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A bar counter in the kitchen is not the freshest, but certainly a stylish and creative solution. Here you can not only enjoy cocktails or coffee, but also have a family dinner or work in comfort. You just need to wisely choose a model that will fit into the interior of the room. And it will immediately create the mood of an ongoing holiday!

Types of bar counters for the kitchen

There are as many as 7 design options for bar counters, and they differ fundamentally.

By height:

Dining table ~ 75 cm, regular chairs
At table top height ~ 82-92 cm, bar stools
Up to 105-110 cm, when it is already convenient to stand at the bar counter

Here we analyze the last 2 options.

Based on the type of base, we divide bar counters in the kitchen into:

Open
Monolithic - brick or aerated concrete masonry covered with a countertop
Furniture - drawers

Built-in

The bar counter is like a continuation of the kitchen countertop - the same height and without breaks.
The simplest and cheapest option to implement. At the same time it looks great.
Minus: if you're tall, you can't stand up for one.
Completely implemented by kitchen workers.

It's still taller than a standard table and regular chairs won't work.

Corner kitchen with bar counter

Most often an open corner counter, perpendicular to the main line of the kitchen. The height of such a bar counter is just +15-20 cm to the height of the table top. Made by kitchen workers. The material of the countertop is the same as that of the kitchen.

According to the layout, a kitchen with such a bar counter is usually combined with a living room, or the size should initially allow it to be approached from both sides.

Freestanding bar counters

Either monolithic or open. For a monolithic base or the bottom of a former wall, or a newly erected structure made of brick or gas silicate blocks.

Maybe with a furniture base, but not as beautiful.

For kitchen design, it would be a good idea to decorate the monolithic base of the bar counter with a material with a deep texture (decorative plaster or stone) and direct light from a hidden strip along this surface.

Bar table

Suitable for medium to large sized kitchens. The height is like a stand, and the size is like a regular table, i.e. wide.

An interesting option because The bar counter table in a free-standing design allows you to accommodate the maximum number of guests - it’s comfortable to sit and stand, and the space allows you to fully serve it.

Bar counter by the window

An ordinary bar counter in a small kitchen is placed either in a built-in format or when combined with a window sill.

It is sold separately from the main work area by the window as a wider window sill with an overhang and room for legs. Or as a continuation of the corner kitchen with entry under the window.

After redevelopment with the addition of a balcony to the kitchen, the bar counter is installed in the window block in place of the former window sill.

Island type

The fundamental difference between a bar counter and an island is that neither a sink nor a hob is placed on it, and you can sit behind it on a bar stool due to the presence of legroom.

There is a hybrid option, when the island has an overhang of the tabletop to create room for knees, and you get an island bar counter. Below are 2 photos of examples of such islands in typically masculine kitchen designs.

Multi-level

The design of the bar counter with a ladder at different levels sends us back to sad kitchens from the 2000s, but, theoretically, it can have an acceptable appearance.

From the side of the working area, it is done at the level of the tabletop, then rises with a step to a standard height from the side of the living area. I do not recommend using chrome legs for this.

Multi-level bar counter

Multi-level racks can be different: a prefabricated structure of several shelves and tabletops, similar to modern modular systems, or a superstructure that rises above the work surface. But be sure to calculate the height in order to choose the right chairs.

For add-ons, for example, you will definitely need taller stools.

Mini bar stand

Mini-racks up to a meter long, more like an extension of the tabletop. They are good for small kitchens, small studios and single-person apartments.

Want to save even more space? Make it retractable or folding.

Bar top

The countertop is already important, but when a bar counter is also made from it and its share in the kitchen design increases, the right choice is critical.

The difference is huge:

Appearance
Tactile sensations
Resistance to aggressive environments in the kitchen
Price

If you're too lazy to delve into it:

In terms of price, quality, speed (the same people who did the whole kitchen will do it), stability, design, tactility - the best is chipboard with imitation wood.

An article with a selection of photos of white kitchens with wooden countertops.

For more details, read on.

Bar counter made of chipboard (postforming)

Laminated chipboard imitating wood, stone, marble, etc. Options with imitation wood look cool and in fact are a standard solution for countertops in general.

Postforming with imitation of any material other than wood must be chosen very carefully. Ideally, look for examples of kitchens with such countertops displayed somewhere in real life, because little is clear from the sample. This is important because Most chipboards with imitation stone or marble look terrible in real life , photos don’t convey this either.

