Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen? A kitchen bar can give you that touch of style you need and can also transform it from a monotonous space to a practical and multifunctional space.
Kitchen bars every day take more prominence and this perhaps has to do with the fact that it is a place of meeting and interaction between family members, it is no longer that place intended solely for the task of cooking.
The bar is currently usually integrated with the countertop, so requires less space than the kitchen with a central island. Even so, it forces the kitchen to have more space than usual, since the bar is a space that can be used on both sides, so the necessary space must be added to be able to use this piece of furniture.
Depending on the style of the kitchen, or what we want to give it, The bar can be made of various materials:
Tip Milani #1: The wooden bar It gives a feeling of warmth to the space and can also be used as a countertop. In other cases it can be a volume separate from the preparation sector, having wood on the sides as well.
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Now that we have seen some possible materials, what will help us define how to make it is to choose the type of bar.
Tip Milani #2 When do I use a bar with storage?
If I need storage space, I have to make the most of every space, but it is also advisable in rather small spaces to opt for lighter bars, this means doing away with storage space under the countertop.
Tip Milani #3 How long is a kitchen bar?
The minimum width is 30 cm. Can it be 40? Yes, can it be 60? Yes. What we must think about is what use we are going to give it. If it is for breakfast, 30cm will be fine. Now, if I want it to be my daily lunch table because there are two of us at lunch time or I live alone, a 30 wide table will be too small for me. In that case, we recommend making it deeper. You can also have a kitchen island and bar. Where the bar is located next to the island and can be at the same height.
One possibility if we have columns on the side or sides of the bar is, to what we see as a problem, give it a twist and as a solution we propose using it for decoration or as a storage place, as a shelf. Decorative objects and lighting can be added.
Do you need more storage space in your kitchen? A hanging piece of furniture can be an alternative, where you can display the glasses or also alternate with indoor plants., yesIf we have a high ceiling we can make a piece of furniture without a problem, but if we have a rather low ceiling, it is preferable to make something visually light like a piece of furniture that is not so heavy.
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If we talk about the shape, the bar may be a volume, the countertop may not protrude and it may have storage space precisely in that place.
Tip Milani #4: If we choose this option we must know that when sitting on the stool it will be a little uncomfortable for our knees. To have a drink or a quick breakfast it is feasible, but the best option if it is going to be used for eating would be for the countertop to fly a little or not have a storage space below and thus be able to put your legs comfortably.
What is positive about this option is that, if we need to save some things that we do not want to be visible, it is a valid alternative but you can also use the bar to fly a little, this will give that mix between saved and comfort and also allows you to locate the stools when they are not in use.
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