Whiskey barrels make for some of the most beautiful and durable furniture you can find. And while they're used as casks in which to store whiskey, they can also be repurposed into a variety of other household items. Here are five creative ways you can incorporate whiskey barrels into your home décor!
Whiskey Barrel Tables
When it comes to making whiskey barrel tables, there are a few important things to keep in mind. First, you should always use a new barrel. If the wood has been used before and has absorbed the flavor of whiskey or other spirits, they will come through in your table.
Second, make sure you seal the wood once it's been cut so that moisture can't get into it and cause damage over time. Here at Wood & Barrel, we use polyurethane as well as varnish to accomplish this task; both will keep moisture out while also leaving behind an attractive finish on top of your piece!
Final, if you want something unique--and don't mind spending some extra money--consider finding one where part of its history shows through visually! This adds character while also making sure no two pieces look exactly alike!
Whisky Stave Chairs
Whiskey stave chairs are another great way to add a rustic touch to your home! They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can use any type of wood for the staves, but red oak is the most common because it's strong and durable.
Bourbon Barrel Bar
The bourbon barrel bar is the perfect way to bring the rustic charm of whiskey barrels into your home. You will need a bar and stools, but we can build both using whiskey or wine barrels.
At Wood & Barrel, we simply cut off one end of the barrel so that it stands upright on its own or on legs, then we sand down any rough edges until it's smooth. We cut two pieces of plywood that are slightly smaller than your cut end piece and then we attach them with screws through holes drilled into both pieces at each end; these will serve as feet for your new table top when placed overtop in place once finished with staining/sealing process.
Whiskey Barrel Bookcases and Shelves
Who doesn’t want a custom whiskey barrel bookcase or shelves for their home! This design is so unique and will be a show stopper in your space!
We first look for a barrel in good condition. We then measure the size of the shelf you want and then measure the width of your whiskey barrel. If you have a standard sized whiskey barrel, it’s easy to do. If not, it just requires some creative thinking!
Then we cut out two pieces of wood that will fit inside each end of your whiskey barrel when placed together like an "L" shape with one long side facing up and one short side facing down against the bottom half of your bookcase frame (or whatever shape suits you). We make sure these pieces are wide enough so they won't break through either end when inserted into place, but still leave room enough between them so they don't touch each other inside either end cap while being supported by four wooden legs beneath them which will hold everything together once assembled properly! Then you are done!
Whiskey Barrel Coffee Tables
A whiskey barrel coffee table is a great way to add in some rustic flair! The process of building one of these is fairly simple, but it requires some carpentry skills and tools.
First, we saw the barrel in half. Next, we clean and sand each half until smooth so that it's ready for finishing later on in this project.
Then we attach the legs using wood glue and screws. Finally, we attach either an existing top or build one from scratch using plywood or another type of material like solid hardwood boards glued together into planks with waterproof glue.
We hope this article has given you some inspiration for how to incorporate whiskey barrel furniture into your own home! Whether it's a table, chair, or a shelf, there are many different ways that you can use these barrels to create something that suits your style and taste. We think they look great anywhere from an office space to bedroom décor and we couldn’t be happier to make you exactly what you want! If you have any interest in a custom Whiskey Bourbon Furniture please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 860.643.9191, we would love for our family to create something special for your home!
From our family to yours,
-The Daigle Family
Wood & Barrel
54 Hilliard Street, Manchester, Connecticut 06040
Phone: 860.643.9191
Website: woodandbarrel.co
