13 Cheap Bar Stools for Your Kitchen 2023: Shop Our Picks

A good stool allows everyone to commune around your kitchen island and chat while you prep a meal as the host for the evening. That is to say—they’re a must-have. But before you start shopping, you need to know if you should be looking for a bar or a counter stool. It’s actually pretty straightforward: The only difference between the stools is the height. Most countertops for a kitchen are 36” high, so a counter stool between 22″-28” will work perfectly. Now, if you’re setting up your kitchen or a game room and you want a countertop that you can comfortably stand at (bar height!), it’s 42” high. Therefore, a bar stool between 28”-32” will make sense for your space.

Of course, no matter what option you go for, you never buy just one…and that means the price adds up. Well, there’s no need to compromise on good design with our round-up of the most stylish bar stools that are budget-friendly.

These cheap bar stools are high-quality and come in various styles (from rustic to industrial to glam, modern, and more). And they start as low as $70 (there’s even a pair under $100!). It’s time you finally created a space for entertaining, and ideal seating should be at the heart of it.