DIY bar counter for the kitchen and living room: step-by-step instructions. Scheme of fastening various elements of the bar counter Installation of the bar counter

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Fastenings and fittings for the bar counter for the kitchen, gloss chrome

• K103 - Top mount. Designed for fastening the end of pipes by surprise. Can be used below if you have plasterboard on the ceiling. K108 - Universal mount. We recommend always using it as a bottom mount. Can be used at the top if you are creating a support under the table.
• K107 - Fastening under the tabletop. It is installed under the tabletop to firmly fix its position in a method where the pipe passes through the tabletop.
• K102 - Fixing ring. Fixes the position of the shelf on the pipe. Also used to clamp the tabletop from above, while simultaneously covering the tabletop hole for the pipe.
• P6129 - High universal mount. Can be used in any type of pipe end clamping.

This is the main set of furniture fittings for attaching pipes in the kitchen. The same principle applies to. We recommend visiting the section

The very first bar counters appeared in North America at the beginning of the 18th century, where they were used in the arrangement of saloons, separating the owner from tipsy visitors. Over time, they began to appear in the kitchens of private homes. Bar counters allowed the owner of the house to prepare drinks and snacks for his guests without being distracted from a friendly conversation. Today, the bar has become more functional, allowing it to act as a dining table, an additional work surface and a very convenient place for fun, friendly gatherings.

Types of bar counters for the kitchen

Bar counters can be divided into two main categories: classic and modern types. Classic type racks are finished with natural wood. They have a niche located under the countertop, which is completely hidden from prying eyes. It has sections for storing various bottled drinks and for dishes. In addition, such countertops are equipped with a beer department with a corresponding tap for a keg.

Modern bar counters are equipped with a separate small refrigerator, an electric stove, as well as lighting and backlighting. The space under the tabletop in such racks is most often open. For their production, materials of artificial origin are used, less often stone and wood.

Installation of a bar counter in the kitchen

When starting to install the bar counter, you need to measure the space where you plan to install it, and, based on the results obtained, draw a project. After this, taking into account the measured space and your own wishes, the length of the pipes and the method of attaching the basket are selected.

After everything is ready, baskets are put on the pipe. They are fastened using a conical screw located on the side of the central basket itself. If you need the basket to rotate, you can install a ring with a diameter of 50 mm and use it to fix the pipes of the bar counter.

Now you need to install the lower rack mount. To do this, the center of the installation is measured from above and below, after which a fastener, a sleeve and a spacer are put on the upper end of the pipe, which carries the entire load exerted on the surface of the bar counter. It should rest with its upper mount against the ceiling of the room. The top mounting flange is then screwed to the ceiling. You can simply leave the pipe open, but this violates safety rules.

After everything is installed and secured, it is necessary to cover all existing fasteners with a decorative sleeve to give the structure an aesthetic appearance.

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Just a few decades ago, such an element would hardly have taken root in our kitchen, given our mentality and love for lavish feasts and “heart-to-heart kitchen conversations.”

But the modern pace of life dictates its own conditions. Now, for a quick cup of morning coffee or a light snack before going to a restaurant, a bar counter is enough.

The photo shows a wall-mounted bar counter that fits perfectly into a small kitchen space and completely replaces the dining table.

Moreover, it is The bar counter helps solve several problems at once kitchen interior design.

1. 1 Additional work surface. What kind of housewife would refuse extra centimeters of her worktop! Moreover, in a small kitchen, the counter can completely replace the work table. You can compactly arrange all kitchen appliances and furniture modules by combining them into an impromptu wall. In this case, a bar counter installed at an angle can easily replace both a dining table and a work table.
2. 2 Zoning point. The bar counter has become an indispensable element in furnishing an apartment with a studio layout. In this case, it plays the role of a “separator” between the kitchen and living room. And in the kitchen itself, the counter can separate the working and dining areas.
3. 3 Alternative to the dining table. This option is most often chosen by owners of miniature kitchens, where there is not enough space for a full-fledged dining table, but it is quite possible to find a free meter of space for a bar counter.
4. 4 Additional storage space. The base of the rack is a great place to add additional cabinets, drawers and shelves. And the second level of the rack is also used for storing, for example, glasses.

