Choosing a bar counter in the living room

Bar counters are not a new invention, but their popularity began to grow with the advent of large apartments, private houses, and mansions. With thoughtful actions, such fashionable household objects can be installed in small apartments with small kitchens. Our designers cope with any task.

The bar counter in private houses and modern apartments is increasingly being strengthened as one of the important attributes of the living room interior. With their installation, the space of the room becomes more functional. The variety of bar counters makes it possible to choose the most suitable option for any living room. The stand itself consists of a minimal set of items.

This is a high table top and stools or high chairs with footrests of different original designs, depending on the chosen style. In fact, the bar counter continues the kitchen and separates the dining area from the main kitchen. Sometimes such a rack is used instead of a dining table, especially if the family is small, 3-4 people.

Bar counters have their own characteristics that distinguish them from ordinary dining tables:

• it is possible to create compact designs for small living rooms and kitchens. A large company can sit behind a counter with rounded edges. Simple serving does not require a lot of time and items, as is needed for a dinner table;

• the bar counter naturally separates the kitchen and living areas, creates an original atmosphere in the house;
• modern home rack designs cannot evoke associations with bars and other places of rest and dining, their styles and models correspond only to the interiors and layouts of new apartments and private houses.

The living room with a bar counter gives the apartment a completely new purpose and changes its look, style and expands the design possibilities. Now there are several styles:

• Hi-tech... The alliance of metal and glass prevails here, emphasis is placed on bright elements. Sparkling metal supports, glass tops, stainless steel, fluorescent lighting. Destinations are different, from sporty to fantastic.
• Classic. This style emphasizes the respectability and thorough taste of the owner of an apartment or a private house. Bar counters in the classic style are finished with expensive and durable types of wood, but in the budget version, you can use MDF and chipboard materials. The uprights stand out for their comparatively large number of carefully finished small hardwood pieces.

• Modern. This concept contains the requirements of sophistication and elegance in all details, while the practicality and fulfillment of the main functions of furniture, including kitchen and bar, must be steadily maintained. The versatility of the Art Nouveau style is based on a variety of colors, which allows the bar counter to fit into the living room with any interior. All products in the Art Nouveau style are distinguished by clear lines, confident and rigid construction. To exclude repetitions and incompatibility of style, bar counters are made for separate projects.
• Disco, lightweight and dynamic style. It is also called youth. The interiors of the disco style express color, dynamics at the same time as comfort, ease of contacts. Bar counters in this style are distinguished by metal chrome surfaces, an abundance of plastic, good artificial leather. The vibrant colors and the everlasting sparkling ball above the counter lend their own special charm.

• "Folk" country style... This is not only cowboy aesthetics, but also the flavor of the country in which the housing is located. In the saloons, the bar counter was the connecting link between all the elements of the restaurant's interior. It is formed from natural materials, sometimes finished with stone, linen fabrics, straw. The country style is supported by the presence on the rack of containers made of metal and ceramics, close in execution to folk motives. Wooden chairs of simple but strong and comfortable shapes are a must for country bar counters.

• French "village" provence... The simplicity, lightness, ease of this style attracts lovers of rustic comfort. The stand is made of solid wood. The style of Provence is difficult to mix with country or rustic. Provence exists in unity with nature, which enters the house and conquers all space from the doorway. The main thing in this style is the use of natural materials and a pastel aura. Interior details are made of wood, clay, ceramics, stone, copper alloys, cotton and linen. From all this simple, sincerity and tenderness, simplicity and kindness are formed. The apparent lightness and naivety of Provence should not be misleading. They can be achieved only by knowing the history, life and features of the use of semi-antique accessories.

A little aside from complex styles is loft... In the loft style, first of all, the roughness and antiquity in the external impression of the interior are noticeable. Everything primarily depends on the countertop. The free choice of shape allows the countertops to be presented as quadrangles with any edges, it can also be a smooth cut of wood.

