Pairing stool heights with bench heights
NOMI Education series is a collection of informative articles written by an interior designer to help guide you through all the everyday FAQs of specifying furniture.
How high should my stools be for my bench? This is a question that we get a lot so we have decided to answer it once and for all.
This article will share a few basic principles and tips to help streamline your specification process when it comes to pairing the ideal seat height and style to your table setting.
The height of a setting will be determined by its function. Whether it be dining, working or leisure, the appropriate seat height to accompany the task is crucial to the success of the setting.
High tables are becoming more and more popular for dining, breakout and working. It is important to note the variances between different high tables or bars based on their desired function. A residential kitchen bench ranges from 900 – 950mm high and the ideal stool height for this is 650mm high.
900 – 950mm high table requires a 650mm high stool
Alternatively, a commercial bar tends to be higher with a bench height between 1000 – 1100mm, requiring a barstool height of 750mm.
