Diy basement bar

Many of us have cluttered or underutilized space in our garage or backyard. But sometimes those spaces can be turned into a relaxing retreat for friends and family. As the 2015 summer interns at Simpson Strong-Tie, we designed a DIY bar to make unused space a pleasant place to relax. The home bar is common in many kitchens or outdoor areas; however, this DIY bar opens a door for personalization. Whether you’re looking to create a DIY cocktail lounge in the garage, a full-scale tropical bar…

Building a DIY bar in our finished basement with molding trim detail

A basement bar can create a more inviting space for entertaining family and friends. Take a look to see how you too can create a basement bar on a budget.

In this post I am going to show you step by step how to build your own home bar and show you the tricks the pro’s use in building bars for night clubs and restaurants. I will also show you mi…

If I can do it, anyone can. Sure, I’m a guy who works with my hands - on a computer keyboard! I write novels, I don’t build furniture, and never thought I'd attempt a big Chicago rail oak home bar. I'm writing this to show if you want it bad enough, you can build a home bar. And I documented all my steps with photos.

Browse photos of home bar designs and decor. Discover ideas for renovating home bars, including inspiration for basement bar layouts and remodels.

Building a DIY bar in our finished basement with some helpful tools.

I wanted to create a rustic bar, but have it be functional. And I also really liked the look of the gray IKEA kitchen cabinets.

Building a DIY bar in our finished basement with some helpful tools.

A home bar sounds like a more difficult project than it is. Here we explain the process with the help of DIYers who did it successfully.