subject: Top Selections Of Colour When Buying Bar Stools For The Home [print this page] When it comes to choosing the top colours for barstools it helps to first consider what kind of material the pieces of furniture will be composed of. Many people agree that in spite of all the modern man made materials available on the market the best material is still leather. The main reason being that the more worn it gets the better it looks. Its durability and versatility make it a top choice. Today's leather comes in many beautiful colours so if you can afford real leather that would be the place to start.
The general consensus for the second best choice in materials for versatility and durability is acrylic. This synthetic material is extremely rugged and practically indestructible. If the barstools are going to be used in a public establishment acrylic would be the material of choice. It will not have the timeless feeling that leather offers however, but for commercial purposes it is a good selection.
Acrylic that is transparent will provide the room with the impression of additional space. This tough material was a novelty in its time and still has the effect of catching the attention of the viewer. The Googie period of a futuristic retro look is reminiscent of see-through components. Acrylic in white will create a more sterile, contemporary effect. Acrylic can also appear with funky lime green and canary yellow that brings to mind the 1960s.
When the budget dictates barstools that are more affordable faux leather is also an option. There is more of a selection of styles with the faux leather ranging from the Roma bar stool to the Detroit bar stool and finally to the ultra modern bar stool look. The best colour for the ultra modern look is often just staying with basic black.
Black takes up less space than white. It tends to recede and is used for accent. It ties in all the colours and components in a room and should be used sparingly. Three black barstools in one room are sufficient to create the sought after effect.
If warm, organic browns are desired then a popular colour that compliments brown is blue. The upholstery should be a mixture of the two with barstool legs in blue. These two colours have proven that they work well together in many different shades.
Beautifully varnished natural wood must be used with care because it looks busy. Wood grain will preoccupy the eyes and brain and should be used with a minimum of colour. There should be good lighting in the room with light woods. Dark woods such as mahogany do well with subdued lighting.
Keeping in mind that many men have varying degrees of colour blindness reds and greens will be a challenge for them to see. Their brain interprets them as shades of brown and grey. Sometimes the use of faux animal skin or simply black and white will satisfy most decorative needs. Experimentation is often the best teacher.
Bar stools can tie together all the components of a room just by their colour. If you are on a tight budget and must stick to a basic bar stool often times an accent of black against a background of one or two basic colours will be enough to create a timeless, classy interior.