Types of bar counters

The photo shows a bar counter for a kitchen in a modern style, made of MDF.

Which counter should you choose for your kitchen? What parameters to consider and what to pay attention to? We will try to cover these questions in this section. So, types of bar counters and their characteristics:

Wall rack

As the name implies, such a stand is installed near the wall, regardless of the furniture set. A good option for a kitchen with a non-standard shape, when you have to adapt to disproportionate sizes.

Location options

How to decorate a wall?

It all depends on what functionality you want to give the bar counter.

• You can increase the upper part by equipping through shelves - you will get an excellent “delimiter” of zones.
• If desired, part of the wall can also be extended using plasterboard, and a niche can be installed here where bottles can be stored, for example. Don’t forget to illuminate the opening in the wall, and the niche will immediately become a bright art object.
• The simplest option: installing a mirror on the wall is a good opportunity to play up the space. Moreover, the mirror will “work” for expansion.
• Or you can use this part of the wall for decoration: hang a picture selected in accordance with the design style, hang a photo here, or even make a photo collage.
• You can decorate the wall with painting. It will look organic, especially if the elements of the painting are repeated in the design of the counter itself or in the interior of the entire kitchen.

Combined stand

This bar counter is considered as a continuation of the worktop. Modern manufacturers offer kitchen furniture with a built-in bar counter. But if you wish, you can order the stand separately, focusing on your own tastes and needs.

The combined stand is usually low. But it will fit perfectly even into the interior of a small kitchen. Such a counter is often decorated in the same way as the work area: that is, the same finishing materials are chosen for the countertops and a color that is repeated on the kitchen apron or furniture.

It is good if the stand is installed at an angle to the main working area. In a long, elongated kitchen, this will help balance the shape of the room, bringing it closer to the desired square.

Island stand

Such a stand is appropriate only in spacious kitchens with a lot of free space or in studio apartments.

Lightweight option: the countertop is installed on consoles. Dimensional option: the lower part is used to place cabinets, closed and open shelves, drawers, and the tabletop is used both as part of the dining table and as a work area.

Additionally, such a rack can be equipped with a mini-fridge, a complex railing system, hangers for wine glasses and glasses, as well as a roof with an autonomous lighting system.

Two-level rack

An excellent option for a studio layout or spacious kitchen. Part of the counter is a full-fledged dining table, the second - a higher part - is like a bar counter itself.

This option is especially suitable for families with small children or elderly people who find it difficult to climb onto high bar stools.

In apartments where the kitchen and living room are combined, such a counter can become an indispensable element of arrangement and zoning. Typically, the lower side is installed on the kitchen side, and the high side on the living room side.

Materials for the bar counter

You should not save, as cheap materials do not have sufficient wear resistance, and your rack will soon turn into a source of constant problems.

The most popular materials for making a stand:

• MDF, chipboard, fiberboard - it is better to choose laminated boards. The advantage of this material is a rich range of colors. You can decorate the countertop in the same color as the rest of the furniture. Or you can choose a contrasting one. For example, if you have white modules, then a black stand will become a bright and stylish interior detail.
• Plastic - the material is suitable if your kitchen is decorated in one of the modern styles. Minimalism and hi-tech styles are especially fond of plastic.
• Wood is an indispensable material for a classic kitchen. If the kitchen is spacious, the wood can be decorated with carvings and additionally decorated with mosaics, mirrors or tiles. In a small kitchen, a wooden bar counter with a laconic shape will look solid and luxurious. But at the same time, strict forms will not look too massive.
• Stone - natural or artificial. This stand will fit into any interior, regardless of style and direction. This is the most preferable option, since the stone is very wear-resistant and attractive in appearance.
• Corian is the most popular material for bar countertops. It looks like marble, but is much cheaper and more accessible. The undoubted advantage of Corian is that it has a rich palette, so you can match the color to any kitchen.
• Glass is a choice for lovers of unusual and bold options. The glass stand really turns out to be light, airy, and original. This piece of furniture would be appropriate in a modern kitchen. This is also a great option for a “thumbelina” kitchen.
• Drywall is an economical option. But, due to the fact that drywall is easy to process, you can build a stand of the most unusual, abstract shape. The only negative is that it is better to make racks from plasterboard if you use it as a decorative element - for example, as a “separator” of zones. Remember that an abundance of moisture and temperature changes can lead to deformation of the plasterboard sheet.
• Metal is an original solution for a bar counter. It will fit perfectly into the kitchen interior, made in one of the modern styles. If you add decorations from forged elements, you will get a stylish stand in the Art Nouveau style.

