Always a stylish seating option, bar stools are set to remain popular both in the hospitality industry and in the home. One question continues to arise, however: what size bar stool is the best fit for my bar? From ultra-modern minimalist high stools to a seventies short stool retro feel, we at Trent Furniture have every possible combination to suit your establishment, and have prepared this handy guide to help better inform you on your bar furniture decisions.
Height matters
Before choosing that stylish leather bar stool you’ve got your eye on, it is vital that the height of your bars and counters are taken into consideration. Having bar stools that are too tall or too short can hugely impact the customer’s experience and comfort, and result in negative reviews.
The standard bar height is usually 107cm – so as a general rule, try to ensure that any stools are around 30cm shorter than the bar they are positioned at. Our Dusseldorf Hairpin Stool, at a height of 76cm, is an ideal choice for standard bars; with contemporary suede upholstery and retro hairpin legs, comfort and style go hand in hand.
Before choosing that stylish leather bar stool you’ve got your eye on, it is vital that the height of your bars and counters are taken into consideration. Having bar stools that are too tall or too short can hugely impact the customer’s experience and comfort, and result in negative reviews.
The standard bar height is usually 107cm – so as a general rule, try to ensure that any stools are around 30cm shorter than the bar they are positioned at. Our Dusseldorf Hairpin Stool, at a height of 76cm, is an ideal choice for standard bars; with contemporary suede upholstery and retro hairpin legs, comfort and style go hand in hand.
Taller bar stool options
Are your counters and tables of varying heights? For bars that show sporting events or host different genres of live shows, taller bar stools can be a staple feature, as varying vantage points for a good view of screens and performance spaces are always welcomed by customers.
Bar stools that are adaptable to suit any use of the space they’re in are therefore vital – the Tall Italia Bistro Stool features sturdy beechwood for maximum durability, and can be upholstered to order with our wide range of fabrics. If you wish to supply fabric for your bar stools, our skilled team of upholsterers are more than happy to accommodate this too! The Italia Bistro range also consists of matching chairs in a dark oak finish for complete uniformity across your bar. For a more unique approach, upholstering the chairs in a complementary fabric to the bar stools provides some original flair. With a height of 101cm and a width of 41cm, as well as a fire retardant crib 5 seat, our tall bar stool has the capacity to withstand the high usage of a bar setting.
Are your counters and tables of varying heights? For bars that show sporting events or host different genres of live shows, taller bar stools can be a staple feature, as varying vantage points for a good view of screens and performance spaces are always welcomed by customers.
Bar stools that are adaptable to suit any use of the space they’re in are therefore vital – the Tall Italia Bistro Stool features sturdy beechwood for maximum durability, and can be upholstered to order with our wide range of fabrics. If you wish to supply fabric for your bar stools, our skilled team of upholsterers are more than happy to accommodate this too! The Italia Bistro range also consists of matching chairs in a dark oak finish for complete uniformity across your bar. For a more unique approach, upholstering the chairs in a complementary fabric to the bar stools provides some original flair. With a height of 101cm and a width of 41cm, as well as a fire retardant crib 5 seat, our tall bar stool has the capacity to withstand the high usage of a bar setting.
Short bar stools for smaller spaces
Sometimes there are patches of space in bar establishments that seem impossible to utilise in a useful way, due to its cramped corner location. This is where the selection of bar stools can make or break the effective maximisation of your bar! These types of stool are typically suited to counters and tables no taller than around 75cm tall.
Our Small Dakota Chrome Bar Stool is the ideal choice for a minimalist yet cosy stay. Working well with both coffee tables and sofas as well as bars, its modern steel frame contrasts nicely with the offered leather finish. Another plus of a shorter bar stool option is their easy manoeuvrability and additional compact properties – simple for customers to move as they please and convenient for hoovering, the Dakota Stool provides both convenience as well as a contemporary aesthetic.
Sometimes there are patches of space in bar establishments that seem impossible to utilise in a useful way, due to its cramped corner location. This is where the selection of bar stools can make or break the effective maximisation of your bar! These types of stool are typically suited to counters and tables no taller than around 75cm tall.
Our Small Dakota Chrome Bar Stool is the ideal choice for a minimalist yet cosy stay. Working well with both coffee tables and sofas as well as bars, its modern steel frame contrasts nicely with the offered leather finish. Another plus of a shorter bar stool option is their easy manoeuvrability and additional compact properties – simple for customers to move as they please and convenient for hoovering, the Dakota Stool provides both convenience as well as a contemporary aesthetic.
Lengthy legroom
Legroom can often be forgotten about when organising bar stools in your space, but has a massive impact on how comfortable the experiences of your customers are. Ensure that the underside of your counter to the floor is measured, and then an adequate amount of room to allow customers to move with ease is subtracted. Stability is also an important factor – the Verona Bar Stool not only features strong bracing bars to further ground the stool and act as a comfortable footrest, but also has longwearing feet that effectively protect the flooring of your establishment. Its glossy brown faux leather upholstery is both sleek and durable, ensuring that your establishment maintains timeless class as well as a comfortable experience.
Legroom can often be forgotten about when organising bar stools in your space, but has a massive impact on how comfortable the experiences of your customers are. Ensure that the underside of your counter to the floor is measured, and then an adequate amount of room to allow customers to move with ease is subtracted. Stability is also an important factor – the Verona Bar Stool not only features strong bracing bars to further ground the stool and act as a comfortable footrest, but also has longwearing feet that effectively protect the flooring of your establishment. Its glossy brown faux leather upholstery is both sleek and durable, ensuring that your establishment maintains timeless class as well as a comfortable experience.