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How tall should a homemade bar be?

How tall should a homemade bar be?

42 inches
The standard height for a bar in the United States is 42 inches. This is the perfect height for a 30 inch bar stool. You want 12 inches of clearance between the top of the bar stool and the top of the bar.

How much space do you need behind a home bar?

Walking space behind the bar should be 3′ wide minimum. Front bar width will be either be 2′-10″ or 3′-6″ depending on either a 1 or 2 tier bar. Bar stool area should be at least a 3′ area to move bar stools in and out.

What height bar stool do I need for 42 inch bar?

For a 42” counter, which is the standard height for a bar counter, the best barstool height is between 29” and 33”.

How much should a bar overhang in a house?

The bar top overhang should be a minimum of 8-1/2” and could be as much as 10” so your knees do not hit the bar front. For our extra tall customers the 10” overhang maybe necessary.

How many barstools do I need for a 6 foot island?

If you have a 6ft counter top you can fit 3 average size bar stool. If you have a 6ft Kitchen island you can fit 6 average sized bar stools.

How tall should my barstools be for a 36 counter?

Counter stool height: Countertops range from 36 to 39 inches, so you’ll need a counter stool that ranges from 24 to 26 inches high. Bar stool height: Bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so opt for a bar stool about 28 to 30 inches tall.

How far does a bar top hangover?

What is the height of a typical home bar?

Most home bars are 42 inches high, including the countertop, which is typically about 2 inches thick. That height is appropriate for guests standing or sitting on standard bar stools.

What is minimum bar depth?

Typically a bar top that is a minimum of 18 inches deep works well, but you can extend this to 20 to 24 inches to allow more space for larger sinks and fixtures.

What are the standard bar design dimensions?

The standard dimensions you’ll need to get started are as follows: Standard depth of 24″ for bar equipment. The bartender’s aisle should be 31″ – 37″. The standard backbar depth should be 24″ – 29″.

What is the average width of a bar?

Bar Dimensions Your bar can be as long as you want it, but professional bars are 42-inches tall. The average bar top is between 16 to 20-inches wide, and the average bar overhang is 8-inches. You may want to extend that overhand by a couple of inches to make it easier for people to sit at your bar without banging their knees against the bar wall.