{"id":4105,"date":"2020-05-07T13:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T17:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kriersconstruction.com\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2020-06-10T05:23:33","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T09:23:33","slug":"which-is-better-counter-or-bar-height-kitchen-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kriersconstruction.com\/remodeling\/which-is-better-counter-or-bar-height-kitchen-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Is Better: Counter- or Bar-Height Kitchen Islands?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A kitchen island is an essential feature in any modern kitchen. Doubling as a food prep area and dining space, it helps maximize the use of limited kitchen floor space. However, homeowners often ask this question when adding a kitchen island: Should it be counter height or bar height?<\/p>\n

The short answer is it depends on the layout of your kitchen.<\/p>\n

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Counter Height vs. Bar Height<\/h2>\n

Bar height is just another term for an elevated kitchen island. A standard counter-height kitchen island is 36 inches high while a bar-height kitchen island is 42 inches high.<\/p>\n

Advantages of a Counter-Height Kitchen Island<\/h2>\n

If you want to draw more attention to your quartz or granite countertop, a counter-height kitchen would be a great choice. A counter-height kitchen island provides a clear view of the entire kitchen that allows you to highlight certain features and gives the illusion of a larger kitchen space. Plus, counter-height seating is more comfortable for kids and the elderly, making it ideal for large multi-generational or extended families.<\/p>\n

Advantages of a Bar-Height Kitchen Island<\/h2>\n

Standing six inches higher than a standard kitchen island, a bar-height kitchen island can function as a divider that separates your kitchen from the rest of your home. This makes it a great choice for an open floor-plan interior. Another advantage is that a raised kitchen island can obscure dirty dishes or clutter near the sink.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind a bar-height kitchen island is not without its disadvantages. For one thing, children and the elderly may find it hard to use the raised seating. No need to worry though – a remodeler or a\u00a0general contractor<\/a>\u00a0can recommend features that can offset these disadvantages.<\/p>\n

Looking for professional remodelers in your area?<\/p>\n

Krier’s Construction, a family-owned company, offers professional remodeling and\u00a0landscaping<\/a>\u00a0services. To get a free estimate, call us at (920) 233-3633, or fill out this\u00a0form<\/a>. We serve homeowners in Oshkosh, Green Bay, and Ap eton, WI, as well as the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A kitchen island is an essential feature in any modern kitchen. Doubling as a food prep area and dining space, it helps maximize the use of limited kitchen floor space. However, homeowners often ask this question when adding a kitchen island: Should it be counter height or bar height? The short answer is it depends […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":4104,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[244],"tags":[315,237,313],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n