It is easy to become distracted by all the different types, sizes, design, shapes and functions of home furniture out there. To stay a little more grounded and consistent with your home furnishings, it is often helpful to create a theme for your home based around one or two furniture pieces. The following are a few ideas to get the you started on creating the best home space for you.

Bar and Counter Height Pub Tables

Incorporating a bar/counter height pub table into your home is a different and fun option. Like in restaurants or bars with similar furnishing, this type of set-up encourages sociability, conversation, movement and casual dining, all in the comfort of your own home. Their functionality and aesthetic appeal provide convenient, accessible and compact space.

Round

            Round tables are the ultimate shape for discussion. To bring everyone together, opt for a round pub table. They create a great space for walking up and standing around or for placing sitting stools.

Expandable 

            Expandable pub tables are the absolute perfect solution for flexible space. They are a fantastic option for a home that requires more seating for dining times but generally wishes to take up less space. Expand the table for non-dining times to create that compact space you enjoy and simply pull out the table for the extra seating space at dinner time.

Couples

            Pub tables can be the perfect solution for a couple’s home which does not require a large dining space but rather desires a unique and intimate area. Like the classic bar setting, a cozy couples bar table creates that romantic, out-on-the-town atmosphere. This fun option brings date night right into the comfort of the home.

Four Person

The counterpart to the couple’s bar/pub table option is the four person or family style option. Like the couples table, this counter height table creates the feeling of being out at a restaurant with the perk of staying in the home. Opt for a round or rectangular style table that is a little larger in order to accommodate the whole family.

Bar Stools

To furnish a home bar, counter space, or pub table, bar stools are a fantastic and obvious option. Pairing the right bar stool with your counter or bar space will compete your beautiful and functional space. Plus, bar stools can be found in a variety of designs, materials, shapes, etcetera for the ultimate personalized look!

Metal Bar Stools

            Opting for a metal bar stool has a handful of perks, one primarily being outdoor use. Metal is a great weather suited material. Additionally, there are many beautiful designs that can be incorporated into metal stools. Overall, a versatile choice!

Upholstered

            Upholstered stools are great for seats that will be getting a lot of use. Based on pure comfort, padded and upholstered bar stools are on obvious choice. They can additionally add a splash of individual style with the variety of colors and designs the upholstery comes in.

Backless 

Backless bar stools bring a whole new element of sophistication and modernity to your home. While barstools already take up less space than traditional chairs, backless stools are even more subtle with their ability to be completely slid under bars and counters. They are sleek and include metal, wooden and upholstered options!

Swival

This fun option is fantastic for increasing the maneuverability of your home area. Swivel stools make getting in and out of the space easier and encourage conversation because it becomes that much easier to shift positions to talk to one another.

Wooden

A simple wooden option is always a sure pleaser. Wooden stools are generally suited for all types of rooms and come in a variety of beautiful and hardy materials including oak, cherry, walnut, ash and mahogany.

Modern Kitchen Chairs

Have some fun with your living space by incorporating a modern look into your kitchen. Sleek designs and popping colors are a great way to add some spunk and character to your home. Modern kitchen chairs come in a variety of fun shapes, sizes, designs, materials and colors and truly bring that unique taste and character your home might be craving.

Kitchen Dinette Set

Similar to the pub tables, kitchen dinette sets can be the perfect option for the home hoping to promote intimate gatherings while simultaneously saving space. They serve as the perfect dining area, cozy breakfast nook or homework space. For homes that don’t need an extravagant, large dining room table to seat a large group or family, a kitchen dinette set is easy to manage while serving the needs of the space and size of family you have.

Designing and furnishing a home can be much simpler when there are only adults living in it. The only things that need to be considered are comfort and style. However, kids bring in additional elements to the picture that are important to consider. The main ones include durability, safety and convenience. Luckily, there are ways in which you can select furniture and styles that will not only make your home a kid friendly space, but also maintain the style and comfort enjoyed by everyone else in the home.

