John wanted me to work Stool Boom into the post title because of this video (which he requests that you all check it out so that you can hum the song while reading this post). Anyway, now in stool news… we got them for our peninsula! And we’re so excited about 1) where we found them, and 2) the price (because four stools can definitely be a budget breaker if they’re priced at $250 a pop). But first, let’s chat about the kitchen budget in general for a second…
We’ve actually spent some real money in certain areas like:
- new Corian counters (around $1700)
- new stainless appliances (around $2213 with the new microwave but not including a range hood that we still need)
- new cork flooring ($848 including underlayment)
- new backsplash tile (and lots of it, since we’re taking it to the ceiling on one wall – around $280)
- tearing down a wall to create an extra wide doorway into the dining room ($700 to the contractor plus $90 for the drywall/trim that we did ourselves)
- in-progress total for the big stuff: $5,831 (still need a range hood, new lighting, floating shelves, art, etc)
And like the majority of renovators, we’re also choosing areas to save, like:
- reusing our existing cabinets (they’re solid oak, full of interior upgrades, and in great shape)
- reconfiguring the layout ourselves (we had fun pushing the pantry around and building a cabinet to enclose the fridge)
- priming/painting the cabinets ourselves (we did it in our first house along with in the office for our built-in desk and really dig the finished product)
- installing as much as we can (like some of the new lighting that we have on the agenda, and those cork floors that we plan to lay ourselves)
- using as many discounts and coupons as we can (we stacked discounts when we got our appliances and our counters, along with using a coupon code on our backsplash tile, snagging clearance cork, and getting three contractor estimates to shave over 3K (!) off the highest one)
- selling things we no longer need on craigslist for money to put back into the makeover (so far we’ve sold our old kitchen table, our old granite, and the black over-the-range microwave that came with our house for a total of $815)
We still have a backsplash to install, cork flooring to lay, new lighting to buy/hang, and floating shelves + a range hood to go up – so admittedly it looks kinda crazy for the amount of money that we’ve spent (since many of the elements that we’ve purchased aren’t in yet). But in a month or two the kitchen should look significantly more finished and upgraded. At least that’s the plan! It’s all just a work in progress until then…
But weren’t we talking about stools? Back to that subject. First we debated something clear/acrylic but heard from a few people who said they really disliked how scratched and foggy theirs got with everyday use and only found a few options that we liked (all of which were over $100 a pop). So we went back to the drawing board, which basically meant examining a ton of inspiration rooms. Which (duh) allowed us to pick up on a pretty obvious theme. Apparently we have a thing for industrial metal stools. We also like that they’re not wood since there are a ton of wood-legged chairs in the nearby dining room, so a contrasting metal look is a nice variation (so not everything feels heavy and wood-y).
For functional reasons we decided that our stools had to have backs (so Clara’s booster seat can snap onto one, so bigger kiddos can more easily sit up there, and even for the added support/comfort they’ll provide for adults). So it eliminated some of the cool backless ones like the stools in this photo from atlantahomesmag.com (we’ve seen similar versions on overstock for anyone interested). But that decision still left us wide open to cool science-y stools like these from Restoration Hardware. Too bad they’re $375 each, making four of them a budget breaking $1,500 (sniffle).
So we set off to find some thrifty (preferably secondhand) options for our kitchen – hopefully at around $60 each or less (you know, in an ideal world where perfect $60 stools abound). We actually found an awesome vintage one at a local thrift store for 50 beans (it was even counter height and not bar height, which is what we need) but there was only one and we needed four. Wop wop. So we took to the internet to try to find some sort of industrial warehouse or bulk manufacturer who made science-y counter height stools in our price point. What do ya know, we found these guys on a school supply website of all places:
I know, I know – it looks more than a little nerdy in that pic (especially because they placed the backrest super high- it’s adjustable). And because it’s not in a delicious room like the other stools above (nothing looks as glamorous when it’s cut out on white). But oddly tall adjustable backrests and white backgrounds aside, there was just something charming about getting lab stools from a school supply place.
