Bar counter: construction height for comfortable use

A beautiful piece of interior, and a reliable assistant in the kitchen can be a bar height of such furniture is playing a key role in ensuring the comfort and functionality of the entire premises. The construction will be divided space into zones, and will become a cozy place for gatherings. In this beautiful design should be combined with a convenient form, and other furniture. How to choose the right size rack will tell in this article.

The bar counter in the apartment: functional purpose

The bar counter is no longer a curiosity in the home. This piece of furniture is equally relevant in spacious houses and small apartments, it gives the interior a modern twist.

The functionality of such furniture is very wide: it helps to share an apartment-studio or living room into functional areas. In small kitchens stand will replace the bulky dining table and will serve as an additional place during cooking. Purpose and opportunities to a large extent is determined precisely by the size of the bar.

In modern apartments the term "bar" has been referred to as virtually any countertop elongated sizes. Complement immovable structure usually bar stool is inflated, the dimensions of which also differ from the standard kitchen stools.

The standard height of the bar

Often, a bar-racks are part of the modern-equipped kitchen sets. In turn, independently developed by the project takes into account the architectural features of the apartments, the owners of individual capabilities and preferences. Both in the first and in the second embodiment takes into account the standard heights of the bar, which is 110-115 cm. It is acceptable to decrease the level of other surfaces, and if there is a need to raise the bar, the height from the kitchen floor should not exceed 135 cm mark.

The bar counter in the kitchen: types, models and design options

During the selection of the model must take into account such factors as the functionality, usability and relevance of the bar. It is also very important to consider the height, width, shape, appearance and blend with other home furnishings. Worktop classic stack is placed at a height of 115 cm from the floor, combined - from 90 to 120 cm. The width of the bar should not be less than 30 cm.

Useful advice! Excellent choice may be consolidated model, where the rack is connected to the set. The versatility of the size of such furniture makes it easy to use and location. Facilities such structures become more functional, because of their work from designing professionals.

Material for tabletops are glass, plastic, wood, resin stone or natural marble and granite. Based on the designs, there are types of stands:

• built-in suite of furniture;
• attached to one side of the wall;
• Zoning rack;
• combined with different levels, where the bottom - the working part, the top - the subject scenery;
• windowsill, converted under the rack;
• island model.

In a classic embodiment is a rack with an elongated tabletop consoles, with height from 110 up to 115 cm.

Bar counter: height and size of models for small spaces

Choosing from a rack for a small kitchen, you must first take into account the maximum functionality and compactness. For example, a suitable model of the angular semi-circular shape, which takes up little space.

Modern furniture market offers a wide variety of product models. When choosing furniture, take into account the taste requirements, type of construction, the manufacture of the material and dimensions of the room. Of which the height of the bar is selected, it will largely depend on the convenience of its use.

Superb height of 120 cm from the floor is typical for racks in public places, but not always suitable for use in the home. Furniture in the kitchen or living room should create a cozy and warm atmosphere, to be comfortable and safe to use.

Highly suitable for countertop bar in the living room, whose main function - the separation kitchen from the living quarters. A suitable embodiment is combined with the bar tops, height 115 cm and 90 cm respectively.

Sustainable solution for a small kitchen can become a compact table-top with fastening on consoles height of 90 cm from the floor. It can be used as a dining table. Narrow worktop height of 115 cm, located along the wall, will help you maximize your area. Excellent variant - light touch construction of glass. Comfortable version - small mobile workbench on wheels attached to a vertical pipe with a rotary ring.

Useful advice! In the low-ceilinged rooms set high bars is not recommended. Because of the height of the contrast it will look ugly in the general interior.

Nuances determine the height of the bar in the kitchen

To choose the optimal height of the rack affected by several factors:

• the growth of people;
• room size;
• functional purpose construction;
• additional functions.

In determining the desired height of the bar plays the role of the growth of those who will use it. If the growth of the hostess kitchen to 160 cm, the height of the rack for easy operation and seating behind it should not exceed 110 cm. For tall people from 175 cm and above this stand will not be comfortable to use. In this case, the optimum construction height of 125 cm.

