Edited Choice: Kitchen Island Stools

Aside from being a great space saver, tucking away under bars and kitchen islands, bar stools and kitchen island stools are also a great way of adding texture to a space. From plush, sophisticated velvet seats to sculptural, mid-century wooden designs or industrial-style steel stools, they can be the finishing touch to a defined interior. Often the preferred place to perch for coffee or breakfast at the kitchen island – or while someone else slaves over the stove (if you're lucky). Add a designer touch to your breakfast – or actual – bar with these six favourites.

This ultra modern, leaf shape stool has relaxed glamour written all over it.

Inspired by the curved shape of beetles, this plush and sumptuous seat oozes ooh-là-là sophistication.

Inspired by the curved shape of beetles, this plush and sumptuous seat oozes ooh-là-là sophistication.

A simple, stripped-back design that would look great in minimalist, industrial or Scandi-style kitchens.

This modern and minimal design is softened by the warm metal.

You can't get more industrial chic than this – with its swivel chair and reclaimed wood and steel frame it clearly nods to industrial factory seating.

Super simple in its form, this modern rustic design suits both modern and rustic interiors.