Kitchen-studios with a bar

A kitchen studio is a modern way of organizing space, which allows you not only to solve the problem of a small room, but also to apply your creative abilities.

The very word "kitchen studio" has penetrated into our lives from American and European culture. It means an increase in the kitchen area due to its merger with the living space.

Space saving is a trend driven by rapid population growth worldwide. Small studio apartments appeared in Russia as a response to the inconvenient Khrushchev buildings. They combine the European traditions of interior design and the Russian desire for spaciousness. Unlike standard apartments, they are devoid of walls and therefore do not evoke the feeling of “living in a box”. The studios have high ceilings, good lighting, are compact and relatively cheap.

But at the same time, it is necessary to delimit residential squares in such a way as to make the space as comfortable as possible. It is necessary to highlight the conditional kitchen, living room, bedroom. The usual partitions do not work here. All these operations are done to ensure that the area of ​​the apartment is used as functionally as possible. Old Khrushchev apartments are deprived of this.

In order to divide the space into zones in the studio, they usually resort to several methods:

• Color zoning, assuming the allocation of "rooms" in different colors.
• Arrangement of the podium, allowing you to designate the bedroom area.
• Arch construction.
• Use of furniture and decor items such as an aquarium or bookcase.

But one of the most popular solutions was and remains the installation of a bar counter. The bar counter, despite its rather large dimensions, looks very stylish and relevant. It can be included in an already installed kitchen set, or it can be original, made to order and independent of it. This method is more successful, because in it the rack is designed according to the subjective opinion of the customer and takes into account the architectural possibilities of the apartment. From the very beginning, the well thought-out design and fittings of the rack make it unique and unrepeatable.

Having a bar in a studio has many advantages. First, versatility. On the countertop you can cook food, dine and receive guests, communicate. You can use this surface as a workplace where you can place the necessary papers or a laptop. Or it can serve as a flower stand or decorative element, such as a small figurine.

Secondly, significant savings in free space. Instead of two bulky work and dining tables, you get a compact object that only takes about 2 meters. The standard parameters of the bar counter are a table top of about 90 cm and an elevation above the floor level of about 1-1.5 meters. There is free space for other furniture or nice little things.

There are few disadvantages of installing a bar counter. The main drawback is the difficulty of fitting it into an already existing design concept. For example, if the style of the interior is Greek, the counter in the style of the world of the wild west will be out of place. In addition, such a countertop is not cheap, especially if you choose high-quality materials for its manufacture, such as marble, wood. Therefore, if you want to get a really useful system in use, you need to invest significantly in it.

For a small kitchen, the most ergonomic option for the location of the bar counter will be its merging with the working surface of the kitchen set. Too large, a classic bar counter will only clutter up the space. And this option will save space.

Another option for small apartments is to turn the window sill into a countertop. By attaching shelves for bottles with drinks near the window, and hooks for glasses on the slopes, you can turn an ordinary place into a bar.

An extraordinary plan for the embodiment of the idea of ​​building a bar in your own home is a two-level corner counter that combines a dining table and a surface for mixing drinks. This option is suitable for those who want to combine the old family traditions of seating together with a modern form of party. And also for those who associate the existence of a bar counter in the kitchen with catering places.

The most unusual option for creating a mini-bar at home, subject to a balcony, is to turn it into a space for joint entertainment with friends. And also, take out the bar in the middle of the room, making it the center of your guests' stay. This emphasis turns the apartment into an attractive place, a bar, where you can enjoy your time.

The main nuances when planning a kitchen-studio with a bar:

• Taking into account the architectural features of the premises.
• Thinking over the combination of the countertop with the general style of the studio apartment. Fitting it into an existing kitchen set or creating a new item.
• Calculation of finance and estimate of installation costs.
• Competent approach to repair work.

A project that embodies the idea of ​​transforming a balcony into a party space. Subdued lighting gives an atmosphere of coziness and, at the same time, does not make you plunge into nostalgia and boredom. And the landscape outside the window makes the pastime pleasant.

The black and white color scheme allows to laconic the space and turns it into a kind of Scandinavian branch. The black and white range guarantees a business-like attitude and seriousness. And at night, you can make colored lighting, which will create a party atmosphere.

The bar counter in combination with the kitchen set creates the illusion of spaciousness and allows you to organize the space in an extremely functional way. The plus is that with this method, the customer has the opportunity to save money that would have gone to design a separate mini-bar.

The choice of furniture for kitchen studio design depends on personal preference.

Supporters of classic interior design are advised to pay attention to wood or more noble materials: artificial or natural stone.

The Art Nouveau style presupposes the presence of plastic and iron structures, as well as bizarre shapes of furniture. The advantage of this style is that, when translating it into reality, you can use budget materials. Chairs-ottomans and bar stools, made in the style that suits the preferences of home owners, will help to harmonize the space.

If cooking is not a priority, then you should choose a hob of 60-80 cm, and leave the work surface as it will be convenient for work. Do not forget about the layout of the apartments themselves and place the sink where it was thought out by the developers. Alternatively, you need to consult with professionals who will help avoid problems.

The cheapest and most budgetary option for the material from which the bar will be made is chipboard. Its main advantages are lightness and the ability to paint in any color. But keep in mind: this material is easy to deform. And also, to extend the life of the rack, waterproofing is required.

The next material is natural wood. It looks more presentable and beautiful than chipboard, but it costs much more. The natural wood worktop will successfully fit into any interior, but you need to remember: in order to increase the service life of such a rack, you should carefully look after it.

Natural or artificial stone is the most durable material from which you can make a bar counter. This is the most expensive option. The disadvantages of the stone include the fact that it is difficult to change.

For the Art Nouveau style, a bar counter made of glass is perfect. But, firstly, it gets very dirty and therefore requires constant care. Secondly, glass is a very fragile material. Therefore, with mechanical stress, the bar counter can be significantly damaged.