The bar counter is a fresh idea for kitchen interior... IN modern apartment it can be used as a dining table, as a place for serving snacks and drinks, and as a work surface.
In order for the design to please its owners to the fullest, it is necessary to understand its features and the rules for choosing configurations depending on the type of kitchen.
The bar counter in the kitchen speaks of the good taste and practicality of the owner of the apartment. Contrary to popular belief, this is not only an attribute of a young company, but also a colorful piece of furniture for older people. But is a bar counter suitable for any kitchen?
You should think about purchasing it if:
Advice! Whatever purpose the bar serves, even if it is away from the main fittings, it should be designed in a similar style.
To objectively assess the need to install a home mini-bar, you need to consider all aspects of owning such a piece of furniture.
Advantages:
Flaws:
The generally accepted height according to GOST is 1.1-1.2 m. However, home parameters may differ in one direction or another, depending on the preferences of the owners, their height and the interior of the kitchen.
In residential premises, a bar counter with a height of 0.9 m is often used: in this case, it is located on the same level with the rest of the kitchen surfaces.
As for the width of the bar, you should rely only on its functional value. The smallest possible countertop width is 30 cm, but behind a surface of this size you cannot comfortably eat. The most practical and common width is 80 cm.
Modern manufacturers offer multi-level and folding designs that allow you to combine several options for the height and width of the table top.
Today, in addition to the classic direct mini-bar, there are:
The choice of material for bar counters is very wide. The simplest and cheapest are made from plastic, chipboard or MDF. Designers produce home bar counters from expensive wood, glass, some types of stone and metal - it all depends on the customer's budget.
The home bar in America has long been called the "breakfast bar". It is the function of a place for a quick snack or a heart-to-heart conversation that is entrusted to her in the corner kitchen.
Depending on the size of the room and the wishes of the owners themselves, the rack can be placed in the center in the manner of an island.
Or represent only a protruding part of a one-piece kitchen set.
Any size can be equipped with an ergonomic mini stand. Both classic and lightweight versions look good.
A massive multi-level structure will be inappropriate, make the interior "heavy" and visually reduce the kitchen space. The most common option is a medium-sized bar with chrome legs or built-in elements.
In the spacious kitchen-living room, the bar counter is a classic option. There are two options for placing this type of furniture here. For example, you can install it as an extension of a furniture set in the working area of the kitchen.
But it is more logical to place it in a recreation area, where the owners, together with the guests, can use the structure as a place for conversations and serving snacks.
If the free space allows, then it will be especially chic to organize a real home mini-bar.
It would be a mistake to build the interior of the kitchen-living room around the bar as its main element. Designers advise placing the mini-bar on a separate island in front of the TV and near the dining table.
Advice! You should not give up the dining table in favor of the bar counter: it is not designed for more than 3-4 people, and not every guest will be comfortable sitting at it.
The living room kitchen is the place for a massive structure. You should be aware that you cannot install a multi-level rack if the room has low ceilings: otherwise, they will visually drop even more.
A feature of the bar is that it can find its place both in a spacious room and in a small room. If in the kitchen-living room it plays the role of an additional luxury item, then in a small room it should become the most functional part of the interior.
The most logical solution would be to replace the dining table with it. To dine at the bar is as convenient as possible, you should choose a not too high option. Furniture no more than 90 cm in height is ideal.
In addition to the function of the dining table, the bar counter should not be adapted as a work surface.
Modern manufacturers manage to fit a lot of "smart" mechanisms into some models of bar counters, which will be very useful in conditions of saving free space. For example, various sliding, folding and mobile drawers for storing kitchen utensils will be very helpful to housewives.
The best solution would be a transformer stand: a small countertop surface can turn into a full-fledged dining table using a simple system.
Even if the bar counter is not equipped with modern mechanisms, the free space under it can be used to store chairs or other large items.
If the area of the kitchen allows, then it is better not to give up the dining table in favor of the bar counter and leave both pieces of furniture.
The advantages of such a solution will be:
There are no significant drawbacks to the decision to leave both the table and the bar in one kitchen. If the free space allows you to do this, then you can safely experiment!
