Many of us know bars to be a small corner area in a restaurant or a home where drinks are offered. Drinks served in this place are not just the ordinary soda drinks but most especially alcoholic drinks including wine, liquor, beer and mixed drinks.
In the U.S., the wine bars started to flourish in the 1990s. They mushroomed in the early part of 2000 notably in metropolitan areas all over the country. Although bars used to serve drinks only, food especially desserts is also being served today. They've also become to be known nowadays as resto bars and cocktail lounges.
Wooden Counter Stools
Bars normally have a counter higher than a table and have high chairs or stools around it to accommodate people who want to drink while relaxing. Wood is the most common material used to create the bar structure itself but the chairs can be made from other materials such as steel or iron.
It used to be that bars were plain and simple. They're set up with just a counter and chairs. It's a good thing that bar rails were eventually invented and they now provide added functionality to the bar.
Bar rails can be the hand, elbow or foot type. The elbow rest accommodates people who want to be in a standing position while leaning their back against the bar and conversing with friends. The foot rest provides comfort to the feet while the guests are seated on the high chair or while they're standing with one foot elevated. The most commonly used, though, are the foot rails that adorn many bars today whether at home or in commercial areas.
These rails are attractive additions to bars. But more than the aesthetic sense, they serve a major purpose and that is to provide a resting place for the feet. These days, a bar would not be complete without the elbow or foot rails.
Indeed, when you go to any place with a bar, it's usually the rails that get the attention of your eyes first. More so when a brass rail is used, its gold finish and the unique glow it gives make it really an attention grabber.
Other than the brass, rails can also be made from wood, stainless steel and chrome. They are available in various types of finish as well such as the polish, satin polish, antique bronze, antique copper, antique nickel and powdercoats.
These rails are easy to install. For skilled homeowners who have their own tools, they can install the railings themselves in less than an hour. This would not be very difficult and even cost effective as there are do-it-yourself kits available complete with instruction manual. The most important considerations here are you know how to measure and follow instructions to the letter.
Brass rails can go with any design and material. When combined with a bar made of wood, it can really stand out.
So you see, bar rails are safety and comfort fixtures that can beautify any home or commercial establishment. Installing them will be much appreciated by your family and guests.