Bar Stool Buying Tips - 5 Tips to make life easier

 If you ever had to go shopping for bar stools, you’d know what a headache it can be. The design of the bar stool has to fit in with the general theme of bistro, the colors have to match, the size had to be adjusted to the table, bla bla bla. People are often overwhelmed by the the number of choices they have to make such that this fun shopping task is turned into a nightmare.

After looking at and considering hundreds of bar stools, let me assist you in your next purchase by outlining the 5 simple thinking steps which will make your life much easier when shopping for bar stools. Before even walking out of the door , sit down and think through this 5 points, it’ll help you refine your choices and make life easier.

Thinking Steps

1. Budget

Have a realistic budget. Bar stools will cost money, a realistic budget will factor in the cost of installation as well as periodical maintenance fees. Faced with such a wide range of bar stools, having a budget will help to cut down the number of choices giving you the ability to choose the best for your money.

2. Usage

Always keep in mind what and where the bar stools will be used. Buying a bar stool for a poolside bar will obviously entail taking into account the wet people that will be sitting on it.It will have to be waterproof and have a non-slip surface to prevent customers from slipping off. In the same manner, buying a bar stool for a bar at the beach will mean buying a stool which can withstand the salt and sand meaning - stools made of non-wood materials.

3. Options

Manufacturers and retailers do offer options to customise bar stools. Sometimes they’ll allow you to design or specify the materials used in the bar stools. If you buy in bulk, they might draw up an alternative design for your needs. Look over your bar and have in mind what options you might like, a specific color to match the color of the bar, a specific height which the manufacturer might not have, etc. In order to get your business, most are willing to do the customizations at cost price.

4. Place of Manufacture

This is one of the most important but often neglected aspect of bar stool buying. Where the stool is made will affect the general quality standards of the bar stool. Products manufactured in the United States for example will often be better quality then products manufactured in say China. Enforcement action will also be easier when you have an actual company to sue rather then a fly-by-night startup in a foreign country.

5. Choice of Retailer

Choose your retailer carefully because this will be the person assisting you when the bar stools break down or don’t work as they should. When approaching a retailer, make sure to look beyond the prices they display on the board. Do they offer warranties or after sales followup ? Do their customers rate them highly ? Choosing the right retailer for your needs will prevent potential “post-coital” problems and headaches.

I hope that the points listed here will save you a few headaches before the start of the Christmas Season, happy shopping !!

Below is an illustration for point 2.

Get this…..not for a poolside bar.