Sizes of bar counters for the kitchen

In Western countries, bar counters have remained a popular element of the kitchen interior for many decades. However, in our country, such a decision began to spread only recently. And now it is rapidly gaining popularity. What dimensions such furniture should have, we will consider in the article.

Purpose and features of bar counters, because of which many people dream of buying it into their home, they include several main qualities.

1. The most popular bar counters are among the owners who like to invite guests to their house and arrange parties. The counter is perfect for both quiet gatherings with friends and a noisy party. This element of the interior will allow you to conveniently prepare and serve entertainment drinks, while adding an entourage to what is happening. Perhaps every man in his life dreamed of trying himself as a bartender.
2. After a short period of operation at home, the owners realized that the rack is perfect not only for drinking drinks, but also for a regular meal. Behind it you can conveniently have breakfast or a snack. And for some people, it can even replace the kitchen table. It is also convenient to cook food on such a surface.
3. The counter can be a great design solution, becoming one of the main elements of the unusual interior of your kitchen. Moreover, it can be much more convenient than a regular table in terms of functionality. Inside the bar counters, you can store, for example, kitchen utensils and other items you need. With its help, you can differentiate or, conversely, combine different rooms.

In fact, this furniture is a simple table top with a few obligatory stools included.

They differ from each other in many different parameters, such as size, design and compatibility with the overall appearance of the room.

First of all, you should consider the material of manufacture. The most common are the combined racks. Individual parts can be made from:

• wood;
• stone;
• marble;
• glass;
• plastic;
• granite.

And also bar counters have several varieties depending on their design.

Let's list the most common types.

• Ostrovnaya - fits best into a spacious kitchen. The dimensions of such a rack may vary depending on the area of ​​the occupied room. For convenience and increased functionality, it is possible to build in a stove, dishwasher, mini-refrigerator and other equipment that the dimensions will allow.

• Wall - a great option for small kitchens. In some cases, it can completely replace the table. One narrow edge of the tabletop is attached to the wall, the other is held on a leg. Some models have the ability to expand to become larger and save space when folded. With the help of a wall stand, you can divide the room into two zones. This is a good solution for a studio apartment.

• Built-in - adjoins other kitchen furniture. Like the previous variety, it is great for small kitchens. This rack can be used both for meals and for convenient cooking. Just like the wall stand, one edge is held on the leg, and the other is attached to the headset. When choosing, it is worth considering that all elements fit together both in design and in functionality.

• Connected to the windowsill - is attached to the window sill if it is wide enough. Often, many owners use wide window sills as a small table. Attaching a stand will add extra surface to the room. It can also be folded down to free up space when the stand is not needed. An additional plus will be the view from the window during a meal.

• Combined - as the name implies, it combines the qualities and functions of several varieties. Most often, the lower part is intended for use, while the upper part is a decorative element.

But the most important selection criterion is bar counter dimensions. Next, we will talk in more detail about how to choose the right height, width and length, and also tell you what characteristics of your room you need to build on.

Typically, the height of a standard kitchen counter ranges from 80 to 130 centimeters from the floor. The most common height is 115 centimeters today. But it is not suitable in all cases. It also happens that the height of the rack goes beyond the above standards.

But this is not so important as the main indicator is its convenience. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to take into account the main functions that it will perform in your home, as well as the location. For example, if there are elderly people or small children in your family, you should give preference to a low height. Note the average height of all household members.

Of course, it is impossible not to take into account the variety of the rack itself. Let's look at its effect on the required height using two examples.

For example, a bar counter built into the headset. Hence, it must be consistent with the height of the rest of the furniture. The average height of a kitchen unit is 85-90 centimeters.

A second example is a rack used to separate rooms or a studio. In this case, it is not only a work surface, but also a partition. Therefore, such furniture should be slightly higher. The minimum height is approximately 1 meter.

And the part on the territory of another room is 10-20 centimeters higher. Bar stools are usually placed on the higher side.

The wall-mounted variety usually has a height of 110 to 125 centimeters. The combination of this type of rack and its dimensions will save internal space.

The length of the bar can be anything you want, depending on the space available, your personal preferences and options. The standard, most common length is 120 centimeters. But you are free to experiment. Do not forget only that the counter should be comfortable for people who spend time at it.

The norm of space for one person is 62 centimeters. Therefore, you need to take into account the number of people who are at the counter at the same time. And you will also have to take into account the physical data of these people. For a large person, the usual norm may not be enough, which means the length will have to be taken with a margin.

If not so many people gather for it, but only 2-3 people, you can purchase a short, but wider bar counter. In this case, several people will be able to sit opposite each other.

The width of the countertop depends on the purpose for which it will most often be used. The average value established by experts is 55 centimeters. If the kitchen has a small area, the width can be reduced to 30 centimeters. And narrower racks will be practically useless, since they will lose additional functionality and will be inconvenient even for their direct purpose.

In spacious kitchens and rooms, wider bar counters can be placed. Their maximum width can be up to 90 centimeters. Wide countertops are great for cooking or as a substitute for a dining table. They also allow several people to sit on both sides at the same time without interfering with each other.

The purchase of a bar counter is not an easy decision. Before you accept it, you have to weigh the many pros and cons. Definitely, such furniture has significant advantages:

• does not take up much space;
• can replace a bulky table;
• can replace many cabinets at the same time;
• fits perfectly into studio apartments;
• adds character to the surrounding interior.

But, alas, the matter is not complete without drawbacks. These include:

• the need to purchase chairs of the appropriate height;
• long rack length if there are many people living in your house;
• selection of a rack according to the design and dimensions of other headsets.

None of these disadvantages are significant.

Experts recommend if possible, choose worktops with adjustable height, which will allow you to customize it for specific conditions.

According to GOST standards the height of the rack for installation in catering establishments should be equal to 120 centimeters, however, in everyday life, such a height is far from always advisable.

Whatever important parameters are height, length and width, the choice of a bar counter is not limited to them. After all, this is not the only interior element that is available in your kitchen.In addition, you will need special stools, and maybe additional furniture. It is important to understand what kind of atmosphere the counter should emphasize, be it a real bar or a pub. Or you may want to keep your home comfy.

The height of the correct bar stools should be just below the counter, but no more than 30 centimeters. The most common stool heights range from 70 to 85 centimeters. The marking that the manufacturer puts on his products can help with the choice:

• TN - high stool (95 cm) for racks from 125 to 135 centimeters;
• VN - low stool (85 cm) for uprights 110-115 centimeters.

However, these chairs are mainly used in bars, cafes and other establishments. A home rack may require a custom solution. You don't have to pay extra for branded bar stools.

And also often there are models with adjustable height, which greatly simplifies the selection process. The mechanism of such stools is divided into two types:

• helical - the simplest and most reliable mechanism, which is adjusted by turning the seat in different directions;
• gas lift - adjustable by means of a special lever, whose work is based on a pneumatic lifting action.

So now you know which chairs to choose for your counter. And also you can choose the perfect bar counter for your apartment. And the main thing is that you can always make some benefit from such an acquisition. Moreover, it will delight the eye for many years.

For information on how to make a bar counter in the kitchen yourself, see below.