Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Apr 09, 2009 11:51 am Personally...I think I would put in later...if it is built in...it is going to be a lot harder to remove down the track, trends change...you may want the bar now...but in the future you may be looking for more room, or not using the bar...exept for storing junk...it happens...I have seen plenty of bars...covered in junk. Re: Home BAR - Build into house or Buy afterwards ? 3Apr 10, 2009 2:19 am we are getting a bar built in! we dont have kids yet but i think it will add value to the house and will be a great feature, and space for my wine! Building the Pegasus New Generation Bletchley Pk, Southern River Land purchased 03/2009 Contract 06/2009 Prestart 09/2009 Land cleared/sand Pad 10-12-09 Fittings done 17-12-09 SLAB!! 18-12-09 Brickies started 27-1-10 Roof Started 2-3-10 Lock Up 13-5-10 Re: Home BAR - Build into house or Buy afterwards ? 4Apr 10, 2009 2:22 am You can do it either way. One thing to think about, if you intend on building a permanent bar after handover and want a sink, get your builder to put in capped hot and cold water and a capped waste point. Should be under $500 for all three. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Home BAR - Build into house or Buy afterwards ? 5Apr 10, 2009 11:05 am I'm getting my bar done by the builder. It is across from the kitchen so it will match the caesar stone bench top in the kitchen. Sink in there too. It was just easier, and I wanted something to match the house rather than a stand out different appearance that a wooden bar for give. Paul Re: Home BAR - Build into house or Buy afterwards ? 6Apr 12, 2009 11:36 am od I'm getting my bar done by the builder. It is across from the kitchen so it will match the caesar stone bench top in the kitchen. Sink in there too. It was just easier, and I wanted something to match the house rather than a stand out different appearance that a wooden bar for give. I think if I had a sink in my bar i would never leave Re: Home BAR - Build into house or Buy afterwards ? 7Apr 12, 2009 12:38 pm leeton Personally...I think I would put in later...if it is built in...it is going to be a lot harder to remove down the track, trends change...you may want the bar now...but in the future you may be looking for more room, or not using the bar...exept for storing junk...it happens...I have seen plenty of bars...covered in junk. That's crazy talk! Desmondp: I would recommend you build a bar afterwards, even if you're not Tim the Toolman Taylor. I'm not the handiest person with a powerdrill, but a bar is effectively pieces of wood and a bench top (or entirely wood). You can go to Bunnings and get some tips of the guys there, or I'm sure you know atleast one person in either your family or friends who can offer some advice and lend a hand. Paying for a pre-built bar is crazy, those pre-built bars seriously suck. They're either too small, unusually shaped...and they basically suck. Paying someone to build you a bar isn't going to exactly be cheap, especially when you can pay your mates back with a slab of cold hard Victoria Bitter and a few snags on the barbie mate. Try googling: "building a bar", or "making a bar", or "how to make a bar", or "how to build a bar". Those 4 google-searches should lead you in the right direction anyway. Google is also a mate, and you don't have to fork out $35 for a slab to pay it back either! Cheers, Big Red Re: Home BAR - Build into house or Buy afterwards ? 8Apr 12, 2009 1:24 pm We have a bar now and have one in our new house. We had them built by kitchen joiners and you won't see any junk on either of mine, apart from me laying all over it after a night on the champers bigred is right, the pre-built bars "seriously suck" Here is mine...simple laminate, not quite finished, we are putting in a dishdrawer and fridge and a tap is a must, especially due to my 3 levels If I have people over for a bbq I want to clean up down on that level, no running up and down stairs to the dishwasher and fridge. http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5457/uapril41.jpg Please suggest a solid quality swivel bar towel holder in bathrooms & bedrooms from… 0 1349 8 3960 I use Tramex moisture meter and it will tell me instantly if the wall is cement sheet or plaster or masonite but most people dont have the equipment. 5 4582 |