DIY bar counter: types, stages of creation and recommendations
The fashion for bar counters in your own kitchen or living room has finally reached our latitudes. At first, it could only be found in large rich houses, then in ordinary apartments as a delimiter for a studio kitchen or an alternative to a dining table in tiny rooms. Today it is already a full-fledged additional functional kitchen furniture. They are happy to install it, if the area of \u200b\u200bthe room allows. Due to the wide variety of variations, even in a room of 9-10 square meters, a small do-it-yourself bar counter and a standard set of kitchen furniture can fit.
Views and location
Do not forget that due to the non-standard height of the tabletop, you need to buy special high chairs for it.
The constituent parts of the structure
The bar counter consists of the following parts:
- countertop;
- frame or legs;
- intermediate shelf or several (if desired);
- box with doors (if desired);
- hanging shelf or tube (if desired);
- vertical pipe (if desired).
The intermediate shelf is cut out a little less than the tabletop itself, so that it does not protrude beyond it, but goes in level or even goes a little inside. The side walls of the frame are cut strictly according to the height of the bar counter.
As mentioned above, the structure can be attached to a work surface, window sill, table or wall.
Materials for manufacturing
The bar counter can be:
- completely wooden;
- with a metal base (frame);
- from chipboard, MDF, chipboard;
- from artificial or natural stone for the base and countertops;
- with a brick base;
- with PVC or steel pipes for suspended structures;
- made of drywall;
- using glass;
- with cement top and base;
- with plastic, plaster and foam elements.
The heavier materials used in the manufacture of the bar counter, the more difficult it will be to dismantle it in the future, when remodeling the kitchen.
Stages of creation
Let's go directly to a detailed plan of how to make a bar counter:
If shelves or cabinets are planned, then this should be taken into account at the stage of mounting the frame of the structure. The design of the bar counter is thought out taking into account the assigned functionality, so at the first stage of its creation you had to decide on such nuances (the number and location of shelves and cabinets).
Decoration and light
It is very important to properly decorate the finished product. If the bar counter is made of wood, then it will first be necessary to protect the wood from decay and small bugs with the help of special impregnation. After it dries, it is painted or varnished. Carved or stucco elements can be painted over together with the main part of the structure or separately. In the latter case, they are attached to the glue after the final drying of all surfaces.
To decorate a drywall rack, it is convenient and beautiful to use lighting in the form of spotlights, fiber optic or LED strip. The last two lights are suitable for use on structures made of any materials.
When placing the bar counter, consider how you will connect the backlight and additional electrical appliances (refrigerator, coffee maker, etc.). If the plan of the room did not suggest this, it may be possible to conduct wiring along the baseboard or through the ceiling. Otherwise, you will have to place an extension cord.
Bar counter lighting should be located directly above it. It is advisable to use chandeliers or lamps mounted in the beam, which make it possible to adjust the brightness of the lighting.
Now you know how to make a bar counter with your own hands, but finally, a few more tips and tricks:
- The design should match the decor and style of the room. Don't get carried away with overly elaborate designs.
- Consider functional needs when creating a layout (the ability to install additional drawers and shelves, hang glasses and kitchen utensils).
- Accessories for the bar counter should not be protruding so that clothes do not cling to it.
- The bar top should be wider than 30 cm, but already 100. The standard length is from 50 cm to 1 meter.
- Before finalizing the design of a structure, consider the equipment that will be used. It is not always possible to add something after commissioning.
- Do not forget about the additional lighting of the countertop and work area.
- How to make a bar counter pleasant to use? Use practical materials for making and decorating so that they are easy to clean.
Finally, an original do-it-yourself bar counter that reminds of the sea, the sun and happy minutes!
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