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.

Counter stools usually have a seat height of 24–26" (61-66 cm), and they pair well with a counter or table that is 36" (91 cm) high." Interior designer, Jennifer Jones, supports this point and ...