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SUPPLIES
- Mirror the same length of the wall that you plan to build your bar on, should be about 4 foot in width.
- Hammer
- power drill
- 4-foot x 6-foot lumber
- 2-foot x 6-foot lumber
- 3-inch cement screws,
- Flooring
- Lighting and light fixtures, hanging light optional
- Counter tops
- Appliances
- Bar stools
- 2-inch x 4-inch lumber
- 1 pound of 1 1/4 inch finishing nails
- Leather or vinyl
- Counter top
- Staple gun, optional
- Furniture cover up
Overview
Building your own basement bar will add beauty and style to your finished basement. This is a great way to entertain friends and family. You can plan a special gathering and have a wonderful place for your events, not to mention a perfect place to store your favorite wines and bourbons. This fun and fulfilling project will add dimension to your finished basement. There are many styles to choose from; this is a simple plan for a basement bar.
Step 1
Clear the area to begin work. Use the shorter wall to build. Measure the area and start with framing the area with the 2-inch x 4-inch lumber. Cut the lumber about 4 feet tall and about 6 feet long. Use the cement screws and power drill to attach the lumber to the floor.
Step 2
Frame this by adding 2-inch by 4-inch lumber to what will be the ends. Use cement screws and a power drill to attach these to the floor. Use two 2-foot x 4-foot pieces of lumber and attach them to what will the ends. Then nail the 4-foot x 6-foot lumber to the outside of the bar. It will look like a square "C."
Step 3
Attach the counter top that was previously measured and cut to fit the top, it should have about a 6-inch overhang. Do this by using the hammer to nail the counter top underneath the frame; it will hide any nail holes.This counter top should match the leather or vinyl of your choice.
Step 4
Attach the leather or vinyl by using finishing nails or a staple gun. Pull it taut as you attach it. You can cover any nails or staples with furniture cover up.
Step 5
Fix electrical outlets where you will be using appliances to make mix drinks. You may want to add racks to hang your glasses for a more public bar feel.
Use your lighting and fixtures to add a hanging light over the bar. This can add color and beauty to your bar.
Step 6
Hang your mirror on the back wall. Carefully, use decorative screws and attach them where the corners will be to fasten the mirror.
Set your stools around your new bar.
TIPS AND WARNINGS
- TIP : Add personal touches to personalize your bar, such as colored lighting or sitting chairs around close to your bar.
- WARNING : Drink responsibly! Children under 21 should not be allowed around alcohol.
