How To Construct a DIY Basement Bar With Wall Cupboards | Thrifty Decor Chick

I knew I needed to make use of that area within the nook in opposition to the wall, in order that
would want a 24 inch vast cupboard (as a result of the prevailing base cupboards are 24
inches deep). 

The ultimate plan I made a decision on was three cupboards — two 24 inch cupboards and
one 21 inch one. In hindsight, we may have simply carried out three 24 inchers, however
I did not need the doorway to this area to be too tight. 

2. Determine on the cupboards on your bar.

When deciding in your base cupboards for this undertaking, you may must resolve
if you’d like a counter peak bar (like an island), or a standard, greater
bar peak. 

We needed our bar to be greater for bar stools, so I wanted to both construct
bases at that peak or purchase them. I knew this construct was going to be plenty of
work, so I went the marginally simpler route and ordered cupboards. 

The issue is, base cupboards solely are available a number of heights, and retailer purchased
variations are normally 34.5 inches tall. So, I went with my go-to for all of
my constructed ins and bookcases…higher cupboards!

Wall cupboards aren’t as deep as base cupboards (solely 12 inches entrance to
again), however that was going to be a lot for our wants. 

3. Safe your cupboards into the ground. 

When putting in higher cupboards right into a ground, you may first want a base to
increase it off the bottom a bit, to create a toe kick. This additionally makes wall
cupboards look much less…wall cupboards. 

I do that by constructing a wooden base within the peak that I would like:

For this half, we used 2x4s and I bought assist attaching the bottom to the cement
ground in our basement. You want a powder actuated hammer device to safe wooden
into the cement, so I had the professionals try this. 

After the bottom was safe, I used to be in a position to set up the cupboards into it with
screws:

I marked the place the 2x4s had been beneath and screwed via the underside of
the cupboards to connect the cupboards. 

I ended up altering the spacing only a bit as I used to be putting in, so the top
cupboard ended up hanging over the 2x4s only a bit. I knew I might be masking
that anyway: 

Subsequent up, we had the flooring prolonged a number of toes to satisfy up with a doorway
close by. It appeared SO significantly better and made this room really feel a lot greater: 

4. Add trim and baseboards.

You’ll have seen that the top cupboard (closest to the wall) is put in
going through the other means from the others. 

I prefer to make the most of empty area if I can. I hate losing potential
storage and I knew I may make this look cohesive and create a “secret”
door within the course of.

My first step was to cowl the backs of the opposite two cupboards (those
going through into the kitchenette) with skinny plywood: 

I took these boards all the best way right down to the ground and to the top of the bar
as nicely. 

Flathead screws work greatest for this, as a result of they are often sunk into the wooden
after which stuffed: 

After that was dry and easy I began portray. I had the cupboards shade
matched at Sherwin-Williams by taking a door into the shop. 

As a result of I needed to match the tremendous easy end of the shop purchased
cupboards, I did an excellent sanding after every coat of paint: 

I additionally did extra coats than common, to actually fill in that texture on the
plywood. 

With every little thing painted, it was time to determine tips on how to make that present
cupboard door look seamless with the remainder of the bar entrance.

To do that, I grabbed some MDF boards in the identical measurement because the trim round
the cupboard entrance (2.5 inches vast). I created the look of two extra cupboard
doorways by including these panels…it labored superbly!:

You actually should rise up shut to determine the place the true cupboard
door is! I like it.

I am so happy with how this secret door turned out. It is a enjoyable little
addition:

 

I went to a stone warehouse with a particular look in thoughts, and could not
consider it when I discovered precisely what was in my head! 

I cherished this black granite with the gold and white veining all through: 

This specific stone known as Orinoco granite. 

I actually needed a waterfall look, the place the countertop continues onto the
aspect of the top cupboard. To avoid wasting somewhat bit of cash, they did this look
by reducing the granite in order that the highest prolonged over like an everyday counter,
and the piece on the aspect was reduce in order that the motion of the granite
continues seamlessly:

This was simpler than the proper mitered reduce wanted for a standard
waterfall counter. It turned out lovely!

5. End up the ultimate particulars.