Sofas with a bar: what are they and how to choose?

The sofa independently forms a seating area. Moreover, it can be located both in the corner and in the center of the room, thereby delimiting the space. Sometimes the rest can be accompanied by the use of any drinks. In order not to keep a separate bar and not to clutter up the room, a good solution would be to purchase a sofa with a bar built into it. We will talk about such an interesting design solution in today's article.

When introducing a bar structure into any furniture, one has to sacrifice the size of the bar itself. In this case, it is a compartment with 1 or 2 shelves and a small capacity. The height of the shelves should be large enough to place the beverage bottle upright. For a long time, sofas with bars were not convertible, and their decoration was more luxurious. They did not act as a bed either in the main or in the additional form.

Today, there are many options with folding drawers and roomy niches for linen. Many mechanisms of the transformer type are used, which can turn the sofa into a full-fledged sleeping place.

A sofa with a built-in bar will be in demand not only at home. A large leather sofa with a bar will certainly come in handy in an office space, in meeting rooms or in the director's office, bringing a touch of chic and solidity.

These sofas have many advantages:

• during gatherings with friends, such a bar will be very useful, everyone present will surely appreciate it;
• rest on such a sofa after a working day will be even more pleasantif you don't have to go to the kitchen for a glass of mineral water or juice, and everything you need is at hand in the literal sense;
• the described models will certainly be appreciated by sports fans and fanssince the presence of advertising allows you to take a break to go for drinks or a snack, but if you subscribe to a channel without advertising or the match is very interesting and there is no desire to be interrupted, the presence of a bar in the armrest of the sofa will delight its owner more than once;
• the presence of a bar in the couch will certainly be appreciated by the elderly, because at night you can put a bottle of water and a glass there, since people of age often fall asleep at night due to bouts of thirst or because of painful symptoms drugs).

Having many advantages and applications, limited only by the size of the bar and the owner's imagination, the described furniture has its drawbacks.

• This bar is not designed for permanent storage of wine or cognacThis is due to the fact that these types of alcohol are stored under different conditions and temperatures. These types of strong drinks should be placed in the minibar shortly before they are consumed.
• The sofa with a bar is not equipped with refrigeration units, this causes the contents to rise to room temperature rather quickly.

Modern manufacturers produce a huge variety of all kinds of sofas equipped with a built-in bar. The various models differ from each other in several ways.

• Straight sofas with a bar element. In such designs, bars are most often used in open and closed armrests. Less commonly used are built-in options for bar structures located in the middle. These sofas are equipped with a variety of upholstery from all kinds of materials. Well suited for classic interiors.
• Corner sofas... These models are more popular for equipping a bar in them, since in this case any method of positioning it in the corner can be used.
• Rounded sofas. Such sofas also come with a built-in bar counter or with a built-in bar in one of the sections. Such sofas are suitable for modern interiors and under no circumstances will be suitable for a classic style.

A structure such as a bar will take up a little useful space in a niche of upholstered furniture, so it can be placed in such a large product 4 most popular ways.

• Corner bar - this option can be executed in several ways. For example, when the corner part is completely soft and has a reclining back that acts as a table. The second option is when a bar is placed in the same corner part, but is made in an open style and does not have a closing part. And in the shape of the letter "P" such bar structures can be installed 2.
• Hidden bar in the back. The bar is located in the backrest behind any of the pillows and can be opened in different ways. Typically, this bar has a straight shape with no kinks or twists.
• On the back of the back... If the sofa is located in the center of the room, then you can equip a large bar on it for a large number of guests.
• In the armrest... In this case, pull-out shelves are used in the side of the sofa, located in the armrest. When closed, it is unknowingly not always clear that there is something in the armrest.

By its design, the bar can be open or closed. The open bar has no elements covering its contents, so it is easily accessible, but the dishes located there collect dust. The advantage of closed-type bar constructions is the presence of some kind of closed sash, thanks to which the contents do not collect dust on themselves.

The way the bar opens and closes can also differ.

• Gas lift... When you open the door equipped with a gas lift, it goes up. This option is convenient to use, but requires a little effort. The sash that rises on this mechanism cannot be used as a table top.
• Hinged door... Such a bar compartment opens by opening the door (as a rule downwards). There is a hard cover on the back of the door that can be used as an additional table. To close the bar, you just need to raise the door and slam the bar.
• Cargo Is a retractable mechanism used for models with a bar located in the armrest. The box slides out smoothly, in some cases a bar table is installed on the top of the sliding mechanism.

When choosing a sofa with a minibar, you need to pay attention not only to the main features of the sofa, but also to the storage system for drinks. First you need to decide on the size, the sofa must match the room, this will avoid the impression of the bulkiness of the furniture. Next, you need to decide on the color of the upholstery and material. The color and texture should match the style of the room, and the upholstery material is best chosen from materials that are practical and easy to clean.

We must not forget about the filler, due to which a certain model of the sofa has its own rigidity and level of comfort.

When choosing a storage system, you need to follow some rules. If the family has small children, then a closed storage system is the best choice. It will complicate access to content, but will not completely protect children from entering. As previously described, a closed storage system will minimize the ingress of dust on dishes and keep drinks cool for a little longer.

In order for a room made in dark colors not to seem too gloomy, it must be diluted with a light-colored interior item. For this, a large corner sofa with open bar. In this case, the compartment for drinks helps to make the sofa not ordinary upholstered furniture, but a full-fledged seating area and a good pastime.

Straight sofa with pull-out bar in the armrest in a dark color, it is harmoniously combined with lamps and vases in the same color scheme. A similar combination will find its place against the background of a beige wall and a light floor, decorated with a brown and white carpet.

Flamboyant luxury furnishings with a chic carriage turnbuckle and a large open-style corner bar will be in harmony with chic dark curtains and a tiered crystal chandelier. On the floor, you can lay a large and expensive carpet, kept in the same color palette as the upholstered furniture.

An overview of the sofa with a bar is presented below.