Home » Education

How to build a bar with good bar furniture

0 Comments

2 Like

Like 2

Pin It

Ranked #4,489 in Education, #107,371 overall

Building a Bar in your home: A guide to Planning, Tools, and Bar Stools

Over the past few years, the beer community has seen a surge in popularity. It seems like every local bar or new restaurant opening is promoting all the wide variety of beer they have on tap. From microbrew to imports to just old fashioned home brewing, beer is in now. I am guilty of jumping on this bandwagon as well, especially the home brewing. So if you're like me, and have the patience to get that delicious home brew just right, you want to be able to drink it in an environment that's appropriate for such a drink; a bar. After a bit of research, I was able to build the perfect bar for my basement while saving myself a pretty penny by not hiring someone else to do it. I've put this article together as a resource for all you fellow beer enthusiasts to get started on building your own bar.

Before you do anything, you're going to need to settle on a design. Whether it be a 45 degree bar, L shaped bar, liftgate bar, or even a tiki bar; this will ultimately be the most important decision in the whole process. Think about the space you're going to be using. What makes the most sense? The last thing you want to do is set an unreasonable goal and be left with an amazing looking bar, but barely any space to fit guests. Be realistic in your decision making process, it will pay off in the end.

There are plenty of sites out there that have plans out there for free, but also many you have to pay for. So if you do the right research, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. What I ended up doing was finding the plan for an L shaped bar (pretty traditional) and adjusted the dimensions to fit the space I was working with. That's going to be your best bet.

What You Need:

This is all going to depend on your design and any other special touches you may want to add to your bar to make it your own. Needless to say that you're going to need lots of wood and nails! Of course you'll need the necessary tools that go with this; saws, a drill, glue, etc. Below is a list of the type of wood that you'll need for the different parts of the bar. You will need to determine the quantity and length for each of these depending on the design, but these are the types of wood you'll need for each section.

Basic Supplies

Framing - 2x4s
Skinning - 1/2" Plywood
Bar Top - Plywood or other material
Bar Railing - Bar Molding (there are stores and websites that sell his specific type of molding)

Where to get supplies:

You will be able to get all of these supplies at your local hardware store or arts and crafts store. Like the bar molding and railings, there are specialty sites where you can find specific bar items. Places such as restaurant and bar supply stores will be able to outfit you with all of the necessary bar paraphernalia you'll need to make your bar feel like, well, a bar. Also, you can't have a proper bar without cool, comfortable retro furniture and counter stools. There are plenty of sites that sell a wide variety of stools to fit your needs. And if you've still got the itch to build something, you can always build your own bar furniture
So here you have it! Everything you need to get started on your own bar where you and your buddies can enjoy that perfect brew. Hopefully this helps put you on the right track to get started.

How to Build A Bar & Bar Furniture Videos

Designing the Bar Pt 1: by excellentbars1 | video info

10 ratings | 18,297 views

curated content from YouTube

Bar Accessories For Sale

Bar Furniture & Counter Stools For Sale

Resourceful Bar Links

Here are some links that will help you with your quest to build the perfect home bar. There's everything from bar furniture, neon signs, to glassware.

How to Build Your Own Bar Furniture: Have you found yourself looking for additional seating for
your house or apartment? Maybe you have
a counter or bar in need of something but you're looking to save space. Well, I can tell you that a great...
Home, Commercial Bar Furniture Liquor Cabinets Mini Bars: If you like to entertain guests, not many pieces of furniture can suit your needs better than home bar furniture. Home bar furniture produces a perfect entertainment setting for company to gather, sit and enjoy a drink and talk after a dinner party or to get together to watch a game. Such an area le
Decorating with Neon Bar Signs: If you want to give your home bar area a touch of class, look into neon bar signs. They aren't as expensive as you might think. There are new ones and vintage ones to choose from. Tracking them down can be a pain, so I've rounded up from a variety of sources a sampling of neon bar signs for your vie
Home Bar Plans: Information and links for finding the best home bar plans online. Information on how to build a bar, bar dimensions, diy basement bars, etc.
Bar Height Pub Dining Tables - Indoor, Outdoor Home Furniture: A pub table can be used for so many functions. They are great indoors as extra family dining area, or in a breakfast nook, in an entertainment room or home bar as a card, game or drinks table. Some are built for outdoor use for decks, porches and patios or beside a pool. Entertain guest in style whi
Uncommon Bar Glassware: Having a home or rec-room bar doesn't have to be boring. Jazz up your drinks with some fun and colorful glassware from Uncommon Goods and Personalization Mall. They are sure to be conversation starters! As a bonus, we've picked out some great gifts that we think would be awesome for certain gift rec
Basement Bar Ideas: Looking for simple ideas for your basement bar? Here are some free tips you may want to read...
Home Bar Building Ideas: If you are the kind of person who loves to entertain people, you will enjoy the convenience of building an indoor home bar. Having an indoor home bar is a nice idea that will bring enjoyment into your home for years to come. Building a home bar needs space, imagination, budget and lots of patience.