The kitchen has become more than a place to cook due to new technologically advanced appliances and less traditional furniture. Space-saving appliances such as ovens and microwaves combined not only reduce cooking time but save a lot of space too.

With more space, smart homeowners have more space to accommodate an additional seating area to satisfy their entertaining style. It could be another table, a counter with stylish bar stools, or even a couple of lounge chairs.

Find a location for your bar stools

If you decide to create a little bar area in your kitchen, you need to find the best location for it. Many people disassemble one wall and install a bar counter instead, or leave two pillars and a four-foot riser to be used as a counter. The bar area should not block the traffic in the kitchen. That's why the best location for it is near the wall, or if that's not possible, then on an island in the middle of the kitchen.

A bar counter in the middle of the kitchen requires some space around it for comfortable seating and allow the kitchen to function properly. Don't fall prey for tricky salespeople who may try to sell you a counter with cabinets bigger than your kitchen can accommodate! The access corridor around the bar area should not be less than 3 ft wide.

Breakfast bar stools have low backs

Breakfast bar stools feature a low back, which means they can fit tidily underneath your kitchen bar. With this, you can create more space when you don't have guest around. As these contemporary bar stools use much less space than their traditional counterparts usually seen in restaurants and pubs. They are much lighter and more artistic in colour and style. Since people spend less time at their home bar than behind a table, contemporary bar stools are usually backless or have a very low ergonomically designed back. The most popular ones are swivel, with sturdy legs. They can be made of aluminium, fibreglass, or metal.

Simply Bar Stools huge range

Here at Simply Bar Stools we have a huge range of stools to suit virtually any kitchen type. From wooden, to leather, silver to pink. You can select the stool that is the correct height for your kitchen, the perfect colour and even one that fits into your price range. Especially with our offers such as 2 bar stools for £60. Below are a few of our best selling products:

Sofia Bar Stools. £39.99, or two for £75

Our Sofia bar stool, made by Lamboro is perfect for your breakfast bar, it will fit underneath most bar counters with it's low backrest. The stool is well padded to make it extremely comfortable to sit on.

You can pick up the Sofia for just £39.99, or if you want to buy them as a pair you can get them for £75, saving you £5 on your order.

The sofia is available in these colours: Blue, Red, Cream, Black, Brown and Green.

Baceno Bar Stools. £39.95, or two for £75

Our Baceno bar stool, made by Lamboro is much like the Sofia, however without the padding. Even without the extra padding the stool is still very comfortable. It's low backrest again means it can fit under your kitchen bar with ease.

On sale for £39.99, or if you want to buy a pair you can get them for £75, saving you £5 on your order.

The sofia is available in: Brown, Red, Cream, Black and White.

Finishing touches

To really spruce up your kitchen once you have your breakfast bar would be to install a radio or small TV in to watch while you cook, eat a quick meal or relax over drinks. It is also possible to fit iPads in your kitchen in such as way that they can be used as TVs too.