For design help, consult pre-designed plans from professional sources online or enlist the help of a designer. Countertop/bar: The standard height and depth of a bar counter is 42″ from the floor and 24″ deep.
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For Building Commercial and DIY Home Bars
*Dimensions stated and shown are guidelines and come from over 40 years of experience in actually building both commercial and home bars, back bars, pub rails and related interior construction.
When determining the length of a bar it is safe to figure about 2’ wide per person or bar stool for commercial applications and a little less for a cozy home bar. This does not include bars with a bar rail radius corner as small curved bar corners may not be large enough to seat a person comfortably. When designing your bar remember to try to limit runs that require more than an 8’ long piece of bar rail including miter cuts as this is the longest piece of rail that can be shipped by standard shipping methods. Longer lengths can also be shipped, however, at a greater cost by LTL freight.
At Hardwoods Incorporated we offer a third option: we ship 10’, 12’ & 15’ bar rail lengths cut in half with a bisquet joint so that the rail can be installed on your bar lining the grain back up again and causing the seam to disappear and these bar rails can be shipped by UPS/FedEx.
The standard bar height from the floor to the top of a bar top (excluding the bar rail) should be 42”. This allows for a standard 30” high bar stool to seat you comfortably at your bar. The 12” difference between the seat height and bar top is common in most applications including breakfast bars where the top is 36” high using a 24” bar stool and table or desk height which is 30” using a 18” chair height. The bar top overhang should be a minimum of 8-1/2” and could be as much as 10” so your knees do not hit the bar front. For our extra tall customers the 10” overhang maybe necessary. When making an extra-wide bar top overhang, corbels or brackets should be considered under the bar top to lend support and to keep the top level and straight.
How to Start a Home Bar (Best Practices)
FAQ
What is the average depth of a home bar?
What is the best size for a home bar?
How deep is a typical bar counter?
How deep should a bar be?
On average, a bar is usually 42 inches high paired with standard bar stools 24 to 32 inches high. Bar counters typically have a depth of 16 to 20 inches. The depth of your bar will depend on the seating you choose and determine the overhang. The average bar overhang is 8 to 12 inches for comfortable leg room.
How big should a home bar be?
A home bar typically has a seat height of 30 inches and a table height of 42 inches. The standard home bar table length and width for 2 people are around 30 inches by 16 inches. You should allow each person 2 feet of length for comfortably hanging and about 36 inches between the home bar and the wall if you need to crouch down or walk behind it.
How much space should a bar have?
You should allow at least 36 inches of space between the back of the bar and the wall behind it. Also, consider the type of seating you plan to have and the number of guests you plan to entertain. On average, a bar is usually 42 inches high paired with standard bar stools 24 to 32 inches high. Bar counters typically have a depth of 16 to 20 inches.
How big should a home bar table be?
The standard home bar table length and width for 2 people are around 30 inches by 16 inches. You should allow each person 2 feet of length for comfortably hanging and about 36 inches between the home bar and the wall if you need to crouch down or walk behind it. The standard height of a bar is 42 inches from the floor to the top surface of the bar.