Saving usable space is a problem for the majority. What tricks the home craftsmen do not go to, so that there is at least a little more space. Recently, more and more often they stop at such a solution as a do-it-yourself bar counter, which carries several useful functions at once, without requiring large financial costs. In today's article, we will talk about the possibilities of its self-assembly in various ways with step-by-step instructions and photographic illustrations of manufacturing.

The choice of the type of such a design will completely depend on the requirements that are imposed on it. Consider the main types of bar counters that you can assemble yourself.

Wall-mounted construction. The table top is attached along the wall, under it are located for various little things. This type of bar counter saves free space and is used as.

Island option. The worktop is mounted in the middle of the kitchen. It can be used as a dining room or. This option is only applicable to.

Peninsula. This stand is an L-shaped (less often U-shaped) countertop, one of the long sides of which is adjacent to the wall and is used as a work surface. The rest can be used as a dining or buffet table.

Mobile view. In fact, this is not even a bar counter in the usual sense, but an elongated table on wheels that can be positioned anywhere, and then removed so as not to interfere. However, such a construction has a right to exist. Such bar counters are used instead of a table.

The number of legs for the bar can be different. It all depends on the length and width of the countertop. For short bar counters, you can do with one leg.

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Bar counter in the kitchen: height from the floor and other optimal parameters

The dimensions of the bar counter depend on the dimensions of the room, but there are certain generally accepted norms. The height is usually 1.1-1.3 m for free-standing bar counters designed for room zoning. If the table top is adjacent to it, then it must correspond to it. In this case, the height will be 85-90 cm. Most often, such racks serve as a dining or work area. There are bar counters for the most - 75 cm from the floor. They can be used as a full-fledged desktop.

The width of the bar counter for the kitchen should not be less than 30 cm. Otherwise, there can be no question of any functionality. The best option would be a size of 80 cm, however, with a small kitchen size, it can be reduced to 55-60 cm.

The length of the bar is calculated depending on the number of people who will be at the same time behind it. For a comfortable location, one person should have at least 60 cm.

Making a loft-style bar counter: what is required for this, step-by-step instructions for the production of work with photo examples

The bar counter is larger, nevertheless, it is applicable in cafe-bars. That is why we have chosen such a room for step-by-step instructions. For work you will need:

• solid wood board, 30-40 mm thick for countertops;
• boards, 10-15 mm thick for finishing;
• , self-tapping screws;
• grinder;
• spray paint in cans;
• nails, ;
• PVA glue.

The basis for the bar will be a foam concrete support, into which self-tapping screws are easily screwed. We will not dwell on today - it is not difficult and it makes no sense to deviate from the topic.

Diy bar counter: step-by-step instructions for making a loft-style structure

Consider all stages of work:

Illustration	Description of action
	We attach a wooden tabletop to the base of foam blocks and polish it perfectly. You can choose any shape of the future stand. The worktop boards are joined together at an angle of 45 ° and glued with PVA.
	The cladding board is painted (you can choose any color), and after drying it is superficially cleaned with a grinder. This action allows you to "bare" the structure of the wood, to make it clearly visible.
	On the base of the foam block, we fasten the slats on which the cladding will be fixed. The slats are attached with self-tapping screws, which are quite easy to twist into the foam block.
	Using nails, we fix the cladding on the slats. The boards can be fastened evenly along the entire length, and it is possible to place them in parts in a chaotic manner - this will give clarity to the structure of the tree.
	Lastly, paint the countertop. In our case, black is chosen (after all, this is a night bar), and for the house, you can choose lighter colors. It is better to use auto enamel as a coating - it gives more shine. Finishing varnish will not interfere.

Useful information! If you do not want to engage in woodworking, you can buy a ready-made countertop for the bar counter or order it in any furniture workshop. Instead of a foam block base in an apartment, it makes sense to use LSTK (light steel thin-walled structures), which are sheathed with gypsum board.

