If you’ve given long, hard thought to the idea and you’ve made up your mind that a garage bar is what you really need in your life right now then keep reading. We have a few essential tips for you to make it happen the right way and in style. (Related topic: Germantown Garage Doors)
The point when you decide a beer cooler and a bean bag won’t do anymore in your garage, and you want to take things to the next level, it’s time to develop that garage bar. But how to do it and where to start?
Well, first of all, you need to plan for space and your budget. If you can splurge on this project, then there are basically no limits, otherwise, you will have to look for affordable alternatives to what you envision and work around the budget you have. Same with space, if you can completely repurpose your garage, go right ahead but if that’s not the case, then you have to keep in mind all of the other elements that are in your garage and will stay in it, potentially interfering with the design you have in mind.
Once you’ve chosen the space you want for the bar, you can start with the structural changes, perhaps a new see-thru garage door or just a more hip one. The structure of the bar and its storage space, followed by the furniture and the decor, without forgetting all the power lines you might need to include, are essential.
Depending on how far you’re going with the garage bar, you might need to include pipes, drains and electric connections. Make sure to account for all of it when planning for space. Where will you plug the mini-fridge? Where will the sink be located? And, what about the mini kitchen?
Then you also need plugs for your entertainment system, sound, and video. Does the wireless reach the garage or will you need to add another router to the mix? Once all of the connections are set up, you have to move onto the lighting; new fixtures and power lines are necessary. Then you can move onto the furniture and decor.
Of course, the actual bar and its stools are the centerpieces. However, once this is set up, it’s time to distribute the rest of the furniture, couches, stylish bean bags, comfortable chairs, and tables. Then, it’s time for the entertainment. Aside from a screen and a sound system, what else will you include? A pool table, a darts target or perhaps a pinball machine?
Finally, it’s time to load the bar and come up with finger food recipes, calling your best friends and enjoy the time of your life in your very own garage bar.