5 Stunning Bar Stools to Bring Style and Function to Your Outdoor Entertaining Area

If you enjoyed last week's blog post, today's blog post features 5 great bar stool options to go along with your outdoor entertaining / kitchen area. During these summer months, our outdoor spaces get the most love and attention, and we want yours to be everything you envision. Bar stools are great focal features for an exterior area where you, your family, and your guests can sit back and relax with a summer cocktail while catching up.

Porto Outdoor Bar Stool

The Porto bar stool is a great option for those looking to incorporate a transitional or modern style to their outdoor entertaining area. Its unique rope-based features stand out and the richness of the dark finish makes a great focal feature. Find yours here.

Wiscasset Acacia Wood Bar Stool

If your outdoor entertaining space has a coastal vibe, consider the Wiscasset bar stool set. The aluminum accents incorporate a modern and industrial twist to the light-washed tone of the acacia wood base. And bonus... the cushion covers are washable! Grab yours here.

Piazza Outdoor Bar Stool

This bar stool is eye-catching due to its unique pattern. It comes in several colors and is made to last with the durable polypropylene material and powder-coated metal legs. Make them yours here.

Sojourn Outdoor Patio Bar Stool

If your traditional design style is starting to slightly merge into a modern and contemporary style, consider the Sojourn bar stool. Its dark bold colors scream contemporary, but the rattan weave gives buyers the safety of a traditional exterior furniture look. It comes as a set of 2 and includes Sunbrella fabric cushions...bonus! Get yours here.

San Salvador Patio Bar Stools

This bar stool is so versatile that it can be incorporated into a few different design styled atmospheres. The stool’s arms give buyers function and comfortability as well as a stylish angled design for visual appeal. Purchase yours here.

Enhancing Your Outdoor Entertaining Area

Incorporating bar stools into your outdoor kitchen and entertaining area is a great way to spice up an additional gathering area while still providing function and comfort. Whether it’s relaxing and having an outdoor dinner with your family, or entertaining your guests with drinks and appetizers, you’ll love the additional seating that bar stools will offer.

Look through our Sidedoor bar stool collection for a few more options in addition to the 5 listed here! Lead times can be long in the furniture industry right now. If you love one of these options but don't love the time it may take to arrive, reach out to us and we will help you find a similar alternative so you can start enjoying your exterior space sooner!

Ready to design a home that feels comfortable, stylish, and personal? We can help. Reach out to us and let's chat.

Cheers,
Angie 

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3 Steps to Creating Your Outdoor Entertaining And Living Areas

Studies prove that people who spend a significant amount of time outdoors are more likely to be happier and healthier mentally and physically. Those of us living on Vashon Island and in the Pacific Northwest have gorgeous landscapes that allow us to find serenity and tranquility when we spend time outside. 

You may love the outdoors but also want to entertain at home. You can achieve that inner contentment by creating outdoor living and entertainment spaces that provide the best of both worlds. Here’s how…

1. Plan Your Space

Consider how your family spends their time. For example, if your family prioritizes reading and yoga, why not create a space outdoors that can offer more tranquility. If your family loves to play board games and cards or have friends over for drinks, make sure there is lots of seating and a stocked beverage fridge.  

2. Create Functional Living Areas

Creating an outdoor area that provides the same function as your indoor living area is ideal for those who want additional living spaces. You plan the outdoor living the same way you’d execute a livable indoor design by deciding which areas to add based on your family's needs. Will you be adding just an outdoor living space, or will you create a second dining area and kitchen? 

3. Choose High-Quality Materials

My number one tip? Invest in high-quality furnishings and exterior fabrics.

There is nothing worse than buying items for your exterior space that cost less and look good temporarily but look sad and worn out the following year from weather, wear and tear. Then, you’ll have to restart and spend time and money to figure out how to repair, paint or resurface.

Excellent exterior furniture materials include:

• Polywood/HDPE plastic

• Teak 

• Aluminum 

• Polypropylene fabrics will be the best go-to for upholstery on your lounge furniture, cushions, and umbrellas.

Need Help?

Do you need help creating an additional living and entertaining area outside? You may have ideas but are finding them challenging to execute. Or do you need help building a concept or vision? I’m here to share creativity, and ideas, so you can create a functional and enjoyable space.

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Cheers,

Angie