Quite often, drywall with a light steel frame made of metal profiles is used as the basis for a bar counter, which is subsequently trimmed with various materials for a specific style. We will definitely talk about the technology of assembling the base from today - we have no right to skip this topic, but first we will consider the option of making a bar counter for a house made of wood.

Bar counter made of wood: tools, materials, manufacturing nuances

These are pretty common. Wood is an environmentally friendly material - this fact attracts home craftsmen most of all. Indeed, in the conditions of gas pollution in modern megacities, you always want to have an island of natural nature in your apartment.

What you need to make a bar for a wooden house

For work, you need to prepare:

• timber 50 × 50 mm for mounting the frame;
• polished board or MDF panels for facing;
• , square;
• drill, hammer, nails, hacksaw;
• polished board, 40-50 mm thick for countertops;
• furniture varnish.

Step-by-step instructions for creating a wooden bar for your home

Let's study the step-by-step instructions with a photo:

Illustration	Description of action
	The first thing to do is to assemble the frame of the structure. When doing this work, be careful with the corners - they must be exactly 90 °, otherwise the rack will be crooked. For convenience, it is better to use a square.
	The cladding can be made of any material. In our case, this is plywood. Pay attention to the checked box - this element is optional and serves more for aesthetics than for a practical purpose.
	Having cut out and laid the countertop in place, we close its ends with decorative slats. Instead, you can use aluminum or plastic trims available from furniture hardware or household goods stores.
	Now all surfaces and corners should be carefully sanded. We run over them with our hand - no joints should be felt. Next, we clean the surface of dust, treat it with an antiseptic, etc. After complete drying, we cover all surfaces with furniture varnish.
	For aesthetics, we stuff decorative strips around the perimeter. They can be pre-stained to add contrast. It is also possible to paint the planks in a color that matches the interior of the room.

As you can see, such work will not be particularly difficult, but it will require care and accuracy from the home master.

How to make a drywall bar counter with your own hands: a few tips for novice craftsmen

The algorithm of actions is almost identical to the previous version. It can be used as a material for the frame, however, to lighten the structure, it is better to make it from a thin-walled metal profile. The tool will need the same as in the previous case, with the exception of a hammer and nails - there will be no sense from them.

All work is carried out in the same way as making a bar counter made of wood, so it makes no sense to dwell on step-by-step instructions in detail. Let's just say that later, after facing the frame with drywall, you can use any materials for finishing, be it simple or, or any paints.

Making a bar in an apartment of stone: difficulties and nuances

If we are talking about natural stone, then one cannot do without difficulties. Certain knowledge and skills are required here. Today, many are replacing the natural one, which looks no worse, but at the same time it is much easier and costs less. In order to make such a bar counter, it will be necessary to lay out a support from a foam block, similar to the first option described in today's article. Then, with the help of a solution or special glue, the base is revetted with a stone.

The countertop will have to be ordered or purchased ready-made - hardly any of our readers have their own workshop for the processing of marble or granite. The marble countertop is considered the most practical - the stone does not scratch, practically does not get dirty, but the dirt that appears can be easily erased with a simple rag.

Important! If you decide to install a stone bar counter, pay attention to the floors. If a wooden covering is laid, it will have to be disassembled - the wood may not support the weight of a massive structure.

Bar counter for a small-sized kitchen: a folding structure and its manufacture by hand

If there is very little space in the kitchen, you can make a bar counter that will unfold as needed, and then clean it, which will free up useful space. Now let's figure out how to make it.

Often there are home craftsmen who expect to make such a structure a narrow side adjacent to the wall. Let's say right away that if one person is sitting at such a counter, then this is possible, but no more. After all, its length in this case will not turn out to be more than a meter. That is why the abutment is performed only on the long side. The only possible way will be the way in which the table top will not go down, but rise to the wall.

Algorithm of work and the necessary material

For the manufacture of such a structure you will need:

• hinges along the length of the table top;
• pipe-stop on hinges with a seat on the wall;
• mounting level;
• countertop (the lighter it is, the better).

