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15 Inspiring Breakfast Bar Ideas for a Social Kitchen
Take a look at how breakfast bars fit effortlessly in studio apartment kitchenettes to farmhouse-size kitchens
As kitchens evolve from being just a place where meals are prepared to a favourite social hub of the home, a breakfast bar is becoming a necessity, as well. From grabbing a quick bite to having an aperitif while watching the chef whip up a gourmet meal to getting extra work surface, the breakfast bar has a load of functional features, and going by the ones featured here, aesthetic ones, too.
2. Firm: Archic
A concrete island does double duty as a breakfast bar. What is seemingly lost in terms of storage (even though there is still plenty) is made up in creating a social cook space. Stools in rugged wood and metal, bulbs encased in cages and a metal-finish refrigerator complete the modern industrial look of this kitchen.
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A concrete island does double duty as a breakfast bar. What is seemingly lost in terms of storage (even though there is still plenty) is made up in creating a social cook space. Stools in rugged wood and metal, bulbs encased in cages and a metal-finish refrigerator complete the modern industrial look of this kitchen.
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3. A gorgeous wooden block for the breakfast bar delineates it beautifully from the grey island worktop. The stools fit all the way under the bar, keeping the passage behind clear for traffic.
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4. Firm: Agence Anais Gauthier
In this small studio apartment, where every inch of space matters, the kitchen peninsula doubles as the breakfast bar-cum dining area, saving precious square footage. Throw in a couple of stools and you are good to go!
In this small studio apartment, where every inch of space matters, the kitchen peninsula doubles as the breakfast bar-cum dining area, saving precious square footage. Throw in a couple of stools and you are good to go!
5. Firm: Giuliana Maffeis Architect
A long, linear kitchen features a floating ledge that runs parallel to the worktop. The absence of base cabinets under it makes the space look airy, plus allows for the comfortable high chairs to be tucked all the way in, allowing for easy foot traffic when the bar is not in use.
A long, linear kitchen features a floating ledge that runs parallel to the worktop. The absence of base cabinets under it makes the space look airy, plus allows for the comfortable high chairs to be tucked all the way in, allowing for easy foot traffic when the bar is not in use.
6. Firm: E2 Architecture + Interiors Ltd
This L-shaped breakfast bar, standing perpendicular to the kitchen island, is a smart extension. The additional counter space can be used both while prepping and when hosting. The stools have also been carefully thought out, with white seats that ‘melt’ into the background and steel legs that blend into the floor.
This L-shaped breakfast bar, standing perpendicular to the kitchen island, is a smart extension. The additional counter space can be used both while prepping and when hosting. The stools have also been carefully thought out, with white seats that ‘melt’ into the background and steel legs that blend into the floor.
7. Firm: Des Ewing Residential Architects
Going against the norm of following straight lines in a modern kitchen, here is this round breakfast bar. It works best when one has the luxury of space, and it’s well worth the extra effort that goes into making the bespoke storage unit and base under the bar. Combining it with cushioned bar stools that add colour and contrast is a wonderful way to enliven the kitchen.
Going against the norm of following straight lines in a modern kitchen, here is this round breakfast bar. It works best when one has the luxury of space, and it’s well worth the extra effort that goes into making the bespoke storage unit and base under the bar. Combining it with cushioned bar stools that add colour and contrast is a wonderful way to enliven the kitchen.
8. This breakfast bar sits at a lower level than the kitchen counter, instead of the usual design where the breakfast bar is a few inches above the island countertop. The change in colour and material gives an interesting twist to the dynamic of the room.
9. Firm: Neil Davis
A wood-topped floating peninsula, standing on a single leg, is the spot to grab a quick bite or nibble at some hors d’oeuvres in this small kitchen. A tall swivel stool with a matching wooden seat can be turned to face any direction.
A wood-topped floating peninsula, standing on a single leg, is the spot to grab a quick bite or nibble at some hors d’oeuvres in this small kitchen. A tall swivel stool with a matching wooden seat can be turned to face any direction.
10. Firm: Harry Braswell Inc.
The overhanging countertop affords comfortable seating space with ample leg room, seamlessly blending breakfast bar and work top. Transparent chairs blend into the island, while allowing light from the windows to pass through.
The overhanging countertop affords comfortable seating space with ample leg room, seamlessly blending breakfast bar and work top. Transparent chairs blend into the island, while allowing light from the windows to pass through.
13. Firm: Volansky Studio
A timber breakfast bar has been created as a separate entity from the rest of the teal kitchen, both in colour and material. Stools with matching teal seats serve to integrate the breakfast bar with the open-plan kitchen.
A timber breakfast bar has been created as a separate entity from the rest of the teal kitchen, both in colour and material. Stools with matching teal seats serve to integrate the breakfast bar with the open-plan kitchen.
14. Firm: Kitchen Stori
A raised block of wood along the kitchen island serves as the breakfast bar. The breakfast unit with its matching stools stands out distinctively, while adding a dose of warmth to the pale kitchen.
A raised block of wood along the kitchen island serves as the breakfast bar. The breakfast unit with its matching stools stands out distinctively, while adding a dose of warmth to the pale kitchen.
15. Firm: Creative Design Cabinet Solutions
This elevated length of highly polished wood running along the kitchen island can easily accommodate a family of four. The height of the platform hides the messiness of prepping from the rest of the room.
Read more:
How to Squeeze in a Breakfast Bar Into Your Kitchen
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Which breakfast bar would you like in your own home? Share with us in the Comments section.
This elevated length of highly polished wood running along the kitchen island can easily accommodate a family of four. The height of the platform hides the messiness of prepping from the rest of the room.
Read more:
How to Squeeze in a Breakfast Bar Into Your Kitchen
9 Ways to Bring a Slice of ‘Cafe’ Decor Into Your Home
Tell us:
Which breakfast bar would you like in your own home? Share with us in the Comments section.
A simple wooden ledge extending from the kitchen island is a popular choice when it comes to trendy breakfast bars. The proximity of the dining table means that a large group can dine convivially in the kitchen. It’s a also great favourite of the kids, who love to have their own space.
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