{"id":10987,"date":"2025-06-11T14:25:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T13:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/?p=10987"},"modified":"2025-06-11T14:26:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T13:26:15","slug":"bar-stool-buying-guide-the-smithers-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/bar-stool-buying-guide-the-smithers-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Bar Stool Buying Guide \u2013 The Smithers Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Buying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/bar-stools.html\">bar stools<\/a> shouldn\u2019t feel like solving a geometry puzzle. But get it wrong, and suddenly you\u2019ve got knees jammed under counters, awkward perches, and guests sitting like flamingos. This is the no-nonsense Smithers guide to buying bar stools that actually work \u2014 and look damn good doing it.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/retro-furniture\/rattan-bar-stool.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10988 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rattan-bar-stool.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rattan-bar-stool.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rattan-bar-stool-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rattan-bar-stool-175x175.webp 175w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rattan-bar-stool-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/rattan-bar-stool-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What Height Bar Stool Do I Need?<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s kill the confusion:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Counter Height Stools<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for surfaces 90\u201395cm high. Stool seat should be 65\u201370cm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bar Height Stools<\/strong> \u2013 For surfaces around 105\u2013110cm. Seat height: 75\u201380cm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustable Stools<\/strong> \u2013 If your kitchen island is somewhere in between \u2014 or you like options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Quick tip<\/strong>: Always aim for 25\u201330cm of space between the seat and underside of the counter.<\/p>\n<h3>How Many Stools Do I Need?<\/h3>\n<p>Leave around <strong>15cm between each stool<\/strong>. For tighter spaces, 10cm will do, but no one wants to knock elbows over cocktails.<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Small island (120cm): 2 stools<\/li>\n<li>Medium island (150\u2013180cm): 3 stools<\/li>\n<li>Large breakfast bar (200cm+): 4+ stools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What Style Suits Your Space?<\/h3>\n<p>Smithers isn\u2019t about bland. We do bar stools with edge \u2014 reclaimed, retro, and full of character.<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/bar-stools.html\"><strong>Industrial bar stools<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Raw metals, aged wood, factory vibes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/bar-stools.html\"><strong>Retro bar stools<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Colour pops, vintage lines, diner energy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/bar-stools.html\"><strong>Swivel stools<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Great for social spaces, with a bit of spin.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/bar-stools.html\"><strong>Upholstered stools<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 More comfort, less compromise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Back or No Back?<\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Backless<\/strong> \u2013 Sleek, space-saving, minimalist. Good for tucking under.<\/li>\n<li><strong>With back<\/strong> \u2013 Better for comfort and longer sits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Materials That Last<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t go cheap. Bar stools take a beating.<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Reclaimed wood<\/strong> \u2013 Tough, sustainable, unique.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powder-coated steel<\/strong> \u2013 Industrial strength, corrosion-resistant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upholstery<\/strong> \u2013 Choose quality faux leather or fabric that wipes clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our Top Picks<\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><a>Aviator Bar Stool<\/a> \u2013 Aluminium curves with vintage leather. Pure statement.<\/li>\n<li><a>Hoxton Industrial Stool<\/a> \u2013 Raw metal frame, reclaimed seat.<\/li>\n<li><a>Green Velvet Retro Bar Stool<\/a> \u2013 Studio 54 energy, kitchen ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Final Tip<\/h3>\n<p>Measure first. Buy once. And if you\u2019re stuck \u2014 email us. We\u2019ll tell you straight.<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ShareBuying bar stools shouldn\u2019t feel like solving a geometry puzzle. 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