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Dytecture Consider adding a piece of wood or glass eating counter.

Stoneshop If you want to use bar stools instead of adding an adjacent table, your best bet is to add a raised top (such as in Dytecture's second photo). You could do glass, a natural stone that coordinates with your granite, or wood.

Jamie Herzlinger You can also drop the top so you can you chairs.

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design More photos for inspiration . . .