Bar Stools

Bar stools raise the pace of a kitchen, turning an island into a place for a quick breakfast, a weekend coffee, or a long catch-up while someone stirs a pan. Our collection spans low-back perching stools and generously upholstered counter seats, each sized to sit comfortably under a standard kitchen island or a taller bar counter.
  • Lara Bar Stool Lara Bar Stool
  • Lara Counter Stool Lara Counter Stool
  • Let Barstool 65cm Let Barstool 65cm
    2 Colour options
  • Beetle Counter Chair Beetle Counter Chair
  • Neva Light Barstool Natural Oiled Walnut / Kvadrat Steelcut Trio 213 / Black Neva Light Barstool
  • Mat Bar Armchair 65cm Mat Bar Armchair 65cm Seaweed / Black Beech
    3 Base Finish options
  • Mat Bar Chair 65cm Mat Bar Chair 65cm
    3 Base Finish options
  • Mela Bar Chair Mela Bar Chair
  • Cover Bar Chair Dark Walnut
  • Cover Bar Chair Black Metal

    Kitchen island counters usually sit at 90cm, pairing with bar stools of 65 to 68cm seat height. Traditional bar counters run higher at 105 to 110cm, matched with 75 to 80cm seat heights. Measure from the floor to the underside of the counter, then subtract 25 to 30cm to find the seat height that allows a comfortable gap for knees and crossed legs.

    Allow 60cm of counter width per stool for adult elbow room, so a two-metre island seats three stools comfortably and a three-metre island seats four. Stools with swivel bases need a little more clearance to turn without clashing, so add 5cm per seat if the design includes a full 360-degree rotation.

    An upholstered seat brings the comfort of a dining chair to a perching height, making the island usable for more than a five-minute coffee. Choose a performance fabric rated for 40,000 Martindale rubs or leather, both of which wipe clean from kitchen splashes and hold up to daily use far better than untreated wool or linen.

    A counter stool sits at 65 to 68cm, pairing with standard kitchen islands. A bar stool sits taller at 75 to 80cm, designed for pub-height counters or a dedicated home bar. The naming is often used interchangeably online, so always check the seat height rather than the label when matching to a specific counter.

    • Glassware Essentials For The Ultimate Home Bar
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      Glassware Essentials For The Ultimate Home Bar
      We can’t deny that the dark nights and cold winter months are approaching. Outdoor drinks and cocktails might soon be on temporary hiatus, but that doesn’t mean you and your fellow cohabitants can’t enjoy a tipple together inside. You’d be wise to upgrade your at-home bar game. An easy way to improve your drinking experience is to make sure you’re using the best cocktail glass for your beverage of choice, the same way your favourite bar does. Technically any glass will do, but there are specific shapes designed for specific drinks, intended to take your drinking experience to the next-level. Emily Dunstan, Home Accessories Buyer at Heal’s in collaboration with Holly Tudor, Cocktail Development at The Alchemist brings you the ultimate list of beautiful glassware to pair your tipple of choice with. The simple yet elegant pairing The long stem on this glass will help keep your drink as cold as possible. Better still, this style glass is a lot less likely to lose its contents over the rim and onto the floor if you’ve had a particularly good evening. And unlike some other martini glass styles, these are dishwasher safe, so there’s no need for hand-washing. Emily says: This pair of stunning champagne saucers adds a touch of delicate, Art Deco style to your evening drink. Holly says: These glasses are the perfect vessel for something simple yet elegant like Carrie Bradshaw’s favourite, the Cosmopolitan. How to make at home: Pour 35ml of citrus vodka, 20ml of lime juice, 20ml of triple sec and 40ml of cranberry juice into a shaker with cubed ice. Shake for 15 seconds or until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker. Fine strain into your saucer and garnish with a flamed orange zest. Get this glassware Best cocktail glass for fizzes and gins The aptly named highball is a classic standby that’s used for all sorts of cocktails, and fizzes particularly tall, cold drinks (often filled with ice) that are popular in the summer months when wanting to stay cool. Emily says: We suggest keeping the style simple with a highball, and these fit the bill beautifully. Highball glasses will enhance the aroma of gin's botanicals due to their subtly flared shape, perfect for any gin lover. Holly says: This sophisticated calls for a sophisticated gin classic – the Tom Collins. How to make at home: Pour 60ml of gin, (we like to use an Old Tom style gin for a sweeter and more citrusy drink) over