Bar Decor
Decorate Your Kitchen Bar
A bar is one of the best additions you can put in your kitchen. It’s a nice area to hang out, talk, or have a meal during the day, as well as receive guests during parties. It can even double as a working area when you need some extra space. Properly placed and designed, a kitchen bar can make a fantastic focal point for any home.
Enhancing your kitchen bar can be fun, but as with any home improvement project, there’s still a couple of work involved. In fact, a poorly designed bar can do your kitchen more harm than good. How do you make sure your bar is up to the job? Here are some things to remember.
Bar types
You can purchase ready-made bars at several home improvement depots, but this only works if your kitchen is built to standard sizes. If you want full control over the design of your bar, it’s recommended to have it custom-made. There are four main designs to choose from:
Straight back bars are normally positioned at the far end of the kitchen area, stretching most, or all, of the back wall. Refreshments, bottles, glasses, and other items are contained in a cabinet built under the counter. There’s typically enough seating for three people in a straight row.
Back bars are comprised of three parts: a straight bar with under-counter storage, an open middle portion, and an over-the-counter shelf which can either be open or closed. Back bars make wonderful display pieces, so they’re a good choice if you want to show off your wine or glass collection.
L-type bars are set against a corner, making them a great work place and also as a resting area. They work best for little kitchens, which may not have enough space for an island-type fixture. The shorter side normally holds a sink and spigot.
Corner bars are the smallest and most space-efficient option. Most of them are just built-in cabinets made for storing drinks. It makes use of the bottom and top compartments, so you can store more with less floor space.
Countertops
The countertop is ordinarily the most striking feature of your kitchen bar. There are several countertop materials to choose from, but the most common are wood, laminate, and granite.
Wood countertops have a warm, rustic look that blends nicely with most kitchen themes. They hold up well as long as you don’t use them for regular kitchen work. Maintenance can be a problem, though, especially for light woods such as birch and pine. If you choose a wood countertop, expect to clean it every week and wipe the tops after every use.
Granite is the material of choice for most high-end kitchen bars. It is more expensive than wood, but will last for several years—some say a granite counter will last longer than the house itself. It comes in a wide range of shades, from jet black to pale white to vibrant reds, greens, and blues. There are also other stone types such as soapstone, marble, and engineered stone.
If you’re on a tight budget, a laminate countertop may be your best choice. Laminate is created from layers of craft paper pressed together to form a single dense material, and wrapped in a rigid, synthetic sheet. The top layer can be printed in any color and design, so you can easily match your kitchen décor. Faux wood prints are the most popular.
Bar Furniture
Naturally, no kitchen bar is complete without a great set of bar stools. You can have the bar stools made with the bar itself to ensure that you get the perfect match. Comfort should be your priority when selecting bar stools. Adjustable stands are practically essential, as every person prefers a different sitting position. Spacious seats with a bit of lower backrest are usually the most relaxing.
Another essential question is how many bar stools you need. You don’t need to provide seats for everyone; a jam-packed kitchen bar can look cluttered and unpleasant. As a general rule, leave at least twelve inches in between seats to provide every person ample arm and leg movement. Three or four stools should be enough for an average-sized kitchen bar.
About the Author
Laura McComb has been an interior design writer for various premier home improvement and interior design magazines for over the last two decades and we are delighted to announce that she will be writing her own column for redeco.org. Laura believes that a home must be comfortable and functional as well as appealing, and her decorating advice emphasizes useful and timeless decorative solutions that will provide comfort year after year. Let Laura assist you in selecting the perfect furniture, the best window coverings, and the exact accessories to make your house a comfortable and beautiful home.
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