La cocina distribuida en U es perfecta para cocinar de forma eficaz. Con un solo gesto puedes pasar del frigorífico a los fogones y de ahí al fregadero. Es la máxima expresión del triángulo de trabajo del que tanto se oye hablar para que el diseño de la cocina resulte ergonómico. Los defensores de esta distribución aseguran que el perímetro central de la sala queda despejado, favoreciendo un buen ritmo y comodidad en las tareas. Y los invitados pueden charlar contigo mientras estás cocinando, siempre y cuando se queden en su lado de la península. Como comprobarás en la siguiente selección, este tipo de organización de la sala puede tener distintos estilos y tamaños que se adaptan a diferentes planos de planta. Por su versatilidad y confort, es quizás el tipo de distribución más socorrida.
Las casas más antiguas con cocinas más pequeñas a veces tienen el frigorífico dentro de la U, quitándole espacio a la encimera. Lo más normal en este tipo de estancias es que la nevera se coloque en la pared contigua, fuera de la U. Es una buena opción, ya que sigue estando dentro del triángulo de trabajo pero sin ocupar el perímetro de circulación. Una de las señas de identidad de las cocinas en forma de U es la península. La que se muestra aquí no tiene asientos, al encontrarse en una zona de paso entre dos ambientes. Disponer de una zona de estar suele ser la razón por la que se prefieren las cocinas en forma de L con una isla. Pero si sabes aprovechar cada centímetro, no tendrás que renunciar a ello.
Aquí el lavavajillas está dentro de la península y no junto al fregadero, como suele suceder. Una solución podría ser colocar la pila en la península, pero entonces quedaría una encimera larga y vacía en la parte corta de la U. Al menos aquí el cocinero puede usar la península para preparar y servir la comida. Aquí tenemos una solución para contar con una zona de estar en las cocinas en forma de U. Este banco adosado permite disfrutar de la mesa de comedor. Otra alternativa sería colocar unos ligeros taburetes tras la península para sentarse a comer algo más informal en la barra. La cocina anterior, pero desde otro ángulo… Atención a la ubicación del frigorífico: es el lugar habitual en una cocina en forma de U. Mucha gente tiene la tentación de colocar tanto una mesa de comedor como taburetes en la península. Al final, el espacio queda recargado con tanto asiento por el medio. Si no tienes metros suficientes, resiste la tentación, opta por una de las dos opciones, o te volverás loco.
En esta cocina parece que tanto el frigorífico como los fogones se encuentran fuera de la U, así que el espacio dedicado a la zona de aguas y preparación es un poco mayor. Consejo: en un caso así, un fregadero adicional junto al área de cocción es una gran solución, siempre y cuando estés dispuesto a sacrificar algún armario inferior. A veces, en las casas antiguas y más pequeñas, no te quedará otra a no ser que muevas tabiques y te gastes dinero en hacer obra. Aprovecha al máximo lo que tienes. Aunque siempre hayas soñado con una cocina grande en forma de U en la que quepa una isla, ten en cuenta que en esta distribución la isla no tendría asientos. Consejo: quizá quepan dos taburetes en el extremo más corto de la isla si sacrificas un armario o dejando un saliente en la encimera, a modo de voladizo. Sin embargo, si mantienes su estructura, la isla tendrá un aspecto más elegante.
Si tienes espacio, esta es la solución: una U perfecta con isla y asientos para cuatro. Hay dos fregaderos, uno delante de cada ventana. Es una alternativa estupenda a la clásica opción de colocar un fregadero adicional en la isla. Como el frigorífico y la despensa están encastrados en la pared, esta cocina en forma de U parece más bien un espacio alargado con una isla. Una muestra de que el buen diseño optimiza siempre cada rincón. Esta distribución podría entenderse como una cocina en forma de U rota, o de L con una isla. Técnicamente, me decanto más por la segunda, pero si te imaginas que la puerta del fondo es una serie de armarios, puedes inspirarte en esta distribución para tu cocina en forma de U. Dos sueños en uno: una cocina en forma de U con una isla y una península. Es la solución ideal para que tus invitados puedan estar en la cocina sin estorbar al chef. También puedes crear una cocina en forma de U añadiendo una isla independiente a una cocina en forma de L. De este modo tendrás más espacio de almacenaje, en el estante inferior, y una zona para sentarte sobre unos taburetes, sin necesidad de añadir un voladizo a la encimera. Y aquí se puede ver una elegante y moderna cocina en forma de U con un toque creativo: la encimera adosada a la pared se alarga en perpendicular, donde se ubica la zona de aguas, y acaba en una alargada mesa de comedor.
