Whats the Difference Between Counter Stools And Bar Stools

A counter stool can be used for restaurant seating, kitchen tops or any dining area in your home or property. Typically, the stool is designed so it can be accessed by people who are sitting or standing. As such, a counter stool must be higher than a regular table. Usually, a counter stool will be between 24’’ and 27’’ when measured from the ground up. This puts them at the perfect height for bar counters. They will also tuck underneath higher tables.

In contrast a bar stool is a tall chair that tends to provide footrests. These can provide support to the user's feet. Bar stools are often specifically designed for use at a bar. However, these days they have become a popular choice for use at kitchen counters as well.

Bar stools are significantly taller than a counter stool, often falling somewhere between 29’’ and 30’’. These will often be designed to specifically match the size of a counter for a bar at a restaurant or in a home. These are measured from the floor to the top of the seat, similar to counter stools.

Bar stools and counter stools tend to be manufactured to standard sizes. However, this isn’t always the case. In general, a bar stools’ total height will be somewhere around 42’’. On the other hand a counter stools’ overall height will be about 36’’.

Regardless of whether you are purchasing a counter stool or bar stools for your home or property, you need to ensure that they are the right fit. Often, countertops and bars do not follow a set height. As such, you should measure the table or counter yourself. The best seating option should be approximately ten inches lower than the counter itself. By choosing stools that meet this standard, you can guarantee that there is enough knee room underneath the counter.

Regardless of whether you choose counter stools or bar stools, you can consider additional features. This includes:

• Bar stools with armrests
• Swivel stools
• Backless bar stools
• Bolted stools - these are fitted to the floor