We choose a place along the wall, convenient for location. We measure the required height from the floor and draw a horizontal line using the mounting level, along which we fasten the hinge loops. We fix their second part with self-tapping screws from the end of the tabletop along the long side. From below, closer to the outer edge, we attach the stop pipe to the hinge. Now, having laid the level on the tabletop, we find an ideally horizontal position and mark on the wall or floor under the counter the place of installation of the seat for the stop. By fixing it in place, the work can be considered finished.

Now that the Dear Reader has figured out in general terms with the possibility of making different types of bar counters with your own hands, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with photo examples of ready-made structures.

Examples of bar counters in the interior of a studio, home, cafe

The examples below will help a novice home craftsman who is just thinking about making a bar counter to decide on a style. Also, the appearance of the structures can lead to some thoughts. All presented bar counters are made by home craftsmen on their own.

DIY bar counters in apartments, studios and cafes:

Bar counters for the kitchen: photo examples of designs with prices

Not everyone has the time or desire to independently carry out all the work on the manufacture of such structures at home. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with examples of ready-made bar counters that can be purchased. All prices are as of October 2018.

Bar counter "Dorset (150)", nut. Differs in minimalism, but its cost suggests otherwise. You can buy a similar design at a price of 15,500 rubles.

Bar counter Chivas

Beautiful bar counter "Andrea", which will fit the "Retro" style. The length of the structure is almost one and a half meters, the width is 51 cm. It is used for the table top. The cost of this product is 32,700 rubles, while the master will have to assemble it himself. Although you can pay extra for the assembly of 3000 rubles. and specialists will do it.

Bar counter Andrea

Another option for the "Retro" style - "Gordian Classic" with dimensions 100 × 100 × 60 cm. Made of natural pine. On the inside there are shelves - minibars. Cost - 20,500 rubles. It is possible to order an identical oak bar counter, but in this case the cost rises to 50,000 rubles.

Bar counter It s Wine Time! Classic 2

Looking at the cost of the models presented, you involuntarily begin to think: is it not better to spend not too much time and make a bar counter for your apartment yourself?

Let's sum up

The bar counter in the apartment is a relatively new trend, which means you can always come up with something unusual and original. You always want your apartment to be different from others. Remember that in such work, everything is limited only by the flight of your imagination. The main thing is that there is enough strength and means to bring the idea to life. Indeed, only in this case the home craftsman will feel satisfaction from the work done, and the bar counter made by him will not only be an aesthetic moment in decorating the interior, but will also bring practical benefits in saving space.

A table top made of a saw cut from a solid log is "aerobatics":

We hope that the information presented in today's article was useful to our Dear Reader. Despite the fact that we tried to convey it as fully as possible, you may have any questions during the familiarization. If so, you can ask them in the discussions below. The editors of the site will be happy to answer them in the very near future.

An exclusive and stylish kitchen interior almost always includes a bar counter. It can be located not only in the kitchen, but also serve as a separator between the kitchen and the dining room, or it can become a home mini-bar. The very process of creating such a structure is not too expensive, but requires preliminary preparation and design.

If you can harmoniously fit the bar counter into the interior of the kitchen, then it will become its central element. However, it is worth remembering that a bar stool is not as comfortable as a traditional dining one, and therefore there should still be a separate table for family dinners. However, modern designs can solve this problem, and our article will help you answer the question: how to make a bar counter with your own hands? In "studios" this design will become an excellent zoning element, separating the recreation area from the place of eating, and will also allow a friendly company of guests to settle down.

Materials for bar counters

To make a bar counter at home, you first need to pick up materials. Do not forget that in most kitchens a rack is made in a mini format, in this case, grandiose construction is not expected.

