Pam Ozment These are called "saddle seats", and you can find them all over the place, usually priced inexpensively. They are fine for children over 3-4 years old.
This kitchen's mid-century modern feel is made a lot more interesting by the addition of this paper. There's a fun play between all of the wood surfaces, the views of the trees through the windows and the gray-and-white image of the forest on the paper.
If you choose slim bar stools, balance their skinny profile with thin cabinet hardware, a wallpaper print and striation on the wood paneling.Whether you choose thick or thin, weighty or light — balance is key. Start with your showcase piece and balance its weight. Then come in and counter with the opposite weight to create a well-balanced space.
Even the tiniest bit of extra counter space can work as a breakfast bar. This slight overhang provides just enough room to slide in a pair of stools at right angles to each other.