проекты (фото), дешево, своими руками, строим закрытую и открытую кухню

Постройка и оборудование летней кухни на недавно приобретенной или перешедшей по наследству даче – необходимость, возникающая в жаркое время года для облегчения труда хозяйки. Многочисленные проекты и фото недавно оборудованных сооружений, размещенные энтузиастами на специальных сайтах, демонстрируют самые разные варианты. 

Виды и типы построек

Стадия разработки проекта начинается сразу после осознания необходимости наличия летней кухни на даче.

Если прежние хозяева не испытывали в ней особой нужды, но теперь обстоятельства у них изменились, или дача приобретена новыми хозяевами, которым эта кухня необходима, то создание проекта диктуется несколькими обстоятельствами:

• У хозяйки возникает необходимость в консервировании богатого урожая, но ей затруднительно делать это в дачном домике из-за тесноты и духоты кухни в нем.
• Дача – место пребывания большой семьи или дружной компании, регулярно собирающейся для приятного времяпрепровождения. Для этой цели довольно просто построить своими руками навес с рабочей и обеденной зонами.

• Новая постройка будет использоваться как место хранения продуктов и их приготовления при отсутствии в домике стационарной кухни.
• На многочисленных фото со слоганом дешево, под летней кухней на даче представляют капитальный мангал или хорошо оборудованное барбекю.

В проекты может входить небольшое или обширное пространство, столешница для подготовительного этапа, стол для обеда, навес или беседка.

Важно!

Понятие «дешево» всегда варьируется по степени финансового благосостояния владельцев дачи. Для одних и сам дачный домик – временное сооружение из пиломатериалов или облагороженный и обшитый вагончик, для других владельцев – двух- или трехэтажный особняк.

Построить своими руками из покупных материалов или из подручных средств – способ сэкономить по-разному.

На фото можно увидеть не только самые разные по видам, габаритам, применяемым стройматериалам сооружения. Даже дилетанту в строительстве своими руками, довольно просто отличить два основных вида – закрытое строение со стенами и открытое, нередко не оборудованное даже крышей.

Есть и третья категория проектов, реализованных под названием летняя кухня на даче. Это постройки комбинированного типа, особенно часто размещаемые гламурными глянцевыми изданиями на фото загородных резиденций или особняков. В особом тренде – бани, сауны, бильярдные, совмещенные в отдельной постройке на придомовой территории.

Факт!

Дешево такое не построить – требуется услуги профессиональных архитекторов по созданию проекта, разработка системы вентиляции, индивидуальные решения в планировании ландшафта и внутреннего убранства.

Нередко привлекаются модные дизайнеры для стилевого оформления, услуги мастеров-отделочников.

Типы построек

Обычно под этим определением подразумевают, что летняя кухня на даче строится отдельно от основного здания – отправной точки, от которой рассчитываются все необходимые расстояния при возведении вспомогательных, хозяйственных и декоративных сооружений, она может быть и пристроена к нему.

При возведении своими руками летней кухни процесс упрощается, особенно если она закрытая – одна стена уже имеется, в проекте учитываются только три стены и крыша. Но и здесь есть множество вариантов, которые используют строители-энтузиасты.

На фото можно увидеть постройки с подвалом под полом, для хранения урожая и заготовок на зиму, с вентиляцией для того, чтобы дым и чад не попадали в жилые помещения, с автономным водопроводом и канализацией. И такие варианты тоже не построить дешево.

Даже если есть возможность и умения, чтобы сделать все своими руками, понадобятся разрешительные документы, специальное оборудование и прочее. На видео можно посмотреть, как выглядит летняя кухня с ледником.

Отдельно стоящей на даче или на участке возле частного домостроения может быть и открытая, и закрытая летняя кухня. Такие проекты можно реализовать при условии достаточно обширной площади, позволяющей размещение постройки в некотором удалении от жилого дома, чтобы дым и чад от приготовления пищи не мешали не только владельцам, но и жильцам соседнего участка.

На многочисленных фото можно увидеть самые разные варианты построек из современных долговечных материалов, с капитальными мангалами или барбекю, простыми очагами, импровизированными печками, навесами, металлическими и деревянными беседками, простыми навесами.

