Should I get a dining room table (bar) with 2 bar stools or a table with 4 chairs if I live alone?

Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 4:46 am

Usually no one comes to visit me, and when I rarely do have company, it’s just one person. I’m moving into an apartment by myself. I feel that I should invest into a nicer dining room set one day when I get married and move into a house with a dining room. I have a small dining room, the kind you typically have in a 2 bedroom apartment. If more than one person comes, we’ll just have to eat in the living room or something. Does it make sense to you for me to just have the bar table and 2 barstools or should I buy a cheaper set with 4 chairs?

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*Sombra* says:

August 19, 2010 at 4:46 am

I think you answered your own question … you don’t really have a need for a table and 4 chairs right now!

Buy what works for your current home and situation. True, you’ll probably get married one day (have kids, maybe … all that) but there’s no point in buying that dining set yet if you don’t have space or a need for it. Marriage might be years down the road and your tastes will likely change by then. Or a set you’d choose now might not be right for a future home.

Buy a nice bar or bistro set if that seems right for your current situation, and if the time comes to trade up … you’ll be able to recover most of the cost by selling it, as long as you buy decent quality and take care of it while you’re using it.

A Word About Choosing Bar Stools

Finding and choosing the right kind of Bar Stools or counter stools for your bar, home or your kitchen is an important part choice, as many different sizes, materials, finishes and colors.
First of all, decide if you are choosing Counter Stools or Bar Stools, as they are somewhat different. Bar stools are usually a little taller, by around 4 inches. A good measurement to consider is to make sure that the stool's cushion or seat is about 10 to 12 inches from the underside of the bar or counter. That way, you know that you and your guests will be seated comfortably and have suitable leg room while seated.
Sometimes you may want to go with backless stools, if you don't have a lot of space or room. They have no backs or arms and so they are easier to move around.
Another important consideration is choosing the right height of the foot rests of your bar stools. If you don't get the right foot rest heights ahead of time, you may not be getting the right stools and people will not be very comfortable or have proper leg room while sitting at your home bar.
Of course, seating comfortably will be different for everyone, but if you sit and see the foot rest height is good for you, it will probably do for most. Unless you are getting custom bar stools made for you, you have to get them with the foot rests as they are.
Take your measurements with you when you go shopping and know the heights of the counter or bar surface and underside and ask for help from the salesperson if you are not sure of what sizes to get.
If you purchase adjustable barstools, where you can raise or lower the height of the stool itself, then it's easier to allow the user to adjust to find the right height for the most comfort while sitting. This is ideal if you want to use the stools for different places in your home, from the kitchen counter to the home bar or a kitchen island, for example. Most brands and makers of kitchen and bar stools that are adjustable allow about 10 to 15 inches, which can accommodate almost anyone.

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