Plus, when a stone is imitated, but when touched and knocked it makes the sound of wood, this causes dissonance.

A natural stone

A bar counter made of stone looks stylish and expensive, and is also expensive. The material is durable, resistant to moisture and high temperatures, and easy to care for. For my taste, it loses in important parameters to artificial stone. You can choose if money allows. The main advantage is tactile sensations. The material is perceived as monumental and solid, which is nice. In real life, no one will confuse natural stone and imitation laminated chipboard.

Limited number of shapes and sizes, difficult to process, but not afraid of temperature.

Artificial stone (acrylic)

Artificial stone comes in different types and can be called a brand or type. Known as acrylic, agglomerate or corian. Created on the basis of acrylic resins. Acrylic is not inferior to natural stone both in appearance and in terms of wear resistance. There are a huge number of colors and it’s almost impossible to go wrong with them - a bar counter made of acrylic looks at least good.

A special feature of acrylic is the ability to use broken geometry without seams. Great for an L-shaped open bar. You can also embed lighting directly inside acrylic, but this is not for everyone. Can be cast in one piece with a sink, etc.

Disadvantage of acrylic: it gets scratched over time, but can be sanded. Afraid of extremely high temperatures.

Made from concrete

A concrete bar counter can become a central part of your kitchen design, especially if you are designing a loft-style kitchen. It’s a one-off object, but it’s things like this that are worth the time and money spent because... take the kitchen interior to a new level.

Solid natural wood

A kitchen with a bar counter made of solid oak and other wood looks very cool and is suitable for both classic and modern styles. But the tree is delicate (it is afraid of mechanical damage).

You will have to worry about searching and making it - this is not something that you can simply order from kitchen specialists. But natural wood is always a unique piece. In the photo below, people tried their best and bought a whole cut of oak, which was also enough for the table.

From tiles

The base is made monolithic or from plasterboard, and the sides and top of the rack are lined with tiles or mosaics.

I don't recommend using it. It will look like a collective farm in 99.99% of cases. In addition, dirt will constantly get stuck in the seams between the tiles - it is inconvenient to wipe a countertop that is not smooth.

Tempered glass

A controversial option that can turn out either successful or unsuccessful. If you are confident and ready to take risks, why not. But there are more proven materials for bar counters.

There are also unusual options for bar counters: stainless steel, porcelain stoneware, timber, round, etc., but these exclusive options are already beyond the scope.

If you are tired of racking your brains and want a ready-made solution - a monolithic base made of gas silicate, covered with decorative plaster, and a table top made of post-forming wood.

If you really wanted a bar counter, but weren't sure, go for it. Now you have all the information to implement your idea without risk. I advise you to read about choosing a kitchen, there is really useful information there.

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Functional Features

There is an opinion that bar counters are a useless luxury. But in fact, they are much more functional than it seems at first glance.

The stand is more compact than a full-fledged dining table; it takes up less space in a small kitchen. This is a stylish interior solution that immediately sets the atmosphere and mood in the room.

The bar counter can be attached directly to the working surface of the kitchen unit. It's also ergonomic!

A convenient solution is to install a stand instead of a partition to zone the space. And under the countertop it is easy to place shelves and cabinets for storing kitchen utensils. It is not convenient except for small children, because the height of the surface reaches 1-1.2 meters.

Accessories

Since the bar counter is most often associated with a relaxed, cheerful and friendly atmosphere and drinking alcoholic beverages, you can purchase some interior items that will serve to accentuate and decorate the room.

Such accessories include:

bar shelves, round or cone-shaped;
rotating hanging shelves with fastenings that allow them to be pulled out or rotated around their axis;
holders for glasses, fixed to the surface of the counter;
holders for glasses, glasses, wine glasses, fixed to the ceiling;
hanging hangers for storing cutlery;
fruit bowl;
decorative shelves and cabinets for storing kitchen utensils;
blender, shaker, geyser;
ice bucket.

Such kitchen interior items will give the room a unique chic and will look extremely stylish.

Materials for the bar counter

The choice of material is not only a matter of aesthetics. Surface care directly depends on it. Given the nature of the space, delicate, valuable woods that are good for the living room are not appropriate in the kitchen with its humidity, temperature, stains and grease.

Chipboard

This is a lightweight, accessible and inexpensive material. It is easy to process and cut complex shapes. The coating can be painted or pasted over.

