Installing a bar in the kitchen is a fairly common solution for modern interiors.
Increasingly, not only studio apartments are decorated with bar counters, but also kitchens in one-bedroom apartments, the size of which leaves much to be desired. In this case, the dining table is better to choose the bar counter.
How to determine the size
Standard dimensions of the bar counter are 120x55x105 (length * width * height, cm). Of course, these parameters may be different:
- For example, the height of factory racks, as a rule, is 1100/1200/1250/1300 mm;
- If the stand is part of the headset, then its height is 860/880/910 mm. These parameters are obtained as a result of a simple calculation that takes into account: the standard furniture base is 100/120/150 mm in height, the thickness of the table top is within 40 mm and the height of the facade is 720 mm.
We recommend sticking to the standard sizes of the bar counter, if you want to make it yourself - it is reasonable from the point of view of ergonomics, and it will be easier to pick up the chairs.
What is the optimal size? This question is solved individually.
- The length of the countertop can vary and depends on your idea, the size of the kitchen and the number of households - 600 mm are relied upon by one person sitting;
- But the width of the bar counter should not be less than 300 mm (otherwise it will be uncomfortable to sit). The optimal values for this dimension are 0.5-0.6 meters. Wider designs are chosen for rooms where there is no need to save space.
As for the choice of bar height, here, besides the growth of family members, its type of construction and location in the kitchen also play a role.
The main options for a bar counter in the kitchen are as follows:
- The design, which is a part of the kitchen. Its dimensions correspond to the overall height of the furniture, and as already mentioned, most often it is 86 cm from the floor. This allows you to use the item as a working or dining surface.
- The stand that plays the role of a partition and is separated from the kitchen set is 110, 120, 125, 1300 cm. Such interior partitions are completed with high bar stools 75–85 cm high and are preferred for large spaces that need zoning.
- In the form of a dining table with a height of 75 cm. This method of setting the bar counter is optimal for small kitchens. In this case, it is mounted against a wall or near a window, and the chairs fit them in standard sizes.
- Wall tables are not as common in the kitchen. They are good at little ones and narrow spaces, because they allow to save the space required when installing a dining group. The width here should be chosen on the basis of common sense, the length should be calculated on the basis of a norm of 60 cm / 1 person, and the height should be standard 110-130 cm.
- If the dimensions of the room allow, you can install a rack-island.
When choosing a bar counter in the kitchen, you must take into account the growth of family members. So, it is more convenient for tall people to use a high bar of 130 cm, and the rest is better to choose a bar with a height of 110 cm or 120 cm.
Keep in mind that the design of the bar counter is often multi-level.That is, one part of it can be a working part of the headset and have a standard height of 86 cm, while the other can be higher or lower and play the role of a bar counter.
How tall should the chairs be
Bar chairs, as well as ordinary chairs, have their standard sizes based on the principles of ergonomics.
The height of the seats of bar stools most often is 75 cm or 85 cm. Although you can find other parameters, for example, Ikea produces bar stools for kitchens 63 and 74 cm high.
The following table shows the recommended sizes of bar stools, depending on the height of the rack. Keep in mind that it is not necessary to strictly adhere to these numbers, as long as the difference between the height of the table and the chairs is not less than 30.
| Type of bar counter | Height from floor to table top | The height of the chairs from floor to seat |
|---|---|---|
| Free-standing bar counter | 130 cm | 85 cm |
| Free-standing bar counter | 120 cm | 75 - 85 cm |
| Free-standing bar counter | 110 cm | 75 cm |
| Bar counter, dependent on kitchen set | 91 cm | 75 cm |
| Bar counter, dependent on kitchen set | 88 - 86 cm | 62 - 75 cm |
| Dining table in the form of a bar | 75 cm | 45 cm |
Tips:
- To save space in the kitchen, it is worth buying not traditional bar stools, but high plastic stools. They will easily fit under the rack if necessary;
- For a small kitchen will suit the recently fashioned transparent chairs made of plastic, such as in the photo:
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