Rounded Corners

Kids can be rambunctious and wild, often not considering how running and jumping around in tight spaces can be dangerous to both themselves and the furniture. But the reality is kids are going to bump their heads, knees and toes and run into furniture no matter what. For these situations, rounded corners are always a good idea along with round tables or upholstered furniture. This could look like an upholstered ottoman for a stand-in coffee table or a rounded coffee table itself. Overall, avoiding furniture with rough, sharp and pointed corners that stick out can save many a boo boo and even a trip to the ER for stitches.

Durable Fabrics

With kids you have to think durable – what kind of furniture can you get that will put up with the harsh wear and tear and prolonged abuse kids are going to bring to it? With this in mind, choosing the right fabric and upholstery is a must. There are various types of durable fabric options including microfiber, wool, leather, vinyl, and denim. Microfiber especially seems to be the most popular option among families because of its stain resistance, variability in textures and colors, and manageable cost. More expensive options include leather, which is again very durable, easy to clean (if done immediately and correctly) and can give a more sophisticated look to your home. Whichever you choose, just make sure it is tough.

Avoid Glass and Other Fingerprint Material

As far as coffee tables and other countertop surfaces go, avoiding material that shows sticky fingerprints can save you a lot of constant cleaning. While there is nothing wrong with glass in particular, you will have to consider investing in a large supply of Windex. Instead, consider laminate and granite countertops. These surfaces are easily cleaned, don’t harbor bacteria, and come in various colors and styles.

Removable and Washable Fabrics

After you have chosen the right fabric to suit your home, considering how it can be cleaned is an important factor. Not all furniture has a removable option, but for pieces that do, it can be a quick and extremely easy way to clean up spills, stains, or any other general dirtiness that comes with use. Slip covers are great for both mixing things up and for quick and easy clean ups. They are easy to wash and if you go with white, bleaching is an easy fix option.

Sectionals

The popular consensus among families seems to be the sectional couch. This piece of furniture is great for various reasons. It is both spacious while not taking up a lot of space. Its wrap around style makes it the perfect wall flower to the family living room. Additionally, it provides many seats for the whole family plus friends to either cozy up on together or spread out. Throwing down some big floor cushions is another popular option for families with restless and playful kids and also provides additional comfy and easy seats.

Storage and “Multifunctional” Furnishings

If your kids love making the living room into their playroom but you don’t want it looking like one all of the time, utilizing furniture storage space is a great option. For example, use a storage ottoman that hides away toys when necessary in a subtle and convenient way. Also consider tables with built in drawer space or room underneath to easily slide bins and baskets of things under. Avoiding additional storage units on top of the furniture already in the living space will make for a less cluttered and better organized kid and adult space.

Additionally, this type of furniture is often multifunctional. Going with a storage ottoman as opposed to a standard storage container provides an extra durable and comfy piece of furniture to act as a footstool or a seat. Other multifunctional and storage saving options include built in bookshelves and built in storage benches. Baskets are also attractive and storage friendly options and can be slid into and around many areas!

Realistic Accessories

When you are furnishing a house that is kid friendly, it is important to be more realistic than artistic. Not to say that these two traits can’t exist together, because they certainly can! This applies more to choices that you know can’t be compromised with kids around. For example, decorative pillows are lovely, but throw pillows are better with kids and they can be both stylish and practical. They don’t call them “throw” pillows for nothing! Instead of choosing the intricately hand stitched and beaded decorative pillow, go with the more durable (there is that word again!) throw pillow that is going to be able to take on abuse a lot better. Being realistic with accessories may also look like moving the $1,000 vase to a more secure place up high and replacing it with something a little less destructible such as decorative drift wood, clunky wooden bowls, sturdy candles or books.

Darker Colors

While creams and other off whites look sophisticated, they aren’t the ideal colors for homes with kids because as you can imagine, they are going to show stains and scuffs easily. Instead, go with darker colors that hide these imperfections better or go for all white because it comes with the bleaching option.  For actual kids spaces consider choosing “bright-dark” colors such as reds and navy blues. It adds both a spunky kid flavor and also shows scuffs and stains less.

Sometimes it is the little things that make a difference and in a restaurant, one of those can be your selection of furniture for a restaurant. When choosing commercial furniture for your restaurant, it is important to consider a handful of factors that can greatly affect what furniture selection does and doesn’t do for your restaurant.