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Philippe Starck (Paris, 1949) is one of the best known (and recognized) contemporary designers. He is an architect, interior designer, and versatile designer who, in his projects, fuses the industrial and the organic with the grace and irony of his French roots. If we focus on his facet of industrial design, it is challenging to stay with only one of his products, furniture or lamps. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the Masters' chair: a contemporary piece that is a tribute to three icons in the history of design. Launched in 2009 by Italian firm Kartell and conceived in collaboration with designer Eugeni Quitllet, the Masters's chair is a tribute to three design greats. The piece reinterprets three icons: Arne Jacobsen's Series 7 chair, Eero Saarinen's Tulip armchair, and Charles Eames' Eiffel chair. This is how Starck himself describes it: "We were not born today. There have been many masters before us. The Master's chair evokes the lines of three masterpieces. The union of the three generates a new product that reflects our current society". It is easy to identify the structure and legs of the Eiffel chair, the curved, organic lines of Series 7, and the futuristic style of the Tulip.
In the image, we see it next to other design classics, such as the Panton chair, designed in the 1960s by Verner Panton, or the Chair One, created in 2003 by Konstantin Grcic for Magis. All the pieces are in black, contrasting with the white of the walls and the wooden table. The versatile and organic design of the Masters adapts to any environment. The Masters is made of polypropylene with a matte finish, a solid and durable plastic material that Philippe Starck uses in many of his designs. It has four slender legs and a wide, comfortable seat. The backrest provides the chair's personality, made of three tubular pieces that intertwine to create an organic shape. It has an elegant and simple design that has managed to combine the lines of the three icons to which it pays homage.
Since its first edition in 2009, in which Kartell released only the versions in white, black, mustard, and rust orange, other models of the Masters have been edited in gray and sage green. As a novelty, it has recently been presented with gold, chrome, and shiny copper finishes, making it a jewel. The Masters is an essentially versatile chair beyond its aesthetics. Thanks to its seat and backrest, it can be used both in the dining room and in a study, bringing comfort and personality to any space. Because of its material - polypropylene is a resistant, durable, and easy to clean plastic - it can be used both indoors and outdoors. It is also a stackable and light chair, weighing only 4 kilos.
In 2011, Philippe Starck designed the stool version, Masters Stool, also published by Kartell. It has the same silhouette and lines as the chair but a minor back and seat and a taller
]]>A dining room in the kitchen is an excellent resource to make our daily life more comfortable. Although it is not always easy to integrate into small kitchens, the right equipment, and a little ingenuity usually solve the problem, even on the minor surface. And if not, take a look at these proposals that combine functionality and imagination.
Enjoying a kitchen in which you can work without obstacles and with generous work surfaces does not mean sacrificing the office. Instead, the solution is to choose a piece of multipurpose equipment with mobile elements such as this proposal. The critical part is the table that slides along a profile hidden under the countertop of the kitchen's back wall and can be collected in the sidewall hiding the sofa when not needed. This provides ample space and a convenient auxiliary surface for food preparation.
A dead angle in the corner of a kitchen with an irregular floor plan has been converted into a practical office for two. It consists of a fold-out table that fits the gap to the millimeter and two matching stools, all custom-made. The table wing folds over the table when folded up. The stools are stored underneath thanks to the angles of the seats, which reproduce the inclination of the walls between which they fit.
This type of difficult corner has made it possible to create a complete and comfortable office. The sloping ceiling is not a problem when seated, especially if you opt for a not-too-high bench. In addition, to give the small dining room its entity, the wall has been painted in a vibrant turquoise tone, which has also been used to cover the embossed wall panel that serves as a decorative accent.
