10 Backyard Bar Ideas to Try Right Now
10 backyard bar ideas that make the perfect place to entertain or relax by yourself.
Backyard Patio Bar Ideas
The backyard bar of your dreams involves a lot of parts and pieces (think accent statements like a vase, decorative planter, placemats, glasses, pitchers, seating, seat cushions – the list goes on), but none of that stuff really matters if the bar itself isn’t one you love. Start with the bar and choose a design you love; choose materials, shape, size and color first, and accessorize later.
While backyard bars might be more commonly used for serving cocktails at outdoor gatherings, they can also be used for towel storage (if you have a pool), serving appetizers, as a popcorn or ice cream sundae station (great for movie nights!) and as a kids’ summer lemonade stand. Fill the bottom storage part of a bar cart with board games and playing card decks, so that you always have an ice breaker activity on the ready for backyard parties. (If you regularly watch movies in the backyard, this space can also be used for storing blankets.) The point we’re trying to make is that backyard bars and carts are so much more than just a cocktail and spirits station for adults; with so much practical storage space, weather-resistant material, portability (if it’s on wheels) and durability, they’re a backyard staple for all ages.
1. Outdoor Bar, Dining & Lounge, All in One
2. Bar Umbrella
3. Playful Colors
4. Bar/Table Pair
5. Basket & Tray Storage
6. Outdoor Lanterns
7. Tiki-Inspired Bar Stools
8. Traditional Accessories
9. Metal Bar Cart
10. Bistro Table to Match
If you really want to make your backyard bar feel like the patio seating of a stylish restaurant, pair it with a bistro or pub set! This couples-friendly setup is just the right amount of romantic when sharing it with a partner – and just the right amount of laidback-yet-chic when sharing it with a friend. If you opt for it, opt for a full-on set, where the pub table and chairs and bar cart or bar all match (in the same material, color, design, style, etc.) for a true aesthetic. You can even set up little menus on the table. (Fun DIY project: print out little pieces of paper with three or four cocktails you have ingredients for; place one paper in front of each seat, and set with a chic paperweight such as an iron napkin ring or round pebble.)
DIY Backyard Bar
If you have a high ledge or sill that protrudes enough from a wall, you’re already one step closer to achieving the backyard bar look – because you already have the bar part! Simply add in two or three stools and measure the space first; you’ll want to know the width (which will determine how many chairs you can place) and the height (which will determine how tall the chairs should be for comfortable seating). Once you have the stools-in-bar setup, what you do (or don’t do) with accessories can make or break the look, so bring in a few pieces of décor. A piece of hanging wall décor on the wall above a bar, a placemat in front of each seat, or a simple vase or planter can bring a backyard bar space to life.
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