Насколько дешево выходит такое строение, зависит от множества факторов – простоты или сложности проекта, типа строительных материалов, наличия разного рода оборудования, долговечности и декоративной составляющей.

Строительство закрытой кухни

У закрытой летней кухни есть множество неоспоримых достоинств – она служит надежной защитой от осадков и ветра, в зимнее время может использоваться как кладовая для хранения овощей и консервации, летнего оборудования с дачного участка. В вариантах совмещения с этой постройкой, кроме бани или сауны, есть душевая, мастерская для работы, веранда или патио.

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Но и минусы в такой постройке на даче тоже имеются. Если она не утеплена, а хозяева постоянно проживают на дачном участке, ее нельзя использовать в зимнее время.

Для утепления необходимо строить ее из прочного кирпича или других материалов, способных принять на себя тяжесть утеплителя и вспомогательных приспособлений, а это означает, что строительство не обойдется дешево.

Интересно!

Многие хозяева предпочитают закрытый тип строения из-за полной защиты от загрязнений, осадков и насекомых, возможности использования летней кухни для размещения гостей или как полноценной кладовой.

На фото, сделанных во время постройки своими руками, видно, что по количеству необходимых работ она заметно отличается от работ по оборудованию открытой зоны, но, по статистике, на даче лишь ненамного отстает по частоте от более простой и менее хлопотной.

Пошаговая инструкция по постройке закрытой кухни летнего типа в упрощенном виде выглядит следующим образом:

• Место для постройки выбирается тщательно. На все изменения необходимо получать разрешение местных органов власти – для соблюдения необходимых расстояний по противопожарной безопасности, СанПиН, строительных норм и правил, причем не только от собственных строений, но и от забора, и от расположенных на соседском участке.

• На проект нужно получить разрешение, которое будет гарантией отсутствия претензий со стороны надзирающих органов и соседей.

• Только после получения всего пакета разрешительной документации начинается приготовления к строительству. С выделенного участка нужно убрать мусор, камни, выкосить траву. Затем произвести разметку участка с помощью маячков и измерительных инструментов.

• Разметка начинается с линии фасада, которая отмечается колышками. После обозначения остальных сторон в образовавшемся прямоугольнике или квадрате замеряют диагонали. Их тождество означает, что разметка проведена правильно. Если летняя кухня маленькая, в ней можно не ставить промежуточные столбы.

Более значительные габариты подразумевают наличие вспомогательных опор для прочности крыши и самого здания.

• Постройка начинается с заливки фундамента. После того как цемент застыл, можно делать нижнюю обвязку из брусьев, затем монтируется сруб (если используются пиломатериалы) или начинается кирпичная кладка.

Своими руками на даче можно относительно дешево обойтись бревнами, но если планируется утепление, лучше использовать кирпич или камень.

Совет!

Самое сложное в такой постройке – монтаж крыши. При отсутствии опыта лучше воспользоваться услугами специалиста, который поможет правильно рассчитать и сбить фермы, укрепить их распорками, точно укрепить на месте и провести обшивку каркаса досками.

Это же касается черепичной, шиферной или любой другой капитальной крыши.

На фото видно, что используемый стройматериал определяет последовательность формирования оконных и дверных проемов. В деревянной стене они вырезаются после монтажа основного сруба, в каменной или кирпичной выкладываются сразу.

Перед тем как начинать строительство летней кухни на дачном участке, следует провести расчеты требуемых материалов и соотнести с состоянием собственных финансов. Возможно, не стоит делать значительные вложения во вспомогательное строение и лучше обойтись открытой кухней для эксплуатации только в теплое время.

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Простой и доступный вариант

На сайтах для народных умельцев, обладающих минимальными навыками, есть масса фото, видео, разного рода советов, как сделать своими руками открытую летнюю кухню, используя недорогие стройматериалы. Есть разные виды дизайна, в простой конструкции предлагается делать от 4-х и более опор, с двухскатной или односкатной крышей из карбоната.

Это выходит не только дешево, но и занимает немного времени – за пару-тройку дней можно сделать открытую беседку. В ней не будет капитальных стен и печки, но она не пробьет ощутимую брешь в семейном бюджете и в теплое время года отлично послужит по своему назначению. Для облегчения процесса в ней делают не монолитный, а столбчатый фундамент.

