One of the most stylish details of the interior is undoubtedly a bar counter. Appearing in the 20s, over time, she only strengthened its position in the list of mandatory housing items. This element has not lost its relevance to this day and is able to decorate the kitchen, a dining room and even a living room. This is a place for which you can surprise the girl a romantic cocktail, comfortably pass the time for a cup of coffee and finally prepare the legendary Martin Lewis "for five dollars."

Of course, a bar rack can now be purchased in almost any furniture supermarket. But possessing minimal construction skills, it is quite realistic to build it out of wood with your own hands. On how to do this, we will talk in this article.

Varieties

Selecting the design, you should consider several factors:

• functionality;
• the possibility of separating the space of the apartment;
• good aesthetic appearance and convenience.

Bar racks can be angular, straight or curved. Most often, the material for their manufacture serves a tree or plastic, the tabletop can be made of natural or artificial stone.

Different versions are possible:

• classic - the stand is an independent element, attached using special consoles, the height is 110-115 cm. High chairs with armrests equipped with armrests are well suited to such a design;
• combining the rack and dining table - the structure height is 90-100 cm. Most often there are two levels: high - bar stand, low - table. Suitable low chairs (60-65 cm);
• one piece unit, located in the center of the kitchen. During the design, it is planned to build the design of the bar rack attached on special consoles.

Types of Bar Racks (Gallery)

Located in the center of the room, the bar rack is characteristic of both the classic English style and the style of Hi-tech In addition to its direct destination, the bar stand can also perform the function of zoning the room Due to the large width and relatively low height, the bar rack may well perform the functions of the usual table.

For which interior is suitable

As for the interior, which fits the bar counter, then in the premises made in the styles of Art Deco, Loft, minimalism and others, it will feel "like at home." Several inappropriate this design looks except in Country, although it can be in harmonious here.
The main thing is to thoroughly think about the design, successfully pick up the accessories, then the bar rack will decorate any room.

Required tools and materials

Before proceeding with the manufacture of a bar counter, it is necessary to draw up its drawing, determine the size and calculate the number of necessary materials.

Note! Material for the future bar rack must be well combined with the general design of the room.

For the construction of a bar rack from a veneer on a frame of wooden bars you will need the following tools and materials:

• wooden bars or edged board;
• sheets of plywood, oak veneer, sheets of fiberboard;

Veneer is one of the most expensive, but at the same time and the most qualitative materials.

• self-tapping screw;
• decorative plank;
• carpentry glue;
• ceiling molding;
• plinth decorative or trimming plywood;
• brackets;
• putty on a tree;
• morilka;
• varnish on wood or epoxy resin;
• wood hacksaw;
• screwdriver;
• plumb and level;
• a hammer;
• chisel;
• sandpaper.

Instructions for making with your own hands

Installation of the base

First, the shape of the shape and size of the bar rack is performed.

The mounting of the bar counter can be carried out both to the kitchen headset and the floor, if the framework is erected. Most often design with one edge is fixed on the wall, and the other relies on the rack whose role is performed by a chrome bar pipe.

For the manufacture of the base from wooden bars, two longitudinal beams are preparing, which are fastened with racks (height about 95 cm). When elements are fitted, they are nailed. The design profiles belonging to the lower zone are exhibited. The resulting frame is moving towards the wall. Marks are applied to the bottom beam, the distance from the wall is 160 cm. On one of the racks and on the wall we also make marks that set the size of the lower table.

The finished frame of the bar rack may look something like that

After the frame will be created, it must be connected to other elements of the interior. The frame of the bar rack is attached to the wall, it can be done with screws with dowels. If you need to combine the design with other objects, you should use bolts that should pass through the wall of furniture and wooden bars.

The spike places should be defined by sandpaper to give them a finished look and protect against damage during operation.

The frame is facing with veneer, chipboard sheets or MDF with screws for a 2,8 mm tree.

Manufacturing and installation of table tops from a wood array

The table top is the main part and immediately strides, so you need to consider some requirements for its manufacture:

• durability of the wood array;
• resistance to the effects of moisture and chemicals, to mechanical damage;
• aesthetic appearance.

To create the lower and upper tables with their own hands, edged boards or chipboard sheets are used. Their length will depend on the width of the molding used for decoration, and on the length of the frame of the future rack itself.

We establish a tabletop and fix it with nails. On average, its width is 45-50 cm taking into account the mandatory canopy. If the canopy is smaller (for example, 25-30 cm), the brackets (metal or wooden) are installed below, suitable in style. The shelves are attached from the inside of the rack.

If you use a raw chipboard as a material for the table top, be prepared for additional costs for the purchase of finishing coating

The ends are covered with a material that will help protect the design from destruction and deformation. For this, melamine end edges are used, which are attached with a hot iron, or plastic strip. In the latter case, you will need a tool for the manufacture of the groove. The cutting is carried out along the end, then a plastic can be pasted into the groove. The use of such a method will provide a long service life of the bar counter.

Water submission

Some bar racks are equipped with a sink

If you plan to install a built-in car in the bar, you need to prepare a hole and install the mixer. Then the water supply is prepared and the stock is equipped. This requires flexible hoses or plastic pipes. Metalplastic is connected to lining and sewage. We check that there is no leakage. Space under the sink is sewn by rail, if you wish, you can install the door.

Lighting

Bar rack can be covered both built-in and outer illumination.

In order for the rack better to fit into the interior, you need to choose good lighting. For this purpose, it is best to use halogen lamps that can be placed in a special beam above the table top.

Tip! When choosing lighting for a bar rack, we recommend paying attention to the lamps that can change the intensity of light. It will make it possible to create a bar atmosphere in your kitchen.

Also as lighting can use mini-plasters or small lamps suspended to the ceiling.

In order to avoid problems, it is better to install a bar counter bar not far from the sockets and junction boxes.

Important! Do not forget about security. All contacts and wires should be protected from moisture. The supply of electricians is better to carry out on the floor, and not on the ceiling.

Finish finish

The gaps between the frame, a table and elements of the finish should be treated with a special sealant designed to work with the tree. It is necessary to carefully sand joints and prepare the design to the color. All surfaces are covered with a verse, and then varnish in several layers. Drying time is about 2 hours.