They’re admittedly not exactly the same (aka: not nearly as amazing in shape or finish) as the stools in the above inspiration images, but those were sadly (very) out of our budget. And we had a feeling in the right room these affordable guys could really be elevated (you know we’re all about mixing high and low, so things like the new counters, ceiling height backsplash, new appliances, pretty pendant lights over the peninsula, and cork flooring should really elevate them). And the price was riiight. They were $33 each (we got the fixed height 24″ ones). Which means for $168 (including tax and shipping) we got four stools delivered to our door. Here they are in our still very raw and completely unfinished kitchen (but just scroll up to see how metal stools can look pretty darn cool in more finished spaces).
As for their finish, they look nice with the stainless appliances, but once the room comes together more I’m not above tweaking them if I think they’ll look better that way (they were $33 after all…). I’ve definitely contemplated these four options:
- trying a deeper color, like the brown and oil-rubbed-bronze Elle Decor stools that are up a few photos (thankfully metal takes spray paint really well, and any painted metal chairs that you’d buy from a store are essentially just spray primed and painted in thin and even coats). I was thinking I could even upholster the seats with rough chocolate leather or something, along with using ORB spray on the leggier metal parts.
- spraying them all white with wipable leather or vinyl upholstered seats if we want them to gleam like the counters (we’re contemplating a deeper toned accent treatment under the peninsula behind them, so white could really pop – more on that in a minute).
- somehow roughing them up by scuffing, sanding, and maybe even tinting them with some sort of metal stain or glaze that would give them more of an aged/beat up look like some of the more expensive antique-ish stools out there (they could then be sealed with poly so they wouldn’t rub off on anyone)
- spraying them shiiiiiny shiiiiiny chrome like the ones in the Cote De Texas photo a few pics back
We’ll have to wait and see as the room evolves. You know we like to tweak/learn/figure it out as we go. Our house is like a big puzzle and I’m Nancy Drew… and maybe John’s Scooby Doo? Wait maybe Burger is Scooby and Clara is Nancy Drew. And I’m Angela Lansbury. And John is Mulder. Or is he Skully? I always forget which one is the guy. Update: the guy is Mulder. Thanks google.
Ugh- but those orange-y wood cabinets are really cramping our style. We’re actually working on trim and baseboards and puttying and sanding right now… which means priming and painting are just around the corner! So I know some of you might not “get” the stools at all right now (mom!) but I promise when the rest of the room starts to make more sense around them, you might come around. Just give us a chance to get the room a bit more developed. Pretty please? When in doubt, just remember that our first house eventually looked like this, but while it was in-progress it looked like this. Haha.
We especially love how the two adjoined spaces don’t look too wood riddled since we skipped wood stools for the kitchen and went with metal for some nice variety.
And although they look a bit light on their feet (thanks to the airy metal construction) these dudes are solid. Not wobbly. Not lightweight. They’re lab stools for goodness sake. So there’s no flimsy feeling because they’re made to last decades in classrooms with people/teens/teachers of all sizes sitting/beating on them. Most likely while using bunsen burners.
In the comfort department they’re actually really comfortable (there’s a bit of flex in the back rest, which is really nice). I mean it’s not like sitting in a padded armchair, but for stools at a counter we think they’re perfect. And Clara’s booster chair snapped right into the one on the end, so that was nice (it said it worked with any chair with a back, but it was good to have confirmation that she was nice and secure up there). Yup, that means we’ve all been eating (and generally hanging out) at the peninsula these days!
Look, here are Clara and John making cookies at the ol’ new peninsula (can’t see much of the stool, but she’s all strapped in and happy to help stir). More on what amazing concoction they were making here.
Speaking of Clara’s assistance, she also “helped” us assemble the stools. Check out our little leftie in action:
And now for a Burger photobomb:
He couldn’t resist getting in on the action too.
