Once you have the base support finished, mark a small line 42 inches from the floor at each stud you chose in your supporting wall. Use your level to make sure they’re even. Also, make a center mark on the side of the pedestal that will face the wall.

The keys thing to think about location-wise is whether there is enough space behind the breakfast bar for people to pass by – allow at least 60cm, but ideally 90cm. It should never cause an obstruction. With someone assisting you to hold the base in place, use your drill to secure one end to the wall with two screws, one above the other, on each side of the central piece. A counter stool, sometimes called kitchen stool, is aimed at breakfast bars that sit at standard kitchen worktop height. This is around 90-95cm/35-37in from the floor, with the stools ranging from 60-75cm/24-30in high (to seat height).

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Run a bead of construction adhesive along the top edge of your base. Lay the bar top in place, centered. Next, screw the other end of the base to your pedestal, lining up the center mark you made with the center board. A breakfast bar is a great way to get more out of your kitchen,’ says Graeme Smith, Head of Retail and Commercial Design at Life Kitchens. ‘Breakfast bars keep everyone socially connected in the space and can make it easy for hosts to cook away while guests chat.’ In more recent years, breakfast bar ideas for kitchen life include another place to work from home – one where you’ll never be too far from the coffee machine! What should you consider when planning a breakfast bar?

The empty void beneath a breakfast bar is ripe for an injection of colour and pattern. As the surface often comes under fire from flailing feet, especially those of small children, choosing finishes that are scuff-resistant and easy to clean.When considering the dimensions of your island, keep in mind that it should be in proportion to the overall size of your space,' advises Charlie from Ledbury Studio. 'Don’t go too big or too small or your island will look disproportionate. And don’t try to squeeze in an island where there simply isn’t space (regardless of how much you want one). It won't look right, and it will make your kitchen feel very cramped, particularly if more than one person is trying to use it at a time.' Whether you want your bar built extending out from a wall, to create a division between spaces—or along an empty wall as a shelf—you need to leave an adequate passageway. Forty-two inches is the magic number, here, too. Remember, even if you have enough room to walk, you may need to fit appliances, furniture, or even a wheelchair through the space at one point or another.

Before deciding where to build your bar, find the studs in the wall. You want to mount the bar on at least two studs, which are spaced 16 inches apart behind the drywall. Use a stud finder to locate them, then measure out where the bar will go. How Deep Should a Bar Top Be? The average bar height is 42 inches tall. You want to keep your bar between 36-42 inches or else your barstools won’t fit under comfortably.Breakfast bars are highly versatile and practical,' says Neil McDonald, Design Manager, Moores. 'If you have a busy household, a breakfast bar can be a great addition to the home, creating a more relaxed dining area. They are a fantastic solution for kitchens which are tight on space, where it is not practical to have a separate dining area or even a small kitchen table and chairs.' The wall finishes are just as important to get right as the countertop. Probably more so because the area behind the countertop will come in for a lot of abuse. And you don’t want to have to replace a finish down the line because it wears badly. These include but are not limited to the following: A breakfast bar is essentially a casual spot to pull up a stool in your kitchen. It can run the full length of an island, complete with four-to-six stools, or be little more than a shelf in the corner, or a short overhang at one end of an island. Mosaics in metallic or reflective finishes on feature walls can sparkle in the light, day or night. First, create a support system using the 2×6 pieces by screwing them together to form an I shape. You’ll mount one end of the I to the wall and secure the other end to the pedestal. Paint, stain, or finish to match the top.