Selecting Amish Counter & Bar Stools for Everyday Dining

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Breathe new life into your kitchen with new counter stools or bar stools! Whether it’s sharing a cup of coffee with a friend or enjoying a family meal, sitting at counter or bar height seems to spice up life’s everyday events. Selecting the perfect counter or bar stool is important to ensure the comfort of your guests while making sure that the pieces complement your decor. Mass-produced counter stools and bar stools may be cheaper and easily available, but if you want timeless pieces, consider furniture that is expertly built by Amish craftsmen – and made available to you by reputable retailers of high-quality lifestyle furniture.

Recognizing the importance of time, upscale retailers have redefined the furniture shopping experience. Instead of driving to a store – dealing with weather, traffic, parking, crowds, cramped display rooms, and pushy sales people – to purchase mass produced furniture, customers are able to customize their Amish crafted furniture to fit the way they live…all from the comfort of their home. 

There are several key factors to consider when purchasing your counter or bar stools – height, style, functionality, and quality. Here are a few tips to help with your selection process:

• Counter Height versus Bar Height:

Measure the height of your counter or bar. If a stool is too short, the person sitting cannot reach the counter or bar, and if it is too tall, the person will end up slouching. Take the time to get a measuring tape to note the measurements of your counter or bar, from the floor to the countertop. Counter height tables and kitchen islands are generally 36 inches high with traditional bars measuring 40 to 42 inches high.

Use the height measurement of the counter or bar and subtract 12 inches from it to find the approximate height of the stool that you will need. The resulting height should be appropriate to give a person more space to sit with or without crossing their legs and be comfortable. You can get the stool’s height by measuring from the floor to the seat.

• Type of Furniture – Counter Stool or Bar Stool:

When searching for counter stools on the internet, you are likely to come across bar stools, too. Knowing the difference between the two types of stools will help you narrow down your selection to what best suits your needs. Often times, manufacturers will offer a stool in both a counter and bar height.

Counter stools are typically around 24 to 29 inches high and set at the kitchen counter, while bar stools are around 30 to 36 inches high and are designed for sitting at the bar.

For example:

36-inch high counter table or kitchen island = 24-inch counter stool

42-inch high bar or bar table = 30-inch bar stool

• Quality is Important:

Find out the type of wood and materials used to make the furniture. Many times, mass-produced furniture is made from low grade or soft wood. On the contrary, Amish furniture is made from quality hardwoods, and finished in a stain or paint color of your choice. If you are unsure as to the type of wood, stain, or paint for your furniture, order samples so you can see how the finished piece will look in your home.

• Reflect your Style:

Modern and trendy or rustic and chic or traditional and timeless? Amish furniture is made to order, so you are able to select the counter or bar stools that reflect your personality, fit well into your home, and function perfectly with your lifestyle. As you design your furniture, you can opt to go with like colors to complement your décor, or with colors that give you a beautiful contrast.

• Functional Features:

Swivel or stationary? Armrests? Seat back? When selecting the perfect counter stool or bar stool, the features of the piece should also be considered. Do you need a swivel stool for ease in movement? Will the majority of your meals take place at the kitchen island or bar? If so, then you may want to have stools with a seat back. Fabric stools and leather stools will also add to the comfortability.

Amish counter stools and bar stools offer modern comfort with a timeless design. Knowing the requirements of your space along with your desired style and functional features will make the selection process seamless. Make your home a reflection of your personality with quality Amish furniture.

About the Author

LuDonne Hartzell is an entrepreneur and Co-Owner of Mattie Lu, a new breed of online furniture stores offering high quality and customization at affordable prices. LuDonne and Christen, the mother and daughter duo driving Mattie Lu, focus on quality products, excellent customer service, and 100% customer satisfaction. They have a strong vetting and selection process on Amish builders – only offering products they would have in their own homes. Follow Mattie Lu on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.