In order for both pieces of furniture to organically combine in one room, the bar should be designed in the style of either the dining table itself or another kitchen furniture... Otherwise, she runs the risk of looking superfluous.
The bar counter of the house itself is a piece of decor, giving the kitchen a special charm. But don't forget about its required attributes. For example, when installing a mini-bar, you need to acquire at least a pair of high chairs.
Even if the counter is not supposed to be used as a dining table, very soon the owners will appreciate the delights of quick snacks at it.
To sit comfortably at the counter, the chairs are selected according to its height. The standard is 60 cm.
The bar area is often provided with additional lighting. Even if it is just an extension of the kitchen set, spotlights will greatly facilitate the cooking process.
Lighting can achieve any atmosphere, from relaxing and romantic to bright party lights.
When installing lamps in the minibar area, you need to completely isolate all wires for safety reasons. You can combine several lighting options by setting special switches.
In addition to chairs and lighting, the bar counter can be decorated with any accessories in the style of the room. For example, you can decorate it with colorful bottles, various functional shelves, holders.
The design of a kitchen with a bar counter is a bright highlight of the design and at the same time a functional element of the interior. The bar counter will help save space, add a novelty effect and diversify the atmosphere. A large number of models allows you to choose exactly the option that will be optimal for a particular kitchen. Everything is more detailed later in the article.
By itself, this element of the interior sets you up for casual conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. It creates the effect of relaxation and combines originality with comfort.
The bar counter can perform several functions:
Since the bar is equipped with high stools, it may be impossible to completely abandon the presence of a dining table if there are small children and elderly people in the family.
The stand can be either a headset element or a separate structure. Which is preferable: buy a ready-made bar counter or order?
If you have a complex-shaped kitchen, too small or already has a lot of furniture, then it is advisable to make a rack to order. In this case, all the features of the room will be taken into account, including the size, as well as individual wishes.
In other cases, you can pay attention to ready-made options and choose a model that meets all the requirements.
Choosing a bar for your requirements
In order for the whole look of the kitchen to be harmonious, it is advisable to select the counter in the same style as the rest of the furniture. The best option can become a stand with a table top in the same color and material as the surface of the work table. A countertop made in a contrasting color or unusual texture will look no less interesting.
There are no clear rules for the material for the countertop.
For the countertop, the following material can be applied:
Depending on what effect is planned to be obtained, the color and material are selected. For example, a light-colored countertop will work well with wooden furniture natural shades. Or, conversely, a bright counter will be an interesting addition to a calm kitchen set. This approach will create a fashionable bright accent.
A massive wooden countertop with an accentuated texture will be a good addition to decorating a kitchen in country or Provence style. Chrome surfaces complement the techno-style interior. The glass surface will give the impression of lightness, the stone, on the contrary, will emphasize the reliability of the structure.
Usually, the rack is supplemented with high stools or half-chairs, which may have small armrests... In the classic traditional version of wood, the bar looks respectable. Such addition to the interior will emphasize the authenticity of the style.
If the design is supposed to give the atmosphere the ambiance of a real bar, then additional equipment may be needed:
Another advantage of the classic version: at such a table, with comfortable half-chairs, it is convenient to work at a laptop or with papers.
Counter connected to the kitchen counter
A good solution to several issues at once will give the installation of an elegant bar counter, which can even be connected to the work surface. In this case, its height will be below a meter.
An additional plus of such an interior solution is another work surface that can be successfully used as a cutting table during cooking. Chairs for such a rack will have to choose low ones - up to 0.6 m.
Unfortunately, a solid structure with storage space and all kinds of hangers in a small kitchen cannot be positioned. But the option of a mini-rack is possible. It should be lightweight and necessarily ergonomic design, which will have a laconic outline.
Even visually, additional furniture for a modest-sized kitchen should look weightless and very light. Creating the illusion of spaciousness is the main task.
Combining a dining table with a bar counter is one of the interesting solutions that can be beautifully played in the design of the kitchen. Such a combined interior element has a two-level countertop.
At the same time, the higher part plays the role of a rack, and the lower part plays the role of a dining table. This option is for those who want to have both pieces of furniture in the dining area. In addition, this model is perfect for families with small children and elderly relatives.
If the spaciousness of the room allows, you can install a stand separately, and a table separately.
