar is higher than a usual bar, so I'm very nervous about a 30" bar stool, but that's the average. Major sad face. I'm thinking I'm just going to have to settle and get over it with 30" but I wish I could get lucky and find something taller.

Another obstacle, is that I'd rather find the bar stools on Craigslist than pay full price for them. Like I said, bar stools are super expensive, like at least over $100 EACH. That adds up quickly when you need 3-4 for a space. But if money wasn't an issue here are some bar stools I'd love to have!

via Domaine Home
via House Beautiful
via Fancy

So if anyone would like to donate to the bar stool fund you are welcome to, please and thank you. Until then, I will keep browsing Craigslist until something somewhat suitable comes up and will do the job.

xoxo,
Amanda