The design that was included with the finished kitchen units, has a size corresponding to the height of the rest of the furniture. Typically a standard distance from the floor - 86 cm. In this case, reception, besides the basic purpose is used as a work or dining surface.

If the rack serves as a partition and not included headset, its height may be 110, 120, 125 and even 130 cm. Such heights are mostly stand-walls in the spacious rooms. Height corresponding stools should be at a level of 75-85 cm.

If the rack serves as a kitchen table, its height can be 75 cm. This countertop is usually mounted to a wall or near a window. This is the best option for small spaces. Save area pristennaja help desk with a standard height of 110-130 cm. width depends on the design of the disposable space, and the length calculated from the norm - 60 cm per person.

Interesting options for combining the kitchen counter

Comfortable to use, and in the construction of the original speed worktop height regulator level. The high rack convenient stand, and serves as a reduced version of the kitchen table where you can sit on conventional chairs.

Another interesting option - a rack in which countertops are placed at different levels. This model is used in a spacious studio apartment. One part of the structure has a height of 80 cm, is used to eating area and is located in the kitchen, and the other - a bar in the living room. Its height of 110 cm. The combination of this kind is very practical to use and still looks good.

Between levels, you need to consider the placement of table-tops proportionality in the distribution of goods. chair seat should be positioned below the tabletop at an average distance of 30 cm. Therefore, better to buy the chairs, and then buy or make to order a rack, optimally suitable for all parameters.

The functional rack counted every centimeter, so often the place under the sink is used as mini-bars, dishwashing or shelves for kitchen appliances. Therefore, the estimated height for the placement of objects must also be taken into account in determining the total height of the pillar.

What you need to consider before you buy the bar to the kitchen

Choose a model must be attractive and harmonious, combined with other objects, and fit into the overall design. It is necessary to take into account the price and the rack, which is often an indicator of the strength and quality. Furniture - not an option, which is worth saving.

Useful advice! Greatly simplify the choice will preview photos bar counters for the kitchen with the prices in the shops. The site also indicate the dimensions of the furniture - the figure must first be carefully calculated.

Thus, such nuances to consider when buying a bar:

• selection of appropriate size;
• compliance plan kitchen;
• appearance of the model;
• how much is a bar.

The calculation of the estimated size of the bar

You can buy the bar for the home or make to order. The ordered model can have a height of 70 to 125 cm. This furniture is usually more expensive. In series production largely presented model, whose height is 105 cm, length - 120 cm and width - 55 cm. In this case, a clear state of standardization in the manufacture of kitchen bar counters do not exist.

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Counting size rack, are taken into account:

• pose in which people sit;
• average growth cuisine users;
• kind of works that are performed standing.

Calculation of all values ​​from the factory models calculate experts, taking into account the anatomical features of the people. Height series production varies from 110 to 130 cm. Racks in headsets have a height of 86, 88 or 90 cm. Height classical racks is 115 cm, combined - 90 cm.

such indicators are summed to calculate the total height: the height of the typical cap in furniture (10, 12 or 15 cm); facade height (average 75 cm); countertop thickness (4 cm). The height of the raised floor, if it is assumed installation, must also be considered in the overall calculations assumed design dimensions. For multilevel models standard working part of the headset has a height of 86 cm, the bar of the rack - 115 cm.

Popular among consumers Ikea bar racks, which take into account consumer tastes and requirements. They come in single, double and multi-level, are illuminated, additional functional elements and a certain stylization. Thanks to these features, there was a kind of style of bar counters, which is called - Ikea.

Bar tables Kitchen: compactness and functionality

Instead of the bar in the kitchen, you can set the bar table. It is much smaller than the usual, and can perform a number of additional functions depending on the design. Traditional bar table is characterized by a round table top with a small area. Ergonomics is also available with one or two legs, but this is not a fundamental trait. But the standard table height - 110-115 cm.

Example of classic bar table - model series Bilsta from Ikea provided for a cafe, but it is quite suitable for use in the home kitchen. Such white tables have high reliability and ease of maintenance. The standard table height - 105 cm, diameter - 70 cm.

Popular model used in the home, is a bar table "tulip". The structure observed smooth transition from the worktop to a leg, and the base has the form of reflection top.

