Need inspiration for dry bar area

[Jersey1975]

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.

Thank you

[JacobZ]

Hi @Jersey1975,

I'd suggest moving it down by that little bit and then adding a timber trim at the top to cover the gap that would appear when moving the arch down.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @Jersey1975 

Id actually cut off another little bit and use something like liquid nails to glue it in place. Once dry sand it so its smooth and then use some putty or plaster to cover the join. It wont be noticable if you sand the new piece and old together and painted.

Dave

[Jersey1975]

@JacobZ Also the 70x35 lengths you can see quite obviously I put them at the top but look terrible. Any ideas? Thanks so much for your help 

[Jersey1975]

Thank you could you reccomend a trim?

also and I will reiterate novice here I’ve cut the shelves a bit short was hoping the arch would cover it but still noticeable how would you fill it? Or would you get a new shelf?

 

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @Jersey1975 

Mmmmm Do you have a picture of the 70*35mm timber? It depends on how long you have cut them I am thinking?

As to the gap, Id halve the distance between the wall by opening up the other side the same. So shift it a couple of mm to the right and then use Selleys 475g No More Gaps Interior Multipurpose Gap Filler and run a bead around the ends to give it a finished look.

The only other way to extend it a little its to cut off a thin slice and attach it to the end but then its back to sanding smooth the edges to make it straight so you dont see it once painted.

Dave

[Jersey1975]

Thanks Dave I cut the timber to run the whole width of the shelf so I’ll cut it shorter so it’s less visible. Thank you for the tip on the shelves 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Jersey1975,

For timber trims, you can use a variety of options including 31 x 11mm, 12 x 12mm Tri Quad and 18 x 18mm Quad. It might be worth a trip in-store to check out the full range of Timber Mouldings. There are heaps to choose from and your choice comes down to your style.

@Dave-1's advice about the shelf is a great solution and is what I would recommend if you don't want to try cutting a new shelf.

If you want to try again with a new shelf or would like a tip for next time, make sure you measure the width of the opening at both the front and the back of the shelf. You can never assume things are square and the bottom shelf certainly looks like the squareness of the opening is a factor.

Let me know if you need any further assistance.

Jacob

[Jersey1975]

Would they cut that shelf down for me in store? @JacobZ 

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @Jersey1975 

Id say probarly not, After the timber leaves the store it would be problematic bringing it back in to cut. As a work around maybe hit the guys up down in the timber section and ask? No harm for that one. Another option is a mens shed that is close to you.

The timber you will be using is probarly pine, even a hand saw would work. Id probarly suggest a few test cuts if you havnt used one before (I have a habit of a curved cut ) One thing to remember is long smooth pushes of the saw blade over short sharp ones work best.

Dave

[Jersey1975]

Thanks Dave I have a circular saw and normally not bad with it I was going to buy a new one and ask if they would cut it down for me