Counter Height Stools

Introduction to Counter Stools

Counter stools are a necessary touch when you have an island or counter in your kitchen. You may also have an outdoor counter table on your deck or patio that is in need of counter stools. When you have plenty of seating options, including outside bar stools, everyone has a place to sit. This can give you the optimal place for entertaining your friends and family. Counter stools are typically between 24 inches to 27 inches tall. Here’s what you should know if you have trouble finding the best indoor or outdoor counter stools for your needs.

If you're looking for extra added height in your seating or a place to prop your feet or reach for something higher, a luxury counter height stool will prove essential in dining room and kitchen settings. Counter height stools are generally 24 inches to 26 inches from floor to seat and pair best with table or counter heights that measure between 36 inches to 40 inches in height. Slightly smaller than their bar stool counterparts, kitchen counter stools prove versatile and handy for seating that fits at tables, counters, kitchen islands, and sometimes bars.

Counter height stools offer you and your guests numerous seating options that work in both formal and casual settings, adding elegance and class to your home décor that provides extra definition in your dining area. Depending on how you want to seat people and the functionality and style you’re seeking in your luxury counter height stools, LuxeDecor has a wide variety of modern and casual counter height bar stools to choose from to suit your needs.

Before You Buy

There are a number of factors that can influence your choice of counter stools and a number of practical things to consider. Here are a few essential things to look at before buying:

• First, consider your budget. Before making your counter stool purchase, it is essential to know how much you can afford to spend. If you have a tight budget, you probably want to stay away from expensive or high-end counter stools, rattan outdoor bar stools. Look at how much you can afford to spend on all the furniture that you want to purchase. Then you can think about the individual pieces you want and start pricing them. This should give you a better idea of how much you can spend on each item.
• Take a look at the size of the area where you need the counter stools. It is essential to know how much space you have and the space you want your counter stools to take up. What kind of counter stools would you like, perhaps outdoor stools with backs perhaps? Buying too counter stools can make the area look crowded. On the other hand, if you have a larger space, if you do not select the best counter stools, it may make the area look empty.
• Consider the color, style, and height of the counter stools. You want to think about how the stools will look against your tables or counters. You want to make sure that your furniture blends together. You want to find counter stools that match your current decor.

Style is an important consideration as well. There are many styles of counter stools. It does not matter if you have traditional, modern, or rustic style decor; there are outdoor bar chairs for you. Decide on the feel you want your decor to have before buying counter stools.

Features to Consider

In addition to style and matching your decor, it is essential to consider the functionality and features of the counter stools that are available. There are a few features you want to keep in mind when you are in the market for a counter stool.

• Adjustable Height. While you can find a counter stool in varying heights, you can also get one that you can adjust the height. This helps you accommodate guests of different heights.
• Footrest. A footrest is a classy touch for modern outdoor bar stools. It gives your guests a place to rest their feet.
• Swivel. A swivel bar stool allows you to move quickly from side to side, which would make it easier to move away from the table. This is a good idea for tall outdoor bar stools.
• Back Height. The level of comfort you would like on your stool pad may dictate the stool you select. Before you purchase outdoor bar stools with backs, consider the options. There are backless bar stools that are exactly how they sound, without a back. These are common for bar height patio chairs. Second, there are low back counter stools that provide you some lower back support. If that is not enough, you can select a high back counter stool.

Types of Counter Stools

There are many different types of counter stools available. They are made from different materials, including:

• Wood. Wood is a common and popular material for counter stools. They are traditional and durable. In addition, a wood counter stool will be able to withstand the harshest weather elements.
• Leather. Leather counter stools provide the most comfort. However, they can be expensive and give the look of luxury.
• Plastic. Plastic gives your counter stool a modern look. You can find counter stools in recycled plastic that are environmentally friendly. Plastic is the easiest option to clean, but many do not hold up well in bad weather.

Different Styles of Counter Stools

Counter bar stools are versatile and contemporary home furnishing pieces capable of creating an atmosphere of relaxed entertainment and modern sensibility. LuxeDecor has a wide selection of modern counter stools to choose from, with over 200 designs available from today’s top home furnishing brands including Armen Living, Tronk Design, Stanley Furniture, and Moe's Home Collection. Our extensive selection of stools come in many different variations with various features. We have backless luxury counter height stools, counter stools with backs, and swivel counter stools in numerous heights, widths, finishes, and styles.

Counter height swivel bar stools are especially useful when you decide to get up from your seat, whether you're mingling with other guests or retrieving more food. Whether you're looking to make a design statement or want a more discreet seating, LuxeDecor’s array of counter stools will suit your needs:

• Metal counter stools
• Leather counter stools
• Upholstered counter stools

We especially love the "Dalena Mocha Grey Double Counter Stool" by Uttermost that can accommodate two people. This modernly designed loveseat and stool hybrid is great tableside to keep your dining room table seating interesting and infinitely refined.

How to Choose Counter Stools

The first thing you want to consider when you purchase counter stools is where you want to place them. Once you determine that, you can narrow your choices down. If you want to place them outside, you may want to consider outdoor metal bar stools. If you want counter stools for the inside, you may want to look for wicker bar chairs. When you know where you plan to place the counter stools, you are able to measure the table or counter where you want to put them.

You want to verify the height of the counter stools you like. You should not assume that a stool that is labeled as a counter stool is a standard height, even if you have a standard height table. If you want to confirm the comfort of the counter stools, you are going to have to sit on them to determine the feel. That is the best way to know if you are going to like the comfort of the counter stools.

Whatever your needs are, both decorative and functional, we have counter stools that can help you meet them. Check out our catalog to see all that we have to offer, and let us help you turn your house into a home. Contact us if you need inspiration or any assistance, or simply to learn more!

To learn more about counter stools, including measurements, sizes, and features, read LuxeDecor's Bar Stool Buying Guide or visit our selection of diferent benches and stools.

Decorating With Luxury Counter Height Stools in Your Home

If you're placing your stools in a corridor or placing them around a kitchen island, choose backless seating that can easily be tucked away so that the look isn't overwhelming. The white counter stools in the Metallica collection by Mobital come in a set of four for coordinated value seating that is still fresh and fashion-forward. The streamlined design means you can place them anywhere in your home as a whole set, in pairs, or individually for supremely versatile accent seating.

To learn more about counter stools, including measurements, sizes, and features, read LuxeDecor's Bar Stool Buying Guide or shop our selection of luxury counter height stools.

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