Leather Bar Stools

Lonsdale Bar Stool from Frontgate

Kitchen islands, Man Caves, and game rooms make leather bar stools popular pieces of furniture. A comfortable bar stool that swivels is practical in all of these applications. This elegant bar stool from Frontgate features a barrel-type back that wraps you in leather comfort. However, you might need a drink from the bar after paying between $699 and $1099 per stool, depending upon the upholstery chosen.

 

Lyman Bar Stool by Hillsdale

My affordable option is from Hillsdale Furniture, a great source for high quality furniture that won’t break the bank.  This bar stool still features leather upholstery, a barrel-type back, and solid wood construction. Granted, it doesn’t have the fancy carvings, but at almost one-third the price, you might be able to look past that. In fact, at $269 per stool,  you actually have so much money left over you can afford to throw a great party, get drunk, and you won’t even notice the difference!

 

Is there a high priced item you’d love in your home but can’t afford it? Email a photo to saveorsplurge1@gmail.com and we will find you an affordable option.

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Barbara Green is The Design Diva and owner of Sensibly Chic Interior Design. Follow on Twitter @thedesigndiva.

Game Table for Kids Games or Poker Stars

High End Poker Table

 

Friday night may be a family game night for you or a poker night for the guys. If you have the room, why not include a game table in your interior design plan for you and your family’s pleasure? No matter what your budget, I have the option for you.

The set featured on the left is made from solid oak construction, black leather upholstery on rolling high back chairs, a reversible top that has felt on one side for a game of Texas poker and a solid wood surface perfect for a family game of Scrabble or Monopoly. It also has a hefty price tag of $4230.

For the family looking for something more affordable, below is a hardwood table stained to look like cherry. It still has rolling chairs with leather upholstery, but the backs are a little shorter. It still has a reversible tabletop, but a more affordable price tag of $1182, which is one third the price of the original. That leaves a lot of surplus money for beverages, snacks, and (optionally) betting.

Affordable Game Table