Whether you're searching for the perfect seating for your , home bar, , or a window with a view, finding counter and bar stools that provide the right height while checking all of your other boxes can be a tall order. If you're a sucker for high-top seating at restaurants and bars, you probably appreciate being able to easily transition from sitting to standing — an ideal setup for mingling. Like , choosing stools that fit your design aesthetic might seem easy, but can be surprisingly difficult.
For expert guidance, we tapped Delyse Berry, cofounder of interiors and real estate firm . Berry specializes in sourcing home decor, furniture consultation, and creating strategic layouts, so she understands the importance of merging form and function for the ideal bar and counter stool. While these two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, Berry points out there's a difference in height worth paying attention to.
"Bar height stools are generally around 30 inches off the ground for a 42-inch bar height. Counter height stools are generally around 25 inches off the ground for a 36-inch counter," she tells PS. It's important to get exact measurements for your counter and make sure the seat height of the stool is going to be comfortable for you.
There's nothing worse than having a cluttered walkway or seating that's squeezed so close together you can't move. Berry has a general rule of thumb for considering the space you'll need for kitchen island seating. "Typically, the working si.