Once we have some amazing (we’re actively on the hunt) pendant lights hanging over them above the peninsula things should start coming together a little more. We sort of have something like this in mind, but we’re definitely not 100% settled yet.
Oh and speaking of the peninsula, a few of you couldn’t tell from the installation photos that we got the corners of it rounded, so here’s a pic from the top with a penny on the edge to show how they’re softly curved. Hooray for no sharp corners (for the bean’s noggin and our hips!).
But back to the stools (I’m all over the place today, huh?). Have you scored a deal from a school supply company or other unexpected source? Have you recently purchased new stools or chairs? Are you into the whole rough/ industrial mixed with fancy/polished look? It’s definitely not for everyone, but it’s funny how many of our inspiration kitchens are exactly that.
Psst- Ahhhhhh- who saw the Dexter finale last night? Don’t want to give anything away, but it was craaaaaazy! We’re still taking about it.
Kristen says
Those stools are not only the stools that I used when I was in chemistry in high school in New Jersey (like…10 years ago) but are also the stools that the chemistry teacher has in her classroom in the school I currently teach at (in Los Angeles). The second I saw them, I had an instant flashback.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- they’re classics. I love it!
xo,
s
Jasmine says
I love these diamond-in-the-rough stools, and holy cow! What about that price? Kudos going to a non-traditional place to get them too. The best part is that they are going to be sturdy forever. I can’t wait to see where they end up! (well, obviously, they will end up at the penninsula, but how they will dress up) ;o)
Kacie says
Love the slightly industrial style! They look great!
Kacie
http://acollectionofpassions.com/
Janice says
How’d you decide how many stools to buy? Is there a rule of thumb to use?
YoungHouseLove says
We knew for function that having more than three would come in handy (since we’re already a fam of three and would like to have at least one more kiddo). So we thought it was perfect that we could fit four.
xo,
s
Nancy says
While Stool Boom is a beauty, may favorite is always Nothing Ever Happens on Mars. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, always a classic.
xo,
s
Nancy says
Okay, I’ve made it through 1/2 this post, and I love the stools. My uncle was a biology professor, so when the University got new lab furniture, my aunt came home with 6 stools (she gave 3 to my mom) and a really awesome biology table with at least 12 drawers and a slate top. She still uses all of it some 30 years later. Your stools reminds me of those. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- that’s amazing! And I love those awesome biology tables with a ton of drawers.
xo,
s
Jennifer says
I actually get a little sad when I come back to work on Monday and only have one post to read from you two! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw sorry Jennifer! Know that we’re usually working the weekend away so we have lots to share that week. And sometimes watching Dexter or playing with the bean. Haha.
xo,
s
Erin Snapp says
Just wanted to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog and check in weekly, although I never seem to have much time to leave a comment…but I wanted to make sure to tell you how much I enjoy it.
PS…LOVED the hanging pendants with the glass globe you featured here.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Erin!
xo,
s
jeannette says
awesome shopping chops, guys. i found a similar schoolhouse deal on a 48″ folding table for the patio. (i hate porch furniture, so this was perfect, and i don’t have to look at it all winter long.)
as for old wood inspiration, ariele is your girl. her blog started when she and thelma headed out west from brooklyn, search for old wood to reclaim and install in her family’s restaurant in cali. now she’s back in brooklyn, making cheeseboards out of reclaimed floorboards against a gorgeous background mosaic she made of eucalyptus leaves on her wall. a girl with power tools, yay!
http://brooklyntowest.blogspot.com/
jeannette says
that would be “thelma” of course.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- love it!
xo,
s
Angie K says
Oh my goodness! Those are just like the stools we had in my middle school art classes. I LOVED art class!!! I can’t wait to see more of the kitchen remodel. I’d already trade your unfinished space for my tiny tiny kitchen with no fabutastic peninsula!!!
