Bar Stool Sizes

Bar stools come in a variety of sizes because people use them in a variety of different places. Here are the sizes that bar stools come in:

 

·        24 inch Bar Stools: This bar stool size is a great option for children. The smaller size is lower to the ground than adult size bar stools and also easier for children to get comfortable in. 24 inch bar stools are also great for those who work in their garage or a home workshop. They are also perfect for the kitchen. The height of the stool is great for allowing you to sit while cooking.

·        30 inch Bar Stools: 30 inch bar stools are known as the standard size in bar stools. This is true for a number of reasons. They basically universal. Generally the average adult sits more comfortably in a 30 inch bar stool. This is because of the distance between the floor and where the average sized adults feet reach to rest on the foot rail. Another reason 30 inch bar stools are considered the standard size is based on the standards of today’s home kitchen counters. Typically kitchen counters are 40-44 inches tall which makes a 30 inch bar stool ideal for sitting in to eat, do paperwork, or just chat. Another place where 30 inch bar stools work well is in restaurants. Just as in kitchens, restaurant bars sit 40-44 inches tall.

·        34 inch Bar Stools: Although the standard height of home kitchen counters is between 40 and 44 inches many homebuilders are beginning to build them at 45 inches tall. While you can use a 30 inch bar stool with a 45 inch counter it will be quite awkward for an average sized adult to sit in the bar stool and do anything at the counter. The 34 inch bar stool is perfect for this height of counter. Another use for the 34 inch stool is for taller people. Just as 30 inch stools are great for average sized people. The foot rest on the taller stool allows taller people to rest their feet so they don’t strain their back while sitting in the stool for long periods of time. They are best for people who stand 6 feet and taller.

·        36 inch Bar Stools: 36 inch bar stools are growing in their popularity thanks to the trend in home kitchen counters being built between 45 and 48 inches. 36 inch stools fit perfectly with this height countertop. They are also a good choice for people who are 6’3 and taller. Many people also purchase 36 inch bar stools to sit alone in rooms with out a table or countertop. The look of their long legs makes them an attractive piece of furniture.

·        Adjustable Bar Stools: Adjustable bar stools are pretty self explanatory. They are great for home use because of they can be used for multiple purposes. Adjustable stools can be used in different places in the home as well as accommodate different height people. Another plus of adjustable bar stools is that they do not need to be replaced if you get new counters. They are excellent long term investments.