But there are disadvantages: vulnerability to moisture and a tendency to deform. Therefore, choose laminated chipboards for the bar counter. And be sure to make sure that when finishing, the edge fits tightly to the canvas.

Tree

Wood is more expensive than chipboard, but it is a completely natural and environmentally friendly material. It is valuable for its texture and fits into most interior styles.

But wood in the kitchen requires careful handling and delicate care.

It can be scratched, dirty, and is sensitive to moisture. Therefore, choose hard varieties: ash, oak, beech, alder. They are less demanding of external conditions.

A natural stone

Stone countertops are undeniably spectacular and practical. Most often it is marble or granite. Their main advantages are beauty, durability, strength and unpretentiousness.

The stone is not sensitive to moisture, and dirt is easily washed off from the smooth surface. But such a bar counter is expensive, massive and the heaviest.

Acrylic

Practical and modern acrylic is often used for the manufacture of kitchen facades. This is a godsend for technological and futuristic interiors. The glossy surface reflects light but is easy to scratch.

But acrylic can be given any fancy shapes and bends.

An acrylic bar counter is unlikely to be suitable for classic interiors and styles based on natural materials and textures.

Glass

Glass counters are a fresh, original and effective solution. And visually they look much lighter. This is suitable for small kitchens.

But smudges and stains easily remain on the glass.

It is sensitive to mechanical damage and such a rack is unlikely to be used for cutting food or similar household tasks.

Kitchen options with a breakfast bar

It is impossible to describe all the variety of possible options, since in each specific case the designer makes a decision about what type of furniture design is most suitable for the space allocated for the kitchen.

But, nevertheless, there are the most common options that are in a certain sense universal and allow you to solve several problems at once: equip a functional kitchen space, implement zoning, create an expressive design.

The bar counter will not be lost in any interior, and will be not only a convenient, but also a functional element of furniture.

Kitchen with bar counter by the window

In small kitchens, the window sill, as a rule, does not look very attractive, turning into a place where items accumulate that have no place. What kind of design can we talk about in this case?

The problem is easily solved by replacing the standard window sill with a bar counter.

This eliminates the need for a separate table for snacks, which saves a lot of space. In addition, it is pleasant to sit near the window - you can, for example, drink coffee and admire the view outside the window. In addition, this is the brightest place in the apartment, and the bar counter can become a place where it is convenient to practice various hobbies.

You can set up a “breakfast table” by the window even if the window is French and does not have a window sill. The only negative is that in this case it is not recommended to install storage shelves under the countertop or place kitchen appliances there, as this reduces the illumination.

An interior decorated in this way will still be bright, and at the same time more comfortable.

If the lower part of the window is located higher than usual, it is quite possible to make additional storage containers under the tabletop.

U-shaped kitchen with breakfast bar

Quite often, a bar counter is attached to the L-shaped kitchen work surface in such a way that the kitchen forms the letter P in plan.

This is a rather convenient option, of course, if the size of the room allows it.

The design with this arrangement of work surfaces allows you to organize an ergonomic workplace, while equipment or containers for storing food can be placed under the counter. Additionally, it can visually limit the kitchen if other functional areas are located in the same room.

Basic design mistakes

1 Incorrect location. Make sure that once the bar counter is installed it is easy to access. It is better not to install the stand directly at the entrance or near the refrigerator.
2 Discomfort during operation. Often, carried away by design delights, we forget that the base of the bar counter should be narrower than the tabletop. Otherwise, you will simply rest your knees, which is extremely inconvenient.
3 Overload. Do not overload the structure by equipping the rack with all possible rails, holders and shelves. An overloaded top or an overly massive bottom will make your stand too bulky. This is especially true for counters for kitchens with a modest area.
4 Incorrect shape of the stand. The most popular are rectangular, round and semicircular racks. The main thing to consider is that the shape of the stand should be repeated in the interior. So, for example, if you have furniture of laconic shapes with regular straight lines, then the stand should be rectangular. If you definitely want to choose a semicircular counter, then think about how to repeat these smooth lines in the interior. You can repeat the semicircle in the shape of a suspended ceiling, you can design the floor in a semicircle, laying it with tiles around the perimeter of the counter. The easiest way is to choose textiles with smooth lines or images of circles and ovals. This remark especially applies to stands of abstract forms. If you have a counter, for example, in the form of a cascading wave, then there should be smooth lines in the interior.

