A Practical Guide for Spacing, Layout & Design
Bar stools are more than just seating; they are functional design elements that define the flow and feel of your kitchen space. But one of the most common questions homeowners ask is: “How many bar stools do I need for my kitchen island?”
Whether you’re remodelling or designing from scratch, this guide breaks down spacing, measurements, and design principles so you can get the perfect number and placement of bar stools for your kitchen island.
The first step in calculating how many stools you’ll need is understanding their width. At by Crea, bar stools range from 38 cm to 53 cm wide, depending on their design.
The first step in calculating how many stools you’ll need is understanding their width. At by Crea, bar stools range from 38 cm to 53 cm wide, depending on their design.
Even the most beautiful bar stools will feel awkward if they are crammed too close together. Spacing is critical for both comfort and aesthetics.
A tightly packed row of stools can make your island feel crowded, while well-spaced seating creates an inviting, uncluttered look.
Even the most beautiful bar stools will feel awkward if they are crammed too close together. Spacing is critical for both comfort and aesthetics.
A tightly packed row of stools can make your island feel crowded, while well-spaced seating creates an inviting, uncluttered look.
Here’s a simple formula:
Island length ÷ (stool width + spacing) = number of stools
For a 180 cm island with stools 45 cm wide and 15 cm spacing: 180 ÷ (45 + 15) = 3 stools
The goal is balance: enough seating for everyday life, but not so much that the island loses its clean, minimalist look.
Here’s a simple formula:
Island length ÷ (stool width + spacing) = number of stools
For a 180 cm island with stools 45 cm wide and 15 cm spacing: 180 ÷ (45 + 15) = 3 stools
The goal is balance: enough seating for everyday life, but not so much that the island loses its clean, minimalist look.
When choosing stools, think about form, function, and lifestyle:
When choosing stools, think about form, function, and lifestyle:
Handmade in Sweden, by Crea bar stools bring together Scandinavian minimalism and everyday comfort.
Whether you are furnishing a private home, café, or showroom, by Crea stools adapt seamlessly, blending aesthetic elegance with practical everyday use.
Handmade in Sweden, by Crea bar stools bring together Scandinavian minimalism and everyday comfort.
Whether you are furnishing a private home, café, or showroom, by Crea stools adapt seamlessly, blending aesthetic elegance with practical everyday use.
Your kitchen island isn’t just a prep space, it’s a multifunctional hub.
This versatility makes choosing the right stools even more important. Pick designs that can adapt to different roles throughout the day.
Your kitchen island isn’t just a prep space, it’s a multifunctional hub.
This versatility makes choosing the right stools even more important. Pick designs that can adapt to different roles throughout the day.
Choosing the right number of bar stools is about more than just math. It’s about:
With these guidelines, and adaptable designs like those from by Crea, your kitchen island becomes far more than a workspace, it becomes a social anchor of the home: a place where family, friends, and design come together.
Choosing the right number of bar stools is about more than just math. It’s about:
With these guidelines, and adaptable designs like those from by Crea, your kitchen island becomes far more than a workspace, it becomes a social anchor of the home: a place where family, friends, and design come together.
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