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Hey everybody, it’s Daniel with RTA Outdoor Living and we are back with another video to help you realize the full potential of your backyard space. This time around, let’s take an in-depth look at outdoor bar cabinets. [music] First of all, let’s define the scope of what an outdoor bar cabinet could be.
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And depending on your vision, it can actually mean a few different things. [music] For example, if you emphasize the cabinet part of the equation, you might be inclined to believe that these are simply outdoor storage cabinets and nothing more. And while most outdoor
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cabinets could contain [music] plenty of doors and drawers for storage, they have functionality far beyond storage. [music] And it’s all in the accessories you choose to add. If you fancy yourself as an athome mixologist, you’ll want your outdoor bar cabinet to facilitate your
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bartending [music] experience. which means accessories like a refreshment center or a drop-in cooler will become particularly important. Most refreshment centers will include a sink, integrated drop-in cooler and a cutting board just in this one accessory. The casual
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bartender will be fully equipped to make a cocktail or two. The cutting board is ideal for slicing up lemons and limes, and the integrated [music] cooler will keep your mix-ins fresh, and the sink will allow you to easily rinse out those tumblers [music] and other
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utensils. And if you need even more cooling potential, a separate drop-in cooler is great for keeping a few cans of beer [music] or a bottle of wine refreshingly cool. But if you’re not into the hands-on experience of mixing a drink, there are other ways to utilize
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your outdoor bar cabinet. A refrigerator is by far the most common add-on to an outdoor bar cabinet. As far as keeping beverages on hand and in the most convenient way possible, nothing is going to beat out a fridge. It is easily stocked with your preferred sodas, beer,
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[music] and water, and will stay at the ideal serving temperatures at all times. Of course, if you have more [music] of a taste for wine, you could instead opt for a dedicated wine cooler. But the question becomes, with all these refreshments on hand, how are you going
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to share them? There’s no need to limit your outdoor bar cabinet to pure practicality. A well-designed bar island can easily transform into a gathering hub for your friends and your family. If you add some countertop overhang to the back side of your outdoor bar cabinet,
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you’ve just created the potential [music] for a seated high top. Bar stools or chairs will neatly tuck underneath the countertop, which lands you with the excellent seating area for your loved ones. Whether you like to mix drinks, or you just want a nice place to
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sit outside, an outdoor bar cabinet setup like this will maximize the potential for your outdoor space. Now that we’ve discussed the most popular accessory options for an outdoor bar cabinet, how can you build one? If you’re seriously considering adding an
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outdoor bar cabinet to your [music] backyard, you may be thinking about building it yourself. If you have ample experience with construction and feel confident with your skills, that can be a good option. But if you just want to get a bar cabinet without all the DIY
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headache, you’ll need to look into what brands are out there that can serve your needs. While most outdoor living brands sell complete outdoor kitchen sets [music] with grills, there are a few companies that offer plain outdoor bar cabinets. The top brands that are
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currently available are New Age, Danver, and RTA outdoor living. So, let’s take a closer look at each, shall we? [music] New AA is well known for their cabinetry that goes in your garage, kitchen, and
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outdoor spaces. When it comes to an outdoor bar cabinet, New Age offers a modular solution. That means that you select the predetermined set of modules and arrange them to create your desired layout. Depending on the finish option
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[music] you choose, new age bar cabinets will be made with 304 stainless steel or aircraft grade aluminum. So, if you’re interested in creating a [music] modern and sleek look, these cabinets are going to be the top contender. [music] Currently, New Age doesn’t include
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countertops with their modules out of the box, so be sure to budget accordingly. You can purchase countertops from New Age directly or from a countertop fabricator of your choosing. Appliances are sold separately as well, but you can also purchase them
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directly from New Age. Danver is another popular outdoor cabinet manufacturer. In fact, they were among the first brands to offer modular islands on a large scale. So, the process of designing your
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bar cabinets is similar to New Age. [music] Danver has their modular options separated between base cabinets and appliance cabinets. Base cabinets are purely for storage and countertop space. [music] And the appliance cabinets are, you guessed it, for housing appliances.
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Most homeowners work with Danver directly to create a more customized layout. So, you’ll need to reach out to them for full details on what module options are available. Danver cabinets are compatible with most prominent
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outdoor appliance manufacturers. However, [music] the appliances will need to be purchased separately and the same goes for the countertops. When it comes to materials, Damber cabinets can be purchased in [music] complete 304 or 316 stainless
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steel. Last but not least, you might also consider purchasing an outdoor bar cabinet from us at RTA Outdoor Living. We’ve served many homeowners looking for an outdoor bar cabinet over the [music] years and it’s an area of design we
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understand well. Compared to the previous brands we mentioned, our process and product offering looks fairly different. In terms of a design, we put great emphasis on providing you with tailored design support. Most of our customers start with an initial
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design using our free design tool and then they are connected with the design expert who provides highly personalized recommendations for their project. As far as materials go, RTA bar cabinets are made of ultra high performance concrete that is rated for 100 years.
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You heard it, 100 years. Why concrete? Well, concrete is an incredible material for outdoor use. [music] It’s a non-combustible. It can’t rust or corrode, and it won’t rot, swell, or
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warp. [music] And it’s extremely hardy in all weather conditions. Snow, ice, hail, rain, humidity, high winds, salty coastal air will not affect your concrete islands at all. It’s about as close as you can get to a bulletproof
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outdoor kitchen bar material. Looking beyond materials, we at RTA do include countertops and appliances with each bar cabinet. You’ll have a choice between concrete or granite countertops, and we are partnered with Coyote Outdoor Living
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for their premium appliance line. All right, now that you have an understanding of some of the outdoor bar cabinet brands that are available, let’s now turn our attention to some ideas for inspiration. First, let’s take a look at Dana Pulock’s outdoor bar setup in New
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York. as a professional baker and avid entertainer, Dana needed plenty of space to host guests, make drinks, and display delicious [music] baked goods. So, instead of settling for just one bar cabinet, Dana decided to get two. These
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outdoor bar cabinets face each other in a galley style, not only does this allow you to remain an earshot of guests while whipping up a drink, this setup is also highly practical for [music] entertaining. Everything you need is within an arms reach, and you won’t miss a second of the action. As far as the
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design itself, Dana opted for the striking plank charcoal finish with the smoky chiseled edge concrete [music] countertops. The island adjacent to her home is packed with a pull out trash bin, sink, and a refrigerator. The
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opposing island includes another refrigerator, triple drawer storage, [music] and a pullout ice chest. If you want an outdoor bar cabinet that would integrate well with a complete outdoor kitchen setup, Chef Tim Clower has a great example of this in his
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backyard. [music] Chef Tim’s primary island features a plet grill, outdoor refrigerator, and a power burner for optimal cooking functionality. To provide seating and a comfortable area for prep work, Chef Tim
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also added a floating bar cabinet. This modest island includes three drawer storage [music] for utensils and a pull out trash bin. The clean edge countertops has a sizable overhang for two bar stools and tuck underneath it as well. Even if you don’t intend to pair
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your bar cabinet with an outdoor kitchen, this simple design is a highly practical value ad for any backyard setup. Hopefully by now you’re starting to feel inspired by the idea of designing and building an outdoor bar cabinet. If so, the best place to begin
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is by creating a free design using our online design tool. It takes only a few minutes and you’ll begin to unlock the full potential of your backyard space. That’s all we have for you today. So, be sure to remember to like this video and
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