Quality over quantity

While choosing cheaper furniture can be an attractive option, you have to think of the bigger picture and what cheaper furniture means in the long run. Inexpensive furniture is inexpensive for a reason and with as much wear and tear as it will surely get, going all in and getting quality furniture is going to be your best option. No matter if it’s bar stools, restaurant booths, restaurant tables, or restaurant seating, don’t skimp on this one!

Comfort/Customer Needs

Make sure you consider and understand who your customer demographic is and what their needs are. Do this based on the cuisine you serve, the price, themes, etcetera. Will your customers be concerned with cushion softness and height or design? Do you need to be able to place a booster seat on the chairs if it is a popular family restaurant? How accommodating are seats for all shapes and sizes of people? Making your customers feel comfortable is extremely important for restaurant owners when it comes to customer service.

Aesthetic

It most likely goes without saying, but how your restaurant furniture looks is an important factor to consider. Here, however, it is important to not negotiate aesthetic with comfort. Ideally, you come to a happy medium with the right furniture. Once you have decided on a color set and theme of interior design, stick with it. Don’t try to include too many colors and designs or else it will begin to look cluttered, hectic, and overwhelming which is not what you want your customers to be concerned about.

Set the Mood

When selecting furniture it is important to consider what the intention of the restaurant is. What kind of mood do you want to set? Social? Elegant? Casual? In restaurants, moods are greatly impacted on the furniture available. A round table encourages discussion while long tables suggest a more serious, elegant atmosphere. Additionally, tall cocktail tables encourage moving around and socializing. Before you pick aesthetic, consider what the fundamental shape and design of the furniture suggests.

Maneuverability

Depending on the space you have, furniture can either help or negatively impact how the restaurant feels and flows. If you have a small space, choosing furniture may be a bit of a Tetris game. While you want to fit as many people in your space as possible, consider if people will be able to move around easily or if it will be too crowed and jammed. This goes for both customers and employees. Also, if you want to be flexible on seating, consider if you will be able to move around tables in order to accommodate smaller or larger parties.

Optimize Space

On the opposite spectrum of making your space maneuverable, you also need to consider having too much space. If you are working with more space than you need, you can choose furniture that creates the illusion of having a filled space. This doesn’t necessarily mean having giant thrones for chairs, but you can play with the height and width of furniture with extra space. It also gives you a little more room to play with additional decorative furniture.

Meet all your commercial restaurant furniture needs by visiting a California Dining and Barstools location near you! We offer a wide selection of furniture, including dining room sets, dinettes, pub tables, restaurant chairs, barstools, and other quality restaurant furniture supply products to the restaurant industry and hospitality industry for commercial use.

Summer weather just begs for home parties with friends and guests dining and drinking the night away. If you are in the mood for hosting dinner get-togethers and other summer entertainment in your home, you need to have the right equipment to quench your guests’ thirsts. Home bars are ideal as you can serve your guests specialty drinks while controlling the amount of liquor that flows from your bottles. Picking out the right home bar can be a bit confusing as there are a large variety of bars on the market to fit your style and preferences. Here are a few tips to choosing the best home bar for whatever summer entertainment you plan to dish out.

Decide On Whether The Bar Will Be Indoors or Outdoors

The best way to decide on the type of bar you need is to decide on the specifics about placement. Will the bar be indoors in a living room, open kitchen, dining room or den? Will it be placed outside in an outdoor kitchen or as part of an outdoor living space? By deciding on where the bar is placed, you will understand if you need a bar made out of materials that can withstand the outdoor weather and won’t fade from the sun’s ultraviolet light. You also can figure out the style to the bar as you want it to complement the area where it will be placed or make it into an interesting focal point where people can gather.

Figure Out Seating Placement

Seating allows people to feel like they are at a professional bar setting at their favorite watering hole. Yet it can also cause a big traffic jam during the large gatherings as people can’t get in their drink order as you try to please everyone. So consider whether you will have seating by the bar or have guests use the couches and chairs available in other parts of the space. Then think about the number of seats you want. While you would love to have a lot of people to entertain with your drink mixing skills, you don’t want to have tons of chairs taking up room after the party is over. Having the right amount of seating for everyday use is also ideal to keep the area neat and organized.