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 also be high.

When choosing chairs, 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 the presence of 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 sound, 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 printing. 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 a 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.

Major design mistakes

1. 1 Wrong 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. 2 Discomfort during use. 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. 3 Congestion. 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. 4 Irregular rack shape. 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.

The bar counter in modern kitchens is an increasingly common element of room design. It is relevant everywhere - both in country houses and in small apartments. Here the bar counter is even more relevant, because with its help you can make the most optimal use of every centimeter of space. The bar counter can play the role of a wall separating the kitchen from the living room, table, and resting place for guests. Let's take a closer look at how to make a bar counter with your own hands.

Making a bar counter for your kitchen with your own hands is quite simple. This type of furniture is considered simple to make and does not require high qualifications in the field of carpentry and carpentry. The main thing is to decide on the design and choose the right tools and quality materials.

Depending on the design of the kitchen, the appearance of the counter itself is developed. It can be made simply in the form of a high table, or a table top with a cabinet, or it can have additional shelves. In this case, you will need a pipe that will act as a support. The selection of materials is carried out in accordance with the design of the bar counter.

To make it you can use:

• Chipboard or MDF;
• plywood;
• wood;
• postforming;
• plastic;
• drywall;
• brick;
• stainless pipe; perforated metal sheets for decorative finishing.

Tools you will need:

• jigsaw;
• drill;
• Screwdriver Set;
• fastener

Characteristics of materials

Plastic

• easy;
• easy to process;
• durable - does not fade or tarnish;
• inexpensive.

However, the plastic is not very durable and looks quite cheap. You cannot make a respectable bar counter for the kitchen with your own hands.

Laminated chipboard or MDF

Chipboard and MDF boards can be found colored, with imitation wood texture, as well as with imitation of natural stone. This allows you to create kitchen furniture of a wide variety of styles.

The main disadvantage of this material is that it costs much more than plastic. durable;

Advantages of laminated chipboard or MDF panels:

• resistant to moisture;
• have a wide range of colors;
• look modern.

Drywall

• easy;
• cuts well - it is easy to give it any configuration;
• inexpensive.

Using plasterboard, you can connect the bar counter to the ceiling, making the interior visually more “collected”

You can make racks of any shape from plasterboard, even the most intricate ones. This is convenient when you want to create an extravagant interior using a minimum of funds. But we must remember that drywall is afraid of shock and moisture.

Tree

You can make a very respectable, expensive-looking stand from natural wood. But here you will need skills in handling the material. The disadvantages of wood include the fact that it can become deformed due to changes in humidity in the kitchen. In addition, working with it will require a professional tool for trimming (end processing), which not everyone has.

Where to stop

The most suitable materials for manufacturing are:

• chipboard;
• Fiberboard;
• MDF.

They are easier to process with a regular jigsaw.

Also, to make a bar counter for your kitchen with your own hands, you can use ready-made parts sold in hardware stores - ready-made countertops, post-forming slabs, MDF facades for making cabinets.

Brick is used to make the base for the stand. But it is worth considering that this is quite heavy material. In some cases, it is better to use metal corners and pipes.

Making a stand

The bar counter consists of:

• countertops;
• grounds;
• additional elements.

