How Do You Measure for Kitchen Bar Stools?

Measuring for kitchen bar stools comes down to three figures, and this guide explains how to take each one properly. The first is height, measured to the underside of the worktop rather than the top, with guidance on clearance, planned floor finishes and how padded seats compress in use. The second is the length of the seating run, with advice on excluding corners and appliance doors, allowing 60cm to 70cm per person and thinking in centres rather than widths. The third is the clear floor depth behind the stools, which decides whether anyone can walk past a seated person. There are also notes on the four stool measurements worth comparing, how swivel bases behave in tight rows, a simple floor marking and book stacking test, and the mistakes that most often lead to returns....