Can you make a breakfast bar from worktop?

If you have a u-shaped kitchen with one open side, place a set of stools along the outside of the counter. This will create an instant breakfast bar with no renovation work required. For a more styled look, fit a worktop counter that overhangs the unit to create the feel of a table.

What size is breakfast bar worktop?

Breakfast Bars These worktops start at a width of 900mm up to a width of 1240mm – and larger sizes are available via our made to measure worktop service.

How deep is a breakfast bar worktop?

around 600mm deep
Island or Breakfast bar depth A standard worktop will be around 600mm deep, sometimes 620mm with an overhang. If you wanted to use your island as a breakfast bar you would want to add at least 300mm to the depth to enable you to incorporate bar stools or shallow storage.

Whats the difference between breakfast bar and worktop?

The back of the worktop will be flat and square and will usually be factory sealed against moisture by covering the bare chipboard with a length of waterproof tape. Breakfast bars have the laminate wrapped around BOTH long edges for the chipboard base.

Should a breakfast bar be higher than worktop?

The recommended worktop overhang for a breakfast bar is 300mm. This overhang is needed to be able to get chairs and your legs underneath it, to be able to sit comfortably.

How wide is a breakfast bar countertop?

Countertop bars are 36 inches, and bartops are 42 inches. Forty-two inches is the most common, but different heights may suit your kitchen (or those who use it most) better. Twenty-four inches deep leaves enough room for eating, without being too difficult to reach across.

How wide should a breakfast counter be?

There is standard 47 inches or 119 centimeters breakfast bar that is perfect whether you will be seating just a couple or adding another set of bar stools to sit another two. 16 inches or 41 centimeters are available for breakfast bars for couples with minimum kitchen space.

Does a breakfast bar overhang need support?

The overhang of your breakfast bar is typically not supported from beneath like the rest of the countertop, and some materials do better without support than others. If your bar overhang is made from a material that can support itself, like quartz, you can have a broader overhang with less support.

What do you put under a breakfast bar?

Protecting The Wall Under Your Breakfast Bar

• Peel and Stick Backsplash. For a simple but effective method, you can try out peel and stick backsplash.
• Tile.
• Carpet Squares or Remnants.
• Washable or Scuff-Resistant Paint.
• Beadboard.
• Wooden Planks.
• Temporary Wallpaper.

What is the standard overhang for a bar top?

10-12”
A typical overhang for a comfortable seating area should be around 25-30cm (10-12”), this should leave enough knee room and adequate space between the countertop edge and the person seated. Therefore, as the depth of the overhang increases, so does the comfort and usability of the bar.

What is the standard bar counter depth?

Bar counter depth can range from 16 to 20 inches deep, depending on your preference. This is also going to depend on the type of seating you choose and what kind of overhang is recommended so that your guests can sit comfortably at the bar with enough leg room.

How deep should a kitchen breakfast bar be?

Unlike some of the other measurements we’ve discussed, the depth of a breakfast bar is pretty straightforward. A breakfast bar should be 24 inches deep. This depth gives you an appropriate amount of space on your counter without being too big.

How long should breakfast bar overhang be?

The overhang of your breakfast bar should be between 8 inches and 15 inches. This measurement depends on the amount of space you have available to dedicate to your breakfast bar, the height of the people using it, and the type of material you are using for the counter.

How wide should a breakfast bar overhang be?

When it comes to a breakfast bar overhang, the standard size for this should be 18 inches to allow for enough leg room.

Why choose B&Q kitchen worktops?

Add the finishing touch to your kitchen with beautifully crafted worktops from B&Q. We have something to suit all lifestyles and budgets, including ready cut surfaces that work hard for you in range of styles, from solid wood to earthstone. Shop the range at B&Q and personalise your kitchen surfaces today.

Why choose our breakfast bar worktops?

Your breakfast bar worktop can really bring your kitchen together. You can design it to blend in with the rest of your kitchen; or equally, designed to stand out. Our breakfast bar worktops have also been designed to be of easy maintenance whilst still being extremely functional.

What are Wickes breakfast bar worktops made of?

Wickes breakfast bar worktops include laminate, granite, stone and solid wood options. So you can pick the style and material that’s right for you no matter what your taste or budget. Explore more kitchen products for worktops, worktop trims and edgings and accessories at Wickes.

Does B&Q have ready cut kitchen surfaces?

We have something to suit all lifestyles and budgets, including ready cut surfaces that work hard for you in range of styles, from solid wood to earthstone. Shop the range at B&Q and personalise your kitchen surfaces today.