High End Bar Stools
Buy the best high end bar stools selected and recommended by interior designers. By Emily Hilton.
For a fancier bar environment, high end bar stools will attract a classier clientele, or if you want them for your home bar, these stools will definitely get your guests talking. Made of fine wood, on sturdy supports, and upholstered in an attractive array of options, you will want one, or more, of these for your home bar, and maybe, just your home. Plenty of lovely options in the collection.
High End Bar Stools
Buying Guide
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.
Knowing what fabric, height, material, finish, and the number of high-end bar stools you need before hitting online stores will ensure that your shopping experience is enhanced. Most people have the impression that there are only a couple of bar stools to choose from. When they check out their options, that's when they are overwhelmed with thousands of models in different styles.
To help you select the perfect high-end bar stools for your home, keep on reading as we've prepared a buying guide for you.
The first thing you need to determine is the height you require. Most people need a 26- to 30-inch bar stools. If the counter that you'll be furnishing is 36 inches high, then you would need a stool that's 24 to 26 inches tall. If you have standard-sized appliances that are of the same height to your countertop, then you have a countertop of the standard height.
30-inch high end bar stools are used in combination with raised eating surfaces in the 40-42-inch height range. Most apartments and homes today have the standard 36-inch high counter with a raised eating area and a backsplash. In most cases, the eating surface is higher compared to the standard kitchen counter, which means you'll need a stool that's 30 inches high.
34-inch and taller units are made for counters that exceed 42 inches in height. We suggest you double check the measurements of your counter before you order a 34-inch seat. 34-inchers are common and there are stock units. However, most costumers only need bar stools in the 24-inch to 30-inch range.
Stools that are going to be used more frequently or for a long period of time should include backs and arms in order to decrease stress and increase comfort on the shoulders and back. Backs and arms are recommended if the stools will be used in a dining area, game room or commercial bar.
If your horizontal or floor space is limited, then you can choose an armless high-end bar stool. An arm would add 3-6 inches to a single stool's width. That means an additional 18 inches of horizontal space that'll be taken up by three bar stools.
A backless bar stool is an excellent choice if you need seating that won't obstruct your view. It's also great for occasional extra seating. To give you a concrete example, say you have an open floor plan. You wouldn’t want your view to another room get blocked by a stool's back. It may not be the view to another room but an outdoor one, which gives you all the more reason to opt for a backless stool.
New apartments and homes with raised counters can accommodate a maximum of three bar stools. Typically, you'll need to give a clearance of 24 inches between each seat. A counter that's 6 feet long can accommodate 3 stools; while an 8-ft counter can be occupied by 4 bar stools.
Knowing the factors that need to be considered when choosing luxury bar stools will simplify your shopping experience. Remember everything you just learned and you'll enjoy the process of getting new seats!