Angie K says
Yeah. Fab-u-tastic. Sounded better in my head. Cuz your peninsula is both fabulous and fantastic!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- I like it.
xo,
s
Jessica says
OMG! LOVE the stools….I like the finish as it appears on the website you ordered them from, but it looks like they are much different in person. As soon as I saw them in your kitchen, I thought……ORB!!!! That would look AMAZING!! The other options are great too, but ORB would fit into your house perfectly!
Martha says
Love the new stools! The color of the metal looks very similar to the penny tile – is that just me?
YoungHouseLove says
Yes – very very close indeed! Which is why we can’t wait for the room to come together a bit more before we paint/alter them. They might tie in so well with the backsplash in the end!
xo,
s
jbhat says
I give the school stools a A, a gold star and a smiley face.
jbhat
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Jbhat!
xo,
s
Christina says
I love the stools! I think it will look great with the penny tile too! And, with the new cork floors (once they are in), they will stand out even more. Good buy!
Carla says
Well, I’m really sorry to say this, but those stools are way too thin and basic and boring to anchor down such a highly noticeable space at your kitchen counter. With such a mammoth and heavy dining table and that visible bulky floor to ceiling end cabinet that hogs up a lot of space, you really need stools that are more substantial. The thin metal frames are very busy and way too yang to blend well and work with your overall design scheme.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- I knew I’d hear from you Carla! You and my mom should grab some coffee (didja see my little note to her in this post?)! We love our new stools and know they’ll look great when the room comes together, but it’s definitely not a choice everyone out there would make!
xo,
s
Lindsay says
I love them! And I wasn’t expecting to, either. :)
Can’t wait to see if they end up changing or if they fit right in as-is.
In other news, I always like reading through your comments, but today I have to keep scanning for the word “Dexter” before I read since I’m a couple seasons behind. Ack!
(and I love the person who started out with “**DEXTER SPOILER ALERT**”. Very helpful!) :)
Skooks says
Ok, I personally didn’t buy this through a school supply place . . . I got in on Craigslist. But SHE got it from a school supply place, and it has been THE BEST type of shelving to house books for our little people. Easier for them to see to choose and easier for them to put away as well. And SOLID AS A ROCK. I certainly don’t encourage it, but when the 2 year wants to climb it, I don’t freak out.
Not exactly this one, but very similar to the one we have: http://www.guidecraft.com/product/415044/G6603%20-%20Tan/_/Single_Sided_Book_Browser_-_Tan
YoungHouseLove says
I love that idea! So smart!
xo,
s
Georgia says
You guys are so clever! I would never have thought of going through w school supply store. But after having a look, i think it’s the pefectplace for me to purchase furniture when I eventually get the funds to do up my art studio. BTW. I love the stools, and i am sure you will come up with a way to make them rock even more.
Shelley says
Georgia – I was just looking at furniture on the site for my art studio too! The flat file is calling my name as well as the Vanguard drafting desk. My studio is furnished but I’d love the extra storage and the drafting desk is just cool ;)
Kami says
I was just saying how does Dexter continue to get away with it after all these seasons and then she walks in on him!!!
Craaazy!
Annalea says
LOVE those stools! I wonder what you’ll end up doing with the finish . . . :o)
I just have one final comment: “Number Five is alive!” ;o) Those are so totally Short Circuit! lol
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- I LOVE that movie! In fact, I think Clara would love it. Should get that for her soon!
xo,
s
Shelley says
BRILLIANCE!! I am loving every quirky detail of this kitchen makeover! I am also highly anticipating the flooring – it’s gorgeous and I think it’s going to look fantastic with all the other finishes. So fun to watch each step play out!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Shelley!
xo,
s
Katherine says
Are you planning on keeping the walls grellow?
