Living with twins and witnessing what they did to a light leather chair I would suggest you get stain resistant slipcovers made

Oh....I don't know. It took about 10 yrs before the white faux leather bar stools our twins used for every activity (eating, drawing, painting, play-doh, homework, you name it) started to look beat up. Protecting it from scratches will be the greatest challenge. Might not be a bad idea to use slip covers or at least insist on no shoes.

I like the cover option--allowing you to remove and revel in the white leather from time to time-- and also cheri's point--white leather is a bit different from a porous white fabric but it is subject to tears and scratches--also depends on the thickness and quality of the leather--some leathers are very thick and supple and more forgiving compared to a more brittle version--so you have to think whether the kids climb up and tuck their shoes under themselves and scratch up the leather. And whether they will grab the backs with grubby little hands. So there's also a concept of maybe it's cleanable, but you spend every day on the alert for smudges and it becomes nerve-wracking.

I have almost the same stools, but my children are grown and my grandchildren visit.....I figured I loved the stools for the same reason you chose them and if they get marked I'll just have to deal with it. I live in my kitchen and don't want to feel that I have to cover everything with plastic like my parents did.

I have 2 kids and have purchased counter stools with camel colored leather. Leather is great for keeping clean, but not cream colored leather. I looked at the link, and it does not mention what type of leather it is (top-grain, etc) or how it is colored (anhiline dyed, etc.) Most leather that is a satured "unnatural" color has a top coating if you will of color that does not penetrate the hide. This does not mean that it is lower quality, however.

I would not choose these without the use of outdoor fabric made into slips for everyday use with children. They will get grubby over time. Especially on the sides where the pipe is and the cream topstitching. This will discolor, and no amount of leather cleaner will get that dirt out of the stitching. Inevitably, kids will pull themselves up, or put their hands on the sides of the seat with sticky-icky hands.

I should note that alot of my work experience is with fabric and furniture, and I have 2 boys ages 4 and 7, and I would be hesitant to choose them. I do think you should get these though if they "speak" to you, and as they are a great design for kids (with the back), and very chic. But take the other posters advice and have slips made from an acrylic outdoor fabric. There are some GREAT choices out there now.

If you're crazy, I'm crazy too. :)

I bought white leather chairs for the table in our eat-in kitchen. I have a 2yo and another on the way. I love the chairs and got them for a steal at an outlet. I haven't decided if I'll cover them, but based on the advice you have received thus far, it seems like a good idea. On the other hand, I also believe my house should be lived in, so a few scratches/smudges don't bother me. My husband will probably destroy the chairs before my kids.

I can attest to the husband destroying things as well as the kids! ;)

Amy

I have cream colored couch made with leather and have a 3.5 year old who likes to bring anything and everything there. They have been ok except that I have to be cleaning in overdrive. But leather is easy to clean.

I have fabric dining chairs though that have been messed beyond repair by her. Looking back I wish I had thought of slipcovers. It is a good idea to designate chairs for kids and cover them with towels at least. We learnt it the hard way and now our dining chairs need re-upholstering.

HTH!

You are soooo not crazy.

I have the Leather Sloping Chairs from Overstock at my table. I finally have a kitchen table that is welcoming enough to make you linger around and drink your coffee.

Enjoy them!

What acrylic outdoor fabric slip covers are there? I guess I don't know what that is... I've never used a slip cover before and will that mean that I don't even see the cream color?

Oh, I'm a little sad... I was really hoping I could use these as is without covering them...

Good: You can clean them with saddle soap.

Bad: Except maybe melted crayon, marker pen, etc., let alone broken pen in back pocket.

Institute important mom rule: absolutely no coming near them with coloring implements. All crayons, markers, pens, etc., stay on top of the island. Catch one of them hiding the favorite color beneath his butt and make him sit on the floor for a month.

Beets, blueberries, pomegranates might stain, but grown-ups spill too. It's that crayon under the butt that's the biggest problem.

Just about everything else should come out if you get on right on it. Leather is nature's vinyl.

Fabric or carpet plus children or dogs equals many permanent messes. Leather equals EASY!!!! Don't worry about the color. It will wipe up or soap up just fine.

shelly- the fabric that myself and other posters were referring to would have to be bought as yardage and made into a slipcover. For this style chair, it is fairly simple and inexpensive, if you choose to do this. do a google search for outdoor fabrics, or Sunbrella (which is like Kleenex is to tissues).

If this the stools are something that make your heart sing, then go for it.

You're not crazy; they're beautiful. I like them so much, I think I might get the same stools. Thank you for the post.

Here are mine. Just noticed a scuff on the back on one of them but oh well, life is short and I wnat beautiful things around me.

Use them and replace them when they need it- or recover them. Don't sweat it. You'll get your money's worth.

Sorry to dredge up such an old thread, but I'm wondering how having kids and white leather barstools turned out?

I'm contemplating the same thing.

how much are these bar stools

Lol I find this thread googling "how to fix faux leather counter stools" 😂. 10 yr old barstools - 5 kids later! Our eat Dane pups did more damage than the kids!!!