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Regardless of the size of the kitchen, you may wish to have a full-fledged bar area in your kitchen. And what is a bar without a counter – it’s not a bar at all. And here the question arises: how to fit a bar into the kitchen interior, and not take up extra space. Bar counters have become so popular that famous manufacturers like Ikea are launching one-piece sets that include a bar counter.
Bar furniture from Ikea is in great demand
- Features of IKEA kitchen counters
- Types of bar counters
- Other functions of bar counters
- Materials used
- Where do we place the finished bar?
- Individual rack projects: reasonable price
- Conclusion
Advantages of Ikea furniture
Ikea furniture is always functional. Thus, Ikea tables are equipped with a large number of special superstructures and shelves that allow you to place a lot of necessary things on it, while still leaving enough space for comfortable work.
Ikea furniture is always compact. Ikea furniture designers create furniture models that can be placed anywhere, for example, corner furniture allows you to put it in a corner, and built-in furniture fits comfortably in a niche, thus freeing up space.
Furniture manufacturer Ikea always offers a huge range of models.
All Ikea furniture is made from environmentally friendly materials. Each model has a safe design.
But the most important thing is that Ikea is a long-established manufacturer of branded furniture products, producing high-quality, functional, stylish and safe products at an affordable price.
Why are IKEA bar counters so popular?
Those who want to give their kitchen with a small area a fashionable modern style can install a bar counter in the room.
The Swedish brand IKEA is familiar to many first-hand. The manufacturer’s assortment is quite wide, and you can purchase not only home furniture, but also textiles, dishes and various accessories for decorating a beautiful interior. IKEA bar counters, as indeed all products from this manufacturer, are distinguished by accessibility, functionality, quality and convenience, and, in the end, they are simply stylish and beautiful. And what’s important is that with an IKEA bar counter you can make the most of the space of even the smallest room.
For small-sized apartments, a stand is perfect, which is a small, slightly elongated tabletop without legs, like a regular table. You can match it with both chairs with an unusual design and bar-type chairs.
The bar counter divides the space of the room
In any case, there are currently many bar counters from various Russian, Belarusian and foreign manufacturers. All racks are distinguished by interesting color schemes, original design and style. The main thing is to choose the most suitable option for your kitchen.
Kitchen table
The main requirement for the working surface of a kitchen countertop is that it fits organically into the interior of the room, harmoniously combines with the facade of the kitchen unit, is strong, reliable and retains its attractiveness for a long time even when exposed to high temperatures, high moisture and moisture. It would be easy to remove dirt, including grease stains.
Features of IKEA kitchen counters
So, the renovation has begun, and you have decided that a kitchen with a minibar is not such a bad idea. Who is this solution suitable for? For those who like a bar atmosphere, a minibar is a comfortable place where you can relax and sip a cocktail or, while drinking coffee, watch the fried eggs sizzling in a frying pan. And if your kitchen is unusually spacious, then why not add a bar counter option to it?
What is the magic of this design element? Regulars of sports bars know how pleasant it is to sit on a high stool while enjoying the game of your favorite team on a widescreen screen. It’s unlikely that you associate the bar with negative emotions.
We don’t think that one bar will take you to your favorite place, but this is an undeniable plus: it’s your kitchen and your rules. In addition, a bar table is much better than a traditional table: having gathered with a group of friends in a homely atmosphere, you sit next to each other
Bar counters for kitchens: features
Ikea two-level bar counter - the price is quite reasonable
Many people, during renovation, decide to install a bar counter in their kitchen - why not?
This is a wonderful option for people who love to prepare cocktails, who like to contemplate cooking in comfort, as well as for ordinary people who have enough space in the kitchen for a full-fledged kitchen-dining room.
Special flavor of bar counters
In addition, the bar counter is perfect for those who like to sit at the bar on a high stool with a footrest, drinking a cocktail and watching their favorite sports or music program.
Know! The bar counter has the ability to transport you to the familiar atmosphere of your favorite establishment, but with the option of establishing your own rules here and increasing the level of unique comfort. If you have a lot of friends and lead an active lifestyle, then our tips on setting up your own bar counter are just for you!
Types of bar counters
Bar counters are divided into:
- Multi-level (with stands on top for glass legs) bar counters.
- Two-level bar counters;
- Single-level bar counters.
A single-level rack is the most common option, because it is the simplest and most unpretentious.
Often this model has:
- lighting that decorates the entire length of the rack;
- along with convenient cabinets and shelves;
- beautiful fittings;
- unique finishing;
- stained glass;
- and other elements.
At the same time, the counter itself is not necessarily associated with bars and gatherings of young people. This stand can be decorated with high quality wood, varnished - it will look appropriate in any other, more classic interior.
