What can make your breakfast bar unforgettable? Great shape? An unusual material for the countertop? Outstanding bar stools? Yes, yes and yes! Do I need to have a lot of space for this? Our answer is not necessary at all: in this article we will give some impressive designs of the bar counter, and you will notice that many of them were executed in a small-sized room.
In the course of acquaintance with the material, we advise you to pay attention to the details that make the bar counters for the kitchen really stylish. In some cases, these are lines and shapes, in others - special strokes, for example, highlighting, surface texture, contrast between shades or materials
The first in our list are wooden bar counters. Wood is not in vain considered the most popular finishing material - with it, any kitchen environment becomes warmer and more comfortable.
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
The main trend among wooden bar counters is a simple, streamlined surface of a rectangular shape. Noteworthy is only its thickness - if it is a little less, the bar might seem too ordinary, uncomplicated and even devoid of all sorts of refinements. However, a thick piece of wood can give the kitchen luxury and elegance, especially in combination with white seats and metal legs of bar stools.
The following photos show two examples of such a combination. In the first variant, the bar counter is interfaced with the working kitchen surface, in the other - with a very stylish wall panel.
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
Have you noticed that there is still a common ground between these two bar counters? They both rely on a base made of the same material as the table top. Side panels seem to be its continuation. But if you are faced with the task of saving space and making a bar rack more accurate, then the best choice for you will be a hinged bar counter, like the one shown in the picture below.
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
What other options are there? Bar counter can have a continuation not only down, but up! A wonderful way to visually divide the room into two parts, separating the kitchen area from the dining or living room.
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
Take note that the contrast between the color of the bar and the general color scheme can be the main feature of your kitchen. So, if your kitchen is made in dark colors, a light colored tree will highlight the bar in the most favorable way (the proof is shown in the picture above). And, conversely, in the light kitchen, the dark color of the countertops will look luxurious.
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
And one more thing that you can mention to yourself. If the space between the bar and the ceiling is free, you can nicely select this area with the help of pendant lamps on a long cord. This can be as simple lamps in the amount of one for each bar stool, and a beautiful spot system that combines several lamps. Recessed spotlights are great for backlighting if there is a panel above it, like the one in the picture above, or if you have a small room and do not want to visually weight the ceiling.
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
Before moving to the metal bar, I would like to demonstrate how luxurious in the kitchen can be a combination of wooden and metal surfaces. Wooden bar counter in combination with metal tabletops, or vice versa, metal on wood background - this contrast always creates an exciting effect.
Wooden bar counters for the kitchen
Metal bar counter for kitchen
Metal bar counters for the kitchen
The metal is smooth and shiny, which fully corresponds to modern fashion. Let's say even more - like a tree, metal is out of time: it has always been used, applied and will be used in interior design. How do you like the metal bar in the picture below? With the absolute simplicity of its design, it is the central element of the interior of this kitchen, emphasizing its ultra-modern style and forming an "island" with a sink unit. Chairs with black seats and chrome-plated base finish the look and visually combine the bar with the rest of the kitchen.
Metal bar counters for the kitchen
By the way, this is an obvious example of how a bar counter can play the role of a dining table. Guests on the holiday behind it, of course, can not assemble, but a small family can easily fit in at breakfast.We bring to your attention one more design of the kitchen, in which the metal countertops are combined with the furniture of black color. There is no bar counter, but we would like to draw your attention to how the accessories were selected. Perhaps you think that the combination of black with metal and coziness - the concepts are incompatible. However, the next photo shows how a few bright elements - a vase of flowers and a dish of fruit - form a beautiful composition and add the necessary heat to the room.
Metal worktops for kitchen
Can the bar stand be part of the interior of a classic kitchen? Of course! But in this case, we recommend that you avoid a clear geometric shape and gloss polished metal surface. Beautiful trim around the perimeter and artificially aged surface - this is the best version of the metal bar for classical cuisine.
Metal bar counters for the kitchen
Finally, let's look at another version of the metal bar and the generally bold design of the kitchen. I would like to draw your attention to two things:- how exquisitely the glitter of metal emphasizes the pattern on the seats of the chairs and the flooring;
- how interestingly designed lighting: chrome lamps pass through a suspended glass panel, repeating the shape of the bar and the working surface behind it. It is this element that visually combines the bar counter with the kitchen and separates the whole area from the living room.
Metal bar counters for the kitchen
Glass bar counters for the kitchen
Bar glass racks are, perhaps, the most versatile. They can be combined with wood, and with metal and plastic of any color. They harmoniously fit in both classical and modern interiors. But at the same time glass bars can not be called ordinary: glass can take any form, and also have an unusual texture or color.
Glass bar counters for the kitchen
Glass bar counters for the kitchen
Glass bar counters for the kitchen
Notice how beautiful the glass bar looks, continuing with the glass panel on the floor.
Glass bar counters for the kitchen
To give the room a festive look, equip the glass bar with LED lighting. With the help of the controller, different colors of light bulbs and special glow modes are installed in it, which can serve as entertainment for your guests during parties.
Glass bar with illumination
Another option is to use multi-colored bar stools. With the help of lighting kitchen cabinets or just a few multi-colored accessories, you can visually combine them with the cooking area, and then your kitchen with a bar counter will resemble a real bar and have a fun-filled rest.
Glass bar counters for the kitchen
Bright and colorful bar counters for the kitchen
We examined different types of bar counters, depending on their material, now it's time to move on to color solutions.
What color is the brightest and dazzling? Of course white, but because it's from him and start. The picture below shows a wonderful design of the kitchen with a bar counter, which was made mostly in white, which makes it look so rich and fresh. Wooden bar stools and industrial pendant lamps complement the look and emphasize the modern style of the interior.
White bar for kitchen
White color kitchen furniture is also the best way to emphasize the colorful execution of your bar counter. Agree: on a white background, any shade looks more rich and luxurious. For a variety and emphasize the modern style in such cases, elements of black or gray colors, as well as shades of a monochrome palette are used.
Bright bar for kitchen
Bright bar for kitchen
Bright bar for kitchen
Red color sets the mood in the next interior. Please note that the bar counter serves as a central element that unites the dining area (with its picture in red) with the kitchen and further - with the living room, in which there is a red sofa. Black with chrome legs bar stools are the perfect complement, as are fiery-colored lamps and black furniture in the kitchen.
Bright bar for kitchen
And we finish with a completely amazing interior, in which a white bar counter is combined with furniture in the color of melted milk and a light gray shade of the walls. There is a feeling that in this kitchen there was an ideal compromise between comfort and boldness of modern style.
Bright bar for kitchen
What should be the height of the bar?
The standard height of the bar is 42 inches or 105-110 cm. This is the optimal size for serving both sitting and standing users. A person standing in such conditions will be comfortable to lean on, and the person sitting does not have to bend over his plate.
It is because of this height that the bar counter can not serve as a working surface - it is absolutely not suitable for cutting and cooking. The main advantages of the bar in the kitchen come from the fact that one person can work comfortably, and another - rest in front of him. At the same time, the barman has a comfortable height for making drinks and dishes, and you - in order to drink or eat, sitting or standing.
Marble counter for kitchen
Other important advantages of the bar are its aesthetic appeal and the fact that it can beautifully share space, acting as a transition zone.We hope that you liked the ideas of the design of the bar, proposed by our article. Or maybe you like some other design? Which one would you like to install in your kitchen? Share an idea, leaving a comment below!
