Kitchen remodel

9 years ago

We are doing a kitchen remodel and was curious on some thoughts about it. We will have a peninsula with a bar that is open to a great room. I was curious if should do bar height or counter height. There will be no appliance or sink on it. This is an existing kitchen opening up to what we are adding on so appliances have a specific spot for the most part. I thought the kitchen would be easy picking items for and that's not the case. Just as hard as my bathrooms which is another post to come.

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Cynthia Taylor-Luce

9 years ago

I prefer counter height for many reasons. It's a great extension of your working space in the kitchen when it's the same level as the rest of your countertops. The chairs don't need to be so high, which can be an issue for the very young, very old, and very height-challenged people. Bar height will act as a visual barrier which will take away from the open-concept feeling of your space.

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Susan Mooney
9 years ago
What Cynthia said!!
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Kathi Steele
9 years ago
Another vote for counter height.
Jill Kiefer
Original Author
9 years ago
If I am doing counter height do I need to make the bar smaller?
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Cynthia Taylor-Luce
9 years ago
Nope. I love the generous surface shown on the drawing. You'll find it a wonderful place to lay out trays of food and drinks for a buffet. It would also be a great project area if you have kids or if you do crafts. It's going to be amazing. Lucky you.
Busy Mom
9 years ago
To me it looks weird when it is not counter height. I agree with Cynthia that is extends your working space and looks bigger.
Jill Kiefer
Original Author
9 years ago
So counter height is gonna win. I am only 5'2" so it sounds much better and with our 2 kids I am sure it will get its use as counter height more.
suzyq53
9 years ago
Counter height is the way to go for your space.
sofikbr
9 years ago
We changed bar level to counter in our peninsula, it looks so much more updated. One thing we didn't get, I wish we would, have countertop continue on the side (waterfall)
Jill Kiefer
Original Author
9 years ago
I thought about a waterfall but the way they have mine designed I don't think that's possible with the extension off the side.