The kitchen island as a breakfast bar is a design that many homeowners embrace: it’s convenient, versatile, and easy to clean and maintain. If you’re planning on getting a breakfast bar as part of a kitchen remodel, read on as DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Tyler shares tips on how to design one that suits your style and taste.
Choose a Durable Countertop Material
Your breakfast bar countertop will see a lot of wear, so you need material that can withstand most kitchen utensils and cutlery. If you have growing children, they’ll probably bring crayons and other art kits on the table, so you’ll want a countertop that’s easy to clean and maintain. For modern kitchens, solid surface countertops are a great choice. They’re more durable than laminates and have a nonporous surface. If you prefer natural materials, quartz, soapstone and wood are great choices.
Be Creative With Storage
As with any other kind of kitchen renovation project, you’ll get better mileage from your breakfast bar with clever storage design. Most would turn to the bottom part for hidden drawers, but you also have to consider leg room since it’s going to be primarily used for informal dining. Open shelving is a popular choice because you can easily make leg room when needed. However, you can have it designed as a bar-style counter where the storage is accessible from one side. You also have to consider overhead storage, where drawers, shelving or hangers can be combined with lighting fixtures.
Install Comfortable Seating
The breakfast experience won’t be complete without comfortable seating. While there is a wide selection of seating styles, you have to consider its relation to the countertop height. If you’re building a bar-style breakfast counter, you’ll need bar-style seats with adjustable height. Traditional seating also works well on breakfast bars, with a greater selection of styles, designs and colors. Make sure that your choice of seats complement the countertop and cabinet materials and finishes.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Tyler offers a wide range of professional remodeling services, including kitchen, bath and shower remodeling. To get started with a no-obligation consultation on your next home remodel, call us at (903) 255-7111 or contact us online! We serve homeowners in Tyler, Swan, New Chapel Hill, Whitehouse and Noonday. We also serve communities in Douglas, Arp, Troup, Bullard and Flint.
