Garden bars: great ideas to revolutionize the time you spend outdoors in the summertime
It's one thing to invite friends over to spend time together dining in the garden; it's another thing to set up a corner bar outdoors that you and your friends can "patronize" after the meal. A corner bar can really enhance the time you spend outdoors during summertime, so let's check out some ideas that might inspire you:
Compact and efficient
A wooden bar like the one shown here (and with a metal countertop) and reminiscent of gardening work stations: this design lends itself to becoming the perfect summertime corner-bar.
The bungalow bar
Do you have space in your garden to set up a roofed structure the octagonal one shown here as a corner bar? Styled to look like a bungalow, this structure even has lights, room for darts matches, and more!
Small and romantic
Simple but cute: a mini-wooden booth - just like the kiosks you see at the seaside - festooned with string of lights, provides a warm welcome to patrons.
Two-tone bar
Here's the same model as one shown above, but here, it has been decked out in different colors and materials: a sheet metal roof and color-contrasting side cladding (which, of course, can be in any colors you want!).
Decorate however you like
Once you have chosen the structure for your bar, you can have fun decorating it: using brightly-colored chairs and a collection of license plates, for example, are a great idea.
Sophisticated
More than just a bar, the model pictured here is basically a full garden kitchen, and is sure to become the hub of all your outdoor festivities.
A repurposed gazebo
A pergola or gazebo can be repurposed as a garden bar: this offers shade from the sun, and you just have to decide how to set out seating under/around it.
Using pallets
Pallets can easily be used to set up a simple mini corner-bar, like the one shown here. Add a few shelves or racks to hold the bottle and drinking glasses and you're done!
Wooden boxes
Here's an idea for those who like the rustic style: instead of putting up regular shelves at the rear of the bar, you could use wooden boxes and crates!
A folding table with a surprise
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In small kitchens, a fold-up table is very handy and practical. And you can do the same using a wall flanking your balcony. Choose a model like the one shown here: when the table-top is lowered, it reveals wall-mounted shelving which you can fill up with all your barkeeping resources.
Brick bar
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Do you prefer to have a corner-bar set up permanently in your garden? Then consider erecting one in brickwork, and making sure it blends in harmoniously with the surrounding environment!
Next to the fence
If your garden fence gives you the privacy you need, setting up a corner-bar next to this could be perfect for you. Check out how nice the one pictured here looks!
A small wall is all you need
While you are looking for the ideal solution to suit your needs, remember that even just a small wall (of the right height and width) will serve as great, functional bar - all it needs are the barstools!
Ready-made furnishings
And for those who don't want too much to do, just take the measurements of area you want to set up as a corner-bar and purchase some ready-made bar furnishings (like the metal bar cabinet, shown here)!
Which idea do you like the most?