These can be shelves that will be held by a metal pipe or drawers and shelves that are placed at the base. As a rule, the height of the countertop in the bar counter should be equal to the height of the desktop or be slightly higher.

Racks can be single or multi-level. The height of the stand is usually at least 1.5 m.

Making a countertop

The tabletop is one of the main parts of the product. She sets the main tone. The tabletop must be:

• durable;
• resistant to mechanical damage, moisture, chemicals;
• aesthetic.

You can make a tabletop yourself from chipboard, fiberboard, or MDF. In this case, using a jigsaw, a part of the desired configuration is cut out of the plate. According to the applied markings, it must be cut out.

Next, the cutting areas - the ends - must be thoroughly cleaned and given a finished look. The ends must be covered with a special material, then the tabletop will take on a factory look and will look aesthetically pleasing. In addition, trimming will protect the material of the kitchen countertop from destruction.

To process the ends, plastic strips or melamine end edges are used, which can be purchased in stores. It is difficult to glue plastic with your own hands without special tools at home. But if you have a tool to cut the groove, then plastic tape would be preferable. In this case, you need to make a groove along the end, and then glue a plastic edging into the groove. The use of plastic edging on the ends will ensure a long service life of the product and help achieve an aesthetic and respectable appearance.

If you don't want your bar counter to last for decades, it's best to use melamine edging. It is glued easily and simply with an ordinary iron, and anyone can cope with this work, with some training.

You can make a countertop from postforming, or purchase a ready-made version. In this case, you will not have to cut out the tabletop part and edge the ends.

Making the base

A set or a bar pipe can serve as the base of the counter if the bar counter is planned to be of a “light” type

The base can be a metal structure (you will need corners or a pipe), chipboard, fiberboard, a brick wall, even an aquarium. An aquarium with fish as a cabinet - a place on which the tabletop rests - looks extremely original and expensive. If you decide to bet on an aquarium, then you need to choose a model made of thick-walled glass that can withstand heavy loads. Such an aquarium is expensive, although the result is worth it.

The brickwork looks very monumental and respectable. In this case, it is preferable to use facing bricks. As a rule, it is used to decorate an island bar in the kitchen. In this case, the kitchen countertop should be made of stone, post-forming or solid wood.

A base made of chipboard or MDF will be much more economical. At the same time, the frame can be made of timber or metal corners. The main advantage of such structures is their low weight and the ability to attach the base to the floor, which only makes the kitchen counter more stable. Here you can make a cabinet, drawers, shelves, which at the same time act as decorative elements and as additional storage space.

The timber frame is secured with self-tapping screws. Next, the frame is sheathed with chipboard or MDF. The ends of chipboard parts are processed in the same way as the ends of the table top. You can use ready-made MDF facades for kitchen units. They will act as doors. In the same way, ready-made shelves made of chipboard, which can be purchased at a hardware store, are inserted into the frame, and the sides of the frame are sheathed with chipboard sheets of a suitable color.

DIY bar counter for the kitchen (video)

Fastening the bar counter

Most often, the design of the counter assumes that one edge of it is attached to the wall, and its other edge rests on the counter, the role of which is played by a chrome-plated bar pipe for the kitchen. Buying it is not a problem - pipes of various modifications are sold in any construction and furniture stores and in kitchen fittings stores.

In order for the rack structure to be strong, the pipe must be well secured. To attach it, at least 4 fixation points are required. Two should be responsible for holding the tabletop, another 2 should be responsible for securing the pipe to the floor and ceiling. In this case, the pipe must pass through the tabletop - for this, a hole equal to the diameter of the pipe is made in the latter.

Making a bar counter with your own hands is not at all difficult. It will cost much less than a purchased one and, if executed correctly, will look more expensive, because it will make the interior of the house unique and exclusive. The main thing is to choose good quality materials and carefully carry out all the work on making the rack.

It is generally accepted that a bar counter is not the most useful interior element in an ordinary city kitchen. On the one hand, this is true - it requires free space, and it’s difficult to imagine a full-fledged family dinner at the barge. But on the other hand, a DIY kitchen bar counter can be a very interesting design solution, because something exclusive never goes out of style!