When combined, compactness and an interesting appearance... In addition, the combined option can be a godsend for the kitchen-living room. You can install the combined model so that the high half adjoins the living room of the room, and the dining room - to the kitchen.
This approach to space zoning allows you to clearly separate the living room from the kitchen. But at the same time, the feeling of open space will remain.
Such a delimiting structure is usually provided with shelves at the bottom.
If a balcony is attached to the kitchen, then the area increases significantly. In this case, the bar counter will fit perfectly on the border of the kitchen and the former balcony part. While preserving the window sill in the form of a partition, it is often converted into a bar counter.
Stand-island for large rooms
At the same time, the bar counter is installed so that the cooking place or sink is not visible from the entrance, covered with a high counter. At the same time, there should be enough free space for a free approach and comfortable placement of chairs.
A bar counter of this type looks like a narrow side table. In most cases, it has simple form no frills. The main advantage of this option is mobility, which allows you to rearrange the rack to any part of the room.
We select furniture for a narrow room
At the same time, you need to choose a bar counter that will be made in the same style as the rest of the furniture. This can be an extension of the work surface along one of the walls or a model placed perpendicularly near an end wall or along a window opening.
Once upon a time, bar counters were used only for their intended purpose: in a drinking establishment to sit down and have a drink. Somehow they migrated to the kitchen and settled down there. The detail turned out to be very convenient, especially since it has undergone noticeable changes and a modern bar counter for the kitchen has various designs... Its variants can differ greatly in design and style, and their functional purpose can also be different.
If the area of the kitchen allows, the bar counter in the kitchen is set for its intended purpose: to sit down for a cup of coffee or something stronger, something to eat. Then the "equipment" she has the appropriate: holders for glasses, wine glasses, wine glasses, next to the shelf / holders of juices, bottles, etc. They put it resting with one edge on a wall or edge, sometimes they place it in the form of a frame - in the middle of a free zone.
In small kitchens, it is often multifunctional. It can also be used as a divider into zones - a dining room and a kitchen; in very small areas it is often used as a dining table. Moreover, it can be located outside the box - against the wall.
In medium-sized kitchens - 10-12 meters - it is often performed in the form of a peninsula - a small ledge on the side. With a view to more rational use the space under the countertop is occupied by shelves or a wardrobe. This design is very simple - the countertop of a bar counter often rests on several pieces of straight or inclined pipes fixed to the cabinet table.
Bar counter in the kitchen - peninsula
Such multi-stage kitchens have recently become popular: it is more convenient to perform different operations in the kitchen on surfaces with different heights.
But, nevertheless, more often a bar counter for the kitchen is present in studio apartments to distinguish between two zones: or from the hallway - who has what is combined. Moreover, it is often a continuation of the desktop-island or peninsula.
They also do it in the form of a partition. In this case, the base is most often made of plasterboard, and the surface is "attached" to it - from above or from the side.
In general, options, variations and different types a lot of. You adapt the idea that you like to your conditions, and you can start implementing it.
There are no strict rules on this score. There are some recommendations that are violated in about half of the cases. The recommendations only apply to the height and width of the table top:
Length, shape, number and shape of legs - it's all at your discretion. By the way, about the legs. The traditional racks that were in drinking establishments are a tabletop on a pedestal. But for the kitchen, for some reason, the countertop on one pipe from floor to ceiling is considered "classic".
By the way, it is practically not used in this form. More functional counterparts with wardrobes and cabinets prevail.
The easiest option in execution is precisely the classic one: a tabletop, attached with one edge to a wall or furniture, and with the other resting on a pipe. With a countertop, there are options:
Everything else is better to choose in a store that sells furniture fittings. The choice is very wide, and the range of prices is generally amazing. For example, a pipe of the same diameter can cost three times more. But this difference is not without reason. With cheap Chinese pipes / nets / baskets, chrome plating begins to flake after a while. German accessories have a very high price tag, but a lifetime warranty, the Poles are in the middle both in price and quality. The choice is yours.