The large windows provide luminosity, although they reduce the sound meters since the wall cannot be used with furniture. This bar facing the back patio to which the kitchen opens this area (generally used as a passageway) is profitable. Here you can enjoy breakfasts and meals with views without sacrificing the entry of natural light and ventilation, thanks to its minimal structure and the fact that it has been combined with light stools that are practically invisible. It is not a bad idea to have a folding bar if possible.
Whenever possible, the office should be located next to a natural light source and as far away as possible from the fire area. If the space for this area is limited, choose pieces of furniture made of light materials and shapes not to saturate the space.
To visually separate this part of the room, install a ceiling lamp that completely covers the tabletop and choose a different wall covering than the rest of the kitchen—for example, a wallpaper.
Benches attached to the wall are a very effective resource when there is not enough space, especially in "L" layouts, since the angle between them can accommodate a light table. Special mention should be made of the padded wall covering that acts as a backrest and adds comfort to the whole without more space.
A shared resource to gain an area in the kitchen is to integrate the adjoining gallery or laundry room in the room. Again, if the space is not too generous, benches are the best solution, since they offer many seats in a very contained space. They also have the added advantage of being able to take advantage of the space under the seats. Finally, parallel seating with leatherette upholstered cushions will give it a retro look, in the style of the cafés of the 1950s.
Extending the envelope of an island or a work peninsula at one end without cabinets underneath is enough to gain a place to eat. It is enough to complete it with a pair of high stools that can be hidden in the gap.
The open plan designs to the dining room not only visually expand the kitchen, but also offer intermediate spaces that can be used to great advantage. This is the case, for example, of this proposal that makes the passage area between the kitchen and the living room profitable by converting it into a compact dining room for four diners. Due to its location, a light table has been chosen with four low stools that can be stored underneath when not needed. A vintage aesthetic mural in the same chromatic range of the kitchen and the living room completes the set.
]]>Cheap bar stools can crack and imported bar stools can break and bend; so rather than make this same mistake this fall, be sure to invest in quality fall furniture including meal bar stools from Budget Bar Stools. Their high-quality bar stools, like the New York Bar Stool, retails as a discount bar stool (only $28.00) and is high enough quality to withstand this upcoming Fall season.
Or take the Los Angeles bar stool, another customer favorite this metal bar stool features a sturdy backrest and the chair (like most bar stools on Budget Bar Stools) has a full 360 degree swivel. At $59.00, owners of the LA bar stool don’t need California weather to ensure their bar stools make it through the next season.
All chairs are made with commercial quality parts including contemporary, high-quality commercial vinyl. And unlike imported bar stools these metal bar stools have the ability to last for years. Where cheap bar stools come with a metal that can easily scratch and even bend, Budget Bar Stool uses quality parts. In the end, customers are left with a high-quality product that doesn’t need to be tossed after each season. It’s no wonder Budget Bar Stool is a consumers favorite pick – winter, spring, summer or even this fall.
]]>Commercial quality generally is meant to imply that the products can withstand commercial (retail or mass) use. Much like other retail products, bar stools should not breakdown after short-term use. In our experience, American manufactured bar stools last 8 times longer than cheap, imported bar stools that are not made to commercial-quality. Their swivels are made from cheap bar stool metal and thin aluminum for the bar stools with legs – both bend and crack in the short-run.
Commercial-quality, American-made bar stools (like the ones we sell) start by never skimping on parts. They are built to withstand the test of time and allow both home users and commercial bar stool users such as restaurant owners to enjoy the product long-term.
All bar stools sold on Budget Bar Stools are hand-assembled and made using American parts and components wherever possible. We reinforce all seat parts with wood, fiberboard and foam. Cheap all foam seats are cheaper but compress quickly over time.
The trade off for Commercial-quality is certainly not: price vs. quality. Take for example, the Los Angeles bar stool which retails at $59.00. This product rivals the price of all imported bar stools found online. Our New York Bar stool retails for only $28.00 and is made with the same high-quality components as everything else on our site.
