You’ve probably spent a lot of time focusing on the interior of your home and getting it to the perfect design and function for your life. What have you done with your outdoor spaces? Is your outdoor space optimized for your use and enjoyment?
Creating an outdoor oasis can allow you to enjoy your home even more because you have a place to relax and enjoy nature. An outdoor bar or entertaining space could be a great way to increase the enjoyment and utility of your home.
Below, learn more about what an outdoor bar is, what it consists of, the benefits of an outdoor entertaining space, and how to get started creating your own. As always, reach out to us at Triad Associates with any questions you may have about your next outdoor project.
What is an Outdoor Bar?
It’s been a long week of work, and you are looking forward to a weekend of relaxation, sun, and ice-cold beverages. Relaxing at your own personal outdoor bar can be a great way to enjoy a weekend of relaxation.
You can add an outdoor bar to your property to give yourself a space to entertain, relax, and enjoy a great beverage. Most outdoor bars consist of seating, a bar itself, and they can include many other features based upon your needs and desires.
What is Included in an Outdoor Bar Space?
You can include as little or as much in your outdoor bar design as you choose. The important thing to think about is how you will be using your outdoor bar. You want to match your needs/wants with the function of your bar. That means thinking about the size based on the number of people that will use the bar frequently. It also means thinking about the functionality you are looking for. Below, are some things to consider including in your outdoor bar space.
- The Bar Itself – First, let’s talk about the bar itself. If you plan to have an outdoor bar, a bar might be an important part. However, you will want to consider function when you think about your bar and bar design. How many people do you want to accommodate? What location works best for your bar? Many people choose to have an “L-shaped” or “U-shaped” bar because it allows for a cool design and plenty of seating for you and your guests. You have to choose what is best for you. Regardless of the shape and size, we can help you with some great natural stone countertop options for your outdoor bar.
- Functional Seating – The next thing to consider is functional seating. Do you want to go with chairs for your bar, or do you want to have some sort of built-in or bench seating? The size of your bar and the look you are going for will impact your seating, but it is something very important to think about.
- Refrigerator – Another important element of your outdoor bar will be refrigeration of some kind. When you think about a bar, you want easy access to drinks. That could look like a small under-bar fridge, a larger fridge, a wine fridge, or whatever you want to give your drinks a nice cold home.
- Sink/Running Water – You will also want to consider having a sink and running water for your outdoor bar. You don’t have to if you don’t want to, but having running water can make it easy to make drinks and clean up your outdoor bar space. The idea of a wet bar can be appealing to a lot of people because then you have everything you need in one location, and you do not have to go back into the house.
- Roof – A roof or covering of some sort may also be something worth thinking about. You might want to have your bar shaded from the sun or protected from the rain to make your space more usable in different weather conditions. Again, think about how you will be using your outdoor bar, and that can help you make the decision of whether or not a roof is right for you.
Is the vision of your outdoor bar starting to come together? You can reach out to us at Triad Associates today, and we can help you get started with our 3D design services. We can help make your outdoor bar vision into an actual design that you can take a look at.
Benefits of Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
Now that we talked a little bit about what an outdoor bar is and what goes into an outdoor bar, we can talk about the benefits of adding an outdoor bar or entertaining space to your property. Check out some of the main benefits below.
- Enjoy the Outdoors – What is the main benefit or reason to add an outdoor entertaining space to your home? It is fun! Simply put, an outdoor bar or entertaining space can help you enjoy your life. It can give you a great place to relax and unwind from your day and enjoy weekends, holidays, and special occasions with friends and family. Adding an outdoor bar to your space can be a great way to make the most of your home and property and truly get more enjoyment out of it.
- More Space to Entertain – Another benefit of outdoor entertaining space is that you have more space to entertain. Your home is limited by what exists between your walls. You only have so much interior space to entertain, and your interior space might not be set up exactly how you want it to be for entertaining. Adding an outdoor entertaining space extends your space, and you can customize it to your specific needs. You can decide the location, design, function, size, and more of your outdoor entertaining space so that it works just as you want it to.
- Adds Value to Your Home – An outdoor bar or outdoor entertaining space could also be a great idea because it can add value to your home. If you ever plan on selling your home, a nice outdoor oasis could be something that stands out to many buyers. If they see a lot of similar houses, but yours is the one with a great outdoor entertaining space, that could be a great reason to choose your home over other options.
There are a lot of great reasons to add an outdoor entertaining space like a bar to your property. Below, you can learn more about how Triad Associates can help you get started with your next outdoor project.
Get Started with Triad Associates Today
Triad Associates is a hardscape company. This means we help people with outdoor spaces like driveways, walkways, pools, patios, outdoor kitchens, outdoor bars, and more. We provide all kinds of materials like exposed aggregate, stamped concrete, natural stone, concrete pavers, and more to help people turn their outdoor space into the oasis they imagine. We also provide people with the expertise they need for their projects because we have been in the hardscape business since 1986.
If you are looking to learn more or get started with an outdoor project like an outdoor bar, you can reach out to us at (978) 373-4223 for more information. If you give us a call, we can get started with a phone consultation. During this phone consultation, we can talk with you about what type of project you are looking to do, what you want the design to include, the materials you want to use, and the general costs and timelines for your project.
Then, we can schedule an on-site meeting where we take a look at your space and get a better idea of how the project can progress. We also can show you different options we have for materials if you would like to visit our 7,000 square foot warehouse facility. At this facility, you can see examples of other outdoor project designs, as well as checking out the materials you can use for your project in person.
We also offer 3D project design services if you want to get a great visual for what your outdoor bar or entertaining space will look like when it is complete. This can be a really accurate way to take a look at your design and help you figure out exactly what you want.
This entire process can start with giving us a phone call at (978) 373-4223. We look forward to helping you make your outdoor entertaining space a reality.
