[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-should-i-build-a-counter-or-a-bar-in-my-kitchen":3,"blog-related-should-i-build-a-counter-or-a-bar-in-my-kitchen":29,"blog-header-categories":57},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageSrcset":10,"heroImageSizes":11,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":12,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":13,"categories":14,"tags":16,"products":21,"inlineProducts":22,"seo":23},206,"should-i-build-a-counter-or-a-bar-in-my-kitchen","Kitchen Design 101: Counter vs. Bar",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">One of the most frequently asked questions we get at the office is: what should I build, a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/bar-counter-stools?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bar or a counter\u003C/a> for my kitchen? \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">If you're building a breakfast bar in your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/how-to-transform-your-kitchen-without-a-big-renovation/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kitchen\u003C/a>, is it best to build at the same height as the counters or is an elevated look a little bit more elegant? Here are a few factors to consider and three easy tips for making your decision. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"533968\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/76179-Nude-Glass-Mr-Mrs-Modern-Classic-Clear-Crystal-Night-Water-Carafe-Set-Small?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20491\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nude-Glass-Mr.-Mrs.-Modern-Clear-Crystal-Night-Water-Carafe-Set.jpg\" alt=\"carafe\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nude-Glass-Mr.-Mrs.-Modern-Clear-Crystal-Night-Water-Carafe-Set-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nude-Glass-Mr.-Mrs.-Modern-Clear-Crystal-Night-Water-Carafe-Set-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nude-Glass-Mr.-Mrs.-Modern-Clear-Crystal-Night-Water-Carafe-Set-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nude-Glass-Mr.-Mrs.-Modern-Clear-Crystal-Night-Water-Carafe-Set.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/35849-Johnah-Modern-Classic-Clear-Acrylic-Seat-Gold-Metal-Base-Bar-Stool?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20299\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Johnah-Modern-Classic-Clear-Acrylic-Seat-Gold-Metal-Base-Bar-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"acrylic chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Johnah-Modern-Classic-Clear-Acrylic-Seat-Gold-Metal-Base-Bar-Stool-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Johnah-Modern-Classic-Clear-Acrylic-Seat-Gold-Metal-Base-Bar-Stool-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Johnah-Modern-Classic-Clear-Acrylic-Seat-Gold-Metal-Base-Bar-Stool-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Johnah-Modern-Classic-Clear-Acrylic-Seat-Gold-Metal-Base-Bar-Stool.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/87607-Regina-Andrew-Cally-French-Country-White-Ceramic-Pendant/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=counterbar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26471\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_87607.jpg\" alt=\"pendant\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_87607-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_87607-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_87607-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_87607.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">#1. Kids & Comfort\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">You want to be able to enjoy your hot breakfast on the weekends, so thinking about comfort is key when deciding between a bar and a counter. For most people, either height will be comfortable. However, if you are a short individual, have young kids, or have older family members at home, building a counter will be the better option. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-bar-stool-and-get-the-height-right/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Counter height\u003C/a> eliminates the issue of climbing or falling, and it's much easier on the back and body posture. So when it comes to comfort, counter height wins.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"533985\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/14636-Palecek-Green-Oaks-Coastal-Beach-Rope-Rattan-Woven-Pendant?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17163\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_14636.jpg\" alt=\"rattan light shade\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_14636-100x100.jpg 100w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_14636-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_14636-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_14636-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_14636-600x600.jpg 600w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_14636-768x768.jpg 768w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_14636.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71551-Lorry-Coastal-Beach-Platinum-Grey-Woven-Solid-Teak-Outdoor-Bar-Stool?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20302\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lorry-Coastal-Platinum-Grey-Rope-Woven-Teak-Performance-Outdoor-Bar-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"counter stool\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lorry-Coastal-Platinum-Grey-Rope-Woven-Teak-Performance-Outdoor-Bar-Stool-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lorry-Coastal-Platinum-Grey-Rope-Woven-Teak-Performance-Outdoor-Bar-Stool-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lorry-Coastal-Platinum-Grey-Rope-Woven-Teak-Performance-Outdoor-Bar-Stool-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lorry-Coastal-Platinum-Grey-Rope-Woven-Teak-Performance-Outdoor-Bar-Stool.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53982-Karen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Round-Wood-Cutting-Board?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19998\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Karen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Round-Wood-Cutting-Board.jpg\" alt=\"cutting board\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Karen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Round-Wood-Cutting-Board-100x100.jpg 100w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Karen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Round-Wood-Cutting-Board-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Karen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Round-Wood-Cutting-Board-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Karen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Round-Wood-Cutting-Board-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Karen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Round-Wood-Cutting-Board.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">#2. Kitchen Counter Practicality\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">Counter height is also preferable in terms of practicality. Build a counter height breakfast bar onto your counter or kitchen island and you'll have a large flat surface that allows more space to spread out. This is ideal for homework projects, preparing meals, reading the newspaper, working on your laptop, etc.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">That being said, bars in the kitchen do have a few benefits: a raised bar helps to hide the clutter that generally gathers around the sink, and they act as a fantastic place to serve snacks or hors d'oeuvres for hosting your family and friends.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Pro Tip:\u003C/strong> Seat back or no seat back? That is the question. And the answer typically comes from determining how frequently the\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/bar-counter-stools?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> bar stool\u003C/a> is likely to be used. Is it just extra seating for when guests are over? Backless is A-okay. But if you always find yourself eating or working at the breakfast bar, choose a stool with a back for more comfort and support. Also, consider your design aesthetic. Stools sans seat back say \"casual\" and \"\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/IndustrialLoft?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">industrial\u003C/a>\" while stools with a seat back bring a more \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Modern-Classic?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classic\u003C/a> look to the kitchen.  \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"533988\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/30464-JohnRichard-Modern-Classic-Hues-Of-Blues-Blue-Grey-Vase/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=counterbar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27640\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/John-Richard-Modern-Classic-Hues-Of-Blues-Blue-Grey-Vase.jpg\" alt=\"vase\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/John-Richard-Modern-Classic-Hues-Of-Blues-Blue-Grey-Vase-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/John-Richard-Modern-Classic-Hues-Of-Blues-Blue-Grey-Vase-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/John-Richard-Modern-Classic-Hues-Of-Blues-Blue-Grey-Vase-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/John-Richard-Modern-Classic-Hues-Of-Blues-Blue-Grey-Vase.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/61722-Palecek-Milan-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Rattan-Hardwood-Counter-Stool?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=barcounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20305\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Palecek-Milan-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Rattan-Hardwood-Counter-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"bar stool\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Palecek-Milan-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Rattan-Hardwood-Counter-Stool-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Palecek-Milan-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Rattan-Hardwood-Counter-Stool-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Palecek-Milan-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Rattan-Hardwood-Counter-Stool-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Palecek-Milan-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Rattan-Hardwood-Counter-Stool.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/110609-Cynthia-Modern-Classic-Clear-Seeded-Glass-BrassMetal-Single-Pendant/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=counterbar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26463\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_110609.jpg\" alt=\"pendant\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"  srcset=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_110609-150x150.jpg 150w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_110609-300x300.jpg 300w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_110609-400x400.jpg 400w, /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/product_110609.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">#3. 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