How Do You Know What Size Bar Stool to Buy?

Choosing the right size bar stool comes down to one measurement and a handful of sensible checks. This guide explains how to measure from the floor to the underside of your worktop, why subtracting around 28cm gives you the seat height you need, and how the overhang depth affects knee room. We cover seat width and how many stools a run of counter will hold, footrest drop, seat depth and the effect of backrest height on sight lines in an open plan room. There is practical advice for households with children, taller adults or limited mobility, along with a five minute routine to note your figures before ordering. We list the common UK surface heights and the seat height each one needs, the three sizing mistakes we see most often, and a simple masking tape trick that shows you the scale of a stool in the room before you buy anything at all....