Post #681860 by TikiHardBop on Thu, Jun 13, 2013 9:45 AM

Pull out drawers are a really nice feature as well. Gives you a place to put bar tools, coasters, books and other small items that would otherwise take up valuable space in your cabinets.

Also, make sure that your cabinets are the right size so you can install wire or other pull out shelves. I have found that these are awesome for the lower cabinets. It sucks to have to get down on your knees to reach back and try to get that one particular bottle that you need.

Plan your electrical needs early as well. Outlets for blenders and other electrical devices are an obvious, but bar lighting is something else to consider. LED tape strips are next to invisible and can add some really cool effects to your bar.

I don't know your layout, but when I re-did the bar in The Storm Shelter, I found that going a bit smaller allowed me to work around the bar much easier and allowed people to congregate and mix more easily than a big monolithic bar did.