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Many people have bars in their homes, and this space can be appealing if you enjoy mixing and serving drinks to guests during get-togethers. Bars are often situated in the basement, but if you like the idea of hosting people on your patio or deck, you may wish to consider setting up an outdoor bar space. Start by visiting a furniture store that carries a wide selection of patio furniture, as you'll be able to easily choose the pieces that will be integral to this outdoor entertaining area. Here are some pieces to buy for your outdoor bar space.

Bar

There are many different outdoor bars that you can buy. Unlike indoor bars, which are typically mounted to the floor and the wall, outdoor bars are free standing. They're available in all sorts of different materials that can resist the weather, meaning you can leave this piece of furniture outdoors just like your other patio furniture. Outdoor bars can vary in design. Some are straight, while others are "L" shaped. They have a bar top on which you can place drinks and a countertop below that you can use for mixing drinks as well as built-in storage space.

Bar Cart

While bar carts are a fixture in many peoples' dining rooms, you can also buy outdoor bar carts. You don't always need a bar cart if you're buying an outdoor bar, but having these two pieces of furniture can offer some flexibility. An outdoor bar cart is equipped with wheels, allowing you to move it wherever there's a need. For example, if you're having some drinks around the pool, you might load your bar cart with bottles and glasses from the outdoor bar, and then wheel it over to the pool deck.

Bar Stools

While some of your guests will enjoy standing or sitting on your patio chairs while they sip their drinks, others will appreciate being able to use a bar stool that you've set up near the bar. Mixing drinks is often a social activity, so having a few guests sitting around you on outdoor bar stools can be fun. You can find outdoor bar stools in lots of different materials. It's even possible to buy outdoor bar sets that include the bar and a few stools that match. Learn more about the furniture that you need for an outdoor bar area by visiting a local furniture store that sells patio furniture.