What you need to know before shopping barstools

Redecorating your kitchen, home bar, or entertainment room is exciting, but don’t run off to your local furniture store just yet. You might be surprised to know that there are dozens of different types of barstools online, but you’ll have a hard time sifting through them to find the perfect barstools for your home.

Having too much of a good thing can indeed be a hindrance, and this is just such a case. For many people, having too many options is worse than having no options at all. Your search in both brick and mortar and online furniture stores must be narrowed with appropriate keyword phrases and common questions. This little bit of preparation can save you hours later.

Here are a few other traits of the best barstools.

Shopping online is both affordable and convenient

The first thing you need to know about buying new barstools is that, for any furniture purchase, you should shop online first. Even if you prefer to shop and buy local, starting your search online will give you many more options in much less time. Like buying a car, knowing what you want when you walk onto the showroom floor saves a lot of time haggling and negotiating with the salespeople.

When you shop for furniture online, you don’t have a pushy salesperson bothering you and the furniture is shipped right to your front door. And once you start browsing, the discounts you can get on barstools online will convince you to click that buy button and wait for delivery.

There is one more great reason to shop barstools online – free delivery. Just like other eCommerce stores, online furniture retailers are likely to offer free delivery to your door as long as you meet minimum purchase requirements.

On the other hand, if you prefer the furniture be delivered and placed in your home as it would be with a locally owned furniture store, the best online furniture stores offer this white-glove service by delegating to contractors in your area, but this will usually be provided at an additional rate.

Know the difference between bar height and counter height

There are actually a wide variety of barstools available at online furniture stores, with variations even in height. If your barstool is too high it will not be convenient for use for eating at a counter. If your barstool is too low, it won’t be comfortable for taller individuals. The best solution is to get barstools with adjustable height as mentioned above, but if you want fixed seat heights the dimensions below should help you make an informed purchase decision.

The average seat height of chairs and barstools varies quite a bit:

  • Typical dining chair seat height – 18 to 20 inches
  • Average countertop barstool seat height – 24 to 27 inches
  • Traditional bar stools have a seat height of 30 to 36 inches

In addition to seat height, you should be aware of the seat design and the height of the stool’s back. You want the stool to be ergonomic, promote good posture, but still be comfortable. Don’t be afraid to look at the low-backed barstool options, as they are must steadier than you might think.

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