A do-it-yourself bar counter can be made of the following materials:

• Plastic is a cheap and light material, with a variety of colors, easy to process, but not too durable;
• Chipboard with laminated coating - more expensive and more difficult to work with, but more durable compared to plastic, is available in a wide range of colors, with surfaces imitating multi-colored marble and noble wood;
• Drywall allows you to create designs of any shape and style - from classic to loft; the material is easily painted in any color that suits the interior of the house;
• Valuable wood species - such a structure will look noble, solid and expensive, but its creation will require elementary carpentry skills.

Types of bar counter designs

When creating a bar counter at home, the following standard solutions can be used:

1. Stationary bar counter.

It can also be done in mini format. The maximum height of the countertop in this case is no more than 1.2 meters from the floor. Here you can use a traditional bar stool - high, with a footrest, with backs and armrests.

1. Combining a counter with a dining table will be the best option for a small kitchen. The height of the working surface here is about 900 mm. Optional standard chair.
2. Two-level design, when a high bar is adjacent to a typical dining table. This is a great option for zoning a house - the low part remains in the kitchen, and the high part is taken out into the living room.

We make a tabletop - the whole process

A do-it-yourself bar counter for the kitchen is created in several stages. Moreover, the base element here is the countertop - it is she who creates the necessary interior accents. Therefore, the plate used as it must be attractive, durable and resistant to wear. To make a tabletop yourself, you will need chipboard, veneer or other lumber. The desired shape is cut out of it (with a jigsaw). In places of cut, the edge is carefully cleaned and pasted over with a special tape from the end.

Advice! The original color of the countertop can be easily changed using a self-adhesive film.

If you do not want to engage in the manufacture of countertops yourself, then buy a finished product made of chipboard or acrylic stone.

The base of the "bar" - the main rules of construction

Making a bar counter for a kitchen (standard or mini) requires the construction of an appropriate base. The following options are possible here:

1. Brick base - laid out of bricks on cement mortar so that the shape of a rectangle is maintained. It is better to use red facing brick, which does not require additional decoration. Other types of material will need to be plastered. The "bar" can be located on an island type and will become the central element of the room. Such structures are stable and massive, and products made of thick wood or marble are used here as countertops.
2. You can make a skeletal base structure. For this, a metal corner with a width of up to 50 mm or a wooden bar with a section of 40x40 mm is used. The structural elements are interconnected (welded or twisted), after which they are cleaned, painted and sheathed. To give the base strength, it is additionally fixed to the wall or adjacent furniture. Since this type of construction is lightweight, massive countertops are not used here.

Below we present you a step-by-step photo-instruction for creating a bar counter with your own hands from veneer on a frame made of wooden beams. You can use: chipboard (but this material is not the most reliable), plywood, fiberboard, MDF and drywall.

We need:

• Wooden blocks or edged boards 100-120 cm in length (in this case, edged boards 5 cm thick, 15 cm wide, 105 cm long will be used);
• Plywood sheets, veneer, fiberboard sheets (in this case - oak veneer);
• Clapboard nails, as well as self-tapping screws 3.8 cm and 50 mm;
• Joiner's glue;
• Moldings, decorative skirting boards or plywood trimmings, as well as 2 - 5 brackets if desired;
• Stain and varnish for wood or two-component epoxy resin.

Advice! It is necessary to create a bar counter of any design, including a mini format, according to a preliminary drawing. It is better to use a 3D model, but a diagram on graph paper will work as well. This approach will allow you to create a harmonious design that fits the dimensions of the room and the existing interior. You can also immediately select a chair and a suitable set of equipment for your rack.

But do-it-yourself bar counters according to the same principle, but in a different design.

And here are other ideas for DIY lovers.

Bar lighting and matching equipment

In order for the bar table to better fit into the interior of the kitchen, you need to think over its lighting. With the right illumination, even a minibar will become a seating area and comfort.

It is best to illuminate the bar counter with halogen lamps, placing them in a special beam above the table top. However, mini shades or chandeliers suspended directly from the ceiling are also suitable for this purpose.

