To trim out the bar top, take each piece of 1x2 and add a generous bead of wood glue, then secure it to the edge of the 1x10 bar top with hammer and nails or a nail gun if you have one, making sure everything is flush. Repeat until all four sides are complete. We suggest reinforcing the back 1x2 trim piece with a several wood screws for strength.

To trim out the bar top, take each piece of 1x2 and add a generous bead of wood glue, then secure it to the edge of the 1x10 bar top with hammer and nails or a nail gun if you have one, making sure everything is flush. Repeat until all four sides are complete. We suggest reinforcing the back 1x2 trim piece with a several wood screws for strength.

Trace a circle to accommodate your particular ice bucket. To get started with your cut, you’ll need to use a drill with a large bit to make a pilot hole, then insert your jig blade and cut the hole out. Cut the circle out just inside the traced line so that ice bucket fits snug.

Trace a circle to accommodate your particular ice bucket. To get started with your cut, you’ll need to use a drill with a large bit to make a pilot hole, then insert your jig blade and cut the hole out. Cut the circle out just inside the traced line so that ice bucket fits snug.

Trace a circle to accommodate your particular ice bucket. To get started with your cut, you’ll need to use a drill with a large bit to make a pilot hole, then insert your jig blade and cut the hole out. Cut the circle out just inside the traced line so that ice bucket fits snug.

At this stage you’re ready to stain all your lumber if you haven’t already, including your ¾” dowels, the 1x2x6 and assembled bar top. Using a foam brush, apply stain, then wipe off the excess. Once dry, move on to the decorative paint process. We went with a Moroccan inspired design and a clever tracing trick! Place a can lid in one corner so it fits completely on the stained board. Using a ½” flat brush, trace around the lid with one of your paint colors- we used coral. Repeat, until entire bar top is filled with circular design. Once dry, repeat the process with a different color paint. To achieve the cool geometric effect, just reposition the starting point so that the lid overlaps four of the coral circles and begin tracing. Repeat until you have filled up the bar top. Once dry, top off with a coat of Polyurethane to protect your masterpiece!

At this stage you’re ready to stain all your lumber if you haven’t already, including your ¾” dowels, the 1x2x6 and assembled bar top. Using a foam brush, apply stain, then wipe off the excess. Once dry, move on to the decorative paint process. We went with a Moroccan inspired design and a clever tracing trick! Place a can lid in one corner so it fits completely on the stained board. Using a ½” flat brush, trace around the lid with one of your paint colors- we used coral. Repeat, until entire bar top is filled with circular design. Once dry, repeat the process with a different color paint. To achieve the cool geometric effect, just reposition the starting point so that the lid overlaps four of the coral circles and begin tracing. Repeat until you have filled up the bar top. Once dry, top off with a coat of Polyurethane to protect your masterpiece!

At this stage you’re ready to stain all your lumber if you haven’t already, including your ¾” dowels, the 1x2x6 and assembled bar top. Using a foam brush, apply stain, then wipe off the excess. Once dry, move on to the decorative paint process. We went with a Moroccan inspired design and a clever tracing trick! Place a can lid in one corner so it fits completely on the stained board. Using a ½” flat brush, trace around the lid with one of your paint colors- we used coral. Repeat, until entire bar top is filled with circular design. Once dry, repeat the process with a different color paint. To achieve the cool geometric effect, just reposition the starting point so that the lid overlaps four of the coral circles and begin tracing. Repeat until you have filled up the bar top. Once dry, top off with a coat of Polyurethane to protect your masterpiece!

Next, attach two sections of the ¾” dowel together using the stainless hinges. Repeat this three times. Then attach the shelf brackets to these so that they sit flush. This way once they’re installed, they’ll easily swing in and out, as needed when you lift the bar up. When not in use, they’ll lay flat against the wall.

Next, attach two sections of the ¾” dowel together using the stainless hinges. Repeat this three times. Then attach the shelf brackets to these so that they sit flush. This way once they’re installed, they’ll easily swing in and out, as needed when you lift the bar up. When not in use, they’ll lay flat against the wall.

Now you’re ready to attach the bar to the house. Begin by marking where the bar will go with a level. Next, pre-drill and add any necessary anchors depending on what type of exterior cladding your home has, in our case we used heavy duty concrete anchors to secure the bar to the house.

Now you’re ready to attach the bar to the house. Begin by marking where the bar will go with a level. Next, pre-drill and add any necessary anchors depending on what type of exterior cladding your home has, in our case we used heavy duty concrete anchors to secure the bar to the house.

Now you’re ready to attach the bar to the house. Begin by marking where the bar will go with a level. Next, pre-drill and add any necessary anchors depending on what type of exterior cladding your home has, in our case we used heavy duty concrete anchors to secure the bar to the house.

Prop up the bar or have a friend lift the bar top up and using the same method in the previous step, secure the three brackets to the house, making sure they line up with the 1”x2” braces on the underside of the bar. Begin by installing the center bracket first, then swing it out to hold the bar up as you work and install the side brackets.

Prop up the bar or have a friend lift the bar top up and using the same method in the previous step, secure the three brackets to the house, making sure they line up with the 1”x2” braces on the underside of the bar. Begin by installing the center bracket first, then swing it out to hold the bar up as you work and install the side brackets.

It’s important to run a bead of exterior caulk where the bar meets the house, as any moisture that seeps in could damage it or your home’s siding down the line. A high quality exterior grade silicon or caulk will keep it well sealed and protected for years to come.

This versatile DIY drop down bar is perfect for small spaces, with a fun colorful pattern that’ll punch up your décor and just enough work surface to mix a cocktail or serve up brunch!

This versatile DIY drop down bar is perfect for small spaces, with a fun colorful pattern that’ll punch up your décor and just enough work surface to mix a cocktail or serve up brunch!

This versatile DIY drop down bar is perfect for small spaces, with a fun colorful pattern that’ll punch up your décor and just enough work surface to mix a cocktail or serve up brunch!