How to choose bar stools.
Standard bar stool seat size.
However if a larger seat is more comfortable for you your family or guests opt for a 17 or 21 in.
Counter stools can often be used as multi purpose seating in another room especially small spaces.
The smaller the seat size the smaller the seat and the more stools you can fit at your bar or counter.
Each stool height is meant to be paired with a different table height.
Measure the height of your bar tops to factor in height and then keep in mind that you want about 26 to 30 between the centers of each bar stool.
For a bar height counter a 30 inch stool is ideal.
Barstools are sized in relation to the counter with 12 inches between the seat of the stool and the underside of the countertop.
A bar height table like a pub table is also a great match for a standard bar stool.
These stools are paired with table heights of 41 to 43 inches.
So start by measuring your bar or counter s height.
To determine which you need simply measure the height of your tabletop or kitchen counter and reference the image above.
A beautiful bar stool isn t that useful use if it doesn t fit under your counter or bar.
Standard bar stool height.
Bar stools are the tallest type of stool and have seat heights between 29 32 74 81 cm.
Remember to allow for 6 to 10 inches between each bar stool.
When you shop for stools the important number to assess is seat height.
These are shorter and can be a great fit for a kitchen counter a counter height table a breakfast nook a dining table desks and more.
Short counter height bar height and extra tall.
Keep in mind that when it comes to seat width consideration for comfort and space is key.
Choosing bar stools for your restaurant should always start with size.
A standard counter is 34 36 inches tall.
Standard bar height stools should have seat heights of 29 to 32 inches.
Bar stools come in four standard seat height dimensions.
This will affect how many stools total you can fit in your space.
The key is to account for legroom when choosing a size.