Other functions of bar counters
In addition to very specific functions, bar counters play the role of some kind of screens that zone rooms. For example, they separate kitchens from dining rooms or living rooms from kitchen studios.
A bar counter is an indispensable element when equipping a kitchen (or a home as a whole) in a minimalist or hi-tech style. And if the materials are chosen correctly, the stand will easily fit into styles close to the classics.
If you want to place a bar counter in a certain interior, or want to ensure the maximum level of combination of furniture items, you must take into account:
- materials from which the stand is made;
- its shape;
- its accessories (lighting, type of fittings, etc.)
Materials for making bar counters
In the manufacture of bar counters, including those in the Ikea style, the following materials are used:
- tree;
- stone;
- glass;
- mirrors;
- composite materials;
- metal;
- other.
When choosing material for bar counters, you need to choose the same materials and colors from which other kitchen furniture is assembled. The stand should not particularly stand out or go out of style - then it will look appropriate and harmonious.
The countertop, however, can be ordered as a composite one: a durable material, available in many different colors, that will last you for many years.
It’s not for nothing that composite elements are used in the automotive and aircraft industries - after all, they:
- resistant to temperature changes;
- not subject to mechanical damage.
Therefore, they are completely suitable for the work surface on which food will be prepared.
Bar table
An alternative kitchen table option for a small kitchen is a bar table. This table comes in a classic rectangular shape, an original round and even an oval shape.
You can place it either opposite the kitchen unit or next to it.
Living room table
The living room table is a place to store things such as newspapers, CDs, TV remotes, allowing you to keep everything you need nearby.
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Coffee table
When choosing a coffee table, you need to take into account its proportions, so the lower the table, the longer or wider the tabletop should be.
If the coffee table will be used as a serving table, then you should pay attention to mobile models with wheels. You can also find models convenient for the living room with special newspaper holders.
Modern IKEA tables are available in different models, among which the most popular are glass coffee tables. This table model will make the interior light and elegant.
What do customers say in their reviews?
Many models have long gained popularity among buyers, and there are already many reviews on forums and review sites.
Let's see what ratings were given to the most budget and popular options.
- "Stig."
- Franklin"
- "Ingolf".
- Henkriksdal"
In general, it can be noted that the main advantages that buyers highlight are price, simple assembly, reliable design, and a comfortable seat.
Among the shortcomings noted were creaking (in wooden models, in particular Ingolf), abrasion of the epoxy coating in plastic products during active use. To minimize the risk of damaging furniture, it is necessary to purchase accessories for it (covers, pillows), as well as ensure proper care.
Computer table
When choosing a computer desk, you need to pay attention to the working surface of the table, because it must accommodate a monitor, speakers, and a printer.
You will also need a special niche in which the system unit and a retractable panel for the keyboard will be located. In addition, the functionality of the table is important, i.e. The table should have drawers and shelves.
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In a small room, it is better to choose a corner-shaped computer desk, like the IKEA table from the 2022 catalogue, and in a large room you can afford a classic rectangular table.
Model overview
Regular tables (non-folding)
- Wooden and chipboard.
The materials used for production are often solid pine, oak, ash, and birch. Furniture is covered with stain and protective agents. Products made from chipboard are usually covered with veneer, durable and non-toxic ABS plastic, acrylic varnish or melamine film.
Ingu, made of solid pine, is the most budget-friendly table in IKEA (RUB 1,299), and is not treated with protective impregnations. This is an excellent option for those who want to get creative and make an interesting, individual design: you can leave the natural texture of the wood, just covering it with clear varnish or wax. Can be coated with stain or any other colored paint.
*Below the photo in parentheses the cost is in rubles.
Ingu
Olmstads are also made of solid pine and are very popular among buyers. Available in white, black-brown, oak color.
Olmstad (RUR 3,299).
Melthorp is a new product among tables at IKEA.
Melthorp (RUR 3,799). The furniture is made of ash.
Solid wood Lerhamn is sold in black and brown, two-tone (white, oak) design.
Lerhamn (RUR 3,999).
Bilsta - furniture made of fiberboard with melamine coating.
Bilsta (RUR 5,999).
Norrocker is a table made of solid birch with rounded corners. Covered with stain and clear varnish to preserve the natural shade of the wood. An excellent option for a country style interior.
Norrocker (RUR 6,999). Lisabo made of solid birch and ash veneer. Covered with clear varnish. Price – 11,999. Available in black.
A table with a base made of natural beech – Westanby – looks expensive in the interior.
Westanby (RUR 19,999).
- Round.
The IKEA catalog presents both compact, round tabletops that can accommodate up to 4 people, as well as large, oval regular tables and transformers that are suitable for large families and for entertaining guests.
