Whilst you are choosing the right design and style, choosing the right height of your kitchen bar stool is essential, whether for home or commercial purposes, it is important to make sure it will fit comfortably under your kitchen counter or bar.
Here is our Danetti Guide to Choosing the Right Counter Height Bar Stool
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Firstly measure your table, counter or bar from the floor to the base of the surface. Once you have this measurement, we advise that your seat needs to be 250-300mm (10-12 Inches) from the base of the surface. This ensures there is enough space between the surface and the kitchen bar stool itself.
If you want to buy a stool that will meet most height specifications, consider opting for one with a gas lift mechanism as this will have a variable height. The gas lift versions have other benefits like swivel action making it easier to get on and off.
Kitchen Counter Height Stools
If you are looking for a stool to fit under a standard kitchen counter height, we would advise a seat height between 610-670mm (24 to 26 Inches) high, in order to fit under the 890-910mm (35 to 36 Inches) counter table.
Bar Height Stools
If you are looking for a bar stool to fit under a bar height, we would advise you purchase a stool that has a seat height between 710-760mm (28 to 30 Inches) to fit under the 1010-1060mm (40 to 42 Inches) bar table height.
High Bar Height
If you are looking for seating to fit under a high bar, we would advise you purchase a bar stool that is 810-860mm (32-34 Inches) to fit under the 1140-1220mm (45 to 48 Inches) bar table height.
Spacing Your Kitchen Stools
Once you have the correct height stool, you now need to decide how many seats can fit comfortably in the space you have selected. You need to make sure there is enough room between each kitchen stool so that people can sit around the counter or bar and not feel overcrowded. We suggest that for a bar stool of 400-460mm (16-18 Inches) wide, you allow 530-560mm (21-22 Inches) of space and for one that is 480-560mm (19-22 Inches) wide, allow 610-630mm (24-25 Inches) of space between each stool.