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Jersey1975
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Need inspiration for dry bar area

Hi there I have built this but stuck on what to put above.  OPtions are 

Arch with shelves

Cupboard with glass doors on one side then shelves

BUT we really want a wine rack in there but no idea how to include it or build it, would love any inspo please.

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EricL
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Re: Dry bar inspiration!

Hello @Jersey1975 

 

As requested, here is your updated dry bar with no curve and shelves installed.

 

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

 

Eric

 

 

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Jersey1975
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You’re amazing thank you 

would you put cupboards up to ceiling without coving? 

EricL
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Re: Dry bar inspiration!

Hi @Jersey1975 

 

That would be a design preference and it's a choice you'll need to make. Personally, I would probably maximize the cabinet space so that it looks full. But it all depends on what items you'll be storing into that area. If you're not storing a lot of glasses or bottles, then there is no need to have very large cabinets in the area. 

 

Eric

 

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Jersey1975
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 hi Eric thanks for your help so far.

ive gone with the shelves albeit cut them a bit short but hey the arch will cover it.

my space is 1760 x 810 what’s the best way to cut an arch to fit this space? Love any advice thank you 

JacobZ
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Re: Dry bar inspiration!

Hi @Jersey1975,

 

I'd suggest using a sheet of 18 x 2400 x 1200mm MDF to create your arch.

 

Cut it to length to fit the gap, then mark the shape of the arch on the MDF. You can then use a jig saw to cut out the arch.

 

Once cut, screw 70 x 35mm Framing Pine to the top and sides to the point where the arch ends. Set the timber 18mm back from the front of the opening so the MDF will sit flush with the face. You can then screw the MDF arch in place.

 

Once in place, use No More Gaps to fill the gaps between the MDF and the existing plasterboard and paint everything to match.

 

Let me know what you think.

 

Jacob

 

Jersey1975
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Re: Dry bar inspiration!

Struggling to understand how to draw the arch?! So it looks like this 

 

 shall I fix the timber in the space first and then screw that arch on?

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JacobZ
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Re: Dry bar inspiration!

Hi @Jersey1975,

 

Yes, you should fix the timber in place first and then screw the arch on. If you have the arch sit at the front of the opening, you can guarantee there is timber behind the plaster that this timber can attach to. 

 

If it is set further back, like in your example, then you may need to frame the opening differently to ensure a stud is available to fix into.

 

In the method I am envisioning, the arch would just be a piece of timber at the front of the opening. If you wanted to add a "ceiling" to the arch, there would be more complexity and due to the location of the downlight, you would need to involve an electrician. 

 

To draw the arch, use a screw and a piece of string. Put a screw into the MDF and tie the string around it. You can then tie the other end of the string around a pencil. Pull the string tight and rotate the pencil around the screw. If kept tight, the length of the string will be the radius of the arch. It may take some playing around to get it how you like, but this is the basic method.

 

Alternatively, you could use a piece of cardboard to cut out a template and then transfer that template onto the MDF.

 

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

Jacob

 

JacobZ
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Re: Dry bar inspiration!

Hi @Jersey1975,

 

Just to add, the arch in your example photo looks to be using a radius that is half the width of the opening. As you've indicated the opening is 1780mm wide, the radius will be 890mm.

 

If you cut the string to this length, the arch will finish nicely on the sides of the opening. 

 

To create the thicker top of the arch, simply measure down from the top of the MDF 890mm and then add whatever height you want for the top of your arch. For example, if you want it to be 100mm, measure down 990mm, for 200mm, measure down 1090mm.

 

Let me know if you need any further clarification.

 

Jacob

 

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Afternoon @Jersey1975

Yes I would attach the two pieces of 70*35mm to either side of the opening first, allowing for the 18mm of the archs width so it will be flush with the wall.

 

For the actuall arch, lay the mdf on the floor, Draw the width of the space onto the mdf (So ou end up with the top and either side drawn. Then using a pencil, string and a nail (or drawing pin)

 

You dont want the circle to be a half circle (Too steep a side), maybe the top 1/3 to 1/4 to give you a nice arch. So half way between the two vertical sides but the nail or pin, then using the string, tie it around the pencil and the other end around the pin, that way you can pencil in an arch. Judge if its too tight an arch and then change the length of the string and also the center of the string further away from the top of the door opening.

 

You will end up with several pencil lines :smile: But eventually you will have one that you like. Then use a circular saw or the vertical cuts and a jigsaw for the curved arch.

 

Dave

Jersey1975
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Re: Dry bar inspiration!

Thanks so much I’ve managed it BUT made a mistake on the length! How can I correct it? 

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