The photo above is a homemade bar counter made from a thick board. It rests on one side on a shelf attached to the wall (also made of inch boards). The second leg is a traditional pipe. A hole of a suitable diameter is drilled under the pipe in the body of the countertop. A nozzle-stop "fastening ring" is installed on the pipe under the table-top, the hole is closed from above with a decorative ring. There is also a "thrust bearing" or universal pipe fastening to the floor and ceiling, as well as various holders and shelves for it.
If the tabletop is attached directly to the wall, corners are usually used for these purposes. You can take reinforced, and choose the color based on the finish. But given view the fasteners are installed so that it is not visible - stepping back from the edge a few centimeters. You can put several small corners, or one solid one.
If you decide to make a bar counter in the kitchen along the wall, you can use decorative brackets for the shelves. Their bearing capacity should be enough for the countertop, especially since you can put several pieces. An example of assembling a bar counter of a simple design with a pipe in the photo below.
The table top was cut out of the window sill (array), the edge was rounded, sanded, toned and varnished. Spare parts - bar leg, brackets and a fixer to the floor - were purchased from the furniture fittings department.
We fasten the stop to the tabletop, and the corners to the edge. Everything sits on self-tapping screws with a flat head. The work takes about 7 minutes.
Putting the assembled stand to the wall, mark the places on the wall where you need to install the dowels. On the floor, draw a marker around the pipe: on this mark, we will set the thrust bearing. According to the marks, we mount the stop for the rack, we put the dowels in the wall.
We put the stand in place, fasten it with screws. Everything. Ready.
If you don't like the construction with a pipe, you can do without it, but you will have to remove the upper part, which is located under the ceiling. Instead of a leg, for example, you can make the same shelf as near the wall. The view will immediately become more dynamic and modern.
And in general, the entire structure can be assembled from wide boards, joining them at right angles. Looking at the photo below, you will understand what it is about.
Bar counter for the kitchen in modern style(for minimalism and hi-tech too)
IN modern interiors in general, broken lines fit better. If the kitchen is in the style of minimalism or high-tech, then it is difficult to fit the classics there, but something consisting of broken lines will look very good (a few sketches in the picture below).
A slightly more traditional version is shown in the photo. That made him no less interesting. A non-standard approach, even in small doses, significantly changes perception.
Bar stock option - table
All this we considered options without reason. But the tabletop can be attached to some kind of cabinet. If the table top is exactly above the table surface, take a pipe and standard fasteners to horizontal surfaces. If, as in this case, the surface of the bar is displaced, there is a special inclined fastener.
Attaching the worktop to the cabinet is easy and simple
The curbstone can be made by yourself. Actually, the main thing is to assemble the frame. It can be sheathed with furniture plywood or some other finishing material- it depends on the style of your kitchen. The frame can be made from wooden (dry) slats, or you can also weld a metal corner.
As an option - to collect from profiles for drywall, sheathe them or GVL. Another option is to fold the brick base. But this, if the bearing capacity of the floor allows.
A plasterboard base device is often chosen. The material is inexpensive, the technology has been tested, the mechanics are familiar, the result is at least good. In the order of work, no news: we collect the frame. In this case, wooden blocks are used, but it is also possible with the use of profiles.
The main thing is to observe the verticality and horizontalness of the planes, to put the racks exactly at 90 °. Everything is checked good building level, it is better to track verticality with a plumb line: it has no error. When the frame is assembled, it is sheathed with gypsum cardboard or gypsum board on both sides.
Traces of self-tapping screws, corners and joints are putty. Further, it depends on the type of finish chosen: for some, putty is needed (painting with water-based emulsion), for others it is not. In our case, textured paint was chosen, it is applied in a thick layer, and you can - directly on drywall.
It remains to install a countertop on the bar counter. Choose whichever suits the rest of the furniture in your kitchen.
This was the first experience in creating furniture (and in general something worthwhile) with our own hands, as a result, some design flaws were made. The design turned out to be not the most successful, although there is no dispute about tastes.
Source materials:
The tabletops are folded with the letter "G", connected by steel plates, sidewalls are attached
On the floor face the tabletops are laid out downwards. They are connected in the form of the letter "G" with the help of glue, with which the ends are smeared, and a steel strip with perforation, into which self-tapping screws are twisted. The strip, of course, is fixed at the bottom.
