The kitchen is the main place in the house: here we not only eat food, but also relax our souls and receive guests. Today, few people will be surprised by the original design of the kitchen, but you can amaze with a thoughtful layout with maximum regard for ergonomics. Most often, proper arrangement of all kitchen elements is needed when it is necessary to save usable space. That is why designers, when designing modern kitchens, suggest that owners give preference to a bar counter instead of a bulky dining table, and in most cases they are right!
Bar counters in the kitchen are a trend of the last decade. They fit so harmoniously into any interior that they delight even the most discerning owners. In addition to the aesthetic function, bar counters have a utilitarian function - they act as a work area. Heggi decided to figure out what types of bar counters there are, as well as how to choose the right model based on the size of the room.
Five tips for choosing a bar counter
- The standard counter height in bars is 115 cm, but if you have a small kitchen, it is better to choose a design up to 90–100 cm for maximum convenience.
- In rooms where the bar counter serves to zone the space, it is preferable to choose a model made of a material different from that from which the tabletop is made. The kitchen will seem visually more spacious, and household members will be able to clearly allocate a place for lunch, work or relaxation.
- In a small kitchen, the counter looks organic if it is made of the same material as the entire kitchen. In this case, a single stylistic direction will be maintained.
- Another life hack for those who want to save space in the kitchen: a bar counter can be installed instead of a window sill. Just imagine how pleasant it will be to have breakfast or work while watching what is happening on the street!
- If you want to install a custom-designed rack in your apartment, carefully choose the components. It is recommended to pay special attention to the leg of the structure.
A wooden leg will harmoniously fit into a classic interior, and a high-tech or minimalist design will be complemented by a metal support from our catalog. This element provides the table structure with reliability, stability and uniform distribution of the load, and the plastic thrust bearing allows you to adjust it in height.
The support is easily mounted to bar countertops using the fasteners included in the kit.
Wood and metal products
One of the most current material options is brushed or chrome-plated steel. These are durable and unpretentious chairs made of metal or on a metal frame. Their seats can be leather or leatherette.
Plastic structures are also popular today:
- This is an inexpensive and easy-to-care material;
- Transparent polycarbonate chairs are visually almost indistinguishable in space; they seem airy;
- True, they scratch easily;
- Models that are entirely made of plastic are not suitable for people with heavy weight.
Products with seats made of colored plastic look bright and accentuated in the interior. Yellow, purple, red – these colors are the most in demand today. But you need to choose some combination for them so that they resonate with another interior element.
Wooden options are very beautiful and pleasant to the touch. They can be painted (white and black options are popular) or have a natural wood shade. The wood is usually only slightly tinted, impregnated with oil, and varnished.
Classification of bar counters: a brief educational program
In simple terms, a bar counter is a high structure (usually up to 115 cm), which has a support (wooden or metal) or is built into the main furniture composition. In the classic version of kitchen furniture, it is located perpendicularly at the end of the cutting surface.
Modular bar counters
Such models are made from various materials, it can be wood, metal, MDF and even glass with built-in lighting. They look like a tall narrow side table, often of a simple shape. The beauty of modular counters is that, thanks to their mobility, they can be moved to any corner of the kitchen.
Wall rack
Such structures are often used to zone a room. They perfectly separate the kitchen and living room, kitchen and loggia at the junction. Wall-mounted bar counters are much narrower than others, because they must leave room for movement.
Bar counter as a continuation of the worktop
In a kitchen where every centimeter counts, a bar counter would look great, either as a continuation of the work surface above the floor cabinets or merging with the window sill.
Classic stand with supports
Another compact model to save kitchen space. It can be reduced in size, thereby freeing up useful space. Usually it is mounted to the wall surface or made a logical continuation of the kitchen worktop.
Multi-level bar counter
This is a so-called high tabletop, raised above a modular piece of furniture, most often a kitchen island. The lower level tabletop is a work surface that is used for cooking. Such furniture is installed in a spacious kitchen, where it looks incredibly impressive.
To ensure that your bar countertop will delight you with its pristine beauty for as long as possible, choose the Hard-38U model.
It is made of high-quality and moisture-resistant MDF, resistant to high temperatures, sunlight, and shock. Such a surface can be cared for using ordinary household chemicals; it will not deteriorate even if a burning cigarette hits the surface.
Which material is better?
When answering the question of how to choose bar stools for the kitchen, you should pay special attention to the review of materials. The largest shopping club offers a wide range of furniture for every taste! Each material has certain advantages
. Let's consider this point in more detail.
Wood is a traditional material for making furniture, always at the peak of popularity. Craftsmen give products interesting shapes and create real works of art. Wooden bar stools have a number of advantages:
- aesthetic appearance;
- long service life;
- environmental friendliness - products bring a healthy atmosphere to the house and contribute to the creation of a favorable microclimate;
- strength.
High stools made of natural wood are painted in different tones : wenge, cherry, vanilla, light walnut and chestnut. For this reason, you can find suitable options based on the color of the furniture placed in the kitchen.
Stainless steel products deserve all praise because they have a long service life
and resistance to damage.
Bar stools with a metal frame have an ergonomic design and are highly durable structures. They do an excellent job with their direct function: providing comfort when sitting. High stools cause a minimum of hassle
, since furniture care involves wiping with a damp sponge.
The key advantages of plastic bar stools are lightness, mobility and practicality in use. Models made from modern material have an impressive appearance and last for many years. Furniture made from impact-resistant plastic adds color to the interior, because the material has a rich range of colors : silver, orange, blue, light green or bright red.
