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How Big Is a Wardrobe?
August 13, 2026

How Big Is a Wardrobe?

A standard single wardrobe measures around 50cm to 60cm wide, a double sits between 90cm and 110cm, and a triple spans roughly 135cm to 180cm, while depth stays fairly consistent at 50cm to 60cm because that is what a coat hanger needs. Height varies most, typically between 180cm and 220cm. This guide breaks down each dimension in turn, explains why depth barely changes across designs, and shows how internal layout affects real capacity far more than external size suggests. It also covers the clearance hinged doors demand, the case for sliding fronts in narrow rooms, and a simple ten minute measuring routine using masking tape on the floor so you can test a footprint before committing to anything for your British bedroom. It closes with advice on choosing between single, double and triple widths once you know the wall you have, and on picking a height that works with sloping ceilings, picture rails and coving....

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How Do You Know What Height Bar Stool?
August 12, 2026

How Do You Know What Height Bar Stool?

Knowing what height bar stool you need takes one measurement and one subtraction, yet buying by category name is where most people go wrong. This guide explains why the 25cm to 30cm gap between seat and counter underside exists, what happens at either extreme of it, and why the underside of a worktop matters more than the surface when thicknesses vary so widely. It sets out the three counter height bands found in UK homes and the seat height each requires, then covers the factors that quietly change effective height, including foam compression, floor coverings, foot glides and footrest position. It closes with a simple stacked box test you can run at your own counter before ordering anything....

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How Much Space Between Bar Stool and Countertop?
August 12, 2026

How Much Space Between Bar Stool and Countertop?

Leave 10 to 12 inches, or 25cm to 30cm, between the top of a bar stool seat and the underside of the countertop, with 11 inches a dependable middle figure. Working from that gap rather than from stool height gives a reliable answer for any surface, because it accounts for the counter you actually have. This guide explains how to measure to the underside of the worktop rather than the top, why worktop thickness and new flooring both change the result, and how much overhang you need for knee room. We also look at seat compression on padded designs, armrest height against the counter edge, when adjustable gas lift stools solve awkward surface heights, and the walkway and spacing measurements that decide whether counter seating in a British kitchen gets used or simply ignored....

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How High Bar Stools for Counter?
August 12, 2026

How High Bar Stools for Counter?

For a standard kitchen counter of 90cm to 95cm, bar stools with a seat height of 60cm to 68cm are the correct choice, because they leave the 25cm to 30cm of clearance that makes sitting genuinely comfortable. This guide explains the simple rule behind that figure, then shows how to measure your own counter accurately, including why worktop thickness and floor finish can change the answer by several centimetres. We look at typical British worktop and breakfast bar heights, what happens when clearance is too tight or too generous, and how soft upholstery settles lower than its listed measurement. There is guidance on choosing between fixed and gas lift stools, why a footrest matters once your feet leave the floor, and how seat depth and backrest height affect comfort. A quick reference table at the end matches every common surface height to the right seat....

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How Tall Should Bar Stools Be for 36 Inch Counter?
August 11, 2026

How Tall Should Bar Stools Be for 36 Inch Counter?

A 36 inch counter equals 91cm, which is standard worktop height in most British kitchens and calls for counter height stools rather than true bar stools. This guide gives the seat height range that works, explains the simple arithmetic behind it, and shows why the popular 30 inch bar stool leaves far too little knee room at a worktop. It covers measuring properly from the finished floor, checking the obstructions and overhang underneath that quietly reduce clearance, deciding between fixed and adjustable seating, and working out how many stools a given island run will genuinely take. There are also notes on backs and footrests at this height, matching finishes to cabinetry, the errors people make most often, and a quick test to run before ordering....

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What Height Bar Stools for 42 Inch Counter?
August 11, 2026

What Height Bar Stools for 42 Inch Counter?

A 42 inch counter is about 107cm, which puts it firmly in the bar height category rather than the standard worktop category. This guide gives the seat height you need, roughly 30 to 32 inches or 76cm to 81cm, and shows the calculation in both imperial and metric so you can check it against any surface. It explains why counter height stools leave an uncomfortable 16 inch gap, how a thick stone or timber top quietly reduces your clearance, and why footrests and base width become far more important as seat height rises. There is also advice on knee room and overhang on narrow raised bars, choosing adjustable stools by their maximum height, spacing and walkway clearance, and what to do if you have already bought the wrong size....

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How Do You Pick Bar Stool Height?
August 11, 2026

How Do You Pick Bar Stool Height?

Picking bar stool height starts with one measurement: floor to the underside of your counter, minus 28cm. This guide explains why the underside matters more than the top surface, how worktop thickness and island support frames quietly reduce your clearance, and why rounding down is always safer than rounding up. It covers the two UK height standards, the counter overhang needed for genuine knee room, and how your own leg length can shift the answer within a height band. There is practical guidance on footrest position, seat depth, backs and arms, how many stools fit a given island length, walkway clearance behind seating, and a simple way to test a seat height at home with books and a cushion before you order anything....

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What Size Are Bar Stools?
August 10, 2026

What Size Are Bar Stools?

Bar stool sizing comes down to four figures: seat height, seat width, seat depth and overall height. Most stools sit at 60cm to 76cm from floor to seat, measure 30cm to 45cm across and 30cm to 40cm deep, with total height varying widely depending on the backrest. This guide explains what each measurement controls, why seat height matters more than the overall height quoted in most listings, and how to work out your own target height from the underside of your counter overhang. It also covers the base footprint that decides whether you can walk past an occupied stool, how upholstery compresses under weight, and the five measurements worth taking before you choose anything....

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What Height Bar Stool?
August 10, 2026

What Height Bar Stool?

Choosing bar stool height comes down to one simple subtraction: measure to the underside of your counter and take away 25cm to 30cm. That gives a counter height seat of 62cm to 67cm for a standard UK island at 90cm, or a bar height seat of 75cm to 80cm for a raised breakfast bar. This guide explains the three standard height brackets, why the legroom gap matters so much for comfort, and how to measure properly including the effect of thick stone worktops and new flooring. It also covers when adjustable gas lift seats are the smarter option, why tall stools need a footrest, and how to handle a kitchen that has counters at two different levels. A quick test using a stack of books lets you confirm the figure before you buy....

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How High Bar Stools for 36 Inch Counter?
August 10, 2026

How High Bar Stools for 36 Inch Counter?

A 36 inch counter needs stools with a seat height of 24 to 26 inches, or 61cm to 66cm, with 25 inches the most reliable single figure. These are counter height stools rather than tall bar height stools, and the reasoning comes from leaving 10 to 12 inches of clearance between the seat and the underside of the worktop. This guide explains why 36 inches is so common in British kitchens, how the clearance actually feels once you sit down, and why upholstery padding can shift a loaded seat height by an inch. We also cover armrest and overhang measurements that decide whether a stool tucks away neatly, when an adjustable gas lift model earns its place, how many stools fit along a counter run, and which seat materials cope best with everyday kitchen use....

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