You might think they're the same thing, but bar stools and counter stools are subtly different, and knowing how will help you avoid buying the wrong ones ...

A shopping writer’s favorite new piece of furniture is the counter-height, bouclé bar stools from Wayfair that have transformed their island into a workstation during the day and bar top at night.

“This pairing ensures comfortable proportions for seating ... Dorling further says that if you place a counter stool at a bar-height counter, the seated person will feel awkward and ...

as bar stools tend to sit a few inches taller. The key is ensuring the seat height is around 20-30 centimeters lower than the underside of your table or counter to make sure it’s comfortable ...