A bar counter on a balcony, loggia or bay window can save space in an apartment and become a favorite place for lunch or meetings with friends. Depending on your aesthetic preferences, install the rack in various shapes and designs. When choosing a material, pay attention to the functionality and practicality.
Advantages and disadvantages
When installing the bar counter is worth considering the many nuances.
| pros | Minuses |
|---|---|
| Able to fully replace the dining area in a small apartment. | A narrow countertop is not always able to fully replace the table for a meal, especially for a large number of people. |
| Panoramic views and good lighting. | If there is a panoramic glazing on the balcony - it will be hot in the warm season, take care of the curtains on the windows. |
| Qualitatively glazing makes it possible to use the rack in the cold season. | The height of the structure, children can be uncomfortable in high chairs. |
How to arrange a bar counter?
The location of the bar counter depends on the area of the balcony, its type and glazing. Install the bar in the event that the balcony or loggia glazed and insulated. Height varies according to your desire. It is possible to locate the structure both on the loggia and between the room and the balcony. The rack can serve as a partition or a full replacement for the table. It can be a continuation of the kitchen space or an independent bar.
Instead of a balcony block
If you have a small apartment or studio, use the space instead of the balcony unit. Combining a living area with a balcony will add space. Dismantling the balcony unit, install the bar counter. Leave room for passage. The form can be angular, semicircular or g-shaped; when choosing, rely on your preferences.
The photo shows the option of installing the rack instead of the balcony unit. Worktop combines with the rest of the kitchen set.
On the balcony from the windowsill
The most common option is to install a bar counter inside the balcony in the place of the window sill. You can make it directly from the windowsill or install a new countertop, making it folding. The converted window sill is suitable for those who value the functionality of each square meter in the apartment.
The photo shows the design of the stand from the window sill, supplemented with a high bar stool with a footrest.
In the doorway between the room and the balcony
This option will replace the wall in the kitchen or living room, unless it is carrying. The size of the room will increase, it will become much lighter. The bar counter will be accessible from both the balcony and the room side. The design can be fully used as a dining table. It is not necessary to completely dismantle the wall, you can make an arch out of it, marking the passage to the balcony. It will serve as an additional focus in the interior. For this design, suitable two-level form.
On the loggia by the window
If the apartment does not have enough space for the bar, install it by the window on the loggia. The form can be both straight and with rounded corners. The angular design will increase the number of seats.
The photo shows the installation of a wooden bar on the loggia with panoramic windows. The bar stools with a footrest are matched to the set.
Design and shape of bar racks for loggias
Modern design involves any form. When choosing, you should rely on the dimensions of the loggia or balcony, the overall concept of the apartment and your taste. The folding form is compact and can be used as needed. This feature allows you to use the space along the wall when the rack is not folded down. This option is suitable for small apartments or studios.
For large apartments suitable design of a semicircular shape, curved or streamlined. Due to the lack of corners, they are safe and convenient to use. Another safe option could be a shape with rounded corners. It can be g-shaped or angular.
The corner will allow maximum use of space, engaging the corners. Suitable for both small apartments and large apartments, it can be both high and low.
The photo shows the installation option g-shaped bar with a wooden top. The design is complemented by wooden bar stools.
L-shaped is most often used in the interior. Various options for its installation will allow to equip the rack anywhere, including in the corner. The two-tier design consists of two countertops, located at different heights. The lower table top is used directly as a bar counter, and the top can be used as an additional shelf for storing drinks.
Options for materials for countertops
When installing the bar counter, first choose a tabletop, taking into account the individual material properties and your wishes for appearance.
- Glass. The tempered glass table top is very durable, it is not afraid of temperature fluctuations, humidity or sunlight. It is easily cleaned from dirt and does not absorb liquid. To order, you can make glass of any size, shape and color. For brightness, add stained glass decor to the glass.
- Wood. Natural wood looks solid and gives the interior chic. Wood is used in many styles, but it is not cheap. With proper coverage and care, it will last a long time.
- A rock. The worktop made of stone will be the most durable and durable. Use natural marble, granite or artificial stone.
- Acrylic. If a stone countertop seemed expensive to you, choose acrylic as an alternative. Acryl does not have micropores, therefore it is resistant to dirt and moisture. On the strength of such a tabletop is not inferior to stone or wood, and it will be much cheaper. It is possible to make an acrylic bar counter of any shape, adding a figured hem or inlay.
- Metal. This material is resistant to both temperature and moisture, and to mechanical damage. The metal does not rust, it is possible to make a support or individual parts from it, as well as the tabletop itself.
- MDF / MDF / particleboard. The advantage of these materials is a large selection of palettes and various forms of table tops. Chipboard is the most affordable option. However, its service life is much less compared to wood, for example. The design of MDF or fiberboard is of higher quality, on such plates you can imitate imitation wood or marble.
The photo shows an example of a structure installed instead of a balcony block. The surface of the rack is made of natural wood, the base of the stone.
Carefully consider the type of tabletop and base, they do not necessarily have to be made of the same material. Choose it according to the size and type of construction.
The photo shows a countertop made of natural stone combined with a sink. The design is installed instead of the balcony block; it is complemented by chairs of an unusual geometric shape.
The table top can be made of the same material as other kitchen furniture.
The photo shows the design of the stand with a wooden top. The design complements the hinged lamp.
Ideas for decorating a balcony in various styles
Check out the bar on the balcony in any style. The main thing is that this space is harmoniously combined with the rest of the room. If the balcony is located next to the kitchen, you can make the rack the same color as the kitchen set. This will help you MDF / MDF / particleboard and acrylic.
If your apartment or balcony is made in the style of a loft or high-tech - use metal, wood or stone. Install pendant lights or spots that diffuse soft light. Add metal structures and accents, for example in the form of dishes or a decorative vase.
The photo displays the interior on a loft-style balcony. Part of the wooden rack is installed instead of the windowsill.
If you have a studio apartment, issue a balcony in the modern or Provence style. A table top made of wood or soft, smooth-shaped glass will perfectly fit into this style. Light accents in the form of lamps and stained glass patterns will help to make the interior on the balcony modern.
Bar counter decor examples
Bar can be equipped with anything. If open space permits, install a small built-in refrigerator. If you want to use the design as a bar - attach the wall cup holder, install additional shelves for storing glasses and dishes, choose comfortable chairs with footrests.
Illumination plays an important role in decorating the bar. The lighting should depend on the style in which the structure is designed or the space adjacent to it. Use point or track lights, it is possible to hold a LED strip around the perimeter of the bar counter.
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The bar counter on the balcony is an opportunity to realize your ideas and make the space around you more functional and comfortable. Remember the general concept of the apartment and keep in mind all the nuances when installing the bar.
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