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Poolside Bar Mistake: Why Your Backyard Bar Needs String Lights

Poolside Bar Mistake: Why Your Backyard Bar Needs String Lights

Biggest mistake with our backyard poolside bar? Not planning the lighting. A dark bar counter is useless after sunset. Warm string lights over the wooden deck fixed everything – now it’s our favorite evening hangout. Don’t skip this when building your outdoor bar! ๐Ÿ

modern outdoor bar pavilion with TV and cedar siding โ€“ backyard entertaining setup

modern outdoor bar pavilion with TV and cedar siding โ€“ backyard entertaining setup

This modern outdoor bar pavilion is everything Iโ€™ve been dreaming of for our backyard. The cedar siding and wood pergola roof give it such a warm feel, while the black metal bar counter and industrial stools keep it sleek. Thereโ€™s even a mounted TV for game days! The open shelving holds all the liquor and glassware neatly. Honestly, it feels like a cozy cocktail lounge outdoors ๐Ÿน thinking about building something similar?