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The One Spec That Kills Most Barstool Projects

  • Writer: Jonah Wallgren
    Jonah Wallgren
  • 4 days ago
  • 1 min read

Miami hotel project: 5-month delay and $42k in change orders because the designer ordered counter-height stools for a bar-height counter.

Quick rule:

  • Counter (34–39") → 24–26" seat

  • Bar (40–42") → 29–32" seat

  • Spectator (44–47") → 33–36" seat

Plus always leave 10–12" knee clearance or you fail ADA.

 
 
 

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