The photo shows various ways of lighting the bar.

The bar counter has long lost its narrow original purpose and is widely used not only in catering establishments, but also in residential premises. Thanks to this piece of furniture, the interior of a house or apartment will acquire an exclusive and stylish look. This article will tell you how a do-it-yourself bar counter will help you zone and divide the space, and step-by-step instructions will make it possible to independently create the desired model.

It is quite possible to make functional and comfortable with your own hands.

Types and functions of bar counters in the kitchen: photo examples of various designs

In spacious rooms, in particular studio apartments, the use of a bar counter can have a direct purpose - used as a home mini-bar. For this, the structure is equipped with special holders and devices where glassware and bottles with drinks are stored. Such a design can be a component of a kitchen set or an independent structure.

In small apartments, the kitchen bar counter performs several functions at once. It serves to separate the kitchen from the dining room or living area, in parallel it plays a role. The most common option in small rooms is a stand in the form of a small ledge or a structure located along the wall. Photos of bar counters for a small kitchen clearly demonstrate such examples.

Peninsula bar counters are also acceptable in medium sized kitchens. The space below is used as a closet where a minibar or a variety of kitchen items are placed. In such designs, the countertops are supported by pieces of chrome pipes attached to the cabinet lid.

Popular multi-level bar counters at home, which are multifunctional. One side of them is used as a work surface, and the opposite is used as a place for snacks and drinks.

Bar counters are especially common in studio apartments, where they serve as a delimitation of various zones: they separate parts of the room according to their functional purpose. Often, such designs are a continuation of the kitchen set.

Important! When choosing a bar counter model, you need to take into account that it should be functional and easy to use by all family members. The design is created for more than one year, so it should be pleasing to the eye.

Arrangement of a kitchen with a bar: photo options

A home bar counter can have the most unusual shape, non-standard sizes. It is quite possible to build a structure with your own hands, using the most unexpected objects for this. These are its advantages. At the same time, in order to make a bar counter yourself, you need to know the tacit classification of models, which includes three main types.

Stationary bar counter. One of the most popular bar counter options for a small kitchen. The maximum height of such a model in mini format is 120 cm.

Factors that determine the size of the counters in the kitchen and living room. The ratio of the height of the structure to other furniture. Tips for choosing the right model height.

A virtual drawing, in contrast to a paper drawing, allows you to see the project from different sides and allows you to immediately make the appropriate adjustments to the drawing. In addition, the computer version will make it possible to see the finished structure.

A paper drawing does not imply a demonstration of a photorealistic image, but at the same time it allows you to create the necessary working project. This is all the more acceptable if an independent bar counter for a home is not a very voluminous structure.

Helpful advice! Creating any model with your own hands provides for the preliminary preparation of drawings for the bar counter. To do this, you can use a special computer program or apply a diagram on graph paper.

Choice of materials: value for money

In the process of making bar counters, all kinds of materials are used. The choice depends on the purpose, the intended location, the interior of the entire room and the budgetary possibilities of the owners. Let's consider the most practical and common materials.

Plastic assumes a different color scheme, it is inexpensive and convenient, easy to process. At the same time, it is low-strength, therefore it is suitable for the manufacture of small structures or as a finishing material.

Laminated particle boards are more expensive and more difficult to process, but they last much longer than plastic. It comes in a variety of colors and textures. Surfaces can imitate colored stones, metal and wood.

Drywall, due to its "pliability", is widely used to create volumetric racks. The material can be putty, decorated and painted in various colors. A drywall bar is the option that allows you to create any shape in accordance with different styles.

Wood. A bar counter made of wood, especially valuable species, will unconditionally have a noble and expensive look. At the same time, it is a labor-intensive material that requires careful subsequent processing.

Brick. At first glance, it may seem that this is an unconventional material, but it is from it that loft-style bar counters are most often made.

