DIYer Joana Bianchi produced these stylish barstools with the support of our Simpson Strong-Tie components. Not only do they look great, but they add a little bit of additional seating at her kitchen area counter. This project is a fantastic way to furnish out your kitchen area without the need of breaking the financial institution.
![Joana Bianchi with her DIY countertop bar stools](https://blog.strongtie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/F2F2FAE0-DE02-4C75-A01D-DB0FA16E79A5.jpeg)
Some Do-it-yourself tasks shock me, and this Do-it-yourself stool establish was just one of them. These padded, elaborate barstools were a task I didn’t feel I could make for the longest time. I’m happy I lastly resolved to consider on the obstacle, nevertheless, mainly because with Simpson Solid-Tie® areas they were easier than I envisioned and they turned out great!!
Product and Lower Record
For every single stool I cut 2x2s with the pursuing measurements:
- 8–12″ items
- 2–30″
- 2–42″
![Cut wood for the DIY countertop bar stools](https://blog.strongtie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/D7B021E6-2F0B-43EE-BE2F-EF459D938FE4.jpeg)
Components essential:
![Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents® APRTA Rigid Tie® angles and Outdoor Accents 1 ½](https://blog.strongtie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A28F3D9B-3FA5-4A14-858F-41A07C6BD1BF.jpeg)
For the seats:
The primary star of these stools is the placing black powder-coated hardware. I used Simpson Strong-Tie Out of doors Accents® APRT Rigid Tie angles to hook up the chair frame collectively and build a excellent 90° angle.
![Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents® APRTA Rigid Tie angles](https://blog.strongtie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/6D70D9BF-54F1-4E32-991D-6A0220ED7ED1.jpeg)
Furthermore, to make the chairs, I upholstered the seat with foam, batting and black maritime vinyl that I stapled to the scrap plywood.
![Seat cushion for the DIY counter bar stools](https://blog.strongtie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/03750F8E-3079-439D-AC7A-18EF8BBE0187-scaled.jpeg)
All in all, I want to thank Simpson Solid-Tie for their assist in permitting me Diy projects with their Outdoor Accents attractive components to furnish my whole dwelling, which includes my couch bed and bedframe.
![Completed DIY Counter Bar Stools built with Simpson Strong-Tie hardware](https://blog.strongtie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12FD87D5-3E31-4BE6-B154-D281F2C8D26D.jpeg)
This line of components brings each model and structural energy to something I develop. So I often know that what ever I construct employing their hardware is crafted to very last. To be genuine, I adore incorporating their products and solutions in every little thing I develop, and their components often ends up making my lifestyle significantly much easier!
![Joana Bianchi in the process of making her DIY counter bar stools](https://blog.strongtie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/A109526D-4887-4553-845B-677233C9C84F.jpeg)
Now you explain to me, did you like this project? What would you like to see future? Maybe I can consider to do it upcoming year!