Finding a nice set of kitchen stools is a matter of looking the right places. It helps if you know what you want before you go shopping so you don’t end up wasting your time looking at furniture that won’t meet your needs.
Be careful about false economy when shopping for kitchen stools. They might look good in the photo or in the showroom, but you’ll be disappointed when they start to break down six months after you buy them, or sometimes even sooner. If you’re buying a counter stool set only to look at, then by all means get the cheapest ones you can find. But if you actually want people to sit on them, then buy quality up front so you don’t end up paying for it later.
The internet is a great source of furniture bargains nowadays. Look for your kitchen stools on sites that just sell furniture, or even just kitchen stools. Don’t forget the two biggies, Amazon and Ebay. Although they might not have what you’re looking for, they’re a wonderful source of pricing benchmarks so you’ll know if the merchant you end up buying from is charging you too much. In any case, you’ll be amazed at the selection of merchandise online. Literally any style you’ve ever dreamed of is available.
As you’re doing your online search, save your favorite kitchen furniture sites in your “favorites” or “bookmarks” folder so you don’t lose your place. It helps to jot down some notes as you’re searching, because the overload of information can be overwhelming. In the end, you want to get a set of high quality kitchen stools at the price you would expect at Wal-mart.
If you’re really into getting deep discounts, consider buying used from craigslist. The advantage of this method is that the seller will be in your neighborhood, so you can go check out the merchandise in person and reject it if it doesn’t meet your needs. You’ll be out the cost of gas, but that’s a lot better than trying to get a refund from a seller you don’t know. Ebay also has a geographical setting to return results limited to a radius around your zip code so you can inspect the counter stools before you buy.