If you think that your existing dining room set is bland and boring then it is probably time for you to replace it with something better. Consider, for example, getting a counter height dining set – these things are really popular right now, and they do look much more elegant and unique than the ordinary table and chairs.

You probably want to know the exact measurements of these counter height dining sets before buying them. Well, the difference between a counter height set and a normal height set is usually 6 inches, which means that if an ordinary dining room height chair is 16-18 inches tall (it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer), then an counter height chair is 22-24 inches tall (and similarly, the counter height tables are 34-36 inches tall). There is also a term “pub height”, which, from what we’ve gathered, is synonymous to “counter height”.

Now, we did mention that these sets look very rad, and that’s true, but there are definitely some negative sides to them, as well. The 22-24 inches chairs can prove to be very inconvenient to use if you are old or have knee problems, for example. Also, there is a general opinion that these chairs are also not very safe for kids, so if you have children in your family it is in your best interest to stay away from these counter height sets. If you live alone, though, and you are in perfect health conditions, then there are no real reasons against you buying these sets – just make sure that the set fits into your lonely room, otherwise you are better off getting drop leaf tables for small spaces, for example.

If you do buy these sets make sure the chairs and tables are made of quality hardwoods – the heavier they are, the better. Surely, this means more efforts to be spent in order to get the chairs from the delivery truck back into your house, but at least people are less likely to get injured by accidently tipping the chairs over.

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