Will The Bar Have A Sink Or Faucet

Plumbing aspects become important when you are looking to have a full service bar with a sink to wash glasses and a faucet to give a person some water if they have had a bit too much alcohol for the night. These elements will dictate the placement of the bar as you will have to run lines for hot water and cold water for the faucet, as well as drainage lines for the sink. Always take this into consideration regarding the placement and style of the bar, as you may not want to run extra pipes through some areas of the home.

Types Of Drinks You Will Serve

The types of drinks your guests will want can dictate what types of items you will need to stock in your bar, as well as the amount of space you will need to house all the items. If you will be serving mixed drinks, you will need space for blenders, juicers and other preparation equipment. That means your bar will need to have the right amount of counter space for the equipment, and the right amount of under-the-counter storage during the occasions when the equipment is not in use. If you are serving beer, a mini kegerator might be an ideal solution as you have to consider the amount of shelf space to accommodate it in your home bar. Don’t forget the other accessories such as mini fridges and ice makers as the more items you have, the bigger the home bar you will need.

Don’t Forget The Drink Ware

Nobody serves beer in wine glasses or cocktails in beer mugs. Your glassware will decide on how the bar will look with spaces to store mugs, hanging racks for wine glasses and other storage nooks for cocktail glasses. Since you have figured out the types of drinks you will be serving, it will be easier to decide on the types of glasses to store on the bar and the number of glasses to have. Then you can pick out the best home bar that will give you the right amount of space for all the accessories.

Pick Out Your Unique Style

Do you have a traditional decor style, like modern themes, or have a personality somewhere in-between? The styles to home bars are endless along with matching bar stools that will bring the look together into the perfect decor that turns your bar into a conversational piece in the room. Home bars come in many shapes and styles, as you can purchase rectangular bars, round bars, bars with tiered serving levels and other styles. You can also have open bar shelves, sliding doors, or cabinet doors to securely keep all your liquor away from young, curious hands. Whether you want a bar where you can take center stage during the party as you become the bartender or a wet bar where people can serve themselves, there are tons of different home bars to select for your home.

Summer Entertaining Just Got Better With Home Bars

The right home bar for your home is out there. To get an idea about the style and functionality of the bars that are available, check out what is offered at places such as California Stools, Bars and Dinettes. You can get an idea about the bars that may fit into your preferences and the low prices that are offered. Then you can sit down and create a list of the types of things you are looking for in a bar, such as the amount of shelving you want, open or closed bar shelves, protection from adverse weather for outdoor bars, the shape of the bar, the amount of seating and other important features. Once you have figured out what you want in a bar, you can then narrow it down by price.

During the summer, people everywhere will host dinner parties, after-dinner parties and all night celebrations. Having a bar can cut down on the amount of time, and the mess, for people who have to walk from one room to the next to just get a drink. Let your guests have the time of their lives as they are served drinks by their perfect host. Look to having the best bar in your home as it will be an investment well worth getting for your space.

Often, patio furniture is a distant afterthought to normal home decorating. Upon moving into a new home or redecorating a current home, most of us either put up with whatever old patio furniture we have or, somehow, we forego patio furniture altogether, perhaps forgetting just how pleasant it can be to “live” outdoors when the weather allows. Out of sight, out of mind, as the old saying goes, and that typically applies to patio furniture as much as anything else in your home.

Your patio furniture shouldn’t be seen as just a few things that people can sit on while they’re outside. Rather, if you reconsider your outdoor space entirely, spend a little more time in your home’s yard or yards, you will quickly see why so many of your friends and neighbors are creating outdoor living spaces where they’re spending much of their family and social time. Of course, you’d be wise to leave your favorite comfortable furniture inside when you make your move outside, but you’ll still want to be comfortable.