The model with a round tabletop can be found in the Alsta (glass), Bilsta, Gamlared, Salmi (glass) series and among the Bjursta, Ingatorp transformers.
Gamlared. One of the most budget options. For 2-4 people. Price - 6,499. Bilsta in the kitchen interior (12,499).
- Glass.
IKEA kitchen tables made of durable, tempered glass:
- with a round tabletop - Alsta (for 2 people), Salmi (for 4 people);
Alsta (4,999).
Glass Salmi (6,499).
- rectangular for 4-6 people - Thorsby.
Thorsby (from 7,499).
- Large tables (6-8 seats).
For a spacious kitchen, kitchen-living room or dining room where you will receive guests, an excellent solution would be furniture from Morbilong, Mockelby, Tingby, Industrial, Hupperlig or Ekedalen transformers.
Morbilonga. Dining table for a country style kitchen. The high price tag (from 39,999) is due to the natural composition and dimensions.
Mockelby. Six-seater table made of oak. Cost – 44,999.
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Transformable tables
At IKEA, most of the catalog is occupied by transformable tables. And it’s not without reason that there is such a large assortment of folding and folding models, because one of the company’s priorities in production is practicality.
Their disassembly mechanism is so simple that even a child can handle it. The product on the website has detailed video instructions on how to arrange and fold furniture. It may be based on a retractable mechanism with an insert board or a folding principle of transformation.
- Sliding.
- Wangsta. Furniture is only in white.
The price for a model for 2-4 people is 6,499.
The price for a model for 4-6 people is 7,999.
- Ekedalen. These models are distinguished by a more natural and high-quality composition, color palette (white, light oak, brown, dark brown) and a natural, natural wood pattern.
Price (2-4 people) – 7,999.
Price (4-6 people) – 9,999.
- Byursta. Among these models there are rectangular and round options. Accommodates from 4 to 8 people. Colors – brown-black, white. The length is increased by 2 additional boards, which are stored under the tabletop. When disassembled, they are securely fixed with hidden latches.
Price for rectangular models (capacity - 4-8 people) - 9,999.
Price for round models (4-6 people) – 13,999.
Bursta looks elegant in classic interiors.
- Sturnes are made entirely of natural wood - solid pine and birch. Covered with stain and acrylic varnish to impart protective properties. Available in white and oak color. Capacity – 4 -6 people.
Price – 12,999.
- Glivarp is the only IKEA transformer with a tempered glass tabletop on steel legs in white. Designed for 4-6 people.
The layout mechanism is similar to wooden ones: there is also an additional inset tabletop, but unlike previous models, here it is not removed, but is lifted with a simple upward movement and installed in the middle.
Price – 15,999.
- Ingatorp - IKEA dining tables for the kitchen and dining room in a classic style. They will also fit perfectly into a country style interior. Thanks to one additional panel, they can accommodate 6 people. When assembled, it can accommodate 4 people.
The cost of models with a round tabletop is 19,999.
Sliding rectangular ones have the same cost. They will also fit well into a traditional interior thanks to the carvings on the legs.
- Leskvik is the most expensive folding option made from solid pine and solid birch. In the only oak color. Like Sturnas tables, it has the texture of natural material.
Price – 21,999.
- With folding floors.
Such models have a different layout mechanism - the assembled part of the tabletop is simply lowered, and, if necessary, raised and fixed. Accommodates from 2 to 4 people.
The most budget-friendly and compact is in the Byursta series, costing 3,499 rubles.
Folding table with wall mounting. The tabletop is laminated chipboard.
There is a similar one in white.
Moddus made of steel and table top made of chipboard. Cost – 3,999 rubles.
Among the more expensive and interesting in design models are Ingatorp tables with 2 folding floors in black-brown, oak and white.
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Norden is a modern interpretation of the folding cabinets that we have become accustomed to since Soviet times, but with an easier transformation mechanism. Made from solid pine. Colors – brown-black, oak.
Under the tabletop there are 6 drawers in which you can store kitchen and tableware. Convenient not only as a dining table, but also as a work table.
Cost – 9,999 rubles.
When disassembled, it can accommodate up to 4 people.
Norden has several stages of layout - with one or two folding floors.
IKEA PS 2012 is the most expensive of the folding tables (14,999). It has a two-tone design and two floors. The table top is made of bamboo, the legs are made of metal.
IKEA PS 2012 table for 2-4 seats
Desk
The main feature of a desk is the size of the working surface, because notebooks, albums, and books should fit on it, while you should be able to sit comfortably at it.
This is exactly the table that can be found in the photo of the IKEA table in the interior of the office.