YoungHouseLove says
Yup, that’s the plan so far. See how the paint swatch layers in with all of the gray and white and chocolate tones in the second photo of this post? We think once we hang the floating shelves and add some other colorful items it’ll all start to tie together.
xo,
s
Katherine says
nice! (:
Hanna says
At first glance the gray does seem a bit “primer gray” buuuuut… when you get the gray penny tile up on the far wall they may tie in perfectly color-wise. Any way you go I can’t wait to see the final “finished” kitchen! :) The before and after shots will be incredible!
Jen says
Let me start by saying I love the stools! They are a great addition.
On another note: why do you guys always have a caveat about how your readers may not “get” or like your choice?
I don’t “get” or like every choice you make, but I love probably 95% of them as I’m sure most of your readers do. Why else would we be reading your blog if we didn’t?
So don’t bother with the “pretty please” it makes it sound like you are not exactly confident with your choices. Which I know you are, just let it go, this is YOUR home, YOUR design choices! Some readers might not love them, but so what, they don’t have to sit on them!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- that’s just how we talk in real life! We’re not exactly folks who say things in real life (to our parents or friends) like: “this is what we picked and we own it and know it’ll look fabulous!” – we’re more of the folks who say “we know it looks crazy right now, but we promise we have a plan, so bear with us!” I guess it’s just our personality! And sometimes I put in little messages to my mom. Because that’s one of the greatest perks of blogging I think (to lovingly hide little things for friends or family members who are reading). Hope that makes sense!
xo,
s
Bethay says
You guys are incredibly lucky to be working from home doing what you love, with your little Clara close by AND make enough cash to do stuff like this! Your kitchen is looking so AWESOME – I love the progress! I’m amazed, impressed and a bit jealous! :P :) I work the normal 8-5 type job as an industrial designer but can’t really afford a 5k kitchen makeover, boooo! :(
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, well we always tell anyone that they can do what we do! We didn’t really do anything special – we just started a blog about something we loved as a hobby and wrote 2,000 posts over the course of 4 years. It definitely didn’t happen overnight, but I think hard work, enthusiasm, and doing what you love have a way of leading to something great! Good luck with everything!
xo,
s
jordyn says
We had those stools in a bunch of the studio spaces in the art school at UGA. Makes me miss all those painting courses! I think the industrial stools will look great with all the white when the cabinets are painted.
And we actually just got a very similar pendant light for our dining room at Lowes and love it.
Colleen in MA says
That right there is the number one lesson I’ve learned from your site – patience! And this from someone who *loves* Trading Spaces and all those shows in which a room is done over in a day or weekend. Patience to get a feel for a space is used, to see where the deals are, to make sure the color choices feel right. You have saved me time, money, and sanity with this lesson. :)
At any rate, I love the direction the kitchen is going in. Mixing in a few industrial pieces mixes things up, makes for a room ready to be used, and is a cool reminder of your urban NYC life. Nice choice.
Morgan says
Like the chairs. They would look great with a natural straw seat cushion or something to make them a little less school-y. The aged wood would be a great addition too once the major reno has taken place! So fun!
melinda says
What great ideas. i think wood on the back of the backrest (the side you see from the dining room) would be neat. . . but it all depends on what you’re doing with everything else. Looking forward to seeing what you decide on!
Anne says
Im excited to see how you fix up those stools! When hubby and I bought our square counter height pub dining set we, for some crazy reason, bought only four stools instead of eight. I’d love to buy four more but can’t find th set ANYWHERE. I’m definitely thinking mixing and matching might be the way to go… thoughts?
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, I would definitely give it a try! Maybe keep an eye out for something of similar proportion (not much taller or lighter looking) and see if you can layer them in without looking too hodge podge? Good luck!
xo,
s
snosie says
So I think I dreamed about the bean – perhaps this site is taking over my life!!