Если нужно еще проще, можно вымостить небольшой участок тротуарной плиткой, использовать мангал или переносной гриль, садовые зонты или навес из подручных материалов.

Единственное, что следует соблюдать неукоснительно, – противопожарное расстояние, которое предполагает, что между источником огня и обеденной зоной непременно должна быть дистанция не менее 3 м.

В остальном простор для творчества в сооружении открытой летней кухни на даче остается за наличием бюджета и фантазией хозяина.

Популярные материалы

Конечно, при наличии свободных средств можно говорить о преимуществах закрытой кухни и ее современном оборудовании. Так называемые типовые проекты и практические советы от дизайнеров в модных журналах по благоустройству настоятельно рекомендуют устанавливать современные мойки, камины для прохладных летних вечеров, электрические бытовые приборы и варочные поверхности вместо пожароопасных барбекю.

Однако для того чтобы на выходные посидеть с друзьями на даче, все это совсем необязательно.

При постройке можно использовать дерево, кирпич, СИП-панели, вагонку или водостойкую фанеру. Главное в таком строительстве – проект, способный удовлетворить потребности хозяев и их гостей во вкусной пище на свежем воздухе, приятной беседе, защите от летнего дождя или осеннего тумана.

Для хозяев, постоянно проживающих на дачном участке, имеет смысл подумать о капитальном сооружении, но можно использовать постройку только в теплое время года, а все остальное устроить в жилом доме.

