When you shop for a set of barstools for your kitchen, game room, or another part of your home, visiting a retailer that carries a wide selection of stools will allow you to browse the options until you find a design that suits you. There are several factors for you to consider, including the color of the stools and the materials from which they're made. You'll also want to take note of their design. While many barstools don't have back support, others do—there are many options that could fit into the latter category. Here are three barstool back styles that can be good choices for your home.
Padded Back
The mere presence of a back on a barstool can help to make it more comfortable, as the person who uses it can lean back a little instead of having to sit upright. To provide even more comfort, consider a design that has a padded back. This type of stool often has a wooden frame with a padded section in the center. Typically, this will consist of a thick layer of foam with leather, faux leather, or fabric stretched over it. In many cases, these stools will also have padding on the seat, which can make for a comfortable choice.
Minimalist Back
You'll also find barstools that have a minimalist-style back—there's back support, but it's small enough that it only provides support for the lower half of your back. In some models, the back may simply consist of a piece of curved plastic. While this design might not be as comfortable as a product that has a taller, padded back, it can still be a good choice in different spaces. The small back size helps to keep the barstools compact, which is ideal if you don't want them taking up too much space.
Wood Slat Back
If you're looking at wooden barstools, those that have backs will often have backs that consist of wood slats. The slats, which are thin pieces of wood, may either be horizontal or vertical. Often, they're curved to some degree to make them comfortable to lean against. Barstools with wood slat backs can be a good choice if you have chairs nearby that have a similar back style. Many chairs that go with a kitchen table have this design, so if you're buying stools to use with a bar-style area near the kitchen, you may favor this style.