Monday, December 7, 2009
More Great Ideas for Your Home Bar
Whether you are planning on adding a custom bar to your existing space or are designing a new space, like a game room, there are several essentials that will make your bar the perfect spot for all of your friends and family to gather around.
One of the main features of your bar should be functionality, which means, does it do what you want? Make sure you have added plenty of electrical outlets for a wine cooler, ice maker and any countertop blenders or small appliances that you might need. The latest craze are the countertop beer dispensers that hold a small keg but they also need to be plugged in.
Adding a sink can also be a nice convenience if plumbing isn't too much of an issue as it makes for easy clean up of your glass ware. Make sure you have comfortable seats because once your friends sidle up to your new custom bar, they aren't going to be leaving any time soon.
Another thing to consider is that nothing says "authentic" like a bar mirror and there are virtually unlimited options when it come to making it your own. Not only do bar mirrors add depth, light and dimension to the room, it also can make a statement. You can have your name and custom message etched permanently into the glass. Don't forget to add an "Established in" year message to your personalized bar mirror...this will be the start date for many great memories.
Ample storage is another consideration when planning and designing your custom bar. You need to be able to store enough wine glasses, beer mugs and highball glasses to keep a crowd happy. You should also factor in some drawers for storing napkins, stir sticks, wine charms and many of the other small accessories that can cause clutter if left out in the open. Take some time to think about where the hard liquor and wine will be stored. Are you going to keep it in cabinets or out in the open? Where will the condiments like limes and olives go?
All these ideas go into planning the perfect custom bar. Put some time and thought into planning, stocking and decorating your bar and it will be a place where you and your friends will gather again and again. You don't want to be spending too much time getting everything assembled to make a drink so make sure everything you need is in reach and ready to go. Most of all have fun with it. You most likely be spending a lot of time there so customize it with your own personal touches and make the bar your own.
One of the main features of your bar should be functionality, which means, does it do what you want? Make sure you have added plenty of electrical outlets for a wine cooler, ice maker and any countertop blenders or small appliances that you might need. The latest craze are the countertop beer dispensers that hold a small keg but they also need to be plugged in.
Adding a sink can also be a nice convenience if plumbing isn't too much of an issue as it makes for easy clean up of your glass ware. Make sure you have comfortable seats because once your friends sidle up to your new custom bar, they aren't going to be leaving any time soon.
Another thing to consider is that nothing says "authentic" like a bar mirror and there are virtually unlimited options when it come to making it your own. Not only do bar mirrors add depth, light and dimension to the room, it also can make a statement. You can have your name and custom message etched permanently into the glass. Don't forget to add an "Established in" year message to your personalized bar mirror...this will be the start date for many great memories.
Ample storage is another consideration when planning and designing your custom bar. You need to be able to store enough wine glasses, beer mugs and highball glasses to keep a crowd happy. You should also factor in some drawers for storing napkins, stir sticks, wine charms and many of the other small accessories that can cause clutter if left out in the open. Take some time to think about where the hard liquor and wine will be stored. Are you going to keep it in cabinets or out in the open? Where will the condiments like limes and olives go?
All these ideas go into planning the perfect custom bar. Put some time and thought into planning, stocking and decorating your bar and it will be a place where you and your friends will gather again and again. You don't want to be spending too much time getting everything assembled to make a drink so make sure everything you need is in reach and ready to go. Most of all have fun with it. You most likely be spending a lot of time there so customize it with your own personal touches and make the bar your own.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Great Accessory Ideas For Your Custom Bar
If you are thinking about remodeling your basement, you should consider using bar mirrors in a custom bar. One of the biggest remodeling projects you can do for your basement is building a custom home bar. Not only will it add value to your home, it will also help allow you to entertain family and friends at your house. Building a bar in your basement can also give you a place to relax on your own, or perhaps a place you and your spouse can spend time in and relax.
There are many things you can do to personalize your own custom home bar. You can purchase the personalized etched bar mirrors from many different online custom etched glass companies. These mirrors can be etched in virtually any way you see fit. If you are a sports fan, why not get your team’s mascot etched in? If you are a race car fan, why not get a race car etched in a mirror? These custom bar mirrors can show your guests who you are.
Additionally, you can purchase different types of chairs and seats for your bar. These too can be personalized to your liking. If you love comfort, then you should purchase seats that are nice and fluffy. If you like the look of leather, then you should consider purchasing leather seats. The type of chair you chose will greatly affect your guests’ comfort levels.
Another idea is to purchase a television. If you are a big sports fan, you can buy a big television, invite your friends and family over, and watch the major games all together. This is a great way to get friends and family together to share a good time. In addition, you should consider purchasing surround sound to take your sports watching to a whole other level.
Depending on how much you are willing to spend on your bar, you can create your bar into something really spectacular that everyone will be jealous of. Bar mirrors are great to use in your custom bar because they can make your basement look bigger. Also, this is a relatively cheap item you can purchase to make your bar look professional. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can adorn your mirror with lights or etching. These personalized bar mirrors will really show your guests who you are and what you like.
Turning your boring, old basement into a custom bar is a great way to bring family and friends together. In addition, you can show off a little of who you are by the way you personalize your bar. You can buy bar mirrors, lights, chairs, and a television to customize your bar, and make it look professional. Everyone will want to come to your house once they see that you have an amazing bar.
There are many things you can do to personalize your own custom home bar. You can purchase the personalized etched bar mirrors from many different online custom etched glass companies. These mirrors can be etched in virtually any way you see fit. If you are a sports fan, why not get your team’s mascot etched in? If you are a race car fan, why not get a race car etched in a mirror? These custom bar mirrors can show your guests who you are.
Additionally, you can purchase different types of chairs and seats for your bar. These too can be personalized to your liking. If you love comfort, then you should purchase seats that are nice and fluffy. If you like the look of leather, then you should consider purchasing leather seats. The type of chair you chose will greatly affect your guests’ comfort levels.
Another idea is to purchase a television. If you are a big sports fan, you can buy a big television, invite your friends and family over, and watch the major games all together. This is a great way to get friends and family together to share a good time. In addition, you should consider purchasing surround sound to take your sports watching to a whole other level.
Depending on how much you are willing to spend on your bar, you can create your bar into something really spectacular that everyone will be jealous of. Bar mirrors are great to use in your custom bar because they can make your basement look bigger. Also, this is a relatively cheap item you can purchase to make your bar look professional. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can adorn your mirror with lights or etching. These personalized bar mirrors will really show your guests who you are and what you like.
Turning your boring, old basement into a custom bar is a great way to bring family and friends together. In addition, you can show off a little of who you are by the way you personalize your bar. You can buy bar mirrors, lights, chairs, and a television to customize your bar, and make it look professional. Everyone will want to come to your house once they see that you have an amazing bar.
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