If you frequently use your bar to entertain guests, you should design it to look as interesting and attractive as possible. So here are some tips to help you make your bar functional and welcoming.
1.First and foremost, you have to find out how much of space you have for decorating your bar. With this area in mind, look out for the options you have.
2.You could opt for a portable bar that can be moved to different locations and put aside when not required.
3.Wet bars le t you use water for cleaning up, washing glasses, etc. However, these bars cannot be portable as you need to give it permanent water and drainage connections.
4.If you are looking for something professional, go for full back bars where you can store and display bottles. With wall shelves, you can create a more casual look to the bar.
5.If you are a beer fan, you have to decide between using a full beer draft system or if you will be stocking cans or bottles of beer. Accordingly, you will have to think about the refrigeration needs of the bar.
6.Similarly, decide if you will be using a built-in ice machine, or ice-buckets for ice.
7.A visit to the local bar or tavern will give you ideas for the layout of your bar. Find out how tall the bar is, what bar surface is used and if there are attractive wood trims added to it.
8.See if the bar stools are comfortable, if there are foot rails in the bar, how high they are from the floor and just note any other form of bar décor that fancies your eye. With this in mind, you could implement them with some changes in your home bar.
9.Note where the doors, windows and stairs are located in your bar whilst designing it. Also look for access to waterlines and cable TV hook-ups and the location of electrical outlets. With all this in consideration, you will get ideas for your home bar, which you have to put on paper.
10.Whilst drawing, remember that the average size of a home bar is 42” height and 24” deep, so keep stools at an average height of 30”.
11.The shape of the bar has to fit your area and accordingly, can be L-shaped, rectangular, horseshoe or any other shape.
12.Sinks and refrigeration have to be included in the blueprint, and any media you want to include in the bar like TV or stereo. Its better to opt for lights that can be adjusted up and down and include it and any decorations you hav e in mind in your blueprint.
13.Building the bar lies next in hand. Though you may be a DIY person, this is a project that takes longer than a weekend and is better handled by a professional.
14.Once your home bar is done, you have to of course, stock it with its essentials that include alcohol, a variety of glasses, mixers, bar accessories like bottle openers and cocktail shakers and the other drink details you need like celery stalks, olives, ice and lime.
All this done, you will have a professional bar for you and your friends to spend some good time and memories together.
