The summer is in full swing, and we are all spending our time outdoors as much as possible. If you have an outdoor space – a large or a small one, you need a bar! There are different ways to build an outdoor bar and you may squeeze one even in a small space. You may go for a murphy’s bar, which is a traditional thing, or try an outdoor/indoor bar. Here are some ideas and examples to try, get inspired!

Outdoor/Indoor Bar

The coolest idea if it fits your home is organizing an outdoor/indoor bar. The idea is the following: make a large window in the kitchen – sliding, foldable, going up or any other that you like and then attach a bar counter on the outside. Place some cool stools and voila, a cool bar is ready! Make your outdoor space livelier with potted greenery and flowers, add various decorations and maybe cover the bar to protect yourself from too much sun. Keep your outdoor bar in the same style as your indoor spaces adding decor touches and enjoy staying there and having drinks! a large sliding window can be another nice idea for a home bar, it doesn't take any space at all

a black and white space with a dark stained bar counter and black metal stools plus cacti

a kitchen pass through is fitted with glass folding windows fitted with a black bar lined with black stools

a minimalist space with a kitchen window, a concrete bar counter and tall black stools

a retro-inspired outdoor bar with a colorful mosaic folding window and black leather stools

a small bar counter and a window to the kitchen, tall comfy stools to enjoy drinks

a small bar space with windows, coral stools is covered up to protect it from excessive sunlight

a tropical space with a folding window, a concrete bar counter and white wooden stools

an outdoor bar with a folding kitchen window with industrial style and metal chairs

a tropical space with a folding window, a white bar counter and tropical stools of rattan and with upholstery

a window, which is opened up, won't take any counter space and is comfy in using, add a bar counter and voila

an all-white beach house with a folding window, a white bar counter and stools and the same window on another wall to see the views

an outdoor bar with a bifold window to the kitchen is a cool space-saving idea

an outdoor bar with colorful stools, a couple of windows and a kitchen inside

make a folding window in the kitchen and attach a comfy bar counter outside for a comfy bar

attach an outdoor bar counter nd place some bright blue chairs and voila - an outdoor bar is ready

attach a concrete windowsill outdoors and use the kitchen window to serve drinks

outdoor-indoor bar with a large window that can be opened for serving drinks

Foldable Bar

A Murphy’s bar is a classic foldable bar that can be attached to the wall anywhere you like, and it contains both a storage space and a bar counter. The main problem is to make it stable for having drinks, then just add stools and that’s it. You may also find some wall-mounted foldable bars with a simpler construction, which are also very comfortable. They have an advantage of taking less space than a murphy’s bar, so they are suitable even for the smallest spaces like balconies. Both a murphy’s bar and a usual foldable one can be DIYed, so look for some tutorials and go make one! a balcony with a murphy's bar and chairs plus a lot of greenery, you won't need more

a foldable hanging bar won't take much space in your outdoor zone and can be hidden any time

a folding outdoor bar in black and light-colored plywood is a classic piece that doesn't require much space

How fun is this Outdoor Serving Station It would make a great potting bench too! livelaughrowe.com

a simple drop-down garden drinks bar is perfect for a hot summers night and can be easily DIYed

a small dark-stained wooden pallet bar attached to the wall is all you need

an outdoor foldable beachy bar of whitewashed wood with colorful glasses for a relaxed beach-inspired space