On other cool news, I recently ‘dropped by’ the thrift store, and found two armchairs for a total of $50. While I ummed and ahhed (and tried to internet up if I could get replacement covers) I got them marked down another $5. Now I wasn’t in desperate need for two armchairs, but they were definately on the ‘nice to have once I’m settled’ list for the place I’ve bought (that I get the keys to on Thursday!). Yay for chairs. Boo for my bedroom having more chairs or boxes than nights I’ve slept in it. (ok not really, but it’s overwhleming!)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- I dreamed about the Kardashians last night! We were all hanging out and making jewelry maybe? So odd. Anyway, congrats on those armchair scores! They sound awesome.
xo,
s
Kelly says
Scored some vintage children’s schoolhouse chairs for $5 each. They’re metal with a cool patina. Wood seat and backrest. Restoration hardware makes reproductions of them. I love them around the kids table!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s amazing! We found some old kid chairs for Clara at a garage sale a while back! More on the play table we built for them tomorrow!
xo,
s
Meredith @ Welcome to Heardmont says
I spotted this kitchen today and thought I’d add an image to your inspiration folder! Looks like they share your affinity for metal seating and clear globe pendants: http://www.designattractor.com/2011/12/functionalist-villa-with-industrial.html
I’m loving the direction you’re going in your kitchen!
YoungHouseLove says
I love it SO MUCH! Thanks for sharing!
xo,
s
Kat says
Your stools look great. Really. And I think they’re a perfect choice for a young family. We recently remodeled (well still sorta are) our kitchen and we got the tolix knock-off ones from Overstock. While I love the look of them, my boys (2 &4) are constantly falling off them–yikes! So good call on getting some with backs. It would be fun to get them powder coated in some cool color or even a shinier chrome. And as for the lighting situation–you should check out a PB Outlet. I’ve scored some major deals at the one near me. My philos–don’t settle, but be patient. You can get some awesome stuff for the right price if you just take your time. But of course you guys already know all that;)
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the tip! Wish there was a PB Outlet closer! Might call for a road trip though…
xo,
s
Jenna says
Oh, I totally “get” the stools. LOVE them!! In fact, {when we finally get around to renovating our kitchen} that style of stool is just what I had been thinking about!! Thanks for the source. ;)
joyjoy says
Honestly, I think the stools looks a little out of place at the moment, BUT I love them (I think I had the same stools in high school chemistry!) and I know there’s still more work to be done to get to the vibe you’re really going for. I love that you were looking for something a little industrial and ended up buying *actual* lab stools. Super cool. :-)
Erika says
Things are coming along nicely, you guys! I really like your stool choice. They remind me of the ones we had in painting and drawing class in college- you are right they are super sturdy.
Also, I LOVE seeing the pic of Clara helping out. I let my Little Guy (2) do all kinds of DIY and cooking things with me to the amazement of my friends. Oh well, right? One word of warning, though….After repainting our upstairs hall he “helped” me put the light switch covers back in place. Actually he carried the bucket with the screws and covers and handed me what I needed. The problem arose later when I discovered him hovered over an outlet, which I purposely did not let him help me with, with a screwdriver poised for contact- if you know what I mean- and saying, “help mama”. I had just finished and was searching for the babyproof plug-ins. His interest in helping was sweet, but talk about a HEART ATTACK! It’s funny how easily they pick up what you are doing and start to act on it. Yikes!
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
Erika
YoungHouseLove says
Oh my gosh- so glad you caught him in time!
xo,
s
Jen from insideways says
I went through *the same process* when I was stool shopping a few months ago. I ended up finding some backless lab stools on craigslist for $10 each and snatched them up! They’re all beat up because they were used in the craft section of a public library and I love the charm they bring to the kitchen. Yay for industrial school house nostalgia!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s amazing! What a great score!
xo,
s
Trish says
I’m thinking I like it! I had a similar stool story. Didn’t want to spend lots of money (we rent right now), and needed something with a back for the little kids. Found three stools at the Habitat for Humanity store for about $30 each. They were generic, light oak stools like you’d see at your local mexican restaurant (in fact I HAVE seen them there), but I sanded them and painted them white. Voila! They could have come from Pottery Barn. It’s been about 8 months and so far so good. Love them, and no kids have fallen off yet!
