Built a dry bar in my game room
by
Rob L
Built a dry bar in my game room
*Options I considered for this project:
Thought about buying a bar pre-constructed as well as dedicating a few cabinets in kitchen as liquor cabinets. In the end, decided to build bar into an old sunken book shelf to save space and complete game room
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
Did not have proper wiring to get adequate lighting. Lacquer pored over the top of the bar was hard to get smooth and getting bubbles out of lacquer was tough. Support for shelves was a challenge as liquor bottles are heavier than I thought.
* Cost Comments:
Dremel tool might not be necessary but made job easier as space was tight. Had to buy extra lacquer as I wanted to cover bottle tops on top of bar - without bottle tops I could have used half the lacquer.
*My motivation to do this project:
Wanted to complete game room and move liquor, beer, etc out of kitchen and into room where it was used most.
*Project Steps:
Visited a few bars for inspiration :) Asked around at hardware store to find ideal lacquer for top of bar. Had to buy a few new saw blades and a dremel tool to work in such an odd space.
Advice:
Do give yourself plenty of time for lacquer to dry. Don't underestimate the weight of all bar components. Don't forget that each shelf will cast a large shadow and obstruct light. Do make sure you have adequate power to run lights and fridge (burned a few fuses along the way)
Materials:
Lumber - $50.00
Lacquer - $200.00
Hardware (Screws, sawblades, etc) - $50.00
Dremel Tool - $60.00
*Options I considered for this project:
Thought about buying a bar pre-constructed as well as dedicating a few cabinets in kitchen as liquor cabinets. In the end, decided to build bar into an old sunken book shelf to save space and complete game room
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
Did not have proper wiring to get adequate lighting. Lacquer pored over the top of the bar was hard to get smooth and getting bubbles out of lacquer was tough. Support for shelves was a challenge as liquor bottles are heavier than I thought.
* Cost Comments:
Dremel tool might not be necessary but made job easier as space was tight. Had to buy extra lacquer as I wanted to cover bottle tops on top of bar - without bottle tops I could have used half the lacquer.
*My motivation to do this project:
Wanted to complete game room and move liquor, beer, etc out of kitchen and into room where it was used most.
*Project Steps:
Visited a few bars for inspiration :) Asked around at hardware store to find ideal lacquer for top of bar. Had to buy a few new saw blades and a dremel tool to work in such an odd space.
Advice:
Do give yourself plenty of time for lacquer to dry. Don't underestimate the weight of all bar components. Don't forget that each shelf will cast a large shadow and obstruct light. Do make sure you have adequate power to run lights and fridge (burned a few fuses along the way)
Materials:
Lumber - $50.00
Lacquer - $200.00
Hardware (Screws, sawblades, etc) - $50.00
Dremel Tool - $60.00
Picture of bar. Was an old sunken bookshelf before bar was built
Poured laqcuer over bottle caps to give the bar top a nice finish
Top shelves over the bar top
Supports under each side of all shelves
Able to run wiring through the back wall to power fridge and bar lighting
Frame and support on underside of bar top.
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When can I come over for a drink? Seriously, how long were you saving all those bottle caps?
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