Braekafast bars typically project out into space, usually starting
from some cabinets so I'm not even sure if what I plan is called a
breakfast bar. Anyway I'm talking about the long edge of the work top
butting to the wall and the outer edge supported by legs, so when you
sit at it you are facing the wall. Only thing is that the radiator is
on that wall and it is the only spare wall in the kitchen. Do you
think this will have a significant effect on the circulation of the
warm air from the radiator & do you think it would be uncomfortable on
the legs (i.e. too warm) under the bar when in use?

The other problem is it would need to be granite to match the rest of
the kitchen & I'm not so sure about supporting/fixing it on the
partition wall & legs. Any input much appreciated.

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Braekafast bars typically project out into space, usually starting
from some cabinets so I'm not even sure if what I plan is called a
breakfast bar. Anyway I'm talking about the long edge of the work top
butting to the wall and the outer edge supported by legs, so when you
sit at it you are facing the wall. Only thing is that the radiator is
on that wall and it is the only spare wall in the kitchen. Do you
think this will have a significant effect on the circulation of the
warm air from the radiator & do you think it would be uncomfortable on
the legs (i.e. too warm) under the bar when in use?

The other problem is it would need to be granite to match the rest of
the kitchen & I'm not so sure about supporting/fixing it on the
partition wall & legs. Any input much appreciated.


Why not make a wooden frame to support the worktop with legs also against
the wall?

Could you not cut out the worktop above the radiator and fit a grill/

Another option would be to fix a kickspace heater under one of the cabinets
instead of having a radiator

I did this in my kitchen years ago
The heater has its own thermostat and fan speed control and runs off the
central heating excellent piece of kit

Tony

On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:45:28 -0700 someone who may be AA
wrote this:-

Anyway I'm talking about the long edge of the work top
butting to the wall and the outer edge supported by legs, so when you
sit at it you are facing the wall. Only thing is that the radiator is
on that wall and it is the only spare wall in the kitchen. Do you
think this will have a significant effect on the circulation of the
warm air from the radiator

It will improve comfort as the hot air is moved away from the wall,
rather like a big radiator shelf and will warm the room more.

& do you think it would be uncomfortable on
the legs (i.e. too warm) under the bar when in use?

That depends on the person and how wide the bar is. Persons of the
female persuasion will generally love it. Persons of the male
persuasion will generally feel a little too warm.



--
David Hansen, Edinburgh
I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54

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On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:45:28 -0700 someone who may be AA
wrote this:-

Anyway I'm talking about the long edge of the work top
butting to the wall and the outer edge supported by legs, so when you
sit at it you are facing the wall. Only thing is that the radiator is
on that wall and it is the only spare wall in the kitchen. Do you
think this will have a significant effect on the circulation of the
warm air from the radiator

It will improve comfort as the hot air is moved away from the wall,
rather like a big radiator shelf and will warm the room more.

& do you think it would be uncomfortable on
the legs (i.e. too warm) under the bar when in use?

That depends on the person and how wide the bar is. Persons of the
female persuasion will generally love it. Persons of the male
persuasion will generally feel a little too warm.



--
David Hansen, Edinburgh
I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54

Our house was built with a counter / worktop over a double radiator. I have
no concerns about the ability of the radiator to heat the kitchen.

However, I intend to replace the counter / breakfast bar with a set of full
height cupboards that I will mount on a plinth with a kickspace heater
(Myson) underneath