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Are you looking for some barstools to finish out the look of your new kitchen remodel? Or maybe you have the perfect home bar that needs an upgrade in the seating department. Perhaps your restaurant is in dire need of some better quality barstools.
If you are in the market for counter stools or bar stools, you might be wondering, “Do barstools come in different heights? If so, How do I know which height is right for my needs?” The last thing you want is to buy a complete set of stools and then find out that they are too low or too high.
Furniture Fair has over 55 years of experience selling barstools and counter height stools in the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Louisville areas. We want to make sure that you get the best possible barstool for your needs.
This article will explain the differences between barstool heights and help you determine which size is right for you. Read on to help narrow down your search for the perfect set of stools.
Counter height dining stools are designed for higher dining tables or kitchen dining spaces. Built to sit comfortably at the same height as a kitchen counter, these stools offer a more casual seating experience than standard table height. They are perfect for more modern home designs and overhanging countertops.
Counter height stools sit 24 - 27” high at the seat and are made to fit the average 36” high dining table or countertop. If you are looking for a contemporary dining experience that still feels at home in a family dining room, counter height dining stools are the way to go.
Remember to buy the right size table to go along with your dining stools. Thankfully, most furniture stores sell matching tables in sets, making it easier for you to get a matching dining set that will have you sitting just slightly higher than the standard dining table.
Barstools are what everyone thinks of when imagining a classic bar or restaurant with a bar seating area. Tall and made to sit at eye-level with a standing person makes for more laid-back dining and casual conversation, hopefully without an uneven base.
Barstools sit 28 - 33” high at the seat and are made to fit the average 42” high table or bar. If you are looking for that classic restaurant or bar theme, the higher-sitting barstool will help you achieve that look.
Remember to ensure that your table is the right height for higher barstools and that barstools are most at home in a bar setting. If you aren’t sure which size you need, or maybe you need both sizes, consider getting adjustable barstools.
If you have a more eclectic or bohemian design style, perhaps you have tables or counters of differing heights, but you want matching uniform barstools. If you’re going to fit your barstools to different sizes, one option may be to get an adjustable height barstool.
Adjustable barstools use either a lever-operated piston system or a swiveling screw system to raise and lower your barstool to the desired height. Depending on your style preference, you may favor one over the other but remember to make sure that the style you choose will accommodate both sizes needed.
Remember to measure your countertop or dining table to make sure any accompanying stools will fit properly. Measuring or buying your dining as a set will help save time and stress in the future.
Now that you know the differences between barstool heights and counter dining set heights, you can be better prepared to find the perfect dining set stools for your home, bar, or restaurant.
Remember that counter height stools sit 24 - 27” high at the seat and are made to fit the average 36” high dining table or countertop, while barstools sit 28 - 33” tall at the seat and are made to fit the average 42” high table or bar.
Keep in mind that if you aren’t sure which height to go with, you can also purchase adjustable height stools that may fit your need. Don’t forget to measure your table or countertop to help you avoid buying the wrong size.
If you are unsure about which size dining set is right for you, check out our companion article to find the proper dining set for your needs.
If you are in the market for a counter height or bar height table and other dining room décor, consider visiting Furniture Fair. For over 55 years, Furniture Fair has offered a wide selection of dining sets and dining room ideas at the area’s guaranteed lowest price.
Visit one of our 11 locations throughout the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Louisville areas, or make an appointment online. Our team is ready to help you find the perfect dining set for your home.
