Build a Wet Bar in No Time

Do it Yourself Wet Bar Instructions

By Emma S., published Jul 16, 2005
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There are some things you can do easily to improve the value of your home, even if you don't have much money to invest. If your house didn't come with a wet bar you don't have to spend a fortune to get one. They're easily made using a set of bookshelves. Having a wet bar is not only great for entertaining but raises the value of your home instantly.

Choose almost any set of book shelves so long as they are not too short nor too tall. When standing, the book shelves should come to approximately mid-chest. Select stools that are suitable for the set. If shopping in a department store you can easily place the stools in front of the book shelves then compare the height to see if they are suitable.

To make the set look less like book shelves and more like a bar upholstery the front, or solid side, of the book shelves. Use adhesive spray or another type of glue to attach a half-inch thick piece of foam to the solid side of the shelves. The foam should be about an inch smaller than the solid wood piece, all the way around. Allow to dry completely. Cut a piece of fabric, leather or vinyl to the size of the wood piece and glue it around the perimeter of the foam. Make small tucks to accommodate the corners. Use decorative tacks to cover the raw edges when finished.

You can also use inch-thick foam then after attaching it and the fabric, use button screws to make a diamond pattern, or another design, on the front of the wet bar. The button screws can be made to match the fabric by simply taking a piece of fabric to a local upholster. Or you can purchase the screws in basic colors like black or brown.

For the top of the wet bar set a slab of marble or counter top material. Something appropriate can be found at your nearby home improvements store. After attaching the top to the wet bar you're ready to supply the bar or you can do other improvements to it like upholstering the sides of the wet bar in the same manner which you upholstered the front.

Cheers

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Takeaways
  • Lots of do-it-yourself projects are cheap and easy.
  • Add glamour to a plain den by building your own wet bar.
  • A wet bar adds value to your home immediately.
Did You Know?
Something as simple as a set of book shelves can raise the value of your home - when you turn the shelves into a wet bar.
Resources
  • Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual : Completely Revised and Updated by Family Handyman Magazine Editors Family Handyman Magazine Editors New complete do-it-yourself manual by Reader's Digest
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Sounds like a neat idea, however I would love to see a picture of the finished product! Does anyone know where I can see a pic?

Posted on 12/08/2006 at 6:12:00 PM

 
doesn't a wet bar have a sink with running water? otherwise it's just a bar!

Posted on 09/05/2006 at 10:09:00 PM

 
WHAT A GREAT IDEA! I was just about to spend so much money on buying one. You help me out so much THANKS!

Posted on 08/24/2006 at 9:08:00 AM

 
Thanks Jaimie!

Posted on 07/21/2005 at 2:07:00 PM

 
I should have thought of this while I was in college. Too late now; I drink maybe twice a year. Still a good tip though.

Posted on 07/16/2005 at 3:07:00 AM

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