Dining with your guests or family is always enjoyable, but cooking alone in the kitchen isn’t as much fun. You want to be able to chat while your family or guests enjoy your cooking—and your company. A kitchen with a bar is the perfect solution.
In this article, we'll tell you more about this type of kitchen, answer your burning questions and give you inspiration.
You want the kitchen of your dreams, don’t you? The kind of kitchen that brings a smile to your face just thinking about it...
What is a kitchen with a bar?
A kitchen with a bar is exactly what it sounds like—a kitchen combined with a bar. It’s easy to imagine a space where you can enjoy a snack or drink with your partner or guests. If you’re looking for something beyond a standard kitchen, a bar, peninsula, or kitchen island is a great choice.
In general, these kitchens are more expensive, but you get something truly beautiful and unique in return—especially when you opt for acustom made kitchen. It’s an investment you’ll enjoy for many years to come. However, it’s important to keep the three points below in mind when shopping for your new kitchen.
- The style of your kitchen with bar.
- The appliances you want to use in your kitchen.
- What sustainable materials you want to use.
These are the three main factors that may or may not make your kitchen a good investment. After reading the article, we hope you can use the various tips and advice to make a good choice for yourself.
Why choose this type of kitchen?
✔︎ You can stay in conversation with your family and visitors while cooking.
✔︎ you no longer need a dining table because you can also have breakfast, lunch and dinner at the bar.
✔︎ you have an extra (home) workspace. Ideal for home workers and / or studying children.
There are plenty of reasons to choose a kitchen with a bar, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of kitchen? We understand you might be wondering, so we’ve outlined the pros and cons for you below.
The advantages and disadvantages of a kitchen with a bar:
As promised in the introduction to this blog, we’re now sharing all the pros and cons of a kitchen with a bar. Let’s dive in, shall we? 😉
The Benefits ✔︎
The biggest advantage of a kitchen bar is that it allows you to stay connected with your family or guests while cooking. They can enjoy drinks at the bar while you prepare a delicious meal. Plus, these kitchens are fully customizable to suit your needs.
Where do you start when putting together your dream kitchen?
As interior designers, we regularly meet people who want to create their dream kitchen but struggle to account for factors like available space, kitchen style, or which appliances they need—such as a coffee maker, wine cooler, hot plate, induction hob, or exhaust system.
Have you already visited several kitchen companies but still can’t find the kitchen you truly want? In that case, having a custom kitchen made is definitely worth considering.
What does a custom-made kitchen cost?
A custom kitchen can be made for as little as €25,000. In a kitchen store, you will also spend this amount. Of course, you can make it as crazy as you want. Would you like multiple ovens, a hot plate, a wine cooler, an induction hob with an exhaust system and a natural stone kitchen top? Then of course this will cost more than the equipment that comes with a standard kitchen from a kitchen store.
And that’s fantastic, of course, because the choice is entirely in your hands. Naturally, we’re happy to brainstorm with you, but one thing is certain... We realize the kitchen of your dreams.
Want to know more about the cost of a kitchen? Then read our blog: what does a kitchen cost? Of course, you can also request a quote at the bottom of this page, and within a week you'll know what your dream kitchen will cost.
The disadvantages ✘
The biggest "disadvantage" of a kitchen with a bar is that it takes up more space than a standard l-shaped kitchen. But, of course, you get a lot in return. Even if you have a small space at your disposal, it is still possible to combine a peninsula with bar.
In what kitchen setups can you use a bar?
More and more different types of kitchen are coming out. From luxury kitchens with an island to residential kitchens. Similarly, there are a variety of styles for a kitchen bar. But which style and shape will you go for? It is important to know what style of kitchen you want. Will you go for u-shape, l-shape or t-shape?
Of course, the shape of your kitchen depends on the space available. Do you have less space? Then a peninsula kitchen is ideal, because one side of the island is mounted on a wall. Do you have more space at your disposal? Then you can choose a kitchen with an island and bar.
You know the shape ... But what does the style your dream kitchen look like?
It's also important to know what style you like. Do you like dark colors and robust materials or do you like light colors and oak? These are obviously two different desires, but still important to think about. We will come back to this later in this article!
Get inspired!
Not sure what your dream kitchen looks like yet? Then do some research. Take a look at an interior design magazine, Pinterest or another social media platform. You'll see a variety of kitchen styles.
Do you know that as interior designers, we don't really believe in kitchen styles? Of course, you can get inspiration and ideas from them.
We always say:
"You won’t find the kitchen of your dreams in an interior design magazine or a kitchen store—but you can have it custom-made."
Take a look below—can you really categorize these kitchens into one specific style? Probably not, because these are kitchens we’ve customized specifically for our clients.
Conclusion: kitchen with bar
In this blog, we have answered your burning questions about a kitchen with a bar. We hope you now know what the advantages and disadvantages are. But also that you don't "have to" look for a specific kitchen style.
Would you like us to help bring your dream kitchen to life? Curious about the cost? Request a quote below!
Before you know it, the kitchen of your dreams will be in your home... 🏠
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