Floor Mounted Bar Stools

Emily Hilton Interior Design Expert

Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.

Updated 23/04/2021

Some bar stools are made to move. These are made to stay put. Floor mounted bar stools are great for keeping a certain distance between patrons at the bar, so no one feels crowded or unintentionally harassed. They come in plenty of classic and modern options, as well as some fun ideas peppered in for the more exotic, eclectic bar scene.

Buying Guide

Floor mounted bar stools offer myriads of advantages, especially when they're compared to standard mobile stools as they are easier to clean, they have fewer chances of getting dented and scraped from the fact that they won't be moved or tipped over, and they are more secure to sit on. The secure seating will let you make decorating decisions without worrying that your customers or family will come in and redesign the seating every single day.

When you purchase floor-mounted stools, keep in mind that you will face a certain problem: how to pick the best bar stools that suit your space and personal needs. That's where we come in. We'll help you make the right buying decision as we've listed all the factors that you need to consider when shopping for bar stools. Check out our list.

What style of floor mounted bar stools should I get?

First and foremost, you'll need to think about the space where you'll be installing the bar stools. Is it in your kitchen? A commercial bar? A game room, perhaps? The stool's location will influence the style or design that works best for you. A bar stool's design should fit a room's style. For country kitchens, traditional wooden stools are the best options. For modern breakfast bars, contemporary chrome is a stunning choice. If your kitchen has brushed steel appliances, you'd be able to complement them using brushed steel stools.

Consider the room's color scheme as well. Here are your options: matching the worktop to the seat color, choosing a color that matches the cabinets, or introducing a contrasting color.

Many units are built with a 360-degree swivel, square or round bases, and adjustable height lift columns. To pick the best style, see whether you'd make the products the room's focal point. If so, then you can opt for more eccentric, four-legged choices.

How to determine the right height for floor mounted bar stools?

To be comfortable, you should leave enough clearance so your legs can go under the worktop or bar. Your posture has to be similar like how it'll be when you sit at a dinner table. A lot of designs feature gas-lift mechanisms, which will allow you to change a seat's height according to your needs.

Low Stools - Low stools are best for tables. They bridge the gap between traditional dining chairs and bar stools. They're designed to be paired perfectly with a kitchen or dining table as they stand at 75 cm in height. Some units are multipurpose, so they can be lowered when you're using them at tables or extended when used for breakfast bars.
Kitchen Stools - These stools are best used with breakfast bars. They are often 90 cm tall, but there are seat heights that range from 65 to 75 cm which will work with work surfaces. Give approximately 20 to 25 cm as clearance so your legs can be comfortable when you're sitting.