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Bar furniture turns a spare corner, a kitchen island or a breakfast bar into somewhere to perch, chat and gather. Our range spans bar stools in fixed and adjustable heights, slim bar tables and poseur tables for small spaces, and home bar units that bring drinks and glassware together in one place, in wood, painted, metal and upholstered finishes to suit a country kitchen or a contemporary open-plan room.
Below you'll find straightforward advice on matching stool height to your counter, allowing the right space per seat, and choosing styles that are comfortable as well as good-looking - with fast UK delivery and 30-day returns on every order.
The single most important measurement is the gap between your seat and the underside of the counter - aim for roughly 25 to 30cm so there's comfortable legroom. As a rough guide, a standard kitchen worktop or island at around 90cm suits a bar stool with a seat height of about 63-70cm, while a taller breakfast bar or poseur table at around 105-110cm needs a taller stool of about 75-80cm. Measure from the floor to the underside of your counter before you choose, and if you're between heights or share the counter with different people, an adjustable gas-lift stool takes the guesswork out.
If you don't have a fixed counter, a bar or poseur table creates a standing-height spot for coffee, casual meals or drinks with friends, and its small footprint suits flats, kitchen-diners and even a bright corner. A home bar unit goes a step further, bringing bottles, glassware and a serving surface together, often with storage below and a display shelf above. Pair either with stools at a matching height, and think about where guests will naturally stand and reach so the drinks and glasses stay within easy reach.
Bar seating is used for everything from a quick breakfast to a long catch-up, so comfort earns its keep. Padded and upholstered seats invite lingering; wooden and moulded seats are hard-wearing and wipe clean; and a footrest makes any tall stool far more comfortable over time. On materials, solid and oak-effect wood is warm and forgiving, metal frames add an industrial edge and slide easily, and easy-clean surfaces are worth prioritising in a busy family kitchen. Check the weight of each stool too - lighter designs are easier to move for cleaning, heavier ones feel more planted.
Measure from the floor to the underside of the counter and leave around 25 to 30cm for legroom. A standard 90cm worktop or island suits a stool seat height of about 63-70cm, while a taller 105-110cm breakfast bar needs a stool of about 75-80cm.
Allow around 60cm of counter width per stool so people have room for their elbows, and a little more for stools with arms. This stops the seating feeling cramped and makes it easy to get in and out.
They're ideal if your counter height is unusual, if you're between the standard sizes, or if different people use the space. A gas-lift stool adjusts to suit the counter and the person, taking the guesswork out of getting the height right.
Backless stools tuck neatly under the counter and keep a small kitchen feeling open, which is great for occasional use. Stools with backs, and ideally a footrest, are more comfortable if you sit for longer meals or entertaining.
A poseur or bar table is a tall, standing-height table for casual meals, coffee and drinks. Its small footprint suits flats, kitchen-diners and corners, and it pairs with bar stools of a matching height when you want seating too.
We deliver across the UK, carefully packed, and every piece is covered by our 30-day returns policy so you can be sure it suits your space.
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