As you can see, a bar counter is not just a luxury item, but a completely functional piece of furniture that will solve several problems at once and emphasize the chosen design style. We hope that our tips will give you the idea of creating your own original bar counter that will fit perfectly into the interior of your kitchen.

Kitchen-dining room with bar counter

In open-plan interiors, designers prefer to combine the functions of a kitchen and a dining room in one space. In this case, a counter with a table top can act as a “separator”, separating the food preparation area from the food reception area.

Various options are possible here.

For example, a combined counter will allow you to equip an additional workplace in the kitchen, while the “bar” part directed towards the living room will not only provide the opportunity to have a snack, but will also serve as a decorative element in the design of the dining area.

Corner kitchen design

Typically, corner kitchens have the shape of the letter L. By adding a bar counter to it, you can get a more cozy and convenient room for the hostess.

Being surrounded on three sides by work planes will help organize the cooking process in such a way that a minimum of effort is spent on it.

Large kitchens

Spacious rooms provide more opportunities to implement design ideas. Here, the bar counter could well be a free-standing island or an attachment on floor supports to the working part of the furniture set. The shape of the letter “G” can smoothly transform into “P”, thus turning the corner kitchen into a more spacious and functional option.

Spacious kitchen with a massive bar counter Source krot.info

The history of the appearance of the bar counter

The interior of a modern kitchen with a breakfast bar has little in common with American and Irish pubs of the eighteenth century. But the function of the bar remains unchanged.

Initially, this piece of furniture appeared due to the need to zoning the bar space: to divide it into zones for the bartender and visitors.

Drinks, the cash register, and fragile dishes were out of the reach of the customers, who could sometimes be very rowdy. Later it became wider, turning into a tabletop for those who stopped by the bar to have breakfast or drink coffee.

Today, the bar counter in the kitchen is also used as a countertop for breakfast, a quick snack, and also serves its direct function as a home bar with drinks.

Rules for organizing a corner kitchen

To make a corner kitchen with a bar counter look decent, you need to take into account all the subtleties of combining them or combining them close to each other. For projects where the bar counter is merged with the countertop of the kitchen work area, the material of both countertops is the same. This will help maintain balance and harmony in the unity of the details.

The bar counter and tabletop are made of the same material Source kuhny58.ru

Rules for placing corner kitchens with bar counters:

A place near blank walls where there are no windows, niches, heating radiators or doorways.
A corner cabinet consists of shelves placed between two side cabinets.
The best place for washing is in the corner - this is where drain pipes and water pipes are most often placed in apartments.
The corner space allows you to choose a wide or two-section sink.
If space allows, you can place a washing machine next to the sink.
The borders of wall cabinets and floor cabinets are sometimes combined on the sides by a system of open rounded shelves.

Corner kitchen with counter installed against blank walls with a small protrusion in the corner Source forema.ru

The kitchen furniture set is rounded, a separate cabinet will fill the corner space Source i1.photo.2gis.com

Corner single sink in the corner of the entire furniture ensemble Source kuhni-v-spb.com

Corner kitchen with a bar counter and a two-section sink occupying the corner Source vestnikao.ru

The washing machine inside the bar counter is hidden behind the door Source remont-samomy.ru

Open shelves on the sides of kitchen furniture can serve as a place for decoration. Source gooz.ru
In private homes, it is allowed to install corner sets so that the sink is located directly opposite the window, under which there is no radiator. The battery is moved to the side by 80-100 cm. Designers and developers of apartment buildings cannot deviate from the standard - they place heating radiators under the windows. It must be remembered that the distance from the heating radiator and refrigerator cannot be less than 1 meter.

Kitchen with a bar counter and a sink opposite the window in a country house Source i1.photo.2gis.com

Features and Benefits

Currently, designers offer a wide range of techniques for introducing a bar counter into the interior of the kitchen and living room. The size of the kitchen and its shape determine which model you should give preference to. It is absolutely clear that you cannot install a massive structure in a small kitchen.

Let's see if a small kitchen with a bar counter is possible.

There is a belief that bar counters are generally only suitable for large rooms, but this is completely untrue. On the contrary, a light bar counter is the optimal solution for a small kitchen; with its help you can distribute the space as profitably as possible!

For example, if the small kitchen and living room are separated from each other, then by dismantling part of the partition and installing a bar counter in its place, you can kill two birds with one stone.