cubed ice, add 25ml of lemon juice, 10ml of sugar syrup and top with soda. Adjust the amount of syrup in the drink to your tastes. To finish, garnish with a squeeze of lemon. Get this glassware Best Cocktail Glass for Wine Spritzers Choosing a wine glass for spritzers doesn’t need to take a lot of thought, you can use the same wine glass you usually use for wine. However, you’ll want to make sure there’s enough room in there for ample wine and soda. Emily says: These glasses will bring an added level of refinement to special occasions. Each glass is expertly mouth-blown and presented in a beautiful box, making them perfect for gift giving. Holly says: These wine glasses give a classy edge to everyone’s favourite summer beverage – the Aperol spritz. How to make at home: Pour 50ml Aperol, 125ml Prosecco over ice and top with a dash of soda water to lengthen. Give it a quick stir and finish with a squeeze of orange. Get this glassware Best Cocktail Glass for Spirits on the Rocks An old fashioned or double old fashioned glass is usually your best bet when it comes to sipping whiskey, vodka or any other spirits on the rocks. Emily says: Designed for the connoisseur, tumblers will bring a suave and debonair feel to your home bar. Ideal for a single malt whiskey or a short cocktail. The mouth blown glass is worked into a curvy silhouette that fits perfectly within the individual walnut base. Holly says: This glassware is perfect for impressing your friends with one of the oldest cocktails going, the Old Fashioned. How to make at home: Add 2 tsp of demerara sugar and 1 dash of bitters to the bottom of your glass and stir to combine. Add an orange zest, 15ml of Woodford and 2 cubes of ice. Stir to dilute and add another 15ml of Woodford and 2 more ice cubes. Repeat this another 2 times until your Old fashioned is diluted to your taste. Top with more cubed ice and garnish with an orange zest. Get this glassware The After Dinner Cocktail Glass This glass is perfect for margaritas and after dinner classics with its wide top and tapered bottom. Each glass is blown using fine crystal glass and boasts an elegant curved silhouette with a slim stem and flat base. Emily says: This glass is ultra modern and will add a touch of elegance to your home bar. Holly says: These cocktail saucers would pair amazingly with an after dinner classic like the espresso martini. How to make at home: Add 30ml of vodka (or dark rum if you fancy a twist) 15ml of coffee liqueur, 10ml of sugar syrup and 1 shot of fresh espresso to a cocktail shaker and shake hard for 15 seconds or until condensations forms on the outside of the shaker. Fine strain into your cocktail saucer and garnish with espresso beans. Get this glassware A Reminiscent Art Deco Evening Glasses which have a wide, shallow saucer allow just enough space for your favourite Champagne cocktail or negroni. This simple set adds a little sparkle with a metallic rim and they come in gold or silver to match the rest of your barware. Emily says: Champagne glasses add a touch of style to your evening drink and home bar setting and these smoked grey additions provide an Art Deco aesthetic. The tinted glass is a unique twist on typical champagne saucers, creating an energetic expression that will stand out in any drinking set. Holly says: The colour of these smoky champagne saucers work amazingly well with the deep red hue of one of my favourite cocktails - the Boulevardier. A whisky twist on the negroni. How to make at home: Add 30ml of bourbon, 30ml of Campari and 30ml of sweet vermouth to a mixing glass with cubed ice and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into your saucer and garnish with a pink grapefruit zest. Get this glassware A Spin on a Classic This pair of stunning yet unique wine glasses adds a touch of flair to your dining experience. Make your home bar the most on trend with a unique twist on the classic wine glass. Emily says: These glasses are a unique twist on typical wine glasses, creating a dynamic expression that will stand out in any drinking set. Holly says: I really love the look of these wine glasses, I think the size and shape lend themselves really well for putting a slightly different spin on a refreshing long drink such as the Paloma. How to make at home: Add 45ml of Tequila, 15ml of lime juice, 40ml of grapefruit juice and 2 tsp of agave to a cocktail shaker and fill with cubed ice. Shake for 15 seconds or until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker. Strain into your wine glass over cubed ice and top with soda. To finish, garnish with a squeeze of pink grapefruit. Get this glassware The Perfect Mixer Glass This contemporary long glass design is perfect for a relaxing drink in the evening. The unique art deco-inspired design will