Free Home Bar Furniture Plans

Building a home bar, and companion furniture can be accomplished with a few standard tools and free plans downloaded from the Internet. Some do-it-yourself websites charge a nominal free for downloading plans and offer blogs and forums for assisting builders. Videos of home bar and furniture building can also be found online. The systematic guides include information regarding necessary hardware and an estimated period to complete the project.

Before embarking on a home bar and furniture project, builders should take stock of the tools required to complete the job. Basic cutting and sanding tools will suffice when constructing a basic bar, and stools. Builders will need more than a basic knowledge of woodworking, along with edging tools and a jigsaw for the more ornate and professional style bar sets found on some home improvement sites. Online resources, which offer videos of the construction process, are helpful to novice builders, and prevent both wasted time and money. A construction calculator or valid knowledge of math calculations and conversions is needed when the size of a project needs to be adjusted. Before searching for a project plan, builders will need to know the square footage of the area to house the bar and space needed to place furniture comfortably around the bar.

Builders can find assistance and a multitude of resources--from a local home improvement store and online. Free training videos and project tips and analysis can be found on home improvement websites such as HGTV and the DIY network. These websites offer food for thought during the pre-planning stages. Selecting materials is valuable knowledge when estimating a budget for the project. Placement of the bar is also an important factor when selecting building materials. Should the bar be placed in a damp area, such as a basement or porch, durable materials must be used during construction. Special functional and decorative features such as lighting, built in wine cooler, mini-fridge or a sink must also be considered before selecting a bar plan. Home improvement stores and websites can also aid builders who wish to utilize eco-friendly building materials, stains, and clear coating products.

The Easy Home Bar Plans website charges a one-time fee of $19.95 to access all plans stored on the website. Bar and furniture plans come complete with a sizing guide, allowing builders to create a suitable bar for the desired space. Photos of completed bars, along with illustrations of each building stage are included with each plan. A customization link on the site aids builders with detailing the project, and selecting wood types and stain colors. Some of the plans feature bars with built in lighting as well as stone or brick facades. The site also provides Information on glass covered bar tops, creating drawers inside of cabinetry, and incorporating keepsake displays into the project.

Bob's Build It Plans website features free bar and furniture plans, along with woodworking tips, illustrations and online assistance. The plans available on this website are designed with easy to understand instructions for the novice builder. Fewer furniture plans are available than at some related websites, but the intricate details regarding wood selection, budget planning and continued care of the project to protect the finish are valuable to those new to home improvement. An online forum where builders can ask for assistance with prepared plans or advice on a personal project is also available at no charge.

The Precision Images website features multiple bar design plans and a comprehensive library of cabinet and furniture plans as well. A bar planner guides offers price estimates for the projects, and separate detailed links on hardware attachments, decorative top installation and wood edging instructions. Most of the bar plans featured on this website are geared to those with moderate building skills. The estimated cost to construct a home bar is $175. Information and plans featuring companion cabinetry structures, insertion of glass to cabinets, wall mounted storage units and built in wine storage are available.