Choosing a selection of quality, complementary patio furniture is your first step in taking advantage of the better weather of spring and summer to spend more time outside. Many people are reluctant to invest in quality patio furniture because it’s something that “just sits outside in the weather.” Well, ironically, spending a little extra on patio furniture will typically result in a more durable, more weather-proof patio furniture set. Sure, you could buy the cheapest patio furniture you could find, but you’d be back doing the same thing rather quickly. For the same combined price, you can go out and find something of quality, something comfortable, something stylish, something that helps your enjoyment of your yard and your hard-earned down time.

First, resist the urge to go small. In other words, don’t just buy enough patio furniture to seat your immediate family. One of the best parts about moving toward more outside time is the opportunity to socialize with friends and extended family. A yard is a great gathering spot, you are sure to find, and buying a simple table with only four chairs, will leave people standing and uncomfortable quickly. As strange as it may seem at first, buy twice as many chairs as you might think you’ll need; you’ll be glad you did the first time everyone has a seat.

Beyond just being weather-resistant and abundant, your patio furniture is going to need to be comfortable. Solid, stable patio chairs that swivel, rock gently, or both, are underappreciated, or at the least taken for granted. It’s a subtle thing, but patio chairs that move a bit allow for more comfort, more relaxation, and easier conversation.

Now, with all of those comfortable, gently rocking, patio chairs in mind, you’re going to need a slightly larger table than you at first envisioned. There are myriad choices in table surface options and much of your surface choice will be a simple matter of style. Do note, however, that cleaning some surfaces is easier than other, and some are more easily cleaned than others with, say, a pressure washer or garden hose. Some people enjoy the rugged durability and easy care of tile or stone surfaces, others prefer the simple style and easier care of glass. Remember, the glass surface tables are tempered and extremely durable but they are made of glass; children of certain ages and personalities could probably find a way to break it if left unattended.

Glass surface, stone surface, metal surface, or something else altogether, your patio table and patio chairs will get much of the focus as it is where friends and family will gather while you are entertaining. Conventionally, when most of us think of patio furniture we are thinking of table and chairs.

If you’re taking notice of the trend toward outdoor living space, though, you’ll notice that there is nearly no end to the patio furniture available to today’s customer. Just about any piece of conventional interior furniture can be replicated outdoors. Yes, that means you can arrange a patio furniture setting that adds a sitting and reading area, complete with couches, love seats, even recliners and ottomans. Since your yard is likely larger than your living room, family room, or dining room, the only limit to your exterior design ideas is your imagination.

Obviously, it all starts with your patio furniture. Choose a comfortable area that has a nice combination of shade and sun at the right times of day (think late afternoon and early evening…barbeque season) and then go about surrounding it with a quality set of patio table and patio chairs. If you find yourself enjoying your outdoor environs as much as we think you will, though, you’ll be adding to your outdoor patio furniture collection before you know it.

Outdoor living becomes just a little addictive. Plan on enjoying, in fact relishing, your time outside, in your comfortable patio furniture, with your friends and family at your side. Rather than sitting inside to eat dinner or socialize, beautiful spring or summer weather glistening outside, spend your evening hours enjoying the longer hours of sunlight. Relax outside and watch the sunset; work steals most of your daylight hours, so take some of them back by plopping yourself down in your quality patio furniture with your favorite beverage in your hand.

If you’re worried about getting cold out there as the day wanes, or as the season extends, well, you’re going to want to keep things warm and comfy. You can extend the season in which you relax comfortably in your patio furniture by implementing something as simple as a propane-powered patio heater or something as involved as an ornate outdoor fire pit. Either way, by the time the season starts to wind down, you’re going to have really hit your stride out there and not want to revert to the boring indoors. You’re going to want to be warm and comfortable out there so that you can stay out there even longer.

Happy days in your outdoor spaces!

Homes come in all shapes, styles and decor preferences. The dining room furniture you choose should fit into the look and feel of a home so it makes a cozy setting and dining area to enjoy meals and host dinner parties. There are a number of different materials used for dining room tables.

From traditional wood to modern metal, the type of materials you pick should be based on your design preferences, the look it will lend to a room, and your budget. Let’s examine some of the most common types of materials used for these wonderful tables.