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These are deep and well suited to everything a kitchen in a country home or farmhouse would have had to have dealt with, such as washing clothes or vegetables straight from the garden. 90003 90002 Most versions are ceramic but modern composite options can bring a contemporary edge to a traditional scheme. Another option is a durable stainless steel sink, mounted under the worktop, to which you can match stainless steel taps.90003 90002 If you need any more tips on how to choose a kitchen sink, have a read through our guide. 90003 90006 18. Display utensils for a lived-in look 90007 90002 90003 90002 (Image credit: Darren Chung) 90003 90002 In a traditional country kitchen, nothing would have been neatly stashed away in cupboards and cabinets, whatever was useful would have been to hand. 90003 90002 If you’re looking to create a space with a lived-in feel, aspire to this authentic storage system, but curate the pieces you display so that only your best utensils, pottery, pans… whatever are on show. 90003 90002 Find inspiration for displaying your favourite pieces in our design gallery. 90003 90006 19. Warm a space with a cosy wood burning stove 90007 90002 90003 90002 (Image credit: deVOL) 90003 90002 The ultimate addition to a cosy country kitchen is a woodburning stove to warm the space. Perfect for cold winter mornings and evenings sat sipping tea around the kitchen table, woodburning stoves create a comforting focal point that you will not regret investing in.90003 90002 Use our essential guide to choosing a stove to ensure you pick the right model for your home, then browse out pick of the best stoves: woodburning and multi-fuel. 90003 90006 20. Add a utility room to a country kitchen 90007 90002 90003 90002 (Image credit: Future) 90003 90002 A separate utility and boot room are integral parts of the country kitchen. Always try to place a bench by the back door, so there is somewhere to sit down and take off your boots and hang coats. 90003 90002 Have plenty of worktop space so there is room for a laundry storage, such as a basket, on top when you are loading and unloading machines.Always make sure you have as much space as possible to open an ironing board or bend down to a machine without bumping into other cupboards. If space is at a premium, consider open shelves. 90003 90002 If you are designing a utility room from scratch, we have a dedicated feature to help you get it right. 90003 90006 Looking for more country kitchen advice and inspiration? 90007 .90000 Kitchen design: expert ideas and planning advice to inspire yours 90001 90002 Click to jump to the page that interests you 90003 90004 Starting your new kitchen design is a very exciting time; all the mood boards and the never ending paint samples, but there’s no denying it can get a little stressful if you are not really sure what you are doing. But, whatever your remodelling plans may be, we are here to help you when it comes to how to design a kitchen like a professional. Whatever your budget, and whatever your style.So, if your current kitchen is outdated and needs a drastic revamp or if you have a blank canvas to design your new kitchen from scratch, read on for expert advice, ideas and, of course, inspiration. 90005 90004 In this 90007 three page feature 90008, we cover every aspect of kitchen design. 90007 On this page 90008, we take you through all the stages of designing a kitchen, from choosing cabinetry style to material types; 90007 on page two 90008, we cover the more practical elements of planning a kitchen, such as room layout, choosing flooring, working out lighting schemes and picking worktops; and 90007 on page three 90008, there’s a chance to review all types of kitchen appliances in our expert buyer’s guides.90005 90004 Looking for more kitchen advice? Go to our kitchen ideas page for more practical advice and gorgeous inspiration. 90005 90018 How to choose a kitchen design 90019 90004 90005 90004 (Image credit: Carpetright) 90005 90004 When starting a kitchen redesign, the first thing to think about is the design and how the end result will look. Do you want it to complement the style or period of your home or contrast it? To match the decor of your other rooms, or to stand out? What style of units do you want to go for? And how will you use colour or bring texture into the room with materials? 90005 90004 All of these elements — in other words, the fun part of kitchen designing — need to be thought about early on when you design a kitchen.And once you have your vision just right, you can move on to the kitchen planning stage to work out the practicalities. 90005 90004 Below, we cover every type of kitchen design — 90007 modern 90008, 90007 traditional 90008 and 90007 fre 90008 90007 e 90008 90007 standing 90008 (use these links to jump straight down to them) — to help you envisage how your new kitchen could look. 90005 90004 Then, we look at how to choose the best materials for your kitchen and kitchen colour schemes to be thinking about at this early stage.90005 90004 Then, you can go to 90007 page two 90008 for practical advice on how to start planning your kitchen design. Or to 90007 page three 90008, if you want to look at appliances right now. 90005 90018 Modern kitchens: choose chic minimalist cabinetry for a contemporary kitchen design 90019 90004 90005 90004 (Image credit: James French) 90005 90004 90007 Contemporary kitchens 90008 can work in modern or period homes, but they do look most at home in light-filled , simple spaces.Think elegant, minimalist cabinetry, carefully selected colour simple schemes and perhaps a few feature pieces in there too. 90005 90004 You’ll see that modern kitchens often have fitted storage and built in appliances to keep that minimalist look. If you want to design a kitchen that is clutter-free, a modern kitchen is the best kitchen design for you. 90005 90004 See 90007 modern kitchens 90008 in our design gallery for tons of inspiration. 