Designing your own classic bar can be an exhilarating experience, and almost as enjoyable as owning a bar itself. Thanks to the internet and the introduction to CNC routers, there is an endless array of design elements available to enhance your bar building experience and all increase the aesthetics of the overall bar. Products like decorative corbels, hand carvings, moldings, and paneling are available in almost any species of wood, ranging from walnut and cherry to exotics like mahogany. These products are not only available in wood, there are plenty of money saving alternatives like resins, composites and plaster that can be faux painted to match just about any wood grain. It doesn’t take the place of real wood, but it does cost a lot less and the effect is there. With a little creativity in your search words and phrases, you can easily find components and pictures to help design a one of a kind bar that’s tailored to your exact fashion. To help limit your search options, I’ve included a list of a few suppliers that have provided us with products and ideas for some of our furniture creations.
The corbel or bracket is a functional and sometimes cosmetic component that is located under the bar counter top. It’s primarily used to provide support for wood and stone countertops. Now this does not mean all bar tops require a supporting bracket. Wood bar tops with not to much overhang can usually be fastened to the cabinetry underneath providing enough support for the tops. This is an option if you’re concerned about space and knee room.
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