How to Make Your Own Home Bar

Serve up some cocktails at your own granite-topped home bar.

A home bar is a great place for guests to gather during parties and gatherings. One central location for everything needed to serve up a cocktail can be found at the well-stock home bar. This uncomplicated modern bar could also be a perfect spot for showing off a martini glass or crystal decanter collection. Add some wrought iron swivel -type barstools to this bar and place the entire unit in a cozy corner or on the patio.

Things You'll Need

• Two 42-inch high cement pedestals
• 70-inch by 40-inch slab of granite
• 1/2-yard heavy wood felt
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Ice bucket
• Wine bottles
• Wine glasses
• Martini glasses
• Bottles of liquor

Instructions

1. Cut four pieces of felt with the scissors to cover the tops and bottoms of the cement pedestals.

2. Attach the felt pieces to the bottoms of the pedestals with the hot glue gun to protect the floor or patio from cement scratches.

3. Attach felt pieces on the top of the cement pedestals with the hot glue gun.

4. Position the pedestals at least 3 feet apart in the desired location. Place the granite slab on top of the pedestals. The felt will cushion and stabilize the granite.

5. Place the ice bucket, wine bottles and liquor bottles on one end of the bar. Place the wine and martini glasses on the opposite end of the bar.

References

• "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decorating Your Home"; Mary Ann Young; 2000
• "Shabby Chic"; Rachel Ashwell, Glynis Costin; 1996