Bar Stool Buying Guide

Before purchasing bar stools, you should think about all of the options available. We've put together this simple buying guide to help you prior to making a purchase. Bar stools come in a huge variety of styles, colors, shapes, sizes and materials. It's important to decide ahead of time what features are important. Begin your stool shopping with an idea of your preferences, and you'll have a fun time making a decision.

Buying Guide Size Information
There are several different heights of bar stools. The height needed will depend on where you plan on using the stools. It is a good idea to allow 10-13 inches between the stool seat and the counter or table it will be sitting under. Make sure to measure the counter or table height from the floor before you begin looking. Traditional styles are 29-31 inches from the floor to the seat. Counter stools look like bar stools but are shorter, only 24-26 inches from the floor to the seat. When buying several stools, make sure to allow enough space in between each stool. This is generally 26-30 inches.

Colors/Styles
Think about the look you are going for before setting out to buy a stool. Do you want something sleek and modern or a diner/retro look? What about the seat? Do you want one that swivels or is stationery? Will children be using the stools? If so, consider styles that feature easy wipe-up for spills. You need to also decide if you want a bar stool with a back or a padded seat. All of these preferences are important components to our buying guide.

No one wants shopping to be an overwhelming, indecisive nightmare. Read through the suggestions offered in this simple buying guide. Make sure you do all of your bar stool homework before shopping for stools. This will make for a much more relaxing, enjoyable shopping experience.

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