Marla says
I love checking out those school supply sites just to dream a little – not in the market for anything right now. Love the stools you ended up with. I’ve heard of folks taking their metal furniture to autobody shops to have them painted. Maybe something you’d consider if you take the ORB route? No idea of the cost, but sounds like a good idea for something that needs a seriously durable finish. Like the finish you have now too.
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, that’s definitely an option! I would love to see those guys spray these babies down with one of those powder coat machines!
xo,
s
Paula in MN says
My stools look the same, except the seat is square instead of round, and the height is adjustable. I paid $10 total for three of them at a garage sale!
YoungHouseLove says
Amazing score!
xo,
s
thomas says
$herdog- were those stools dedicated to the visit by William McKinley? Is that what prompted Blaine to become the Stool Capital of the World after the Stool Boom? I thought so. If you guys ever feel like moving to Michigan, we’ll host Guest Fest. John has good taste in movies, for sure.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- hilarious.
xo,
s
mp says
The stools look great! I’m so glad you’re going with backed ones — I’ve always hated backless ones. I don’t care how cool they look; sitting in them is NOT fun.
Speaking of kitchen reuses: when I’m able to gut mine, I’m going to reuse the range hood. It’s a Broan and needs some work, but fixing it is still a LOT less than buying a new one. I looked it up on the Broan website and they still sell it, along with replacement parts, so I see no reason to spend $200-300 when I can fix it for less than half that.
Depend on a chihuahua for a photobomb!
Reilly says
There is nothing that a coat of Rustoleum Safety Red can’t improve. Just putting it out there. (its a Nick Olsen tip, if the color sounds familiar).
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- ever since I spray painted those reindeer bright red last week I’ve been itching to spread some more red love around!
xo,
s
Katie says
I can vouch for their sturdiness! We had those stools, both with a back and without, in my art school. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! They definitely look lightweight but they can take a beating! Which is good because most things in our house have to answer to Clara and Burger. Haha.
xo,
s
Nicole P. says
Love the stools. They look nice and I know they’ll look even better once the whole kitchen comes together. I just bought a really old school desk that I found at a thrift store. I’m trying to make it pretty.
Sarah says
Had to say I wasn’t a fan till I saw them close up.
They just looked like they’d feel all ricketty (is that a word?) and uncomfortable and wobbly. But I’m feel a bit happier about sitting on them having a cup of coffee when I come to visit ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, come on over! I promise they’re super sturdy and heavy duty- just like those lab chairs we all sat on decades ago in school (which are probably still there being sat on by little Justin Beiber fans- haha).
xo,
s
Tiffany says
Love the stools and I can definitely see them in ORB & leather. How cool would that be!!
Oh, and I love, love, LOVE, the idea of doing the rough wood on the back of the peninsula!!! I can totally see it now…and you can use pallets to do it. Keep it up, it’s looking amazing!
Clare says
LOVE those bar stools!! I’m getting so excited to see it all come together!
Katelyn says
You are soooo glad you got the backs on those stools. I am an Architecture student at GA Tech and we have those stools in our studios. Sitting in those things with no backs for hours makes you feel like you back is breaking. We always talk about how a back would make the stool perfect. I wish we had some stool backs for our poor backs. You’ll love the stools. They are very durable and light.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, I’m crossing my fingers that yours will get upgraded with backs soon. Maybe Santa will bring some over!
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MrsB says
I got 6 nice chairs from Southeast Salvage – $77.00 each and they are just like Ballard Design’s Constance Side Chair. I bet they all come from the same place in Indonesia. Theirs $299 a pair, mine $154 a pair….chaching…
They go well with my farm house table. Best deal in my kitchen/dining room remodel!