I am about to replace a table in an area where I do my hobby cake decorating.

I'm torn between getting a regular 30" high table with a chair or a 36" counter height table with a stool.

Is there a preference among you as to which is more comfortable?

I'm 5 11" so I prefer the higher counter.

I prefer a higher table. There is a stainless steel one at Sam's I have my eye on...IMO less stress on the back using a higher table/counter

Counter Height...Tables drive me crazy, they're so low.

I use both

It depends what I'm doing really.

Counter height is much better for me, with the option of a stool. I stand 95% of the time & I would like a gel/anti-fatigue mat to stand on!!

I'm pretty bad to ice a cake on the counter and move it to the table to decorate.

I actually cut the legs on the work table I have so it would slide into a void under my counter. I am 5'3" so this lower table is great for kneading and rolling fondant. Counter height hurts my shoulders.

I understand the issues of wrong table height. When I went looking for somehting , I couldn't find anything that woruld work for me so I built my own. Here is a link to the post about it. http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-6640136-.html#6640136
Jeanne

Since I'm only 5' tall, I prefer the table height (or lack thereof??). I can't stand working at counter height because it's nearly impossible for me to get comfortable and have any sort of dexterity and accuracy.

Great ideas, thanks everyone.

Jeanne, your custom designed table is super!

Thanks Projectqueen. I love using it. It is a back and leg saver.
Jeanne

I have an older drafting table that I use for all of my crafts/baking. I can adjust the height and the angle if needed. Being short, it is the best

I have a great gel/anti-fatigue rug that I stand on. I don't know what I'd do without it. My mom and I were on a mission to find one. Bed, Bath & Beyond sells something for $100, but we found this one at Home Depot back in the rug section and it was only $25 and you can get a tan color or a darker brown color. I have two.