comfortably hold your favourite cocktails, but will also bring the flavours and aromatics of your drink to the forefront. Emily says: The vertically-ridged surface and narrow base provide a contemporary aesthetic, making this set stand out from the rest. The thick glass and heavy base make them a robust addition to any dining and social scenario. Holly says: I can see these being the perfect glass for something ice cold and refreshing like a Mojito. How to make at home: To make simply add 25ml of lime juice, 15ml of sugar syrup, 45ml of white rum and a handful of mint straight into the glass and top with a scoop of crushed ice. Use a bar spoon to churn the drink and release the oils from the mint. Once mint is well dispersed throughout the drink, top with soda and fill with crushed ice to the top. Garnish with a sprig of mint or a lime wedge. Get this glassware
    • Design Your Own Dining Table
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      Design Your Own Dining Table
      Want to design your own bespoke dining table? Well, thanks to the Heal’s Bespoke Dining collection, it’s never been easier to step into the role of designer. By choosing your own legs, wood, size and finish, you can create a table that suits your taste. There are over 2000 options available and coordinating benches to complete the look. We’ve created this useful guide to help you get started designing your own table. 1. Choose your leg style Find your perfect table legs with four different styles to choose from. The criss-crossed Oslo base offers a contemporary silhouette. Slim and splayed, Madrid is ideal for bringing a sleek and minimal look to your home. Harking back to the Arts and Crafts era, Lisbon features a refectory-style base. For more industrial homes, Prague is ideal thanks to its wide metal structure. 2. Choose your edge profile Now you’ve selected your legs, the next step is to choose the edge profile to suit you. Fans of clean lines and minimalist finished are likely to be drawn towards the straight edge profile. If you’re looking for a more contemporary design, a chamfered edge may be a good choice. This lends a touch of detailing to the table and streamlines the aesthetic. A natural edge follows the natural grain of the wood and lends the finished design a more organic aesthetic. 3. Choose your finish Now’s the time to select the ultimate surface. Each table top is crafted using solid wood and is available in six different finishes. These finishes include oiled oak in blonde, smoked, white, grey and natural finishes, as well as a natural walnut option. Each piece of wood boasts unique grains, knots and cracks that showcase the one-of-a-kind nature of your design. 5. Choose your size Next, grab your tape measure and figure out what size table you would like. The Designed By You collection offers seven lengths and two different widths. If you’d like a spot of guidance on choosing your table’s size, why not consult our dedicated buying guide?DINING TABLE BUYING GUIDE 6. Filled or not filled? This can be considered a baffling question, but really it’s quite simple. A filled table has a smooth surface with no holes for crumbs or dust. An unfilled table top showcases its grain in all its natural glory, with knots and cracks on display. Your choice will depend on your preference as well as how the table will be used. DESIGN YOUR OWN TABLE
    • Interior Planning Service: Dining Room Makeover Using Calming Neutrals With A Scandi Rustic Influence
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      Interior Planning Service: Dining Room Makeover Using Calming Neutrals With A Scandi Rustic Influence
      When renovating a home, it can be difficult at times to see how everything will piece together in amongst the dust and destruction. But when you start to see your vision come to life, well, there’s no better feeling. Interiors influencer Liv Likosso (@renovating_cheznous) and her partner Rob collaborated with designer Nicola Meighan from the Heal’s Interior Planning Service, to bring their scandi rustic dining room to life. We caught up with Nicola and Liv to find out all about the design process, the key pieces and how to get the look of this calm yet captivating set up. Nicola, let’s start at the very beginning. We’d love to get some design expert insight. How do you approach a full room design? What’s your process? N: There are many different processes depending on each project. For this one, it was important that the look and feel of it complimented the living room and kitchen as they are run off each other being open plan. Secondly, how Liv and Rob wanted to use this space. For them, it was a relaxed dining room where they could enjoy a space with family and friends. There was lots of natural light in