A few years back, I had the good fortune of receiving a beautiful oak bar from a friend of mine who was moving and no longer had room for it. I immediately designated an area of my basement to be the bar area and decided to decorate it properly. I stocked the bar with all the essential liquor and mixers, bought a mini fridge to store beer, and even bought coordinating bar stools so all my friends would have a place to sit. Still, something was missing – a little decor to liven up the area.
I decided that neon bar signs were too tacky for my rustic oak bar, so I went with retro bar tin signs on the walls. I found tin signs for a few of my favorite beers, like Anheuser Bush and Budweiser, as well as some retro Coca Cola and A&W Root beer tin signs to add some color and variety. The end result looks great, and all my friends look forward to coming over after work for a drink. The vintage tin signs add character and flair without overwhelming the space or looking tacky.