So when you’re looking for a new bar stool, be sure to buy a bar stool that advertises “Commercial quality” and is not a cheap import. Not only does buying American mean higher-quality parts but those parts will outlast imported parts – whether you’re a home owner looking for 2 kitchen bar stool or a restaurant owner looking for a quantity of 50. Check us out online – BudgetBarStools.com.
]]>A good rule of thumb to use when estimating how high stools and chairs should be is 12 inches lower than the top of the table, counter, or bar. This provides enough space for legs under the counter. If the stool is any higher, it may be uncomfortable and the customer may be perched above counter height. If there are much more than 12 inches between the seat of the bar stool and countertop, chances are it will be too low for any average-height or short person.
So which comes first, the bar or countertop, or the bar stool?
Manufacturers of bar stools and restaurant chairs generally have industry-standard heights for different uses, for instance, 30 inches for bars, and 24 inches for lower counters in restaurants. These are made for use with bar counters that are commonly 42 inches high, and with other counters in both restaurants and home kitchens, that are about 36 inches high. By comparison, standard-height tables, whether used in restaurants, diners, or in homes, are generally between 28 and 30 inches high.
If the bar or counter has already been designed and installed, and it is not a standard height, you may need to opt for custom-designed bar stools or bar stools that are adjustable in height.
While 24-inch high counter stools are commonly used where customers will eat and drink, higher 30-inch bar stools are more common in bars or pubs where people go to drink, and maybe eat snack food or hearty pub grub.
Both height bar stools are used in more casual environments than standard height chairs and tables. They take up less space than most chairs and, for this reason, give an illusion of spaciousness. Popular 30 inch-high bar stools used with 42 inch-high bar counters enable some customers to stand at the counter without having to bend down to talk to those who are seated. This can be very useful at peak times as more people can be accommodated.
BudgetBarStools.com specializes in high quality, budget priced commercial bar stools and diner chairs for restaurants, bars, and diners – in fact, any commercial operation that sells food and beverages. All materials, including the steel, wood, and vinyl used for upholstery, are made in the US, and there is a huge range of designs and colors available.
Whether you want bar stools with backs or without backs, for bar seating or for counters or raised bistro or café tables, we have an excellent selection of products to meet your needs. Custom designs are also available. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
]]>The challenge when furnishing an establishment with commercial bar stools is to make sure they meet the needs of your customers and ultimately help to increase your bottom line.
How to Choose the Right Height Bar Stool
The industry standard for commercial bar stools when it comes to height is that 24-inch stools are used for restaurant and domestic kitchen counters and 30-inch stools are used in bars where drinking rather than eating is the norm. That said, pub grub is popular in bars and so food is generally served regardless of the type of establishment.
Essentially, you need to identify your patronage and make sure that you meet their needs in terms of comfort.
Opting for Bar Stools with Backs or Without Backs
Bar stools are available with and without backs, and again comfort is a big factor. But unless you want people to stay in your establishment for protracted periods of time, bar stools without backs may very well meet your needs, particularly if they are well proportioned and nicely padded.
When you choose bar stools with backs you need to evaluate the kind of support they give. For instance, some provide support to the lower back while others only support the middle back. Generally, seats that are attached to the back are better for lower back support. Either way, commercial bar stool backs should be nicely padded for comfort.
Foot Rest Rails for Restaurant Bar Stools
Try sitting on a high seat that doesn’t provide anywhere for your feet to rest. Then try eating and drinking with your feet swinging in the air. It’s fine if there is a rail at the base of the counter that your feet can reach, but it might be a challenge for shorter patrons. Without a doubt, commercial bar stools with footrest rails are more comfortable than those without because there is no way anybody’s feet will reach the floor!
Arm Rests for Commercial Bar Stools
How important are arm rests for bar stools? This is a subject for debate but one that is probably not very important. After all, customers who eat at counters don’t need arm rests and those who drink at counters commonly rest their elbows on the counter. But it is an option to be considered.
Upholstery for Commercial Bar Stools
There is absolutely no doubt that chairs for diners and bar stools for restaurants and pubs play a role in the overall décor of the establishment. Both the style of chairs and bar stools are important as well as upholstery used for padded seats and backs. Vinyl is a popular material because it is easy to clean, comes in varied and vibrant colors, and it is great for creating a retro look.