METAL TABLES

Whether you are looking for a modern or an industrial look, metal tables can impress people by making a flashy and bold statement. Most metal tables are made from stainless steel yet people may also find recycled metal tables out on the market if they want to make a more environmentally-conscious purchase (steel is completely recyclable and most steel products are made with 25% up to 100% recycled materials). For a more decorative wrought-iron appearance, people may purchase a dining table with metal decorative legs and place on a glass tabletop surface.

GLASS TABLES

Glass tables add a touch of elegance and style to any dining room. The table will have a glass top with either glass, metal or wooden table legs. Most glass tables are found in round shapes although you can find large rectangular glass tables to accommodate bigger family gatherings. Glass dining room tables can be clear or frosted depending on your preferences. Glass tables can show smudges and fingerprints more than any other table surface, so extra care must be taken to keep the surface looking clean. Also be careful of sharp edges when you have children playing or rushing through the room.

SOLID WOOD TABLES

Wood tables have been the mainstay of dining rooms across the country and are a popular option. A solid wood table invites a warm and welcoming feeling for the people who will be sitting down and enjoying a meal together. Hardwood is more preferable than softwood as it is durable enough to withstand the nicks and scrapes if the table is used for multiple purposes such as an office desk, craft table or study area. Common types of hardwood used for tables include mahogany, maple oak, teak, and walnut. If a person selects softwoods, they may choose pine, ash, or white cedar. Solid wood tables can be more expensive based on the type of rare wood that is used and how it is harvested. Solid wood tables can be fixed with sanding and refinishing.

RECLAIMED WOOD TABLES

Reclaimed wood has been growing in popularity during the recent years as the environmentally-conscious choice of having a real solid wood table that doesn’t require cutting down additional trees. The reclaimed wood can come from a number of places such as barns, factories, businesses and even railroad ties. This natural wood often will have imperfections such as knots and saw cuts lending an antique or vintage appearance. People love this type of wood when they are looking for a rustic or country cottage decor style. Since there has been an increase of demand for reclaimed wood furniture, the prices for these tables have risen because of the scarcity of finding the wood.

COMPOSITE WOOD TABLES

Cheaper than solid wood or reclaimed wood, composite wood has been used for decades to create dining room tables. The wood consists of pieces of plywood or fiberboard made to look like solid wood. Composite wood may also be engineered wood that are pieces of softwood and hardwood glued and pressed together. Composite wood may have pieces of veneer affixed to the surface, which is real wood cut paper thin. This wood can fit into a multitude of home design themes and can withstand some abuse from kids and pets. Unlike solid wood tables, composite wood can be more difficult to fix as a person cannot sand it too much due to the thinness of the veneer.

LAMINATE TABLES

While laminate tables look like wood, they are not real solid wood or composite wood tables. Instead, it is normally made out of plastic. The surface is imprinted with a wood grain appearance so that they look like real wood. The interesting thing about laminate tables is that it can be sanded, primed and painted to fix imperfections. Yet a person cannot stain the table as the plastic will not be able to absorb the stain.

STONE TABLES

Stone tables such as a granite or marble tabletop provide a unique design theme to the dining room. The stone can tie in to other stone elements in the dining room or kitchen as they can match tile flooring, kitchen backsplashes and countertops. The stone is durable and strong and the smooth surface can come in a range of colors and designs. The stone table top can have a base made from wood, matching stone or metal. A person should be careful to protect the stone from watermarks and stains that could mar the surface.

PICKING THE RIGHT MATERIALS FOR YOUR DINING ROOM TABLE

With the number of materials out on the market for kitchen tables or dining room tables, selecting the right table for your dining space has to come down to a personal preference. An important factor a person should consider the style of their home and the decor elements present in the room. They should also take into account the amount of space they have for a table, the amount of people who will normally eat meals there, and the possibility of needing extra seating spaces for large gatherings. Shape of the table is something to consider as well, whether you prefer a round table, rectangular table, or oval table. In addition, another important consideration is how often the table will be used. A multipurpose table will experience more wear-and-tear than a dining room table only used during special occasions. Also, children and pets can cause a great amount of wear to tables, as the tables must be safe for children while standing up to rigorous use.