What are the advantages of a bar counter that appear even when installed in an ordinary small-sized kitchen?

1. This is a good alternative to the dining table. Of course, the whole family gathered for lunch with the first and second will look somewhat comical, but having a quick snack before leaving for school/work is quite possible for everyone together.
2. By correctly positioning the bar counter, you can significantly save kitchen space. To do this, it is enough to fit it harmoniously into the interior, combining it with the kitchen set.
3. In a small studio apartment, a bar counter can easily replace a dining table, while simultaneously separating the kitchen work area from the rest of the space.
4. A bar counter in the kitchen with your own hands is quite simple to make, which is accessible to every home craftsman who has the minimum set of tools necessary for this task.

What types of bar counters are there for the kitchen?

A bar counter in a classic design is most often made as a separate element, attached on one side to the wall. The other side is fixed using a metal pipe, which is connected with special heels to the table top, as well as the floor (and ceiling, if the design allows for such fastening). The classic is quite high, its working surface is at a height of 110-115 centimeters from the floor. It is recommended to sit at such a counter on high stools or chairs with a crossbar for the legs.

A more popular design for the kitchen is something between a classic counter and a dining table; its height coincides with the main height of the kitchen work surfaces (on average 90 centimeters). The big advantage of this approach is that there is no need to buy special ones, which are also difficult to use elsewhere.

A more complex combined option combines the advantages of the first two types, but it is intended exclusively for spacious kitchens and separates the living room area from the kitchen area. The tabletop of such a “bark” is made in two levels: the high one is located on the living room side, and the low one, respectively, on the “kitchen” side.

Another interior solution for large kitchens is an “island” bar counter, which is made in the form of a separate block located in the center of the room. Such racks are much less common in ordinary apartments.

Making a bar counter with your own hands: what do we need?

A bar counter for the kitchen with your own hands can be made from a variety of materials. The easiest to process and therefore the most popular of them is chipboard. To work with it, you only need a drill and a jigsaw, which any fan of the do-it-yourself method has. You can also use a kitchen countertop for a work surface, but you will need a special tool to trim it. Another popular material is stone, but if you have no experience working with it, it is better not to take risks.

The market sells chipboard with wood and stone designs in various colors, so it can easily replace these materials. Melamine-based tape, which is very easy to secure, is perfect for finishing the edges of furniture chipboard bases. Appropriate fittings are also required for attaching the stand to the wall, as well as to a chrome pipe that acts as a support. If you want to decorate the counter, this is easy to do using the same pipes of a smaller diameter, and you can attach accessories for the bar counter and ordinary dishes to them.

All this can be purchased in a specialized store or on the construction market, where they will always tell you what type of fasteners will be optimal in the conditions of your apartment, and will also tell you about the intricacies of its installation.

In addition to an electric jigsaw, you will need a drill/screwdriver, a hacksaw, and a regular electric iron.

Making a bar counter: action plan

As in any other business, before you work with your hands, you should work with your head. It is necessary to think through everything down to the smallest detail, from the shape to the smallest design elements. There are a great many variations in the manufacture of a bar counter, so in this article we will focus on the most popular of them: a bar counter made of furniture chipboard, which is mounted on a stand made of chrome-plated pipe.

How to cut a tabletop correctly?

If you are wondering how to assemble a bar counter for the kitchen, start by marking a sheet of chipboard from which the tabletop will be cut. When cutting it, you must follow three basic rules, and then the cut will be smooth, beautiful and without chips:

1. A new file should be installed on the jigsaw. If the blade is even slightly dull, it may lead when working with chipboard, because the condition of the file is critical when working with this material. As a result, you will either get an end that is not perpendicular to the surface, or an uneven cut.
2. Choose a file with fine teeth that point upward. If you do everything the other way around, the edges of the cut will turn out to be torn, which will be almost impossible to correct.
3. Do you want to get a perfect cut without even small chips? A little secret: glue the place along the marked line with ordinary tape, and you will succeed.

