DYI Diva’s Quick Tips

Always wanted a breakfast bar? They are a good idea. They add functional value and an appealing look. They are simple to design and give a great return on your investment of time and effort. With a little ingenuity it’s not as expensive as you might think.

As you look at the configuration in your home, you may have a wall you wish to open up or an open space you want to ‘close off’ partially with a kitchen bar. This doesn’t make you lose the feeling of space since it leaves the visual space over the counter, while creating more usable space with seating and counter.

If you are breaking into a wall to create a breakfast bar, you will need a contractor or a good understanding of what is in the wall. What is helping support the cabinets and structure of you home, etc. before you remove walls or vertical supports.

Filling in open floor space with a new bar is much easier, requiring a base, few L-shaped brackets, and your choice of counter tops. L-brackets can be used to attach the counter tops with cabinets placed below. They are also required for attaching the breakfast slab to the floor. It is a good idea to have an electrical point on the bar. The electrical work should be made on the underside of the breakfast bar rather than above it.

Your breakfast bar is not complete without some bar stools. You can choose from a wide variety of bar stools available in the market. Bar stools in appropriate designs and colors are advised so that they mix easily with the overall look that you want to give through kitchen renovation.

I’m sure you will be satisfied with cost effective update to your kitchen. It offers a casual way to serve meals, chat over coffee, visit with family members as you do kitchen tasks and in general make the kitchen a more social and functional room in your home.