BudgetBarStools.com has a wide range of commercial bar stools and diner chairs supplied by parent company Bar Stools and Chairs LLC. Please look at the wide range of designs we offer and contact us for more information.
]]>If you are furnishing and decorating a new restaurant you will need to decide whether you are going to follow a specific theme or style. For instance, a marine theme would suit a seafood restaurant while a 1950s style would benefit an authentic American-style diner.
Having decided on a look and feel, you will have to make color choices because these should follow through with everything else, including paint and seating. While shades of blue would be an obvious choice for a seafood restaurant, and pillar box red for a retro diner, color can be a powerful tool because it subconsciously affects our emotions. What this means is that your choice of color can affect the way customers in your restaurant feel, and ultimately may impact their decision to return.
The Psychology of Color
Color is very personal. We all respond to colors in different ways. For instance, some of us prefer bright colors while others prefer pastel shades. Some colors make us feel comfortable and relaxed while others make us feel uneasy. But when it comes to choosing restaurant colors it’s not a good idea to simply choose a color or colors just because you like them.
While there is no absolute theory on the psychological effects of different colors, there is a common thought that it has primitive associations. While the color spectrum is vast and varied, there are only three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue, and they represent color in its strongest form.
Budget Bar Stools has a range of restaurant bar stools and diner chairs in six standard colors but offers custom colors as well. Contact us to see which colors will work for you.
]]>So, it’s a no-brainer that choosing the best bar stools for your nightclub or bar is vital.
Because there is so much choice, there are a number of challenges to consider.
Apart from considering size and space requirements, and budget, style, safety, and flexibility are also important. You will also have to decide which type of bar stools are right for your nightclub or bar. Some have backs, some don’t. Some are fixed to the floor, others aren’t. Some have arms and some are designed to swivel.
How to Choose the Right Type of Bar Stools
Apart from the choice between fixed and moveable bar stools, you will need to decide which type is right for you.
Budget Bar Stools has a range of classic American-made bar stools of different heights, colors, and styles. Whether you want bar stools with backs, without backs, in diner style, or bar stools that will enable you to create a typical retro look, you’ll be able to choose the right bar stools for your nightclub or bar right here. Call or email us for more information or to order.
]]>Cheap bar stools can crack and imported bar stools can break and bend; so rather than make this same mistake this fall, be sure to invest in quality fall furniture including meal bar stools from Budget Bar Stools. Their high-quality bar stools, like the New York Bar Stool, retails as a discount bar stool (only $28.00) and is high enough quality to withstand this upcoming Fall season.
Or take the Los Angeles bar stool, another customer favorite this metal bar stool features a sturdy backrest and the chair (like most bar stools on Budget Bar Stools) has a full 360 degree swivel. At $59.00, owners of the LA bar stool don’t need California weather to ensure their bar stools make it through the next season.
All chairs are made with commercial quality parts including contemporary, high-quality commercial vinyl. And unlike imported bar stools these metal bar stools have the ability to last for years. Where cheap bar stools come with a metal that can easily scratch and even bend, Budget Bar Stool uses quality parts. In the end, customers are left with a high-quality product that doesn’t need to be tossed after each season. It’s no wonder Budget Bar Stool is a consumers favorite pick – winter, spring, summer or even this fall.
]]>The chrome swivel bar stool is a staple in most bars and restaurants. If you think of a shot and beer joint you definitely think of the style of bar stools that we have in stock. We have round seat bar stools and we have bucket style bar stools in stock. Since we make all the seats in house, we can always make more and we can make it in your exact colors.
Our bucket style bar stools are made better than all of the imports. Our bar stools use screws to attach the back to the seat while most companies attach the back with staples. Staples can eventually pul through. We add washers to our screws as an extra step to make sure that our screws don't go through the backs of the bar stools.
If you don't see any of the bar stools that you need, send us an email and we can probably find what you are looking for. We work with many local manufacturers and we can get similar versions if not the exact same as any bar stool or chair you find on an alternate sites. Email us barstoolsandchairs@gmail.com.
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