Urban folks usually fall back on a pretty simplistic stereotype of suburban and rural folks. The stereotype revolves around the notion that they are boring and just don’t have any fun. Instead of seeing friends and letting loose after a long week, the stereotype goes, suburban folks just sit around in their living rooms watching TV on a Friday night. Well, this is just not the case! There is a new phenomenon sweeping rural neighbourhoods that rivals the excitement and camaraderie of a night at the local bar that urban folks are so fond of. So what is this new phenomenon all about?
Sheds Are Being Repurposed Into Bars
Suburban folks with a backyard shed are realizing that it could be a pretty shnazzy bar. In suburban enclaves across the nation more and more sheds are being turned into secret bars for only the most intimate of friends. People are bringing their vinyl out there, setting up a fridge and table that acts as the bar, and pulling together whatever lighting they desire. The obvious upside of a shed bar is that the owner can pick everything about it: the clientele, the music, the interior, the stiffness of the drinks.
Hosting in the garage is a great way to get out of the house without having to drive anywhere – that kills two birds with one stone! In the first place there are not usually so many great local bars in rural communities. In the second place there is no need to pay for a pricey cab to get home after a few too many drinks.
Not Just Bars – Dance Floors Too
The more creative types are making little dance floors and hosting dance classes or disco dance nights for their friends. The only question is how large the shed is, and if it cannot be replaced for a more spacious one.
Enough Storage In The Basement
The shed is just a more exciting location than the basement. Even a finished basement with nice lighting and a whole bar set-up will feel like home. The excitement of the shed is that it’s outside of the comforting environment of the home – it kinda feels like going out on the town. That is why these homeowners are moving all the storage from the shed into the basement.
For those looking to redesign or resize their shed, there are a number of options. The first thing to do is reach out to a skilled carpenter with a long history of working on structures. Usually these carpenters will have worked on huge barns new york and speciality boutique gazebos – at least that’s how it is in New York state. The point is that they will have the skills to build a shed if supplied with proper specifications.