Bar counter on the balcony: location options, design, worktop materials, decor

Pros and cons

When installing a bar, it is worth considering many nuances.

How to position the bar?

The location of the bar depends on the area of ​​the balcony, its type and glazing. Install a bar if the balcony or loggia is glazed and insulated. Height varies according to your desire. You can position the structure both on the loggia and between the room and the balcony. The rack can serve as a partition or a complete 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 block. Combining the living area with a balcony will add space. When dismantling the balcony unit, install the bar counter. Leave room for passage. The shape can be angular, semicircular or l-shaped, when choosing, rely on your preferences.

The photo shows the option of installing a rack instead of a balcony block. The worktop is combined with the rest of the kitchen.

On the balcony from the windowsill

The most common option is to install a bar inside the balcony in place of the windowsill. 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.

In the photo, the design of the rack from the windowsill, complemented by a high bar stool with a footrest.

In the gap between the room and the balcony

This option will replace the wall in the kitchen or living room, unless it is bearing. The dimensions of the room will increase, it will become much brighter. The bar counter will be accessible both from the balcony and from the side of the room. 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, indicating the passage to the balcony. It will serve as an additional emphasis in the interior. For this design, a two-level form is suitable.

On the loggia by the window

If the apartment did not have enough space for a bar, install it by the window on the loggia. The shape can be either straight or with rounded corners. The angular design will increase the number of seats.

The photo shows the option of installing a wooden bar on a loggia with panoramic glazing. To match the set, bar stools with footrest are selected.

Design and shape of bar counters for a loggia

Modern design involves any form.When choosing, you should rely on the dimensions of the loggia or balcony, the general concept of the apartment and your taste. The folding form is compact and can be used as needed. This function allows you to use the space along the wall when the stand is not tilted. This option is suitable for small apartments or studios.

For large apartments, semicircular, curved or streamlined designs are suitable. Due to the lack of angles, they are safe and convenient to use. Another safe option might be a shape with rounded corners. It can be l-shaped or angular.

Corner will maximize the use of space by using corners. Suitable for both small apartments and large ones, it can be both high and low.

The photo shows the installation option of the L-shaped bar counter with a wooden tabletop. The design is complemented by wooden bar stools.

L-shaped is most often used in the interior. Various options for its installation will allow you to equip the rack in any place, including in the corner. The two-level design consists of two countertops located at different heights. The lower tabletop is used directly as a bar counter, and the upper one can be used as an additional shelf for storing drinks.

Options for materials for countertops

When installing a bar, first of all, choose a countertop taking into account the individual properties of the material and your wishes for appearance.

• Glass. The tempered glass countertop is very durable, it is not afraid of temperature extremes, humidity or sunlight. It is easily cleaned of impurities 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.
• Wooden. Natural wood looks solid and gives the interior chic. Wood is used in many styles, but it is not cheap. With proper coating and care, it will last a long time.
• A rock. Stone worktop will be the most durable and durable. Use natural marble, granite or artificial stone.
• Acrylic. If a stone worktop seemed expensive to you, choose acrylic as an alternative. Acrylic does not have micropores, therefore it is resistant to dirt and moisture. By strength, such a countertop is not inferior to stone or wood, and will cost much cheaper. You can make an acrylic bar counter in any shape by adding a curly edge or inlay.
• Metal. This material is resistant both to temperature and moisture, and to mechanical damage. The metal does not rust, it can be used to make a support or individual parts, as well as the countertop itself.
• Fibreboard / MDF / Particleboard. The advantage of these materials is a large selection of palettes and various forms of countertops. Particleboard is the budget option. However, its service life is much shorter compared to wood, for example. The construction of MDF or fiberboard is better, on such plates you can depict 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 stone.

Carefully consider the look of the countertops and the base; they do not have to be made of the same material. Choose it according to 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 countertop can be made of the same material as other kitchen furniture.

The photo shows the design of the rack with a wooden tabletop. The design is complemented by a hinged lamp.

Ideas for decorating a balcony in various styles

You can arrange a 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.This will help you fiberboard / 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 scatter soft light. Add metal constructions and accents, for example in the form of dishes or go decorative vases.

The photo shows the interior of the loft-style balcony. Part of the wooden stand is installed instead of the windowsill.

If you have a studio apartment, arrange a balcony in the modern style or Provence. A tabletop made of wood or glass with a soft, smooth shape will ideally fit into this style. Light accents in the form of lamps and stained glass patterns will help to make the interior of the balcony modern.

Bar decor examples

You can equip a bar with anything. If open space allows, install a small built-in refrigerator. If you want to use the structure as a bar, attach a wall-mounted glass holder, install additional shelves for storing glasses and utensils, and choose comfortable chairs with footrests.

Lighting plays an important role in decorating the bar. Lighting should depend on the style in which the structure or adjacent space is designed. Use spot or track lights, it is possible to hold an LED strip around the perimeter of the bar.

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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 consider all the nuances when setting up a bar.