Sideboard bar for the living room: advantages and disadvantages

The main purpose of the living room is to receive and accommodate guests, a pleasant pastime, an area for recreation and entertainment. Furniture items fulfill an important practical function in this part of the house.

The modern market offers a wide range of multifunctional furniture, which can be equipped with a comfortable environment for communication, while taking up a minimum of space. Consider what a pedestal bar is, its features, advantages and disadvantages.

The curbstone bar is a practical option for living rooms of all sizes. Most of the models are portable, which allows you to save the free space of the apartment as much as possible. The main purpose of the furniture is the storage of alcoholic beverages and dishes. Also, the product can be used as a convenient and compact bar counter.

This furniture has a mini format, however, on sale you can find larger and dimensional options that resemble sideboards or showcases.

For convenience, portable bars are equipped with casters. Their appearance can be varied. Curbstones can be open or closed. The design is equipped with special compartments for convenient placement of bottles and dishes.

If the size of the room allows, designers recommend opting for voluminous pedestals. They add chic to the overall decor. In addition to drinks, they store dishes and other household items.

Decor experts have drawn up a number of rules to which you need to heed:

• For convenience and greater practicality, opt for a model that is divided into sections. They will help you place more items. Alcoholic drinks and dishes will not mix.
• Vintage, collection wines look exquisite. If you want to flaunt them, the cabinet must be fitted with glass inserts. Beautiful dishes are in perfect harmony with elite drinks.
• If pets or small children live in the apartment, the locking mechanism must reliably protect the contents of the cabinet.
• Tightly secured shelves and holders ensure they can withstand heavy weight and constant stress.
• The chest of drawers can be used not only for its intended purpose, but also as a compact table or stand for various decorative elements.

Experts highlight a number of advantages of pedestal bars over standard racks and high tables used to equip the bar area:

• bedside tables are much more practical and convenient to use. Due to their compact size, they are mobile and suitable for small spaces;
• the shape of the model can be varied... From a standard rectangle to a circle or oval. Non-standard options are produced in the form of barrels, globes and others;
• easy maintenance due to size... It won't take long;
• different materials are used in the manufacturing process... From natural wood to plastic. This gives customers a tremendous amount of choice;
• additional compartments, multifunctional structures and other elements will allow you to place all your favorite drinks;
• original model can become an expressive and attractive addition to the interior.

The compact dimensions of the pedestal-bar act simultaneously not only as a plus, but also a minus:

• if a large company has come to visit, it will not work to sit like at a bar counter.
• besides storing drinks and dishes, this type of furniture can only be used as a small countertop.
• a full-fledged bar area is intended not only for drinking, but also for preparing various cocktails. This requires not only special tools and fixtures, but also a wide table top to accommodate everything you need and convenience in the process.

The curbstone bar is increasingly found in living rooms and halls. Given the rich assortment, it is necessary to choose the right model.

The main criterion for choosing furniture is the style of decor. Manufacturers offer customers products in standard, classic colors, as well as models in unusual shades. Also it is necessary to take into account the type of construction and the shape of the cabinet.

This trend is one of the most popular contemporary styles. Its main idea is a minimum of things, a maximum of practicality, benefits and free space.

For minimalism, models are chosen in a strict geometric shape. Materials - plastic and glass. A corner chest of drawers, designed for storing wine, cognac and other drinks, will perfectly cope with the role of a bar counter and will not take up much space.

The hi-tech style is based on the principles of minimalism. The ideal color scheme for the cabinet-bar: gray, white, black. Models decorated with chrome details are perfect. Futuristic shapes, unusual curves and lines are welcome.

If you want furniture to be a key element, opt for bright pieces. They will stand out favorably against the background of a neutral color scheme. It is desirable that the surface of the cabinet is glossy, with a uniform shine.

The curbstone bar for country style should be made of natural wood. The more expressive the material, the better. Choose a textured tree decorated with annual rings and other patterns. A model in the form of a barrel or an old chest will harmoniously fit into the interior. Color palette: natural and natural.

Pay attention to products with an antique effect... Small scuffs, chips and cracks give the furniture a special charm. For country style, models decorated with forged elements and rough iron details such as chains are also suitable. Patina is used as a decorative coating.

A snow-white curbstone made of boards is ideal for Provence decor. A model decorated with voluminous floral ornaments or prints using decoupage technique will look more attractive. The color palette consists of soft and light pastel colors. These shades may contain furniture for this style.

This style gravitates towards light and lightness. It is characterized by conciseness and simplicity. In this case, you need to opt for models in light colors. White and light beige cabinets are ideal. Material - natural wood. The curbstone-bar should be without decorative elements and frills.

Products of these styles are complemented by carvings, stucco moldings, volumetric details, golden elements and much more. The color can be any, except for bright and catchy colors. Curbstones for classic decor are made of high quality wood. The material is covered with transparent varnish or special enamel. The most common color options are white, beige, black and brown.

This style is characterized by the presence of industrial elements (pipes, brickwork, ventilation, props and much more) and laconicism. The curbstone bar made of natural wood, complemented by metal details, fits perfectly into the overall decor. Many models are artificially aged.

Glass and metal products are also a win-win for loft direction. Stop choosing strict shapes and compact dimensions.

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