Picking the right dinette
Choices! Sometimes having more than one option can make selecting furniture more confusing than we’d like. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind before heading out shopping for your new dinette.
Standard Height — table measures between 28″ and 30″ tall
Standard-height tables are considered more formal than counter-height tables and might be a better fit for a formal dining area because of this. Most people find standard-height tables more comfortable to sit at because their feet touch the ground while they are seated. This is especially true for seniors and those with circulation problems.
Pub Height — table measures between 34″ and 36″ tall
Pub-height tables are considered more casual and make it easier to converse with others standing in the room. A pub-height table, with its additional height, can be used near the kitchen for an additional prep area. They give the illusion of taking up less space than a lower table and can work well in small areas. Pub-style dinettes create a more relaxed, casual atmosphere than sitting at a lower, more formal table.
Did you know?
Pub Height refers to tables and is considered to be 36″ high — sometimes called counter height. Bar height tables are usually 42″ high. A pub or counter-height stool would be 24″ high from the floor to the top of the seat. A bar-height seat would be 30″ from the floor to the top of the seat.
