Photography by Scott Sandler. Authored By: Mandi Juskiewicz. Published: March 30, View Prev Post. View Next Post. Now that we know what a breakfast bar is and how it should be measured, we can discuss the overhang in-depth. The overhang is the area that extends from the usual countertop, where your seating goes. Remember, the measurement of the overhang depends on several factors:.
If you have a large room to fit your breakfast bar, you can get away with adding a broader overhang to provide more legroom and more counter space. If you have a smaller room to work with, you can go with the minimum overhang of about 8 inches.
You will want to find a good balance between not taking up too much space and still having enough room for people to sit. You cannot predict the height of every guest in your home. However, you can consider the height of the individuals who live there regularly.
If you have very tall people in your family, they require more legroom using taller and broader overhang than a family of shorter individuals. Remember, you want those seated at your breakfast bar to be comfortable.
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.
However, if you use a material that does not support itself, like granite, you need to either measure narrower overhang or install more supports beneath. Here are some great ways to bring some style to your breakfast bar. Add some flair to your breakfast bar with bar stools in interesting shapes and colors. Ours is a perch of sorts. We have a real table close by. This is for prepping. Quick snacks. Stools are kept along a close by will. Buehl the self claimed " However, we never noticed that our overhand was only 10 inches.
We and our guests never even noticed as they ate. We are tiny Germans. L W - "Tiny Germans? I would never had believe it until I met my husband's family from Dresden, DE. They are small framed and weigh nothing!
Dresden is a rebuilt beauty. We have had 12' for years and are both tall. We did 12" again in the new house. With 9" you might be sitting "sidesaddle" if you are not tiny. The question of whether your stools tuck all the way under is a separate one, but that can be important if that space is really a walkway. My contractor told me 12 inches would be minimum but 15 inches is better so bar stools can slide under and you don't hit your knees on the cabinetry beneath.
We went with 15 inches and I'm glad we did. Indem Sie weiterhin auf der Website surfen bzw. Mehr erfahren. Ultimate Lighting Sale. Bathroom Vanity Sale. Bestselling Chandeliers and Pendants. Sign In. Join as a Pro. Houzz TV. Houzz Research. Shop Featured Holiday Categories. Home Decor. Holiday Decor. Christmas Trees. Holiday Lighting. Gift Cards. How narrow can you go for counter overhang for seating?
Email Save Comment Featured Answer. Like 18 Save. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Like 1 Save. Like 3 Save. This concern is puzzling to me counters have overhangs all yje time with chipping never an issue this is testing it underwent and it chipped when pots were dropped on it just make sure you buy stools without arms that hit the counter you should be fine V Our test results Dekton resisted damage from heat, stains, chopping and cutting, scoring excellent in these tests, and was very good at resisting abrasion.
But in our impact tests, pieces of the edges chipped off, and Dekton cracked into two pieces on samples that were 2 centimeters thick, the manufacturer-recommended thickness. Our impact tests simulate what could happen if a heavy pot fell from a shelf or pot rack up to 2 feet above the counter. None of the other 13 materials we tested cracked this way. If we cut-out the center section, then we can easily accomodate 3 chairs with deeper countertop overhang.
I did go and pick out the slab! I am so angry. It is a large island: " long x 55" wide. We bought a 2nd slab for the perimeter countertops 13 linear ft. He says both slabs are being used in their entirety. He came to my house to measure last week. How did this happen??? Just measured our overhang at 13" Kitchen island counter-top: white "calacatta" vs grey with specs Q. We use cookies to give you the best shopping experience.
Continue browsing if you're happy with this, or find out how to manage cookies. Toggle navigation. Need Help? Vetro Quest Naples Lucas Glacier. Currency Wishlist My Account. There is no definitive figure or exact measurement to follow, but there are three things to consider when deciding on the depth of your overhang: 1.
The Intended Use of the Bar An important point to consider is the purpose of the bar. The Available Space in the Room The space surrounding the bar area will also have an effect on your choice.
Oslo Oak Bar Stool 3. The Height of the Bar You should also consider the height of the bar. Shop All Bar Stools.
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