Hopkins – Kitchen Bar
DESIGNER: Joe Munson
PROJECT TYPE: Bars and Bar Carts
DIMENSIONS: 16′ Length x 3’6″ Height x 1′ Depth
MATERIALS: Powder Coated Steel – Bar, Polished Acrylic – Vase
YEAR PRODUCED: 2006
UNIQUE FEATURES: The heart of the bar is a 16’ long sheet of ¼” steel formed on one of North Americas largest presses. Micro fluorescent bulbs light the bar. Custom spring loaded receptacles allow for easy replacement. The automotive white lacquer finish makes this piece feel like jewelry. It’s flawless.
INSTALLATION LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
CLIENT: Steven and Sarah Hopkins
“Joe has the ability to address quality, design and functionality with ease. He cares about every detail of the project and the process. For our projects, there is no one else in the KC area with his skill set and overall passion to create aesthetic, custom work”
Clients: Steven and Sarah Hopkins
INSPIRATION: Joe Munson designed and fabricated a custom kitchen bar from a 16-foot long, 1,200-pound solid sheet of steel finished in high-gloss automotive paint. Truly the epicenter of the kitchen, the bar is illuminated by micro-fluorescent lights found in LCD laptop screens and includes thoughtful details like a built-in acrylic vase, integrated electrical outlets, and illuminated square push-button switches from Switzerland.
