Knotty Pine Paneling Islands And Beverage Bars

Would you like to own a knotty pine kitchen island or beverage bar or both? Why not consider making one instead of purchasing one from a dealer? They complement log homes, cabins, cottages, or any style house that has a rustic theme.

You can hire a carpenter to construct one of these projects or make it yourself if you are a woodworker. Knotty pine wood is easy to work with and affordable for home projects.

Why Knotty Pine Is A Super Product

Pine wood is America’s favorite wood for home and craft projects. It is readily available and has been used for kitchen islands, beverage bars, and other furniture for decades. Knotty pine has many qualities you can appreciate, such as:

  • Affordable cost
  • Lightweight wood
  • Easy to work with
  • Durable and stable
  • Attractive dark knots
  • Beautiful grain patterns

Creating kitchen islands and beverage bars is made easy with pine that has the tongue and groove end-matching design. The boards fit snugly together, lie flat without cupping, and are easy to secure to framing and corners. This wood looks gorgeous stained in a wide variety of colors. It is also available in a pre-finished condition from the best suppliers. Plans are available online and you can use your creative ideas for making a kitchen island or beverage bar.

Pine Kitchen Island Ideas

Kitchen islands add more workspace and can provide a sink, shelves, drawers for storage, and a dining area. Building one from knotty pine paneling creates a beautiful piece of furniture you will be proud to own. These recommendations for making functional islands are useful:

  • Determine the island size for the available space
  • Leave enough room to walk around it
  • Build base kitchen cabinets for starters
  • Make a space for a sink and faucet, if desired
  • Add cabinet doors and shelves
  • Install plumbing and electrical outlets
  • Create or purchase a quality countertop

Kitchen designers recommend you leave 42” to 48” between work areas for adequate space to move around easily. The island should take up no more than 10% of the kitchen’s total area. If you want to eat at the island, install a countertop with adequate overhang for chairs.

“Why not consider making one instead of purchasing one from a dealer?”


Pine Islands And Beverage Bars: Beverage Bar Ideas

Beverage bars are becoming more popular, and if you like to entertain frequently, consider building one. A bar can become a focal point in your home for socializing with friends and family while you enjoy your favorite drinks.

Think about the types of beverages you will serve and store. Will you have liquor, wine, soda, coffee, tea, or water? The bar can serve your morning coffee and evening drinks of choice stocked with glassware, appliances, and other necessities. Here are some practical ideas for building a functioning beverage bar:

  • Choose the best place for your bar
  • Determine the best size for the space
  • How people will move through your home
  • Choose the style and features you want
  • Build the bar against a wall with shelving
  • Create base cabinets with shelves, drawers, or doors
  • Add a countertop adequate for a sitting area

Whether you want a mini bar or a larger beverage station, creating it with knotty pine will be a joy to own and use.

Pre-Finished Knotty Pine For Pine Islands And Beverage Bars

To complete your island or beverage bar project faster and obtain a professional finish, consider using pre-finished knotty pine paneling. You will obtain these benefits:

  • Save up to 50% in labor compared to on-the-job site finishing
  • No delays with weather or scheduling a painter
  • The finish is applied in a controlled temperature and humidity environment
  • The stain and/or clear coat finishes meet and exceed the manufacturer’s requirements
  • No runs, lumps, or thin spots in the stain or clear coat finish
  • Pre-finished trims are also available from our warehouse
  • Better finish than amateurs can do

Pre-finished knotty pine paneling is gorgeous for any kitchen island, beverage bar, wall, or ceiling project.

Some Additional Tips To Complete Your Pine Wood Projects

Our knotty pine paneling is milled with the tongue and groove end-matching design on the sides and ends of each piece. The pieces fit tightly together for a good flat and sturdy fit. Where necessary, saw off any tongues and grooves to fit the frames and corners.

Both unfinished and pre-finished pieces are available in 4”, 5”, 6”, and 8” widths to meet your needs. Make your plans, purchase the materials, and create your masterpieces with the assurance you are using the highest quality knotty pine available from our inventory.

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