14 of our favourite breakfast bar stools for your kitchen-diner

We were thrilled when DUSK expanded from bedding into furniture. The brand's classically shaped bar stools, finished in a breezy lightweight linen weave, will warm up minimal schemes. Note the contast colour on the legs.

Lavish comfort is order of the day with this M&S bar stool, which offers a good level of back support and excellent stability.

The faux leather material is easy to wipe clean, which many users will come to appreciate after doing messy meal prep on their breakfast bar.

No, it's not a pair of shorts made from denim. The Jort bar stool two-set is pricey, but offers all the class we'd expect from achingly cool modern furniture brand Zuiver (check out the brand's terrazzo pieces, while you're in this upscale neighbourhood).

Their olive green hue paired with cane seats makes these stools a chic addition to your kitchen-diner. Think Soho House, or that trendy new bistro that's just popped up in town. We particularly enjoy the open space between the back legs – a playful detail to reward the observant eye.

Handcrafted by talented artisans, the Loko is the bar stool reimagined as an objet d'art. The stools are made from sustainable mango wood, so they're eco-friendly, as well as attractive.

We appreciate the footrest, halfway up the front legs, which embellishes the functionality of an otherwise minimal piece.

We love rattan furniture, and here's a great example of why. This retro bar stool comes in two colours and would suit various interior schemes, from ultra-traditional to modern.

The use of bentwood in the stool's design demonstrates a flair and attention to detail that belies the stool's mid-market pricing. If, like us, you're in love with this style, you can buy a matching dining table and chairs, too.

There's a special kind of retro glamour to a velvet bar stool. These fine examples from Blue Elephant combine a backless, cushioned seat with black metal legs to sumptuous effect.

If you're not keen on the red upholstery of these stools, you can also buy them in grey, teal, black, dark green or pink.

With its wishbone design, this Dunelm breakfast bar stool looks considerably more expensive than its price tag would suggest. A wood frame and paper cord seat bring rustic appeal, while the black finish adds a hint of modernity.

If this isn't your colour, the stool can be purchased in several alternative finishes, including grey, walnut and white.

If you aim to add a touch of influencer glam to your kitchen, this set of faux leather bar stools is just the ticket. A pearly grey shade, roll top back and tufted finish will bring some elegance to your home.

A whole collection of furniture is available in this style — including a bar table, dining table sets, beds, side tables, sideboards and wardrobes. For a plush home, look no further.

Copper can impart warmth and depth to a room, without diluting a strong aesethetic. This luxurious bar stool is a superb vessel to add the material to your kitchen-diner, with a space age base design that's light-years ahead of the average four-legged stool.

Combining vintage style with excellent comfort, this velvet kitchen stool is a fine choice for daily use.

We really like the silver contrast colour at the bottom of the legs – and your guests will appreciate the generous back support and padding on the seat.

Slim, tapered legs, deep-toned mango wood seats and an angular form make for a sleek pair of bar stools. Their combination of black and gold is fabulously art deco.

The talented furniture-makers at Swoon craft all the brand's pieces by hand, so when it's delivered to your door, you know you'll be getting something a little bit special.

These wooden stools, with angular metal legs, hint at an industrial aesthetic, without feeling quite so stark as utilitarian designs are often wont to do.

We're lucky enough to have these bar stools in our own busy kitchen, and they have held up beautifully over the last couple of years. After long-term heavy use, the stools remain easy to clean, and equally easy on the eye.

Well-equipped to blend into all sorts of interiors, this two-set of bar stools delivers a homely feel via its chunky legs and soft, velvet finish. At under £80 for the pair, this is a remarkably good-value option to upgrade your kitchen space.

Shorter and neater than most, these streamlined wooden bar stools are a space-efficient seating solution to use at the kitchen counter (although not at a tall kitchen counter, due to their relatively low profile).

We really enjoy the solid wood construction and subtly curved seats of these stools, which stand out within a product category that tends to lean towards more modern materials and styles.