The sides were supposed to be refined (presumably - with a laminate), therefore, the remains of the farm were used - old door and a piece of the closet. They are screwed in with corners, aligned with the edge of the countertops. And this is the first mistake. And visually such a curbstone looks heavy, and it is uncomfortable to sit. The sides must be moved from the edge by at least 10 cm.
After the sidewalls were installed, the curbstone was turned over, put in a permanent place. All other work was carried out on site. A hole for the sink was cut out, the plumbing part was installed and connected.
Slats are nailed along the floor - along the walls and slightly stepping back from the outer edge (an indent of 5 cm is made, 10 is more convenient), shelves are made. The cabinet on the side of the sink is closed by a door, the shelves on the left are left open. The space is partly finished with wooden planks.
At first they thought to put several different "bells and whistles" on the pipe, but semicircular edges remained from the countertops. It was decided to use them on the pipe. As exterior decoration pedestals used panels for decorating balconies (purchased from Leroy). They almost came in size, and the remaining slots were closed with a twisted cord. As a result, a homemade bar counter with a sink cabinet looks like, see the photo below.
There are also some remarks on the finish. First, the cord will soon be saturated with various liquids, will have a pale appearance and a strong "aroma". To postpone the appearance of the smell, it can be covered with something, even with the same PVA glue. Second, the countertops are simply docked. Water will get into the gap, various small debris will be packed. Even at the stage of "joining" the edges must be coated with a sealant (transparent, silicone, not acrylic). It is also possible and necessary to process the edges of the cutout for the sink. Then the table top will not swell. The joints of the countertops can be finished with furniture overlays, they can be used instead of a cord, or similar ones. More a budget option — plastic corners and the same T-bars.
If the kitchen is combined with a balcony, a piece of the wall remains. The place is where the window used to be. If there is no desire to destroy it, you can make a bar counter.
There are two options:
Both options are good, but the one on the right is more practical: two surfaces in the kitchen are always better than one. Please note that the dimensions of the table top are larger than the width of the "leg". This is no coincidence: this way you can sit more or less comfortably without turning sideways.
And if you are not too lazy to remove this wall, you can do something more convenient - so that you can put your legs. An example is in the photo.
Desktop - as a base
Bar counter made of brick or stone - stylish
If you want to put the bar counter open, you can borrow the idea from this video. The guy made an interesting rack out of the snags and a thick board found in the forest.
Most often, questions arise about how to make a countertop for a bar counter. You can decorate it with mosaics. And how - see the video. In general, the technology for laying the mosaic is simple: on a special white glue, followed by grouting the joints between the tiles. It can be difficult to create a rough edge. Here's how to do it - watch the video.
Worktop glued from bars
Thinking through the design of a small kitchen, you can abandon the usual dining table and replace it with a modern alternative solution - a practical, stylish bar counter. Design solutions This type of kitchen furniture allows you to choose an option for different interior styles. Read on to find out how to choose the right bar counter in a small kitchen made of high-quality material and conveniently place it in the room.
Despite the modest size of the kitchen, you should not be afraid to experiment with interesting solutions design, because in the end you can get an effective and multifunctional layout. A kitchen with a bar counter will have some advantages:
Of the shortcomings, it can be noted that it will be difficult to put a child or an elderly person at such a rack. You will need to purchase a special children's chair with elongated legs, or make the height of the rack small.
A small kitchen limits the width of the countertop. It should not exceed 40-60 cm, otherwise moving around the room will be difficult, which will lead to inconvenience.
If your kitchen has an inconvenient layout or there is very little free space in it, then it will be difficult to place a stationary rack in it. But if you wish, you can pick up furniture with a special design. It does not take up much space, and in terms of functionality it is not inferior to other models.
The foldable stand can be installed on the wall itself. They fasten it on hinges, with a folding base. The mechanism folds out easily, and if unnecessary it is assembled back, taking up a minimum of space in a limited area. This option allows you to attach it to the windowsill.
The pull-out bar counter is perfect for connoisseurs of multifunctional pieces of furniture. The model looks impressive and beautiful. A small wheel is attached to the base of the structure, which, when the rack is extended, helps it to leave the niche and get into the right place.