Now you need to think about processing the edges, which are covered with either special plastic or melamine tape. It is much more difficult to fix plastic at home; for this it is advisable to have a special hair dryer, because heating it with an iron can easily lead to cracking of the edge. Melamine tape is much easier to attach - it is applied to the chipboard, after which it is heated using a regular iron. At this moment, the adhesive base melts and securely fixes the edge, which, after cooling, holds securely.

We fix the bar counter

The finished tabletop needs to be secured. The simplest option for attaching to the wall is wide metal corners, fixed with dowels on one side and self-tapping screws on the other. If you are more concerned about the aesthetic side of the issue, you can purchase hidden shelf holders, for which you will have to drill holes in the end of the chipboard. But keep in mind that such fasteners can withstand less load.

The bar counter, made in the form of a console, is attached at the other end to a pole, which can either simply support it from below, or pass through to the ceiling. A stand of standard height in the form of a chrome “leg” can be immediately purchased complete with fasteners. The second option is more reliable, but you will have to perfectly adjust the size of the pole by cutting it to the desired height using a hacksaw. The pole is attached to the tabletop using standard heels with a threaded connection. In the case of a through pipe arrangement, you will need four of them.

It is also necessary to make a hole for the diameter of the pipe. If you do this with a jigsaw, be sure to use the smallest file you have and work very slowly. It is best to make such holes using a hand router; sometimes you can make a “hole” with a router directly on the construction market when purchasing a sheet of chipboard.

When fixing, pay special attention to the height of the tabletop - it should correspond to the height of the other work surfaces.

Variations in making a bar counter

We have described the simplest option, but you can come up with your own individual project: a DIY kitchen with a bar counter can look completely different. Some people prefer to equip the barge with shelves and cabinets, others decorate it, and the base is made from a variety of materials - even plasterboard and brick.

But no matter what original project you come up with, remember that the tabletop material must meet the following requirements: it must not be afraid of scratches, high humidity, grease, not absorb kitchen odors, and also be resistant to any influences that may be exerted on it in kitchen conditions.

Let there be light: lighting the bar counter

Having figured out how to make a bar counter in the kitchen, you should think about lighting it. Such an exclusive piece of furniture, and even one made independently, needs good highlighting with light. The ideal option for this is to use halogen lamps mounted in a beam located above the tabletop.

If it is not possible to mount such a beam, special chandeliers or shades that are suspended directly from the ceiling are suitable. It is best to connect them not directly, but using dimmers - light intensity regulators. By adjusting the dim lighting at the right time, it is easy to achieve the perfect resemblance to the bar atmosphere.

It would be correct to mount the bar counter in close proximity to the electrical box and electrical outlets, but you can also use an extension cord, which will not look as aesthetically pleasing. If you don’t want to spoil your interior design with extension cords, but there are no nearby sockets, a separate circuit is connected to the rack.

It is recommended to think about this before starting the renovation of the room, planning to install a bar counter at the same time as it is carried out. In this case, you can hide the wires under the surface in prepared grooves. But if you realized it too late, it’s enough to purchase special boxes for the wires.

Is the cable installed? All you have to do is mount the distribution boxes and bring out the wires to connect the lighting fixtures. After checking the wiring for functionality, switches are installed, and - voila - the lighting is ready.

• The best stools for a bar counter are height-adjustable, with backrests and a footrest.
• If you decide to use stone for the countertop, have it cut by a specialist.
• If you want to save space, consider a storage system in the form of shelves for accessories and hangers for glasses.
• If you have chosen an “island” bar counter, make sure that the area of ​​your kitchen is at least 15-18 square meters.
• The most popular solution in the form of a console with a pole to the ceiling is also the most reliable.

How to properly make bar counters for the kitchen with your own hands is rather a matter of design rather than optimal work with material and tools. Don’t limit your imagination, and a self-made bar counter will be a real source of pride for you among your friends and family!

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