Counter stool dilemma - update

16 years ago

So if you remember I was debating between two counter stools for our kitchen: the PB Aaron and the Ballard Designs Avignon. I finally went the Avignon, and opted for some seat cushions with washable covers to protect the rush seats from my many children : ).

The stools are well made and DH's bottom approves. We ordered 3 originally and DH told me to go ahead and order a 4th. The one quirk is that these stools all have the exact same distress marks in the exact same location. Hopefully no one will be looking too close!

Love the stools, but seeing the picture makes me realize how badly we need to paint!

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Comments (7)

judithva
16 years ago
Love the stools, they look very well made with the extra bracing. I am redoing my kitchen in the country french style, so this style would fit in wonderfully.
Happyladi
16 years ago
Very nice stools!
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loribee
16 years ago
Very pretty...
I love when folks post updates!
Jbrig
16 years ago
Oohh, very pretty! I was looking at those for my (future) remodel--how do they feel in terms of comfort?
vampiressrn
16 years ago
Probably you are the only one noticing the similar distress marks. Over time each chair will get it's own wear and character. They look great!!!
eagertopaint
16 years ago
Love the stools. Beautiful kitchen as well. Love the valances also.
Sophie Ingerslew
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you everyone for your sweet comments : )

jbrig - they are very comfortable!

When DH and I first discussed purchasing counter stools these immediately caught my eye. We were concerned, however, about buying something without sitting on it first, so we decided to go look for stools in furniture stores. After trying MANY different stools, DH concluded that rush seats were the most comfortable after all (he has a sensitive rear end : ) ) With 5 kids, this meant I would have to spend a lot of money on custom seat cushions to protect the stools from crumbs, spills...etc. . Since Ballard carried seat cushions with removable and washable covers - at a reasonable price - I finally decided it was worth a try to order the Avignon stools.

We are VERY pleased with our purchase. The stools' seats and backs are very comfortable. Also, my husband was impressed with the stools' construction - they are as well or better made than many of the stools we looked at. The seat cushions are very nice, and the fabric used for the cover seems quite sturdy. I should mention that DH doesn't really like the location of the foot rests, but he is 6'1". I am 5'4" and the foot rest is at a perfect height for me.

I should mention that the quality of the rush seats is fine - definitely not the highest end. I will probably always have cushions on them. Lastly, we tried many ladder back stools with taller backs - these seemed to make us slouch forward. The low backs on the Ballard stools are much more comfortable... If you go for these I think you'll be pleased.