A breakfast bar can be great addition to a family kitchen

If your kitchen is the heart of your home, why not consider fitting a breakfast bar for family breakfasts and kids' teatimes.

* Firstly think about how many will fit comfortably around the breakfast bar. As with kitchen chairs, think about the height between the stool and the worktop and make sure there's plenty of leg room.

* Look for adjustable stools that can be moved up and down so they can be used by both adults and children.

* Bar stools with back supports are a safer choice if children will be using them, as are designs that don't swivel round.