For the manufacture of racks from various materials, additional parts, accessories and tools will be required. For structures made of plasterboard and chipboard, a frame made of corners or beams is required. To make a wooden bar counter, certain knowledge of carpentry and special equipment are required. In the process of building a brick bar, you will need the skills of a bricklayer, and a special solution must also be used.

For the countertop, as a rule, materials are taken that are different from those used in the manufacture of the frame. It is a separate and often independent element of a typical kitchen bar.

Frame andcountertop for bar counter: nuances in manufacturing

The worktop is the most important detail that contributes to creating special interior accents. The manufacturing process is the basic stage in the construction of the entire structure. The material must have an attractive surface, be strong and durable.

The base plate for the countertop can be acrylic stone, a wide polished board, a piece of chipboard, which is then covered with veneer or film. With the help of a jigsaw, the base is given the necessary shape, and the edges of the edges are carefully cleaned.

Scheme of a standard bar counter on a leg

Helpful advice! The advantage of chipboard countertops is that you can choose any color and structure of the coating. It can even be replaced over time using self-adhesive tape. In addition, the finished product can be purchased in the retail network.

The creation of the frame is an equally important stage. Here you will need corners, channels, wooden beams. More specific steps at this stage are described in the instructions for making the various rack models.

Diy bar counter:step by step manufacturing instructions

The most popular way to create racks is the classic one, which includes making a tabletop and then fixing it from one edge to a wall or headset, and from the other to a vertical pipe.

The worktop can be made from different materials, but it is advisable to select a base that matches the rest of the kitchen furniture. Other parts can be purchased at a hardware store. With regard to the price, in this case, it is better not to save.

For example, when buying a pipe that will serve as a leg for a bar counter, it is recommended to abandon inexpensive Chinese products. Such chrome-plated products, although they are three times cheaper, can sprinkle with flakes after a while. Hardware made in Germany is much more expensive, but has a lifetime warranty, good quality and Polish parts.

The tabletop for such a bar can be cut out of a wide board, on one side it will be supported by a shelf attached to the wall, and on the other - an ordinary pipe. To fix it, a hole of the corresponding diameter is drilled in the tabletop, a fastening ring is put on the pipe.

A hole of the required diameter must be drilled under the pipe in the body of the countertop. From above it is closed with a decorative plug. The bottom of the pipe is fixed to the floor using a universal mount called a thrust bearing. The foot plate is used when it is necessary to attach a pipe to the ceiling, as well as to install special bar shelves.

If the worktop is to be fixed directly to the wall, then reinforced mounting angles are ideal. They must be installed so that they are invisible, that is, a few centimeters from the edges.

Using special decorative shelf brackets, you can fix the small bar counter along the wall. In order to enhance the carrying capacity, it is better to use several pieces.

Diy bar counter in the kitchen: photocreating a structure with a support from a pipe

In the process of making the classic version of the rack, certain materials are required. An old window sill can serve as a countertop. A part of the required size is cut out of it, the edges are rounded, polished, tinted and varnished. Additional parts such as bar feet, brackets and clips can be purchased at a furniture hardware store.

Manufacturing sequence:

1. Fastening the corners and stop to the tabletop using self-tapping screws.
2. Before fixing the countertop, they make outlines on the wall. Using a level, check that the mount is even.
3. Drilling holes for dowels.
4. On the floor, mark the place for attaching the pipe, where the thrust bearing is installed.
5. Installing the stand in place, fixing it with screws.

Important! In order to ensure the moisture resistance of the structure, all wooden parts must be treated with a special anti-corrosion agent. Most of these will help protect the rack from fire as well. This special treatment is primarily required by bar countertops for the kitchen made of wood.

Instead of a pipe, as a support, you can use a special two- or three-sided cabinet with mini-shelves. Wide boards docked at right angles are already a ready-made structure that just needs to be attached to the wall. Curved lines and any non-standard approach in the manufacture of the rack will give a modern look to the product.

