In the majority of cases this will be decided by the shape of the worktop you are using. Most standard laminate worktop is either square edge or bullnosed (rounded at the front) and aligning a square edge against a rounded edge can look a bit odd and out of place, but if you are not bothered by this then feel free to align which ever edges you please. Ultimately there is no right or wrong answer here, just go with what you like. In our example here as the existing work tops are straight forward hardwood they were pretty easy to match. Ideally this will be against an existing worktop or work surface in an area with plenty of space around it to allow for ease of working or sitting. Once you have completed all of the major construction work for your new dropdown breakfast bar there are a few finishing touches that should be completed.

To fix them in place, flip your new dropdown surface over and then measure and mark in 2 inches either side. The edge of each butt hinge will be fixed in from each of these marks. To gain the maximum amount of usable space in our example here we kept the dropdown section to its standard width of 600mm. Once marked, position your support leg in place and ensure it’s central to the width of the dropdown by using a tape measure. Once positioned mark all the fixing holes, drill pilot holes and then fix the support leg in place. Treat yourself to a place in your home where you can have a drink in peace and quiet, as well as a hearty dinner with friends. A bar table is a cool and clever option for any home, no matter if you have a dedicated dining area or need a smaller kitchen unit. They’re space-saving, nice to hang around, and they look great. We offer a variety of bar tables to make sure you can mix and match with your interior style as you please. Gather around the bar table By this we mean are you going to butt the new dropdown to the existing surface along its 600mm width or along its full length, normally either 2m, 3m or 4m.Once cut use a suitable sander or piece of sandpaper top run over all the edges and corners and bevel them off so that there are no acute points that can cause injury. With the above in mind, in this DIY guide we will show you how to construct your very own folding breakfast bar or dropdown work surface. How to Build a Folding Breakfast Bar or Worktop We have a large selection of bar tables of different types and designs. Which one you should choose depends mainly on what your interior looks like, and where you intend to place the table.

Why not place the bar table in the living room? It creates a relaxed atmosphere and makes for cosy family dinners. And the proximity to a living room sofa is much appreciated when you need to lie down after a big holiday meal. If you have space, you can choose one of our larger tables that can accommodate larger groups of people. Match and make for the bar table’s sake With your new dropdown surface cut to the correct size the next job is to fix it in place on your existing work surface. In the majority of cases the latter is usually the most popular choice due to the expense of changing all your existing work surfaces just to match your new additional dropdown. Before installing any new dropdown worktops or breakfast bars the first job is to decide where your new surface is going to go. To fix the leg in place, first measure in from the front edge roughly around 200mm somewhere around the centre and then measure and mark the centre across the width of the dropdown and finally mark the point that the 2 lines intersect with each other. The centre of your support leg will be fixed over this point.

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Fortunately when it comes to worktops designs don’t tend to vary too much and even though you may not be able to find an exact match you are pretty much certain of finding something very close. Where is Your new Breakfast Bar or Surface Going to go? Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room The next job is to decide how big your new work surface is going to be, In most cases this will be the length as pretty much all work surfaces come at 600mm width, so unless you require your worktop to be less than 600mm in width you will just need to settle on how much of your existing work surface your new surface is going to be attached to you want to cover.

Once marked again, drill out a pilot hole in each ensuring you don’t drill too deep and then screw each hinge through each fixing hole using suitable wood screws. In pretty much all cases you should be fine as most worktops will be somewhere between 850mm and 900mm in height, more than enough to allow for a drop of 600mm.If however you have opted to go with a solid wooden worktop, to ensure it stays in tip-top condition and remains water and stain resistant you should treat it with a decent quality Danish Oil. This should be repeated every few months or so. If your kitchen is fairly recent (last 5 or so years) then sourcing a section of worktop to match your existing work surfaces shouldn’t be too much issue.

If you are going to use a handsaw the best methods to get a straight and level cut is to mark your cutting line and then clamp some straight timbers either side of your cutting line, leaving about a 2mm gap to allow the blade to travel down top and bottom to create a channel guide and then simply cut between the guide lines. If you have opted to use a laminate work surface changes are you have some bare edges that could do with covering over and finishing off. One other consideration here is that you also have to ensure that you have enough height in your existing work surface so that your new dropdown section can indeed drop down without fouling the floor. Put the hinge to one side and then use a 2mm pilot drill to drill out some pilot holes taking great care not to drill in too far and pierce what will be the top surface. To do this we are going to use 2 four-inch butt hinges as these will provide a good deal of fixing area and space.Regardless of how big your home is you never seem to have quite enough space for storage, for preparing food, for dinning etc. Somehow whenever you create a little space for any of these tasks there’s always something waiting in the wings to fill it and once in place there it remains.