Choosing Kitchen Stools for Your Counter
The right kitchen stool starts with height. For a standard kitchen island or counter around 90cm high, a stool with a seat height of approximately 65cm will generally provide comfortable clearance between the seat and the underside of the counter. Always measure your counter before choosing, as dimensions can vary between kitchens. Huset’s collection includes kitchen and counter stools from TON, Muuto, Ethnicraft and other international brands, with different approaches to timber, upholstery and contemporary furniture making.
Counter Stools for Kitchen Islands
A kitchen island often has several roles, from breakfast and casual meals to conversation and working from home. Consider how long you are likely to sit when choosing between a backless counter stool and a design with a backrest. A backless stool creates a lower visual profile and can often tuck neatly beneath the counter, while a backrest provides additional support for longer periods of sitting. Spacing matters too. Consider the overall width of each stool and allow enough room between seats for people to sit and move comfortably without overcrowding the counter.
Timber, Upholstered and Leather Kitchen Stools
Material can connect kitchen seating with cabinetry, benchtops and surrounding furniture. Timber kitchen stools introduce natural grain and warmth, while upholstered and leather seats bring softness and another layer of texture. Rattan and mixed-material designs offer a different expression again. For a particular approach to timber craftsmanship, explore our Bentwood Stools. If your counter is higher than standard kitchen height, explore Bar Stools designed for taller surfaces.
Explore Kitchen Stools at Huset
Discover kitchen stools online as part of Huset’s wider Dining Furniture collection, or visit our Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected designs, materials and finishes. If you are interested in a particular stool, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a standard kitchen counter or island around 90cm high, a stool with a seat height of approximately 65cm will generally be suitable. Aim for roughly 25–30cm between the stool seat and the underside of the counter, and always measure your own counter before choosing.
Kitchen or counter stools are designed for standard kitchen counters and islands and commonly have a seat height around 65cm. Bar stools are taller and are intended for higher counters and bar tables. Huset's own guide distinguishes approximately 65cm counter height from approximately 75cm bar height.
Measure the usable length of your kitchen island and compare it with the width of your chosen stools. Allow enough space between each stool for people to sit and move comfortably. Wider stools and designs with arms may require more space than compact or backless designs.
A backrest can provide additional support, particularly when the stool is used for longer periods. Backless stools have a lower visual profile and may tuck more easily beneath a kitchen counter, so the right choice depends on how you use the space and your preference for support.
Huset's current collection includes timber, leather, upholstered and rattan kitchen stools, along with designs combining materials such as timber and upholstery. The assortment includes TON, Muuto, Ethnicraft, Normann Copenhagen and Feelgood Designs.
Selected kitchen stools can be viewed at Huset's Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne. As showroom displays change, contact the team before visiting if there is a particular stool or finish you would like to see.
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