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    Home » Home Decorating » Room Makeovers

    Published: Apr 30, 2018 · Modified: Feb 13, 2023 by Rachel

    20 Bar Stools That Won’t Break Your Wallet or Your Backside

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    Stop searching for heavy duty bar stools that are comfortable and affordable! This list of 20 counter height and bar height bar stools are chic and can take up to 300lbs.

    Collection of affordable and comfortable bar stools with post title

    Ever since we started putting in the flooring for the kitchen, I knew that the twelve-year-old bar stools we had been using just would no longer cut it. And I was a bit sad, because even though I was never a fan of the design of those bar height stools, they were so strong and durable and weighed a ton.

    But it was time for an upgrade! Bar stools are great for easy to store chairs to bring out during gatherings when friends and family always seem to congregate in the kitchen.

    Of course, this meant hours upon hours of searching in the abyss of online home decorating stores to find just the perfect bar stools. Of course, something that supports you and the kids has to do more than just look nice.

    As we have been researching seating for the island, I have found the bar stool options to be not only endless, but hard to categorize to find that perfect one. There are some requirements, of course.

    First, they need to be the right height, either short enough for standard counter tops without squishing your legs or tall enough for bar height, which is about 30+ inches.

    Secondly, they need to be comfortable. While comfort may mean cushioned, it also means wide enough that I don’t feel like your bum is teetering all over the place. I think we have all seen those uncomfortable, slick bar stools.

    Thirdly, I paid attention to the weight rating for bar stools. A higher weight limit is going to mean sturdier, heavy duty bar stools. I chose not to go lower than 250 weight limit, mostly because our family has several big and tall men (6’3″+).

    Gray kitchen island with two toned cabinets in brown cherry.

    I did order my perfect set as we work through the kitchen renovation. We got 3 of these beautiful Jaime Bar Stools (these are similar). They look soooo gooooood! I still have some finishing touches (i.e. lights, accessories, cleaning etc) in the kitchen renovation, but here is where we are today:

    I figured some of you guys might have this same dilemma too, so while I’ve been shopping around for bar stools, I’ve rounded up 20 of my absolute favorites that are both trendy and comfortable. They hit all of my checkmarks for width (over 14in), durability (rated for at least 250lbs), and style!

    *Note: If the photos get covered by a pinterest button, reload the page. Sometimes it glitches and I can’t figure out why.

    Bar Stool Height Stools with Weight Capacity over 250lbs

    Just click the images in the gallery below to find the sources. Many of them have several color variations so be sure to check that out!

    Industrial bar stools with wood tops at bar height.
    Backless bar stool with beading on grey seat and dark wood legs.
    Round bar stool with swivel seat in beige.
    Wood and white leather barstool with mid century modern style.
    Adustable bar stool with wood top for bar or counter height.
    White leather bar stools in a black and white kitchen.
    Tall bar stool with round back sitting in a room.
    Grey backless bar height stool with wooden legs.
    Rectangle grey bar stool.
    Green mid century bar stools with plush cushions with a back.
    Wide backless bar stool in beige.
    Round black and grey bar stool that is backless.

    Counter Height Stools with Weight Capacity over 250lbs

    Click on photo to go to any product. Some have multiple colors and may be adjustable for either counter or bar height.

    Grey counter height stool with wood legs in a rectangle shape.
    Wood seat counter height stools with black bases that are height adjustable.
    Black bar stool with a square back and gold trim.
    Dark grey counter seat with wood legs in a round shape.
    Farmhouse style counter stool with X back and wooden legs.
    Industrial counter stool with black metal legs and white wood seat.
    gold backless stools under a counter.
    Stylish bar stool with decorative wood back and soft cushion.
    Leather barstool with 350 pound capacity in front of a kitchen counter.
    Beige tufted counter stool with beautiful detailing in front of a kitchen counter.
    Counter stool with grey wood and beaded beige seat.
    Stylish art deco inspired chairs with navy cushions.

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    1. Arabella Davies says

      December 10, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      These bar stools are so cool

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