Asking the professionals here at California Stools, Bars, and Dinettes can allow a person to select the right type of dining room table that will fit into their desires and their budget. Our experienced staff can find out the details about the home, available space, the particular colors that the person likes, and what kind of budget they have. Then we can give the best advice on the best dining room table as the person can select the perfect table from one of our available three Bay Area locations.

Have plenty of space to eat meals while enjoying the beauty of new dining room furniture that fits perfectly into the space. Get a dining room table made out of the materials that you will love at California Stools, Bars and Dinettes.

You have the perfect home bar or restaurant bar. Now you just need the right bar stools. The great thing about bar stools is that they come in various styles and colors that can fit into the style and theme of the room. The perfect bar stool is waiting for you. You just need to follow this simple guide to figure out the right one that you will love for years and will last a lifetime.

Selecting The Right Bar Stools

Style And Comfort Bar stools are available with backs, without backs, upholstery, swivel and adjustable features. Before looking

For bar stools, decide on the type of comfort level you want the stools to offer to anyone sitting down on the seat. Then think about the types of materials that the stool should be made out of as there are gorgeous wood and metal bar stools available.

Bar Stool Height

Height is one of the top factors to consider when purchasing bar stools for homes and restaurants. The stools should be tall enough for a person to eat and drink at the counter or bar table. Yet the seat shouldn’t be so high where a person cannot fit their legs underneath as it makes it hard for them to shift about on the stool.

Standard bar stool heights are about 30 inches to 32 inches for a bar counter or table that is 41 inches to 43 inches tall. Some commercial style bars and tables have extra tall heights of 44 inches to 47 inches as they require bar stools that have a height of 33 inches up to 36 inches.

Bar Seat Width

Seat width is also very important as the width of the seat on the bar stool will dictate the number of stools that can fit at a bar counter or pub table. Bar seats are available in three widths: 15 inch, 17 inch and 21 inch. To determine a seat size, measure the amount of space available at the home or commercial bar.

You should typically have 14 inches of space from the edge of the bar counter to the middle of the bar seat for stools sitting at the ends of the bar. For there to be enough room between multiple bar stools, there should be 28 inches from one bar stool to the next when measuring from the middle of the bar seats. This setup allows people to shift from the bar stool without bumping legs into the stool next to them.

Get The Bar Stools You Need

The right bar stool for you is out there. You simply have to find the right place that can get it for you. Contact California Stools, Bars and Dinettes when you are searching for different styles and features to your bar stools.

When it comes time to purchase a dining room table, you want one that is long-lasting and durable for the many meals that will be eaten there. People will have different ideas and decor preferences for dining tables, yet the most common types of tables are constructed out of wood. There are many wood products and composites out on the market as you need to decide which type of wood to purchase for your dining room table.

Composite Woods

Composite woods such as plywood and particle board are often used for dining room tables because they are inexpensive. Some composite materials also use a combination of hardwoods and softwoods compressed together. You can often tell the difference between a solid wood table and a composite wood table by looking at the end grain which will not feature any growth rings. While composite wood dining tables are inexpensive, they are not sturdy and can be hard to fix it they have scratches or cuts in the surface.

Solid woods

Solid wood dining tables are made from real hardwoods without any composite materials. These dining room tables are sturdy and durable, as they can withstand the daily abuse when the dining room table is also used as the home office workspace and craft table. When a scratch or cut appears, it can usually be repaired so the scratch can no longer be seen. Hardwoods commonly used for tables include maple, oak, mahogany, teak, walnut, and pecan. Hardwood tables are more expensive than composite woods, as some hardwoods are rare and pricey to harvest and manufacture. Solid hardwoods can split as they age.

Some dining room tables are also created from softwoods such as pine. Softwoods can be prone to scratches, stains and dents as they are ideal for dining tables that will not be used often. Pine tables are also ideal for when you are looking for a rustic or ranch style theme for your home.

Veneer Woods

While a table may look like it is solid wood, it can in fact be veneer. Veneer tables are made with a thin piece of wood that is sheered off of a plank. Then this thin layer is glued to a fiber board or plywood material. Veneer wood tables will often have a repeated wood grain across the surface and have seams where the veneer connects along the corners and edges of the table. Veneer wood is cheaper than solid wood but the layer piece can peel up over time. Teak, satinwood, rosewood, and sycamore are common wood types used for veneer.

