Counter Height Bar Stools
Bar Stools Can Be Used At A Counter Top Or Bar Island
By Peter Wilson
Bar stools are becoming an increasingly popular seating arrangement in many homes. They can be found pulled up to kitchen islands or counter tops and are a great way of eating informally at the counter. They are also great for entertaining, as all your guests are at the same height, whether they are sitting or standing, ensuring a good flow of conversation.
One of the most common ways to purchase a bar stool is over the internet, where you can find top quality pieces from some of the best manufacturers. Because of the size of the internet, there is a huge selection to choose from, whether you are buying for home or work use, and whatever your décor tastes might be. Most websites will have color photographs of the products and will give you a variety of options in dimensions, colors and materials,
One of the main things to consider when investing in bar stools is where will they be used and who will be sitting on them. Should they be stationary or swivel chairs? You should have swivel chairs if they are pulled up to a counter or bar island as it will be difficult to get in and out of stationary chairs. Will people be sitting on them for long period of time? If so you should consider bar stools with backs to offer a degree of support, and perhaps arms as well. How high do your stools need to be? If they are fairly high do they have adequate foot rests built in?
Once you have decided on the practicalities of the chair, you can have more fun choosing the look and style. You could opt for a natural wood effect if the stools are for a country kitchen. Alternatively there are more contemporary designs available in chrome or stainless steel with leather seats if the stools are intended for a modern office area.
You need to consider the seat itself. A natural oak stool could look great with colorful cushions in a fabric to match your room decoration. However, if you want to keep to a minimalist design and avoid separate cushions, you need to make sure your stools have adequate padding built into the seats or they will be extremely uncomfortable.
Once you have established what you are looking for in your perfect bar stool, you can begin your internet search. Look at a variety of sites to ensure you are getting good value for money but do be aware of shipping costs. A cheaper piece of furniture with high shipping costs can end up costing you more than expensive stool you could pick up locally yourself.
December 25, 2010
11:07 pm
Where is the best place to by counter height bar stools?
December 26, 2010
8:12 pm
It’s better to measure from the top of the counter down to seat of the stool.
Therefore I would suggest you look at bar stools at least 12″ lower than the top surface of the counter which would be 33″ from the floor to the seat of the stool.
The most comfortable clearance for your knees under a counter top is 7-8″ from the surface of the top to the top of your legs/knees.
Remember to look for a foot rest on the bar-stools which makes it much more comfortable. If no foot rest than you should install a footrest on the face of the wall under the bar.
Most stools have some height adjustment – So the 33″ should be in the middle of this adjustment.
Most bar height is held around 42″ so yours is a little taller than normal. Just look for that magic number of 33″ from the floor to the seat on the stools.
December 27, 2010
11:10 pm
Try overstock.com they have quite a variety
December 27, 2010
11:48 pm
Can you cut the legs of a brand new Bar Stool so it fits my desired counter height?
I Absolutely love this set of Bar Stools for my Counter. The challenge is that most standard Counter Stools have a seat height of 22-24 inches and most Bar stools have a standard seat height of 30-32 inches. The Seat height that I desire for my particular counter is 27 inches exactly and I cannot find any stool on the entire web that I like AND matches those seat height specs. My specific question is: Can I purchase the stool I love with a 30 Inch height and have the legs cut down (re-sanded and finished) to 27 inches or will that look awkward?
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
December 28, 2010
7:55 pm
I have a 45″ granite kitchen counter, what height should I get the bar stools?
December 30, 2010
12:41 am
A joinery/carpentry workshop will be able to set up a saw so they are all cut to the same length.
If they are competent there should be no need for any sanding and refinishing.
Oh, if they are metal, you will need to go to a metal shop.
December 30, 2010
8:22 pm
Depending on your height but its common to use a 30″ hgt stool on a 36″ hgt counter. A reference for when your shopping is to ask for a counter hgt stool and the sales associate should be able to guide you to the right stools. There are even adjustable stools available.
December 31, 2010
3:16 pm
What is the finished height of a standard bar counter top? 40″? 42″? 431/2″? I’ve seen all three. Thanks.
I am building a bar in my poolhouse and I am trying to get an accurate finished height of the bar top. Most bar stools seem to have a 30″ seat height made for 42″ or so bar height. Is there any advantage to having a 43″ height over a 40″? Any input would be helpfull.
December 31, 2010
3:19 pm
38 to 42″ anything higher and it becomes uncomfortable If you go into a store and look at free standing bar counters they will be 38″ range To test it out, mark of 38 – 42″ on a wall – then sit on a stool and see what works best for you
December 31, 2010
7:05 pm
Im buying stools for the bar in my apt. but dont know how tall to get the stools counter is about 36 in. tall.
The breakfast bar counter is about 36in. off the ground want simple saddle type stools but don’t know what height they should be most are 24-29 inch stools. thanks for your help!