15 stylish space-saving bar top ideas perfect for tiny kitchens

Bar top counter ideas for every kitchen!

By The Woman's Weekly and Cassandra Koh - 25 Apr 2017

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If you don’t have space in your dining room, think your dining table may be under utilised, or simply just want to do without a dining table, take a leaf from these homeowners and build yourself a bar! Sleek, modern and functional, they're great for opening up your space and creating new dimensions.

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Doubled up

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This kitchen island doubles as a dining table with a stain-resistant Silestone countertop.

Design by: Aiden T

Bar rack

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The added bar rack allows the homeowner to have easy access to wine bottles and glasses - making it easy for entertaining your guests during dinner parties. The bottles and glasses makes for a great aesthetic addition to your kitchen as well.

Design by: Dwell Interior Design

Kitchen wall replacement

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This open kitchen concept places a counter in place of the kitchen wall, allowing plenty of natural light in and makes the kitchen look more spacious.

Design by: EHKA Studio

Back windows

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Similarly, if you've got a window at the back of the kitchen, let the light into your home by replacing the wall with a counter.

Design by: Life Interior Design Pte Ltd

All natural

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Cook, serve and dine without stepping out of the kitchen. Here, you get to enjoy the view too!

Design: Dreammetal

Glass divider

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This glass divider lets the diners in on the action in the kitchen while preventing the smoke from entering the room. Plus, it looks downright modern and stylish.

Design by: Hugo Kitchen

Sharp angles

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An L-shaped countertop maximises the space in this kitchen with angles and corners.

Design by: White Space Living

Integration

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Integrate the stove with the kitchen island, Japanese teppanyaki style! It's space saving and is sleek and modern both in looks and functionality.

Design by: Mu Dian Pte Ltd

Room divider

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This wooden bar top and counter blends in with the floor and acts as a seamless room divider, marking the entrance of the kitchen.

Design by: Space Sense

Cooker hood

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With a counter, you can also now have room for a stylish overhanging cooker hood!

Design by: Pure Interior

Reflected space

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Add a mirror to the bar so you won't be literally facing the wall while you eat! It gives the illusion of a larger space as well.

Design by: EJ Square Design

High bar top

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A high bar top allows you to keep appliances hidden on the other side. It's great for storage and perfect for entertaining.

Design by: Hunter Gatherer

In proportion

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A small kitchen calls for slim bar stools like these ones. They are functional, stylish and take up minimal space!

Design by: Three-D Conceptwerke

Dual use

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This large kitchen island works both as a kitchen countertop as well as a dining table. Just add the bar stools when necessary.

Design by: Aiden T

Mood lighting

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Lighting creates the ambience in any room. Doesn't this bar look particularly warm and inviting?

Design by: 19sixtyseven