4 Things You Need For the Perfect Outdoor Home Bar By Stephanie Bertha
You might have a place to sit outside and sip drinks with your friends, but do you have a true outdoor home bar? The outdoor bar is a second living room, and when it’s done right, it’s the place where everyone wants to be. Here are the four things you need to create the perfect outdoor bar at your home: The bar, of course Ideally, you’ll have a bar with electricity and a sink. Unless you really know what you’re doing, leave the wiring and plumbing to a professional—you don’t want an electric shock cocktail! With power and water, you can install a minifridge, ice machine and sink. If you don’t have these, you’ll have to haul buckets and trays back and forth to the kitchen, which makes it very hard to be a laidback host. Plus, with an extra ice machine on hand, you won’t run the risk of emptying out your fridge and having to run to the store for more ice midevent. Music There are so many different ways to get music into your speakers; I’ll just focus on the speakers themselves. You’ll want at least two weatherproof outdoor speakers with quality mounting brackets. A builtin amplifier is a good idea to make sure that you can fill the outdoor space with music, even when there’s a crowd of people talking. Four speakers, one in each corner, is an even better idea. Caption: Outdoor speakers by Omaker $35 from Amazon Did you know that you don’t always have to position speakers at ceiling or shoulderheight? Speakers in unexpected places are a pleasant surprise. Try hiding a speaker among plantings or even in a sculpture for a truly immersive auditory experience. Lights Lighting an outdoor space is a delicate art. Make sure that your walkways are lit with ...
