| Many people lump both bistro and bar tables into | | | | from a variety of material. |
| one category under the heading of bar table, this | | | | Each style of table has their own special charm |
| is understandable because they both serve the | | | | and which type you decide on will depend a great |
| same basic purpose. However, when shopping for | | | | deal on your own personal taste and the space |
| a specific model for your home using this term | | | | you want to place it. Homeowner who want a |
| interchangeably can sometimes lead to confusion | | | | small table in their game room often choose a bar |
| and frustration. To make matters even worse, | | | | table and sturdy stools as these tables are not |
| there is a third type known as the Pub table that | | | | only small but make tables to enjoy drinks, |
| is often lumped under the heading of bar table as | | | | snacks or play games. Pub tables often make |
| well. In order, to help you find the exact table you | | | | great additions to the large country kitchen as |
| want for your home you need to know the | | | | they traditionally provide more seating than the |
| difference between these three different types. | | | | others. |
| Bar tables are about 40 to 42 inches high, the | | | | Bistro tables seem to be easily adaptable to a |
| same height as most bars. They are usually | | | | variety of places in the home and make great |
| relatively small & intimate sitting two to four | | | | looking conversation pieces as well as adding |
| people. While traditionally made from wood, bar | | | | warmth and charm to any room they are in. |
| tables now come in a variety of materials and | | | | If you are looking for a table for your deck or |
| styles that look great in a breakfast nook or a | | | | patio then you are not limited to just one choice. |
| small dining area as well as a family or game | | | | There are bar tables made of wrought iron and |
| room. | | | | granite that look great on either a patio or deck |
| Bistro tables are round and they take up very | | | | where a bistro table with an umbrella can give an |
| little floor space and usually have a bit of an old | | | | old world charm to your patio and a wicker or |
| fashioned air about them. They can either be bar | | | | glass top bistro table looks perfect on that deck. |
| height or regular height depending on the type of | | | | One thing you want to make sure of is that |
| table you choose. Bistro and bar tables can be | | | | unless you are purchasing your bar or bistro table |
| used anywhere for creating a nice ambiance for | | | | as a set with accompanying bar stools you are |
| an entry way. Some types of bistro tables with a | | | | going to need to find the right stools to match |
| single bar stool have been used to add an elegant | | | | your tables. Keep in mind that bar stools come in |
| touch to large bathrooms. Outside versions of the | | | | various heights so you are going to want to have |
| bistro table also look great on a patio or deck or | | | | the right height stool for the table you choose. |
| beside your pool. Bistro tables and bar stools also | | | | Your best bet is to measure the bar stool to |
| tend to have more flourish than do either the pub | | | | make sure it is the right height. You want to have |
| or bar table. | | | | between 9 and 13 inches between the top of the |
| Pub tables like bistro tables can either be bar | | | | stool and the bottom of the table. |
| height or regular table height. These tables can | | | | Having a bistro table or bar table in your home |
| range in size from small intimate tables that seat | | | | can add charm and personality to your décor. |
| two or four people to large tables that can hold | | | | There are many styles and materials to choose |
| eight to dozen people. Most tables were | | | | from making finding just the right table much |
| traditionally made of wood but now can be made | | | | easier than one would expect. |