This technique will immediately increase the free space in both rooms. And, in addition, you will immediately set the basis for a stylish and modern interior

The bar counter in the kitchen can be used in different ways:

additional work surface for cooking;
tabletop for quick snacks;
for bachelors or young couples, this may well be a full-fledged dining table.

In a narrow kitchen, this element can be placed near the wall. In some cases, you can use the free space by the window, which is also very convenient. One clever and economical option is to use a window sill as a tabletop for a bar counter.

If you approach the matter wisely and involve design and renovation professionals, then such furniture will effectively save a lot of space.

If necessary, you can install cabinets at the base of the bar counter to store dishes and other kitchen utensils.

In a studio apartment

For space-dividing stands, an accentuated approach is used - the color of the material should be different, not merge with the set, but at the same time organically combine with it. The height of such a counter is much higher than that which is combined with the surface of the kitchen furniture. If you ignore the difference in shape, height and shades of the material of the bar counter, then it will not serve as a delimiter.

Corner kitchen with a separately equipped bar counter in a studio apartment Source remont-samomy.ru

Do you need a bar counter in your kitchen?

This element of the interior in itself sets the mood for casual conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. It creates a relaxed effect and combines originality with comfort.

The bar counter can perform several functions:

replace a bulky table, which is important for small spaces;
serve for zoning, separating, for example, the kitchen area from the living room;
create a place with a relaxed atmosphere for snacks;
be an additional working surface for the kitchen interior;
serve as an effective interior detail.

Since the bar counter is equipped with high stools, it may be impossible to completely abandon the presence of a dining table if there are small children and elderly people in the family.

Kitchen studio: which design to choose

In the kitchen-studio, the boundaries of the zones are almost erased. In this case, installing a counter will symbolically separate the kitchen space. This approach is often liked by housewives who are busy preparing food, but at the same time can communicate with those who are in the recreation area.

Such a delimiting structure is usually equipped with shelves in the lower part.

If a balcony is attached to the kitchen, the area increases significantly. In this case, the bar counter will fit perfectly on the border of the kitchen and the former balcony area. If the window sill is preserved as a partition, it is often converted into a bar counter.

What to choose for a narrow room

The rectangular shape of the room space is often quite narrow. It can be difficult to install a table in such a kitchen. In this case, it is advisable to place furniture along parallel walls. You can also place a bar counter here.

In this case, you need to choose a bar counter that will be made in the same style as the rest of the furniture. This can be a continuation of the working surface along one of the walls or a model placed perpendicularly near the end wall or along the window opening.

Decorative lighting

Bar counter lighting is a bright and unusual solution for a modern kitchen.

You will need an LED strip: white - more functional, colored - decorative. There are tapes with color transitions, flickering and effects.

Such decorative lighting lifts the mood and creates a festive atmosphere. There is no need to decorate the kitchen for the party - just turn on the lights!

Interior styles

Now the range of bar counters is almost limitless. If something is missing, it’s easy to do it to order or do it yourself.

Minimalistic bar counter

Everything here is elementary: clear geometry, simple materials, lack of decor. Consider rugged wood countertops or simple rectangular glass countertops. Avoid overly complex and bulky multi-level structures, unnecessary shelves and cabinets, and pretentious design.

Bar counter in hi-tech style

High-tech is prone to complex forms and futurism. This is where acrylic bar counters with a mirror-glossy surface and colorful neon lighting come in handy.

Complex geometric shapes look great. Ideally, irregular and asymmetrical. Chrome supports, stool legs and fittings will complete the picture.

Bar counter in loft style

Loft simultaneously gravitates towards eclecticism, roughness and creativity. There is room here for untreated wood, massive stone countertops, and fancy folding structures. You can fit acrylic or even kitchen steel.

Therefore, first clearly decide on the style of the rest of the kitchen furniture and appliances, and then select a stand to match them.

Bar counter in Provence style

In romantic Provence, wooden bar counters made of bleached wood look harmonious. Use rounded lines, delicate pastel shades of tabletops, decorative stools with carved legs.

Chipboard processed using the decoupage technique also looks interesting. Decorative multi-level designs are also good.

Open shelves for storing jars of spices, cereals or preserves will fit into the base of the rack. This is an elegant and at the same time functional decor for romantic rustic interiors.

Bar counter in classic style

Elegant classics require pomp, luxury and large-scale monumentality even for the kitchen. Therefore, it looks best in spacious rooms.

Pay attention to the island counters made of dark rare woods.

