So you’ve decided to give your kitchen a make-over, but can’t quite make the budget stretch to include a complete renovation, what do you do? Replacing your kitchen stools might be a good place to start. Depending on your needs, there are many things you might like to consider if you’ve decided to go ahead and buy new kitchen stools.


What is the overall look you are going for? What type of kitchen do you have now? Whether you are in a traditional Queenslander, Post War Bungalow, Architect-designed and built or Modern Project Home, there really are no rules for what you can and can’t do. What does matter however is thinking about the look you would like to achieve or the space you are trying to create.


industrial style kitchen stoolThe industrial-style look has been en-trend in more recent times, with the popularity of the metal tolix-style kitchen stool appealing to younger families with kids. These kitchen stools are hardy, strong and not easily broken, a very strong requirement for families with young children. It is a good idea to ask if the metal kitchen stool has been galvanized, especially if you will be using it outside, as this will protect your stool from moisture and rust. Another consideration if you have children, is whether you need a stool with a back? Will the children be sitting at the breakfast bench to eat, do their homework, cooking or arts and crafts? The weight of the stool should also be considered if you have younger ones in the family. Is the kitchen stool easy to move around? If not, what type of flooring do you have? Will it get damaged easily?

Another very important consideration in choosing your new kitchen stool is the height requirement. How high is your kitchen bench? Have you measured it? Generally, kitchen stools will come in three different heights – 45cm, 65cm and 75cm. The standard breakfast bench height is 90 cm, which requires a stool height of between 60cm – 66cm. Any kitchen stool measuring 70cm-76cm is more suitable to a bar height bench of 1 metre or above. The 45cm Kitchen Stool is suitable as extra seating at your dining table when extra guests drop by. These stools are handy to have anywhere in your home as they are stackable if you need to keep them out of the way, or they also double as handy side-tables, bedside tables or even as a stand for a pot plant. There are loads of bright colour combinations available to add that splash of colour to the all-white kitchens that have dominated our domestic spaces recently. red kitchen stool


industrial style kitchen stoolThe Scandinavian-style wooden kitchen stool has also grown in popularity more recently. These styles seem to sit very nicely with the exposed floorboards that have been popular in our homes over the last 20 years. With so many different varieties of timbers now available to the home-owner, the choice of kitchen stool has multiplied as well.


The popularity of Replica furniture in Australia has introduced a whole new variety of kitchen stool to the home-maker market. The choice is now broader than ever, which can sometimes be a headache for the homeowner. However, when intending to update your kitchen stools, if you stick to the style you are most comfortable with, you cannot go wrong! Retro styles have been very popular just recently, and the old saying “everything old is new again” has never been more true. The variety of retro looks for your kitchen is in plentiful supply, if that is the look you are going for. There are also kitchen stools with adjustable height which caters to buyers wanting to use the stool for adults and children.


Looking after your kitchen stool has never been easier. Most will only need cleaning with a soft cloth and dishwashing liquid. If you have a kitchen stool with a leather seat however, it is recommended you use a leather cleaner and conditioner to keep your hide in top condition. A consideration when purchasing leather seats is to opt for the darker colours. In the high-traffic area of the kitchen, this will save a lot of cleaning as the darker colours disguise the dirt.