How to make a bar counter with your own handsdrywall

Drywall is often used for the base of the rack. You will need several standard slabs, you also need to prepare beams or profiles for the frame. The stages of creating such a model are as follows:

1. Assembling the frame. The main thing is that an angle of 90 ° is observed between the perpendicular planes, and a parallel distance between the horizontal surfaces. This requires a good building level, and an ordinary plumb line is suitable for tracking verticality.
2. Plasterboard sheathing of the assembled frame on both sides using self-tapping screws.
3. Putty on corners, joints and traces of self-tapping screws.
4. The decoration of the product depends on the choice of the owners. It can be a decorative putty for painting with water-based emulsion; textured paint, which is applied in a thick layer.
5. Installing the countertop. It is desirable that it matches the color and structure of the rest of the surfaces in the kitchen and decorative elements of furniture, provided that the bar is in the room.

Diy wood bar counter: manufacturing process

To build a rack made of wood, you need to prepare bars of 50 × 100 mm, edged board 25 × 300 mm, MDF sheets (18 mm), plinth, screws, varnish and paint. After creating a project, the manufacturing process has the following sequence:

1. Marking the locations of the frame on the wall and floor.
2. Fastening the timber to the floor and wall along the basting lines.
3. Installation of support legs and cross beams for tabletop mounting. Their height is determined so that the countertop is flush with the working area of ​​the kitchen.
4. Connection of uprights using transverse beams or furniture corners.
5. When the frame is assembled, sheathing is performed. To do this, you can use wide sanded boards or MDF sheets.
6. Fastening the plinth at the border of the rack and the floor.
7. Installation of a tabletop, which is cut from an edged board.
8. The table top is sanded and varnished.

The gaps that form between the bar counter, the wall and the floor can be filled with acrylic sealant, and the ends of the countertop can be trimmed with molding.

Helpful advice! To ensure a perfectly flat surface of the rack and eliminate errors made during the installation process, you can use special adjustable legs for the bar.

Backlit bar counter: installation options and types of luminaires

Lighting plays an important role in the design of the bar counter. For this purpose, different types of lamps are used:

• pendant lights, which have a suspension with the ability to adjust its length;
• spot illumination, in accordance with the name, it illuminates the area above which it is located,

• creating direct light;
• spots - special halogen lamps on metal brackets, used in the design of modern racks in high-tech, loft or modern style.
• track luminaires are structures made of metal conductive buses with light elements;
• LED strip serves not only as a backlight, but also as a decoration, it is easy to install and practically invisible when not in use.

Mobilebar table for kitchenand living room: step by step instructions

An alternative to a bar counter in a small apartment can be a bar table. This piece of furniture has a variety of shapes, heights; Basically it is a round, inflated design on one stable leg. You can create your own original model of a mobile mobile bar table-counter on wheels, and the material will be the remnants of building materials, in particular, cutting water pipes. For work, you need water pipes with appropriate connectors, a pair of boards, perforated tape, fasteners and wheels.

The frame of the table is assembled from water pipes, which are connected with connectors. The wooden shelves are attached to the pipes with screws or perforated steel tape. In order to make a place for hanging glasses in the upper part of the table, it is enough to cut round holes with grooves. The mobility of the table is provided by wheels that are easily attached to the tube base. To ensure that nothing falls during movement, it is necessary that the surface of the shelves is non-slip. It will be advisable to install additional sides and partitions.

The bar counter is a comfortable, modern and functional piece of furniture in the kitchen or living room. With its help, you can successfully supplement, and in case of space saving, replace the dining area. Using the recommendations given in the article, designs of various shapes can be easily made independently. The main conditions for successful work are the correctly selected model and materials, the layout of the location and the sequence in manufacturing.

The classic bar counter is a barrier table in a drinking establishment. Because of its convenience and versatility, it has found its place in people's homes, in the kitchen.

Designers use a huge number of methods and materials to create kitchen bar counters.

Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to make such a piece of furniture on your own. But do not get upset, you should arm yourself with instructions, advice from professionals, and the creation of such a structure from wood, chipboard or any other material will become quite real.

Types of bar counters and their need

If there is enough space in the room, the counter serves for its direct purpose: visitors are located near it.

Some people notice that this design is really an indispensable item in a breakfast or coffee house.

The peculiarity of the racks lies directly in the filling itself: it is impossible without glass holders, wine glasses, various glasses, fruit vases, as well as a large number of other details.

Bar counters for a small kitchen are rarely designed because of the limited space. But if the customer wants to equip his kitchen with a counter, then in such cases it is usually attached to the wall. This option is not at all standard, but very practical.

Installation of bar counters in medium and large kitchens

When equipping a medium-sized kitchen, they come to the installation of a rack - "peninsula". This means that the rack is attached to some other piece of furniture. Reliable fastenings are needed due to the fact that the structure in its height differs from the workplace.

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Mostly, straight or inclined pipes are used, they serve as a support for the rack.

To place your piece of furniture in a large kitchen, any placement method will work. In a large kitchen, even installing a free-standing island will not take up the necessary space for work. In addition, there is no obligation to use decorative details.

Sometimes designers come to the use of a plasterboard wall, to which the tripod itself is then attached. There are a huge variety of designs of bar counters for the kitchen, since it is realistic to combine different materials: for example, metal with wood, and sometimes even glass.

Multifunctionality and practicality

In fact, kitchen counters are most often used in situations where you need to divide the kitchen area and the living area.

Studio apartments are usually small spaces, so the owners try to make the most of the available space. In this case, the combination of the bar counter with the kitchen-living room usually comes out.

To place your piece of furniture as conveniently and practically as possible, you should heed a few tips: it is possible to install shelves, bedside tables, small cabinets under the counter.

You can hang a variety of mounts over it: on the pipes-holders, or under the very ceiling. It is also possible to build a two-tier kitchen counter.

Kitchen counter dimensions

The height of the kitchen bar is usually about 130 cm. While standing, it will be quite convenient to use, but to sit down, you should purchase a special chair.

But the width already has some conditions: usually it should be at least 30 cm: if the rack is narrower, it is simply not convenient to put dishes and other objects on it.

For greater comfort, rack cabinets can be equipped with lighting. Usually, LED strips or lamps are used for this. This solution is a huge savings.

LEDs take a small amount of energy, they also do not have the ability to heat up and will last you long enough.

Types of bar bases

The metal base is classic; it goes through the countertop and rests with the first end into the floor and the second into the ceiling.

It is recommended to buy quality pipes made in Germany or Poland. Products from Chinese manufacturers look the same, but after a short period of time, the paint covering them will begin to peel off.

In the countertop, you need to make a hole for the riser and string the countertop onto the support. A stop-attachment is strung on the base end, also called a "fastening ring", with the part visible to the eye, everything is closed with an artificial overlay.

Mounts are used to fix the tripod. Shelves, holders, etc. are attached only after the rack is installed. When the table top is along the wall, it is fixed with decorative brackets. For the strength of the structure and reliability, they are placed as close to each other as possible.

How do I attach the stand to the wall?

The bar counter in the corner kitchen is mounted on the wall using corners. For this procedure, you should buy reliable corners.

There are two types of corners: simple and reinforced. The latter are used for heavy and massive structures. The table top, created with his own hand, usually rests on one corner, and more massive ones - on several.

Kitchen interior with a bar

In large enough rooms, the counter can be in the middle of the kitchen, thus forming an island.

Quite often, in the designs of studio kitchens, a stove and a sink are placed on this island, and the bar counter rising above them from the side of the guest room closes them.

In addition, the design will appeal to culinary amateurs and professionals alike.

For your final choice of the design of the kitchen, we suggest looking at the photos of the bar counters in the kitchen. We are sure that this will help you to determine and make a choice.

Photo of a kitchen with a bar