Decorative inserts, carvings, gilded elements and ornate patterns are suitable. Choose chairs from the same material with expensive upholstery - for example, leather or velvet.

Accessories and fittings

Bar chairs

The main “neighbors” of the counter are high stools, which are also called bar stools. Since the standard counter height is 110-125 cm, the chairs should be high.

When choosing chairs, please note that a large number of legs is acceptable if the kitchen space is large. For a miniature kitchen, it is better to choose chairs with one leg.

Option: in a very small kitchen you can do without free-standing chairs. The seats are screwed to the bottom of the tabletop and simply pulled out if necessary.

Hard chairs can be modernized by placing cushions on the seats that match the rest of the textiles. The backs and arms on the chairs are optional. But having a footrest is a must.

Before buying a chair, try to sit on them - do your legs reach the stand, is it comfortable to “climb” onto the high seat. Otherwise, it is better to look for models with adjustable height of both the seat itself and the footrest.

Lighting for the bar counter

Lighting is the most important detail. It is most convenient to plan in advance autonomous lighting for the part of the kitchen with a counter.

Options:

built-in ceiling lights around the perimeter of the rack;
LED strips at the bottom of the tabletop;
lamps on long cords arranged in a row above the counter;
lamps or LEDs on the outside of the base.

Bar pipe

An optional, but very functional and stylish part of the rack. It can extend all the way to the ceiling and support an illuminated overhead console. It can simply rest against the ceiling and be “overgrown” with a variety of glass holders and hanging shelves.

If your kitchen has low ceilings, it is better to avoid a high bar pipe, as it visually lowers the height of the ceilings.

The material from which such a pipe-leg is made may vary. Traditionally, it is made of metal (brass, nickel or stainless steel); for a classic kitchen, you can choose a model made of wood, decorated with carvings.

Consoles

If you have chosen a more massive, non-open type of rack, then please note that the consoles that serve as the base can be decorated to your liking. From the kitchen side, of course, it is more convenient if it is a set of open and closed shelves and drawers. The facades are matched to the tone of the main furniture.

But the part of the base facing outward is a real haven for designer imagination. Here are some options:

To face it with stone is good, stylish and luxurious. Pairs perfectly with the classic kitchen decor.
Cover with MDF sheets, repeating furniture facades. Such a counter will seem like a continuation of the kitchen unit.
Imitation of brickwork is an interesting option for country and loft style kitchens.
Glass panels are an original solution. But don’t forget to illuminate the insides - and you will get a real extravaganza of light and color. By the way, the glass must be impact-resistant. And if you don’t want the contents of the internal shelves to shine through, choose frosted glass.
Skinali is a variant of glass panels, but decorated with a pattern or photo print. A great way to decorate a bar counter, especially since you can choose a voluminous pattern, which will add style to the entire counter.
A built-in aquarium is a creative solution for an unusual kitchen. Such a stand immediately turns into an art object and will serve as a real interior decoration. Moreover, if you doubt whether you should choose a real aquarium with live fish, pay attention to the so-called “dry” aquariums. They completely imitate the real thing. In addition, for a dry aquarium you can come up with an unusual design theme: for example, not an underwater world, but a desert world, a rock garden or a mini-jungle.
Mosaic is a bright and stylish decor for your counter. You can lay out a specific pattern, or you can repeat the mosaic laying on the apron. But keep in mind that the mosaic is heavy, so it requires a strong and good foundation.
Artistic painting is another way to turn your counter into a work of art. But when choosing paints for a design, do not forget that the overall palette should not be discordant with the other colors in the kitchen.

Accessories

The bar counter creates a special atmosphere of lightness and ease. And since the counter is most often associated with drinking drinks, it is worth equipping it with special accessories that will emphasize functionality.

Such items include:

special holders for glasses. If the kitchen is small, a holder attached to the main rod is sufficient. In a large kitchen, you can install holders on top, like in a real bar.
fruit bowl;
bottle holder;
shaker;
blender;
rimmer (device for decorating the edge of a glass);
Steiner (bar strainer);
geyser (a device for pouring liquid in a thin stream);
muddler (pestle for grinding fresh leaves and berries);
juicer;
ice bucket.

Such accessories will add a special flavor to the interior of your kitchen. Now you can invite guests and have a real cocktail party.

Kitchen design with a bar counter - photo

The bar counter is one of the most diverse kitchen attributes. Take your time with your choice! Carefully study and compare different options - perhaps you will find a few more non-obvious solutions in our photo selection!