The surface must be well finished, impregnated with the correct color scheme or skillfully and well painted. Any color can be. In the manufacture of loft bar counters, they use:

• well-prepared wood;
• chrome and nickel plated metal parts.

An interesting development is a closed bar counter installed in the kitchen or in the hall. In this counter, various shelves and drawers are located, from which a buffet is made, where they put bar dishes and containers with alcoholic beverages.

When installing a bar in the living room, it becomes the center of the interior of the entire space of the room. The living room is a place for rest for the whole family, for receiving guests, for holding holidays. The bar counter will attract everyone's attention, and if it is executed as an island, then its functions can be further expanded. Using the effect of color contrast and the texture of the material, the bar counter can be successfully distinguished from the general interior, this will not violate the overall harmony, but will create opportunities for many options for every taste.

In a house with high ceilings, you can install multi-level bar counters. Each level is fixed on separate rods, which, after assembly, are decorated to match the overall design of the rack. Single-level are the most common bar counters, they are cheaper than others, but can be decorated as expensive ones. When choosing a counter model and a bar set, one must take into account the interior design of the kitchen and living room, making extensive use of the options for using material and color

In spacious apartments, this set becomes a natural partition between the living room and the kitchen, creating a kitchen and living area. In the design of bar counters, the principle of minimalism is applied, in which the main thing is convenience and comfort. Do not overload them with shelves, stands, there are enough cabinets in the kitchen itself. According to different tastes and preferences, the racks can be installed behind the sofa or in front of the sofa, along the wall or make it corner. The main thing is convenience, comfort and connection to the overall design of the living room of an apartment or house.

These are the main details of bar counters of any style, model and manufacturing method.There are a lot of materials that are most suitable for performing the basic functions of bars and emphasizing the beauty of bar sets. Tabletops are made of solid wood, artificial stone, marble, glass, plastic. There is one material that, in terms of quality, can replace any of the listed ones.

This is Corian, which is harder than marble, but easy to polish. Outwardly very attractive, it can be bent to give different shapes. The material is non-toxic, which means it can be used in the kitchen.

Black marble in the bar counter becomes a real work of art. Light marble is used to form a rectangular spacious structure that can be occupied by a whole company. Different functions are combined here.

The laconic counter is made of artificial black granite. The white bar seats contrast noticeably and at the same time accentuate the overall preparation of the high-tech living room. Attention is drawn to the linear bar counter in the penthouse lounge area. Here, the facades of the counter and the kitchen apron with onyx finish were highlighted.

A narrow counter of dark brownish marble with beautiful light veins becomes a partition between the kitchen area and the dining area. Here, too, a contrast was used with the interior of light colors, which emphasized the bright and noticeable design.

For the bar counter (island), curly sparkling metal legs were proposed and they became the most expressive elements in this composition. The bright look and subtle elegance are the result of the use of the Art Deco style.

Gilded carvings and mini-columns, which culminate in rich capitals, form a complex, beautiful Baroque composition with the T-bar. Bar stools upholstered in natural leather of the color of fresh cream have been successfully added to it.

The compact two-seat peninsula stand looks great in a small white kitchen. Everything is combined with the furniture set, and its embossed facade is decorated in the same way as the kitchen cabinets.

Such an abundance of styles and designs can make it difficult to choose the right bar counter. An experienced designer will help you understand your preferences and suggest the desired option. Luxury and price are inextricably linked and your choices can become overwhelming. Financial preparation and accurate preliminary calculations must be thorough and with a guaranteed margin. It will be unpleasant if a good idea gets stuck halfway through the work or at an important finishing stage.

Opportunities for people with great wealth should not lead to extremes and excesses, emphasizing excessive luxury. Overloading with semi-antique items, mixing styles can disrupt the harmony of design and, instead of admiration, cause only ridicule. If the style and design are chosen, all calculations are made, all costs and work schedules are agreed, feel free to bring the matter to a beautiful and complete result.

How to make an original bar on your own, see below.