While picking out a dining room table, consider how often you will use the table, the color and the grain of the wood to decide which one to purchase. You can find the one that fits perfectly into our budget.

Dinette sets are wonderful pieces of dining furniture that are ideal for smaller homes and apartments where every available space is valuable. These dinette sets work in small dining rooms, kitchen nooks and spaces in living rooms. When you are considering a dinette set in your home, there are several factors to consider to pick out the right dining set that the whole family can enjoy.

How To Save Space With Dinette Sets

Measure Twice And Buy Once

To save the right amount of space, you have to consider the size of the area where the dinette set will go and the flow of traffic through the room. Also, ask yourself whether you will be using the dinette table for other things such as a preparation island for meals, a workspace for the kids, or another seating area where people will gather and have conversations. Multifunctional dinette sets allow you to do additional things without having to buy other furniture for the home or apartment. By deciding how the dinette set will be used, you can determine the right size dinette for the space.

Bench Seating Is Perfect For Dinette Sets

An added benefit for dinette sets is that you can save more space by choosing different types of seating arrangements. If the table will only be used by your small family, you can have the traditional 4 chairs for seating. Yet for those special occasions and holidays where family or guests will be dining with you, instantly increase the seating with benches. A bench can add up to 3 places for people to sit. When the bench is not in use, you can place it under a window, near the front door as seating in mud rooms, or in a bedroom.

Increase Space With Expandable Tables

Another factor to consider is that many tables have expandable surfaces and table leaves that allow the tables to fold down into a smaller size so that it doesn’t take up as much room. By lowering one or both leaves of the table, it can instantly increase the amount of space around it. When it is time to eat, simply fold the leaves back up or attach an additional section to make the table larger.

Dinette Sets Make The Perfect Furnishings For Every Home

Dinette sets are the ideal dining furniture when you are concerned about the amount of space you have in your home. When you are looking for affordable and durable dinette sets, contact California Stools, Bars and Dinettes. We offer a wide range of dinette sets that will fit perfectly in your home and will look great with the rest of the furnishings in the room.

When it comes to decorating the dining room for the bachelor space, they want stylish and multi-functional pieces that offer the right amount of space. The look should show off their masculine side, yet also be welcoming when he invites guests over for dinner or playing a poker game on Saturday night. The furniture should also offer the right amount of working surfaces without being overbearing and taking up too much room in the space. Here are several ideas for dining room furniture that will have men eager to invite guests over for a great meal and a fun time.

Dark Woods

Dark wooden furniture gives that bachelor dining room that right amount of sophistication. Select a long wooden table with leather or upholstery padding on wooden chairs as it will nicely show off the room while also offering a comfortable place to sit. With the right pendant lighting or sconces, the room can look elegant for the romantic time with a sweetheart and then quickly change over to be practical for daily lifestyles.

Expandable Tables

Expandable tables work well in small bachelor room settings where space is limited. The table surface can be lengthened when you need more for dinner guests, parties or poker nights. Add a bench for additional seating as a table that seats four can easily be expanded to accommodate 6 people comfortably. After the guests go home, you can shorten the table and stow away the extra chairs to keep your bachelor pad neat and organized.

Dinette Sets

Some bachelor spaces simply don’t have a formal dining room. You can still create a dining room area for yourself so you aren’t standing in the kitchen eating over the sink or spilling food on the rug in the living room. Dinette sets work perfectly in that unused spot in the living room as you can have a nice place to eat your meals. It allows seating for 4 people as you can easily take away two chairs when you will be dining alone for the evening.

Home Bars

Nothing makes the meal complete without a nice drink to pair with your dinner. Home bars are becoming popular in bachelor pads as you can fix up your favorite drink the way you like it without having to deal with the noise of crowds at the local dive bar. Home bars come in varying sizes that can fit perfectly in the dining room. Match the look and color of the wooden bar with the dining room table and chairs to have a uniform look in the room.