Counter seating is popular in modern kitchens, which inevitably raises the question of what stools to pair with your work surface. Since kitchen stools often get more use than dining chairs, they ...

"The standard overhang for countertops used for seating is typically around 30 to 35cm," says Joe Turner, designer at Inglis Hall, The Kitchen Maker.

This allows for conversational seating in the space, unlike standard overhangs that limit seating to one side of the counter.' The island kitchen countertop idea also has benefits for cooking.