There are several types of racks, each of which is convenient in its own way and will suit a specific interior layout option. Let's consider everything in more detail in order:
You can also come up with your own exclusive version, because your imagination is not limited by anything. These can be the most daring ideas, the main thing is that they are comfortable using the kitchen with them. Do not forget to take into account the dimensions of the kitchen and future furniture, the shape of the rack, its location in the layout, as well as the presence various boxes, coasters, shelves and armrests.
If you are not ready for drastic changes, there is an option to successfully combine the mini-rack with the table, for example, if you install it along the wall or window sill. This idea is excellent option for small rooms, allowing you to increase the surface of the countertop to almost the usual size for everyone. Of course, sitting at such a table is possible only from one side, but you can quickly get used to it.
This two-in-one kit has two-level height... The upper level serves as a counter, where you can have a quick snack or a cup of coffee with friends. The lower level will cope with the role of a table for eating, it is convenient to dine on it with a family circle. This is especially true for young children and elderly people who find it uncomfortable to sit down at the counter.
If you combine a bar counter with a storage system for accessories and kitchen utensils, which looks like a cabinet, consisting of sections, drawers or open niches, you get a convenient complex for saving useful area on the kitchen.
In the production of bar counters, a wide variety of modern materials... The most affordable and cheapest of them is plastic. It is lightweight, with many color variations, but is not particularly durable.
A more expensive option is chipboard with a laminated surface. Such a product will last longer during operation. In addition, you can choose a color that imitates marble or natural wood.
A material called corian is popular for cladding countertops. It is a composite similar to marble, but superior in strength characteristics. Possesses high plasticity, which allows you to give the countertop any shape, curved, multifaceted or round.
Do not over complicate the shape of the bar counter with a large number of bends or decorative details, so as not to overload the general atmosphere of the room. The main thing is that everything is convenient and as practical as possible.
The metal bar is reliable, durable, looks stylish, expensive and attractive. It is easy to care for it, the material is resistant to temperature extremes, humidity and steam.
Natural wood of high quality, environmentally friendly, will bring coziness and comfort to your home. A bar made of wood will require careful maintenance and constant frugal attitude.
What do designers advise when choosing a rack in a small kitchen? According to the recommendations, the best option will become a stand made of tempered, impact-resistant glass with a glossy effect on the table top. Such a model will visually facilitate the compressed space. In addition, you can choose a tree attached to the rack to fit wine glasses, glasses or fruit on it.
The standard dimensions of the product range from 105 to 130 cm in height. The most optimal height is 110 cm. Chairs or high stools for such furniture, as a rule, are selected with adjustable height in order to find a comfortable position for each member of the family.
As for the width, it should not be less than 30 cm. For small kitchen the optimal size is considered to be 40-50 cm, so as not to obstruct the passage with a rack and not to interfere with free movement in the room. The length of the model, according to the standards, is calculated at 60 cm per one dining person.
Before you decide on a particular model of the bar counter, it would not be superfluous to get acquainted with the photos of the completed kitchen interiors, in which such furniture is present. First, you can find the most successful solution to the shape and location of the rack. And secondly, you can give free rein to your creativity, choose color solution and a style close to the design version of your room.
There are a lot of modern photo projects on the Internet, every owner will definitely find something that they like. Especially attracted non-standard solutions for example from natural wood, with whimsical, original shapes and designs.
Modern interior designers offer owners of apartments and houses a variety of kitchen space layouts, but rooms that combine the functions of a kitchen and a living room at the same time are especially popular. Such premises allow you to save space, use it as functional as possible and diversify the style of the room.
It is important that the kitchen-living room has practical and at the same time attractive furniture equipment. One of the indispensable interior items for such a room is the bar counter.
A kitchen-living room is a room in which three zones are combined at once: a work area for cooking, a dining room for meals and a living room for relaxing and receiving guests. Unlike spacious studio apartments, this option for organizing space is especially relevant for cramped housing. For example, one-room apartments, in which it is not possible to receive guests in the main room, since the sleeping area is located there.
The kitchen-living room combines the following advantages:
Despite this, this layout also has significant drawbacks:
The bar counter in the kitchen-living room is a functional and stylish addition to the furniture set. It is a high table top on metal supports. It can be used:
In order for the kitchen-living room with a bar counter to be really appropriate and clearly fulfilling its purpose, it is necessary to determine in advance the location of the counter itself relative to other pieces of furniture.