Rectangular models differ form countertops (70h130 cm) and a longitudinal metal podstolya. Such a table can accommodate 4 people. A more compact model with one leg, which is countertop size 60x70 cm.

A separate variant - cantilevered bar table in the kitchen. It is a countertop, attached to the wall at the "bar" from the height of 110 cm. The size of the surface depends on the area of ​​the room. It is ideal for a small kitchen.

Useful advice! Size table top should correspond to the free kitchen area, not to interfere during cooking and accommodate all family members. The rounded shape of the table to create a small kitchen less threatening trauma.

Features a selection of bar table

For a combined kitchen with a living room suitable duplex bar table. As is the case with a rack, the lower side facing the kitchen, while the upper tier is addressed to a residential premises. Multi-level table can be supplemented by shelves and roof rails.

Manufacturers offer models with adjustable height. Picking up chairs for these tables, it is necessary to maintain a gap of 30 cm between the table and the seat. Bar Buffet Island type is suitable only for large rooms, since the middle of the room involves placement volume multifunctional "islands" with technology.

Bar table, combined with dining, less common and difficult to implement. But such a solution would be ideal for a large family, as the model has high functionality.

Thus, before you buy a bar table, it is necessary to take into account that each case has its own particular chosen model, while taking into account the style and construction of the facility, the size and purpose of the table, as well as growth owners.

Chairs for bar: an integral part of the overall design

An indispensable addition to the bar or a table - it's high chairs. Models with comfortable footrests look original and are comfortable pieces of furniture. Inflated chairs can have a different design: a round or square stool, chair, or even a half-chair with armrests. Models can have a static size or adjustable stroke seat.

For bar stools, as well as for conventional, established their standard sizes. The main principle in their definition - ergonomics. The standard height of the chair - 75 or 85 cm. Some manufacturers may set their parameters. For example, Ikea bar kitchen chairs have a height of 63 and 74 cm. In the first place the size of a bar stool depends on the height of the rack. The main requirement - the table height should be an average of 30 cm above.

Designers, creating a project, usually guided by two very important rules:

1. Comfortable, with anatomical point of view, between a table and a chair is a distance of 28-33 cm.
2. Between the seat and footrest distance should not exceed 44 cm.

Useful advice! In order to save space instead of the traditional kitchen stools can acquire high stools of plastic. If necessary, they can be compact, one to one, to place under the counter. Very beautiful and elegant in a small kitchen will look transparent plastic chairs.

Criteria for selection of bar stools height, type, matching the size of the rack

The higher the bar, the difference in height between the top and the chair will be higher. This table demonstrates:

type of construction	Rack Height, cm	The height of the chair, see
Stand, stand alone	110	75
120	75-85
130	85-90
Rack, built-in furniture set	86-88	60-75
90	75
The reception, which serves dinner table	75	45

The height of the bar stool is also determined by the location and function. In the area where the work bartender, is the best location at a height of 90 cm, and in the guest area - 115-135 cm.

To mark the height of the industrial model has its acronym in German. Th Marker (Tresen Hocker) translated means high stool and has a height of 95 cm, is designed for rack height 110 cm. In turn, the low bar stool abbreviated Bh (Bar Hocker). It marked the chairs height 95 cm to the racks 120-130 cm above the floor.

Static height refers exclusively chairs with rigid frame. At the same time quite popular model with adjustable height. Their diversity depends on the type of regulated mechanism.

gaslift - is the most popular form, it is based on tilt-lift pneumatic mechanism. Such an apparatus with the gas spring have typical office chair. Height adjustment is carried out by pressing a special lever or button. This design reliable, but has some limitations. This excessive weight, the use at temperatures below 5 degrees. To set the desired position is best when no one is sitting on it.

screw mechanism - old, a simple and reliable method for controlling the technical provisions of the furniture. The height of the seat is changed by rotation: clockwise - dipped against - raise. Seats of stools can be made of different materials and the lifting mechanism must be made of durable metal.

Bar counter will give a stylish look and will help to create an unusual interior of the house. To kitchen furniture was not only a special design, and more comfort and functionality should go right to the choice of its dimensions, in particular height. desk and chair level should match the growth of people and preferences of households. Only provided comfort for all family members bar It becomes a convenient and multi-functional space in the kitchen.