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Help with counter stool colours please

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

Hi there, our kitchen is almost done, island is a navy blue and the counters are Calcutta Gold, the backsplash will be a light grey.

I have young kids so stools need to be durable and also comfy as we'll sit there often.

My husband likes the grey tone of this stool (which is also SO comfortable) but I think the navy is better for not showing stains and finger prints, etc. But not sure if the navy is too much navy? Once the island counter is installed the blue cabinetry won't be so visible though of course. Your vote please! :)






Comments (19)

  • 7 years ago

    Navy.
    Beautiful kitchen!

    M K thanked ewamarta
  • 7 years ago

    Do you have gray in your counter tops? They might work. Though navy would be better with kids and their messes! Are you doing brass hardware on your cabinets?

    M K thanked K R
  • 7 years ago

    Yes the hardware is more of a champagne gold tone. Yes the Calcutta has light grey running through it.

  • 7 years ago

    Not sure...what is that? Stain resistant?

  • 7 years ago

    They look almost velvety? If so, the navy will show marks and scuffs easily, but hide stains better. They gray will show more stains but not so many marks and scuffs, so it's a tradeoff either way. I would definitely apply a stain guard regardless.

    M K thanked Tammy O'Connor
  • 7 years ago

    Good points-thanks. Maybe I need an alternative, not sure this will work after all...leather? I don’t really love leather on this kitchen but maybe that’s the way to go...

  • 7 years ago

    Leather would be nice! You can even go for a faux leather in blue or gray so that you can get a look similar to the original one you wanted. Definitely an easier material to keep clean with kids!

    M K thanked Tammy O'Connor
  • 7 years ago

    Doing leather/faux leather chairs and barstools with my little kids was the best decision. Wipes right up! Can also do an all wood stool, which would look great with the white and navy.

    M K thanked Val B
  • 7 years ago

    Ok this is the same style of chair but in a leather, it’s a deeper greige tone. Think this works?

  • 7 years ago

    I vote leather, and I think that one you just shared would look great!

    M K thanked Jennifer Wilson
  • 7 years ago

    I like the gray leather ones posted in the comments. What color is your island??

    M K thanked itsourcasa
  • 7 years ago

    Navys are hard to match and depending on the natural light they could fade. I like the leather, easy to clean.

    M K thanked Karen Eagle
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Thanks so much everyone, likely the leather will be the one. Don't need the stress of watching the kid touch the velvet chairs with greasy fingers!

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    A bit of brass to pick up the lantern finish could be nice. And a stool that rotates makes things easier in tight quarters.





  • 7 years ago

    Love those! But it’s our primary seating area other than our dining table on the other side of the wall, and so I need them a little more comfy with a back rest at least. I do like the second one though, thanks for your ideas :)

  • 7 years ago

    With kids, I probably would not do velvet. I'd stick to leather, acrylic or Krypton if you want fabric. Thoughts on these:

    https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/adrianne-25-bar-stool-a000774590.html?piid=1061681545

  • 7 years ago

    I adore these from Ballard Designs and think they would look great with your pendants.

  • 7 years ago

    No swivel with kids. They love to turn and fall off. Stick with the leather.

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