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Kitchen bars are a popular remodeling choice, as the focus of socializing in the home is firmly centered in the kitchen. But there's a problem: Standard kitchen countertop height is 36-inches, but ...

While they've been popular since the 80s, high barstools in kitchens are being ditched by interior designers for stools of a more practical height.