Modern design of bar stool has opened the door of opportunities to design elements that offer comfort and style says FUNKE OSAE-BROWN

Creativity has been the underlying factor behind Ibitolu Adenugba’s exquisite and tastefully furnished bar. On a cool August evening, he sits comfortably on a swivel chair which he says was designed by an Italian furniture maker, Stefano Cavazzana.

The Calligaris mood barstool as it is called is the essence of taste, function, form and beauty. Among the best contemporary Italian furniture, clean lines, smooth elegant curves and the most technologically advanced materials make this a collection of pure design classics.  The  leg design is rare.

Adenugba says he bought the bar stool when he travelled to Italy last summer. “I was told at the store in Italy that the piece was a collaboration with internationally renowned designers who deliver Italian furniture design at its most architectural but with an unmistakable supplement, style,” he explains.  The mood barstool is a medium sized stool. The sleigh legs are in a choice of satin finish steel and the seat in cherry. It is720mm high and 430mm wide.

This kind of unique design of bar stool has opened the door of opportunities to design elements that offer comfort and style. Retro furnishings offer so many fabulous styles that can lend to a variety of kitchen designs. Items like vintage bar stools and retro kitchen chairs can add a quick splash of colour and style to any modern, contemporary or traditional kitchen.

Today modern designers are creating design trends of the past which now revives modern remodels with ease. Items like vintage bar stools now add a quick splash of colour and style to any modern, contemporary or traditional kitchen. Adding style and personality are easy, courtesy of most modern designers.

“As a lover of vintage items, says Leke Akintobi, a chief executive officer, from clothing to art, I have found vintage bar stools to be just the right touch of charisma and function to liven up today’s kitchen remodels.”

The Danish adjustable Sam barstool in Leye Shonubi’s living room is made of bespoke leather, an icon in interior design, and it is the cutting edge of Danish cool. It has clean, contemporary lines as works of art, contrasts of form in natural with new, technologically advanced techniques and ultimate comfort which are cornerstones of the Shonubi’s philosophy. The adjustable Sam barstool comes in a choice of black leather and features a slick chrome gas lift pedestal.

Well designed bar stool adds value to the home if done tastefully. Bunmi Oni, an interior decorator, says keeping style and function at the forefront of all decisions when furnishing your bar is important.

According to her just as new trends are emerging in kitchen remodelling, manufacturers of bar stools are creating new styles to meet consumers’ taste for luxury.

She further explains that like anything in life, value is not determined by price and demand alone; originality plays a large role in increasing and contributing to the overall value. Style, character and unique attributes are fostered from creativity, quality and the right combinations of texture, colour, pattern and appearance of the stool designs.

Modern bar stool now open the door of opportunities to design elements that offer comfort and style. “One of my favourite places to add creativity to kitchens is seating,” says Bolu Akinrinade, a manager. “Bar stools and kitchen chairs can be tailored to fit my preference and tastes. Unique seating choices are available in a variety of price points which I don’t mind to pay for. Vintage bar stools and retro kitchen chairs make a striking contrast and immediately add style to kitchens.”

The classic lines of chrome fit nicely with any style kitchen. Seats can be selected in a variety of colours perfect for accenting artwork and decorative items or simply making a nice focal point. With so many high quality options available in diner furniture, adding style with vintage bar stools and retro kitchen chairs is simple and cost efficient.

When people who high taste want to spruce up their kitchen or dining area, they don’t just think in terms of high cost appliances, countertops and fixtures.  They think of what will add colour, style and originality with vintage and retro diner furniture. With a splash of colour, vintage bar stools and retro kitchen chairs offer a unique atmosphere for a warm and inviting kitchen because they have got unusual creative legs.