Metal vs. Wood Bar Stools | Bar Stool Buying Guide
| | When completing your home entertainment areas, a bar may be exactly what you are looking for to round out the overall look. But when trying to decide which type to use, you may get a little confused. Here is a little bit of information to help make your decision an informed one.
Metal Bar Stools
Metal bar stools come in a variety of appearances including but not limited to wrought iron in black and white, steel in black and silver tones as well as aluminum in black and silver tones. These metal bar stools will stand the test of time, and when cared for properly will last for years. Rusting is always a concern for an outdoor bar, and if covered properly, rust should not be an issue. There are products available for rust-proofing the legs of your metal bar stools that come in spray forms and brush on forms.
Wood Bar Stools
Wood bar stools stand a better chance of lasting as long as your bar, than do metal bar stools. Wood bar stools do not offer as many choices in color or seating design, but when cared for properly, can last longer than your bar. Wood bar stools come in a variety of colors including but not limited to black, white, tans, browns, and reds. The wood used to construct the wood bar stools includes white oak, cherry, walnut and birch. The natural colors of the wood are allowed to shine through in most constructions, although there are painted and treated wood options available to match your décor. The wood is treated prior to construction of the stool, and therefore reinforces the strength of the wood.
Seating Materials
Cushions come in a variety of colors, almost every color in the rainbow. But the most popular colors include black, red and brown. The materials used to create the cushions of your metal or wood bar stools include cotton and foam interiors, with faux leather or plastic being the most popular exterior. These options are the least expensive, and still contribute a long enough life span to be worth the money you pay. The more expensive exteriors include leather and silk. Although silk is not common, it is quite often used in bar areas with an Asian theme. These do not have a long life expectancy due to the wear and tear that bar stools normally get on the cushions. Leather is the most expensive, and can be made with as little or as much flair as you can imagine. Button tufted designs or even needlepoint designs have been popular over the past few years for country and western bar themes.
Overall Appeal
Most consumer driven bars and nightclubs equip themselves with metal bar stools because they tend to hold up better to drinks being spilled on them. Wood bar stools are treated, but if too much moisture is introduced to the finish, it will cause discoloration and undue wear. Metal bar stools therefore are more popular. This is your bar, so make the décor and your bar stools pair up however you see fit.
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