Today this piece of furniture is experiencing another wave of popularity, so we decided to weigh the pros and cons of its use in modern interiors.
Such a decor element as a bar counter came to us from Western European countries and America and is, in fact, another type of workspace (work surface or kitchen table). Especially in small apartments, they usually prefer to put a bar counter instead of a dining table. In addition, for many, this piece of furniture is associated with luxury and prosperity, so they will certainly try to squeeze it into even tiny spaces. About how comfortable and stylish it is, see Woman`s Day.
Many interior designers advise to combine the kitchen and dining area, but on condition, of course, that the room allows you to do this without prejudice to the rest of the rooms. And in order for the combined space to turn out not only stylish, but also comfortable and functional, experts advise not to forget about the main zones, which are very convenient to separate from each other by the bar counter. However, before choosing such a system, consider that the entire interior of the kitchen-dining room is not built around this element, on the contrary, the bar counter should harmoniously fit into the overall space and support the basic concept of the room.
However, before you get a bar structure, check out all the pros and cons.
Advantages consist in the fact that this is a multifunctional addition to the living room, which will allow the room to be divided into two independent zones. In addition, it is not necessary to install this structure in the middle of the room, it will fit quite organically in the corner, the main thing is to support it with additional elements so that it does not get out of the general style. Another undoubted plus – this piece of furniture can replace a bar (very convenient during a friendly stuff, for example) and a dining table, which can easily accommodate a large number of guests.
Types of bar counters:
* classic,
* one-level,
* two-level (not suitable for a small and low room),
* stand-island.
Disadvantages at the bar, of course, are also present. For example, such a design is more suitable for young energetic people, while the rest (including children) will find it quite difficult to climb high chairs every time. With a small space, it will not be possible to put a full-fledged rack, therefore, it is unlikely that it will be possible to place the whole family behind it. However, for 1-2 people, this solution will be quite comfortable.
It should be remembered that the standard height of bar counters is 110-120 cm.But if you want this structure to function as a chisel working space, then you should order no higher than 90 cm.With regard to the width, the minimum size is 30 cm, but more optimal (and comfortable) width is considered to be 80 cm. And don’t forget to complement the bar counter with additional lighting and matching bar stools.