90005 90004 See 90007 luxury kitchens 90008 with a contemporary edge in our kitchen design gallery — you need not have a big budget to mimic these looks.90005 90018 Traditional kitchens: choose formal, rustic or country for a period feel 90019 90004 90005 90004 (Image credit: Bridget Peirson) 90005 90004 90007 Traditional kitchens 90008 fit perfectly if you live in a period home with traditional features and lovely quirks — but can also really suit modern homes in need of a touch of character. There are plenty of kitchen styles that come underneath the umbrella of ‘traditional’ so you can find a style to suit your tastes. 90005 90004 See 90007 Shaker kitchens 90008 in our ideas gallery if you want a classic, traditional kitchen that never dates.This kitchen design suits all styles of settings, from modern kitchen extensions to rustic country cottages. Unlike some traditional kitchens, the Shaker style is simple and uncomplicated, with no elaborate mouldings or fussy decorations — a perfect blank canvas to add your own personality. 90005 90004 If you are designing a kitchen and want a more traditional look, see more 90007 country kitchens 90008 90007 90008 and 90007 farmhouse kitchens 90008 in our design ideas galleries for rustic inspiration.Country kitchens include painted designs, while farmhouse kitchens are more ruggedly rustic. 90005 90004 See 90007 vintage kitchens 90008 for inspiration for creating a kitchen design that’s more about homespun charm. These highlight original features of your home, like beams or original tiles, and are the perfect kitchen design if you want a space with loads of personality and cosiness. 90005 90018 Freestanding kitchens: flexible furniture for all types of home 90019 90004 90005 90004 (Image credit: Polly Eltes) 90005 90004 90007 Freestanding kitchens 90008 will work in modern or period homes, and are less about that new, built-in kitchen look and more about mixing and matching one off pieces to create a one-off kitchen design.90005 90004 This kind of kitchen design takes more thought because it’s not as straightforward as just choosing a fitted kitchen. Instead, you will need to design your own kitchen completely and decide various routes: 90005 90106 90107 Get the bones of the kitchen sorted by buying the key parts like cabinets and the worktops from a company that specialises in made-to-measure pieces (more expensive) or one that makes fitted kitchen furniture with a freestanding look (more affordable!). 90108 90107 Spend time finding pieces that will work together and fit in your space (this is very time-consuming and sometimes fruitless).90108 90107 A combination of the two routes above: get the main elements from a kitchen company or designer and then source one-off pieces to give it that unique feel. 90108 90113 90004 Either way, when designing your kitchen, we recommend making a list of your freestanding essentials (cabinets, dressers, 90007 kitchen islands 90008, etc), take measurements, keep them to hand and then talk to both kitchen designers and joiners, but also to keep an your eye out for suitable pieces on online markets, vintage stores and even charity shops.90005 90004 See 90007 freestanding kitchens 90008 in our design gallery to get inspiration and more advice for your scheme. 90005 90018 How to choose the best materials for your kitchen 90019 90004 90005 90004 (Image credit: Kasia Fiszer) 90005 90004 This will mostly come down to your budget, but we will say investing the best quality kitchen you can afford will add value to your home. Also, obviously the better quality materials you choose, the longer your kitchen will last. 90005 90004 These materials lend themselves more to a 90007 traditional kitchen design 90008: 90005 90004 90007 Hardwood 90008 is the best and most hard-wearing material you can choose for your kitchen cabinets.90005 90004 90007 Plywood 90008 is also a good choice and often slightly cheaper than a solid wood kitchen. 90005 90004 If you want a sleek 90007 modern kitchen design 90008: 90005 90004 90007 Fibreboard 90008 cabinets: they are usually inexpensive but are long-lasting and give you that totally smooth surface for a chic, minimalist look. 90005 90004 90007 Which materials to avoid? 90008 90005 90004 Cabinets and cabinet doors that have a 90007 wood veneer 90008 tend not to last very long as the veneer layer can peel and chip.The same goes for 90007 particleboard 90008. However both these materials are budget-friendly so if you are trying to keep your cost at a minimum they might work for you. 90005 90004 For more tips on 90007 how to choose kitchen cabinets 90008 head to our guide for loads of practical advice and inspiring ideas. 90005 90018 How to choose the best colour scheme for kitchen cabinets 90019 90004 90005 90004 (Image credit: Floors of Stone) 90005 90004 The colour of kitchen cabinets might have to be a decision you make really early on.Colour is perhaps as important as the style of cupboards you choose as it will be the first thing anyone notices about your kitchen. 90005 90004 The most popular colour choice for a kitchen is 90007 white 90008, closely followed by 90007 cream 90008, 90007 off-white 90008 and 90007 pale grey 90008, and this is a good option if you want your kitchen to be a backdrop for you to add your own colour and personality in decor, while retaining a classic kitchen design that will not date, is easy to redecorate around in future, and which will not put off future house-buyers.90005 90004 A white or pale-coloured kitchen design also allows you more options when it comes to choosing decor — from kitchen tiles to kitchen flooring — as you can be bolder in your choices there. See 90007 white kitchen 90008 ideas in our design gallery. 90005 90004 90007 Grey kitchens 90008 are also very on trend and work with both traditional and contemporary kitchens. See 90007 grey kitchens 90008 in our design gallery. 