When choosing a kitchen bar stool, please first measure your counter height. A typical kitchen counter is 36 inches off the ground, so you would want a stool whose seat height is around 24 to 26 inches. Contemporary bar stools with a hydraulic lift bring futuristic styling to your home. A chrome plated bar stool with a faux leather seat looks sophisticated and modern. Go retro and add a set of bar stools with tubular chrome legs and bright seat cushions to your kitchen.