the room, so I wanted to make sure it didn’t lose that. From here, I was able to create mood boards to show the look and feel of the room, followed by floor plans and a selection of fabrics, and finishes that work with each piece based on our intended style moving forward. Liv, Tell us about your renovation story. When did it start and how have you found the process so far? L: We purchased our London flat over a year ago, it took us a while to initially start renovating as we had to sort out planning permission etc. Renovating our flat has been an experience I’m sure we will never forget. It’s an ex-council flat which had not been touched since the 80s. There have been times where it’s been incredibly overwhelming but also very rewarding when we look back to see how far we’ve come. I’m still in denial sometimes, I find it hard to believe it’s still the same flat as we had to completely gut the place to get it to the stage it’s in now. We’ve also been doing the majority of things on our own, we’ve saved a lot of money this way and we’ve also learnt so much on the job, now we are already talking about another renovation project (I know we must be crazy!) How would you describe your style? And how have you found the balance between your style and your partners? L: I always struggle to describe my style, I tend to just go with the flow. If I was to try and describe it I would probably say my style is a mix of contemporary, boho and Scandi rustic, I say rustic because I do like to add antique pieces here and there while taking a minimalistic approach. Rob style is more quirky, he really likes dark colours, original features and I think our styles work perfectly together, I think we have definitely found the perfect balance in both our styles which is very evident in our dining room, we were able to add a mixture of dark colours and textures without the room looking overwhelming (while keeping a modern, airy feel) Nicola, how did you find the balance between the two different styles? N: It was very simple actually. I took the pieces that Liv and Rob loved and used them as a base point to add complimentary pieces. I made a conscious decision to mix different textures, shapes and finishes that would balance it out and add softness to the room. And Liv, how did you find it when working with our IPS team? Is there anything in particular that you found helpful when designing your space? L: The experience was amazing; Nicola really took her time to hear us out. The exchange of mood boards I found was really helpful when designing our space. She sent us three mood boards and we were able to nail it down to one which was so useful. Nicola turned our vision into reality and was able to marry both Rob and my vision and style which we initially found hard to do, and I just loved how she always had time for us. Nicola, were there any key pieces that stood out to you that you knew would be perfect for the space? N: The wishbone chairs. Visually, they were exactly what was needed around a solid wooden dining table that had a chunky base. The table needed something light to flow otherwise this space would have been very top heavy. The elegance and soft curves were perfect for the Scandinavian feel we wanted to achieve. How would you describe the finished space? N: Contemporary craft with a Scandinavian influence. And Liv, how would you describe the finished space? L: Exceeded our expectations for sure, it’s everything we wanted and more. Seeing all the products in situ was just the icing on the cake - I couldn’t believe it was our dining room, for ages we’ve been so used to our home being a building site and now it feels and looks really homely. Now, we know no one likes playing favourites, but if you were to choose what’s your favourite piece? L: This is a very hard question, please forgive me for picking out two items but it's definitely the Lisbon dining table we got the blonde oiled oak not filled, we have a thing for textures and I feel like it complements the room so well. Another favourite is the handcrafted wooden steam-bent pendant light, we are both really big fans of Tom Raffield, so it's such a privilege to have it in our home. Finally, Nicola, what advice would you have for someone who is looking to get the look of Liv’s dining room? N: Don’t overthink the scheme. This look and feel lends itself to a balance of materials and shapes. Stick with a core selection of colours and finishes and use them in the different pieces you need for the room. Working with a neutral palette allows for you to add more shapes and styles without making it look or feel too busy, regardless of the size. Need a helping hand with designing your space? Our IPS team is here to help! Click here to follow along with Liv’s renovation journey.