90005 90004 See 90007 dark kitchens 90008 — another massive trend at the moment — in our design ideas gallery, too.90005 90004 If you’re feeling brave or just love colour, just check out our 90007 kitchen colour scheme 90008 feature to get inspired. 90005 90018 More kitchen design advice: 90019 .90000 Kitchen Ideas from our Favorite Designer Homes 90001 90002 We’re thrilled to have featured some truly stunning kitchens, all of which were packed with genius steal-worthy decorating ideas. Here we’ve gathered a few of our favorites into a collection of bold, serene, intriguing, and undeniably stylish spaces sure to get your creative juices flowing. Take a look at our selection and see which one speaks to you. 90003 90002 Alison Cayne’s kitchen in Manhattan’s West Village combines so many of our favorite kitchen trends of the year: white subway tile laid with dark grout, brass hardware and fixtures, open shelving, and dark cabinetry paired with white countertops.The best part is, given Cayne’s culinary chops, the design also functions as a true chef’s kitchen with a pro-level stove and tons of prep space. 90003 90002 When Jason Chauncey, the visionary behind Brownstone Furniture, and his wife, Allison Ross, redid their kitchen, it was with family functionality in mind. The floor plan was opened up to flow directly into the living room, and the kitchen also serves as a place to check schedules, thanks to the magnetic chalkboard on the refrigerator, and to display the kids ‘artwork, which hangs casually from the ceiling pot rack.90003 90002 L.A.-based writer Christine Lennon’s stunning kitchen is the perfect reminder that differentiating details can go a long way to personalize any kitchen. The unique leather drawer pulls add an extra dash of style, as do the minimalist pendants and the cork flooring. We love the choice of a butcher-block top for the kitchen island. 90003 90002 The bones of Elizabeth Locke’s generous open kitchen do not in and of themselves scream country, but she successfully channeled that vibe in her Virginia home thanks to 19th-century French tiles used for the backsplash and roman shades made of a charming red-and -white fabric.Although the space could easily accommodate a huge breakfast table, Locke kept the feeling open and airy with a more modest-size table, paired with a set of French lyre-back chairs. 90003 90002 James Huniford’s singular ability to turn seemingly rustic elements into a space that’s undeniably refined is endlessly inspiring to us. In his own country kitchen, aged wood accents and steel add layers of texture to simple white cabinets outfitted with humble hardware.One of our favorite details? The silver-tipped bulbs used in the ceiling’s übersimple ceramic fixtures. 90003 90002 Fashion designer Kim Bachmann’s home may be a Beaux Arts building that dates back to the 1920s, but her kitchen is brimming with modern-day style. The open shelves flanking the bold black hood feature accents that cement the space’s white, black, and gold color scheme. We especially love the glam bamboo chandelier, a charming and novel choice for a kitchen.90003 90002 You would not expect to find a streamlined, modern-leaning kitchen in a grand тисяча вісімсот шістьдесят вісім home located in New Orleans’s Garden District, but Sara and Paul Costello are not ones to adhere to convention. While the bones of the space, complete with vines creeping in from outside, were retained, a large island by Bulthaup was added for ample counter space and storage. Inside those deep double-sided drawers? Sara’s collection of vintage china.90003 90002 Who said you can not mix metals? When she designed her Connecticut home, blogger Sue De Chiara was not about to do away with the nickel-trimmed pendants from the family’s previous home. «Those were the first expensive things I ever bought,» she says. Instead, she kept them 90019 and 90020 went for the brass hardware she wanted, using some simple industrial stools and blue and white accents to tie the look together.90003 90002 «I did not want just a typical white kitchen,» says Thom Filicia of his vision for the kitchen of his lake house in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Mission accomplished. Black cabinets featuring nautical hardware and chicken-wire cabinet fronts are both elegant and totally fitting for a lakeside retreat. 90003 90002 «White is a signature for me,» says renowned designer Suzanne Kasler, so the serene scheme of her Atlanta kitchen should come as no surprise.The simple display of pewter plates adds a graphic hit to the feminized space and breaks up the sea of ​​white. Lavender slipcover upholstery on the barstools provides the sole moment of color, which as it happens coordinates perfectly with the upholstery on a set of dining chairs around the nearby breakfast table. 90003 90002 Interior designer Timothy Corrigan reimagined the layout of his Georgian colonial house in L.A.’s Hancock Park to suit his needs, which included a generous kitchen. We love its traditional touches: a country-leaning pop of turquoise for the butcher-block-top kitchen island and set of matching rush stools, and a beadboard backsplash. As for the floors, Corrigan advocates rugs, and not just any kind: «Oriental rugs are the best thing for a kitchen because they are indestructible; they are multicolored, so they do not show stains and spots; and you can buy them so inexpensively it’s cheaper than getting a new rug.»90003 90002 Mixing countertop materials was undoubtedly a trend this year, and one that Kelly Klein’s Palm Beach kitchen expertly displayed. Along the back wall, a stainless-steel counter extends seamlessly up into the backsplash and hood. For the island, she chose a waterfall marble countertop with an inset sink, perfect for food prep. Our favorite feature? The open shelving used to display her enviable collection of dinnerware and large-scale serveware made from yummy woods, which coordinate perfectly with her counter stools.90003 .