Want to make your patio more functional? Learn how to make a DIY outdoor bar (plus, 9 more outdoor bar ideas for a deck or patio!)
Ever since we completed the patio makeover at our first home I’ve wanted a spot to serve food outdoors. It’s funny, because here we are 3 years down the road, and I’ve created a DIY Outdoor Serving Bar from a piece of furniture that we’ve owned this entire time.
**Note: This post was originally written as a guest post for Beauty in the Mess.
How to Make an Outdoor Serving Bar
It’s a basic, inexpensive breakfast table. You’ve probably seen many similar versions in big box stores or at yard sales over the years — maybe you even own one already.
See? It’s a pretty simple table. Nothing special… but it’s functional. We’ve used this table as storage and as a coffee bar over the years. It has been that piece of furniture that really hasn’t ever had its permanent home. That is, until now.
Head over to Beauty in the Mess and find out exactly how I transformed this boring table into a great furniture piece for our deck.
What piece of furniture, that you own, is waiting for a makeover?
9 Outdoor Bar Ideas for your Deck or Patio
Would you like a spot to serve food outdoors? Building an outdoor serving bar is a great beginner woodworking project... or a great way to use old furniture that could be repurposed. Start entertaining on the deck or patio with one of these clever outdoor serving stations.
DIY Outdoor Serving Bar
When you have guests in your home, where do they gather? In my home, we typically end up around a table. In the cool months, it’s the dining table, but when it’s warm, we often find ourselves out on the deck...
DIY - Outdoor Serving Cart
Today I'm bringing you another project that's going to the patio makeover: a serving cart...
DIY Grill Cart or Bar Cart
Love spending time on the patio and want to entertain family and friends but don’t have a surface for serving drinks? You need a bar cart...
DIY Rolling Prep and Serve Cart
This DIY prep and serve cart would make a fine addition to your patio, deck or porch. The cart is attractive, and since it has wheels, you can roll it away when it’s not in use...
DIY Rolling Console
We desperately needed some additional counter space outdoors for serving food and drinks so I built this outdoor rolling console...
How To Build A Rolling Grill Cart
Topped with thick butcher block, built with cedar and metal, this rolling cart is meant designed for the outdoors...
DIY Potting Bench and Outdoor Server
Even beginners can build this DIY Potting Bench Outdoor Buffet Table, inspired by a $2,000 Pottery Barn hutch.
Upcycle a Hutch Into an Outdoor Bar and Buffet
Have an old hutch or cabinet at home that’s just collecting dust? Turn it into a beverage and food station for your outdoor entertaining area...
How to Build a Rolling bar cart
How to build an outdoor rolling bar cart from copper pipes (and Rust-Oleum spray paints)...
Angie
Tuesday 4th of April 2017
I love this make-over! I'm currently re-doing a mobile island my husband brought home for free from a garage sale. I've hated it since he brought it in, but now it's going to be a pretty coffee bar! I love when the inspiration suddenly hits!
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Wednesday 5th of April 2017
Thanks, Angie! I'm so glad you liked it!! And glad you found a good solution for your hubby's find :)