How to independently make a drawn bar rack for the kitchen

In the modern design of residential premises, the bar rack has become a practically mandatory element of the situation. If earlier it was skeptical to such things, due to the small-sized kitchens of "Khrushchev" buildings, then with an increase in the size and the transition of modern apartments to free layout, the bar rack became a kind of separator between the open kitchen and the dining room (living room). In the design of Loft-style design, this subject of the interior is an indispensable attribute of the relax zone.

In small rooms, the bar rack is often used as an additional surface for cooking, and even to work in a free setting. Due to its height above the floor, work per bar counter is more convenient than behind the regular table. To save the kitchen space, retractable bar racks began to appear. If the use of such a model is not foreseen in the near future, it just hides in a special niche. If necessary, it is advanced and prepares for its functions. Kitchen furniture manufacturers often provide such a moment, and at the stage of preparation of the project, the headset is introduced into it a retractable bar counter. If desired and certain skills, this subject of the interior can be collected independently. About how to make a bar counter with your own hands - further in the article.

Bar rack options for apartments

Bar rack manufacturers are selected individually, based on the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, the location of the kitchen and the main direction of design.

• So, classic, or, as they are also called, island bar racks are more suitable for large living rooms. It is made such a bar counter of wood with your own hands to emphasize the individuality of the room style. This item is often used in the classic English interior.
• Console bar racks will become an excellent addition to the kitchen headset. Such models cannot boast of their functionality, but are considered the perfect subject for the zoning of the room.
• Wailed and coil racks. Their installation is aimed at more efficient use of space in conditions of its deficit. The simplicity of the design of such racks makes them an excellent solution for small rooms. Window bar racks are often installed as the continuation of large windowsill, or after redeveloping the apartment, when the balcony is connected to the kitchen and there is a small piece of the carrier wall.
• Rack tables. These racks differ from classic structures with a small height, so they can be used as a dining table. A positive point in the installation of this rack is that it does not need to buy special chairs for it.
• Retractable, folding and transformer racks. This option is suitable for any room. In a small kitchen, they can easily improve the functionality of the headset, increasing the useful area of \u200b\u200bits surfaces. Even in large rooms, the retractable bar racks for the kitchen will be able to add a lot of useful space.
• Multi-level racks. Often designers for saving space are resorted to the manufacture of hybrid elements of furniture. Thus, multi-level racks have excellent functionality. From the side of the kitchen, they are a working surface with a working surface that can be used for cooking. From the side of the living room to the cabinet on special fasteners, a tabletop of a bar stand, high above the main surface, is installed. Multi-level racks can increase the useful area surface almost twice.

Selection of material for the manufacture of bar rack and installation site

The installation site of the bar rack and the material for its manufacture depends on several criteria:

• General design concept of premises. Naturally, in the Art Nouveau Style, a classic bar counter of expensive wood rocks will look ridiculous, similarly, as well as a glass of drywall in the apartment in the style of Loft. Bar rack should be not only a continuation of the overall design idea, but also its addition. Therefore, it is better to think about it at the stage of repair planning.
• Room area. In large living rooms, the bar counter can act as a separate item. It is often used as a place of communication with friends. Mounted such racks can at a short distance from the wall of the room. Functional load, except for parties, such racks are not carried. For small rooms, the rack installation location is selected in such a way that it is as functional as possible. In this case, multi-level or pull-out bar racks will be the best choice. Massive products with stone countertops will also be not too successful choice for small apartments or houses, so in this case it is better to use light framework structures.
• Expected product functionality. If the bar counter will be used only as a surface, a sufficiently small console design. For a full-fledged place of rest, it is better to make an island rack with a large number of departments for storing dishes, drinks, and even a small refrigerator.

Project Bar Rack For Kitchen with Drawing Table

Varieties of retractable racks There are a large amount. The most popular among them is the console rack, which is transformed into an additional retractable table. This design will allow at any time to put forward an additional worktop and make another desktop or an extra bar rack from it.

The project itself is a console rack, which relies with one edge to a corner or a bar (the corner will be preferable), attached to the wall, and the second on the steel pipe, which is attached to the floor. The second table top is somewhat smaller in size than the first and is located under it. Support for the second table top with one edge is the pipe first, and from the second side - the leg made of the same pipe. The design itself something resembles a fan, with opening parts in both directions.

A hinged shelf will be installed above the entire rack, in which point lights will be mounted, as well as holders for glasses. The rack pipe is planned to hammer the holders for bottles and other universal storage pendants for the storage of napkins and other kitchen utensils. For ease of use, suspended systems are better to use swivels.

Preparation of material and tools for making a retractable bar counter for kitchen

To mount a retractable rack, you will need:

• Two table tops. Too thick countertop should not buy. In this case, the difference in the height between the two parts of the bar rack will be large. 28 mm thick will be enough, if you do not arrange ballroom dancing on it. Countertops are better to order ready for selected dimensions. Specialists on the equipment will cut the material, cut the necessary holes in them, energize the ends and go into the edge.
• Two segments of stainless steel pipes with chrome coated. As a rule, a pipe with a diameter of 50 mm is used. It is quite enough to withstand the weight of the structure.
• Suspended elements for bottles, glasses, etc.
• Stopper fastening elements. The main rack will pass through two table tops. She will be their axis of movement. Since the top of the rack is fixed, it is fixed to the pipe with the help of special flanges. The second (movable part) will rotate around the pipe at the expense inserted into the hole of the kapron sleeve, and the flange will become lower support for it. The leg of the mobile table top is fixed from below the flange. The fixed part of the rack will be attached to the wall using an aluminum corner. So that the floor of the moving part does not scratch the floor when the floor scratched, a plastic plug is needed to wear.
• Upper shelf of laminated chipboard. Ideally, she must repeat the outline of the top countertop.
• Drill, screwdriver, level, set of drills.
• Fasteners
• Electrical fittings, point lamp.

Installation of the Bar Rack Transformer for the kitchen with their own hands

Order of work:

1. The first thing is determined by the level of installation of the top countertop bar counter. As a rule, it is 1.10 m from the floor surface. On the wall to which the countertop will be attached, the mark is made and the level of the horizontal line is drawn. Then the holes are drilled with a drill along the line, and the corner is installed.
2. Then the upper corner is installed for fastening the upper shelf. Its level should be the same or slightly lower than the kitchen headset.
3. Next to the bottom countertop, the rack is attached using a flange. In this process, the main thing is to calculate the length of the pipe for the rack.
4. The next step is installed main stand. This work is better to do together. Two countertops are dressed on it, first lower, then the top. After fixing the rack to the floor, the top countertop is screwed to the corner. After that, all parts of the bar rack are attached to the flange to the pipe.
5. The pre-last step is set up the upper shelf. Before mounting, a hole is drilled in the installation of a point lamp. Usually, small lamps MR11 or MR16 with LED lamps are mounted in bar racks. The switch can be positioned next to the rack.
6. In conclusion, suspended systems for glasses, bottles, etc., after the installation, it is necessary to check the performance of the mechanism after the installation, it is necessary to check the performance of the mechanism and adjust it.

Retractable bar counter in the kitchen: photo

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