Bar stool covers are a perfect way to add an eye catching accent to just about any room in the house, especially now that the bar stool is an increasingly popular item in many homes today. They are also a great way to add new life to a stool whose seat may be wearing out but otherwise is in good shape. In fact, there are a host of reasons why you might be looking to purchase a bar stool cover today: Perhaps you have recently re-modeled your kitchen and your old stools do not match the new décor. Carefully selected bar stool covers are a convenient and affordable way to alleviate that problem. Maybe you would like to rennovate your kitchen but you just cannot afford it at this time. Bar stool seat covers are an easy way to give your kitchen a “face lift,” in other words, a new look for just the fraction of the cost of a remodeling. Perhaps you are looking to create a matched set of stools out of a mismatched set. Or maybe you just want to make the stools you have more comfortable. Whatever the reason, there are bar stool covers available that will meet your needs and that are compatible with your budget.
There are generally two types of covers for bar stool, permanent stool covers and removable stool covers. The permanent, or upholstered stool cover, is the longer lasting and more dependable of the two, but it also requires a little more work to install. You will need to first remove the existing cover by taking out the staples that have fastened it to the stool. Then place the new cover on the floor, turn the stool upside down and place it on top of it, and then staple the new cover to the stool.
Removable bar stool covers are usually made out of fabric and have elastic around the edges so that it can be stretched across and over the seat of the stool. These types of covers are very easy to install, and you do not need to remove anything from the stool beforehand. If you prefer, you can buy a removable cover with built in foam for added padding and comfort. In this case, the stool will need to be stripped down to its base before stretching the new cover into place.
Removable stool covers are also popular additions to metal or wooden stools with seats that do not need covers. In these cases, bar stool cushions are usually the best option. These padded stool covers are usually fairly plush and comfortable, and are easily attached to the stool with fabric ties. Additionally, they can be easily and quickly removed in order to clean them, or if you wish to replace them with another style or design.
Sports themed bar stool covers are an especially popular item in home game rooms and dens, and are available with a variety of NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL team logos. College sports team logos are available as well. Other popular themes include animals, nature, the military, and designs by popular artists.
Whether selecting a permanent or replaceable bar stool cover, the choice of fabric is of paramount importance. In choosing a fabric for your cover, you will want to take into account where and how the stool is going to be used. For example, if you are going to locate the stool in an area where it is likely to get pretty dirty, you would probably want to go with a cover made out of leather or vinyl. These are much easier to clean in comparison with other fabric choices. Another consideration would be the other furnishings in the room where the stool is going to be placed. It may be a good idea to choose a matching fabric for your stool cover. A third consideration is how often you expect to be changing the covers. If you plan to change covers frequently, or are thinking about upholstering your stool in the near future, then it might be best to go with a less expensive fabric, but one that is still of sufficient quality to last a while. That way it won’t cost you a lot of money each time you decide to change your bar stool covers.