There are three main options for its location:
If the main headset is located near the wall, it is optimal to install the rack perpendicular to it - then the structure will be L-shaped - that is, in the form of a peninsula.
It is not necessary that the bar is adjacent to the furniture: it can be placed next to the window by connecting it to the window sill. This will allow efficient use of free space.
If one of the walls in the room is free of large furniture and appliances, a high countertop can be placed next to it.
Due to the fact that the bar-counter in the form of a peninsula crosses the space of the room, it is ideal for zoning it.
The linear layout, in which the bar counter is a continuation of the headset, is suitable for narrow and long rooms. Moreover, the high tabletop can serve as an additional work surface, located in the cooking area, or smoothly flow into the living room and be used to place snacks, fruit vases and candy bowls.
If the area allows, then the bar counter between the living room and the kitchen can be installed separately from the rest of the headset closer to the center of the room and serve as an island. It is not only stylish, but also functional. It provides access to the structure from all sides, so it is very convenient to use it.
Any bar counter consists of two main elements:
The basis of the structure is its support and the design of the space under the surface of the rack. Depending on the arrangement, it can be open or closed.
The open base assumes that the bar support remains visible. As a rule, it is represented by a metal chrome pipe.
The foundation open type fits perfectly into the modern design of the kitchen-living room with a bar counter. In addition, it does not overload the space, due to which it is suitable for structures combined with a kitchen set.
It is comfortable to sit behind such a counter - there is enough legroom.
The open-type base is a body made of durable material.
For the production of cases, modern furniture manufacturers use:
To make the design fit perfectly into the overall interior design, it is decorated with various elements... For example, carvings, forged items, metal and glass inserts.
The body of the bar counter not only determines its appearance, but also serves as a storage system or a place for embedding household appliances... It can include:
It is important to decide in advance what the bar counter in the kitchen-living room will be in terms of its placement:
A classic bar counter is a construction with a height of at least 100 cm and no more than 130 cm, the main advantage of which is freedom of placement. It can be placed either separately - in the form of an island, or attached to a furniture set. In addition, the traditional rack can be rearranged at any time without compromising its functionality.
Attached structures are racks in which one of the sides (most often the side) adjoins the wall. This solution allows you to clearly zone narrow and long rooms, separating the resting place from the work area and dining set.
The rack is a continuation of the kitchen set, it can be placed both linearly, lengthening the furniture complex, and perpendicularly (L-shaped) - in the form of a peninsula. At the same time, its height can be equal to the height of the element to which it adjoins - this is good if the rack is a continuation of the working surface.
If the counter and the adjacent pedestal perform different functions, the bar can be located higher - such solutions are called two-level solutions. In them, the upper level is used as a bar tabletop, and the lower level is used as a work or dining table. This is perfect option if you need to save space in the kitchen-living room.
In addition to its main purpose, the bar counter can perform several other functions at once. The most practical solutions are:
The design, combined with the kitchen island, is a classic or side stand adjacent to the island-stand. It can adjoin the headset element perpendicularly, forming an L-shaped structure, or maybe parallel - then the island will increase in width.
If the room is narrow and the installation of a wide island is not possible, the bar counter can be an extension of the island. However, such a layout is extremely rare.
If the island is a cooking zone, then the bar counter can serve as an additional work surface, and its body can be a storage system or a niche for embedding oven... In the case when the island acts as a sink, they are built into the base of the high tabletop dishwasher elongated shape.
But most often the bar counter is combined with dining table... This allows:
It is best if the base of the rack is open - this allows you to comfortably place your legs. Body filling with a special recess on the side of the chairs is also allowed.
The countertop is the top surface of the bar counter. Depending on the design, it can be:
To make the bar counter as practical and convenient as possible, it can be supplemented with special mechanisms and accessories, for example:
When choosing accessories, be careful - it is easy to overdo it with them, which will lead to a visual clutter of the space.
A kitchen with a bar counter combined with a living room is a stylish and functional solution that allows you to profitably combine on the same area dining area, a place for meals and cooking. This is ideal not only for cramped apartments, but also for spacious rooms.
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