Costco's Outdoor Bar Shed Has Us Swooning Over The Backyard Possibilities

Whether you're enjoying outdoor summer barbecues, want a cozy oasis for your yard during cooler months, or simply wish to transform your home into the ultimate hangout spot, you can't go wrong with a bar shed. Your outdoor space will boast year-round activities for family and friends whenever you feel like entertaining. And if you're wondering about the best place to purchase one of these trendy outdoor items, look no further than Costco. The popular wholesaler has a Suncast 8-by-7-foot Cabana Entertainment Shed for sale, and while not dirt cheap, this shed could be a cost-effective choice. 

Although Costco allows non-members to purchase certain products for a 5% surcharge on their website, this particular item is only available for members. It retails at $1,900 and has a bunch of attractive features. For starters, the great thing about this bar shed is the ample storage space it offers. You can stash all your bar essentials outside if you're looking to host frequent get-togethers. You can also keep barstools and cushions inside this Suncast shed when they're not in use. Additionally, there's more than enough room for upwards of four exterior seats as tall as 30 inches high. And since this shed is all-weather, it's reinforced with a steel frame, making it adept at holding snow in winter. 

Along with all its fantastic features, the Suncast bar shed has excellent reviews. Although customers are just catching on to this item, the reviews on Costco's website are all five stars. One buyer said, "My wife and I could not be any happier with our Suncast Cabana Entertainment Shed. We were going to build an outdoor bar and this was a more economical solution for us. Great storage for our pool floats, cornhole boards, and patio furniture cushions. Plus, adding a TV, lighting, fridge, and shelving make it the perfect addition for entertaining by the pool!"

Pool float storage was mentioned, which means this bar shed does more than store cocktail essentials. If you have kiddos and need a place for some outdoor toys, then this shed can do double duty. Its front panel is split, allowing it to open up, creating a canopy. It also comes with two barstools, so depending on how many you need, you may not have to purchase any additional seating. It also has a storage shelf to stash bar items off the ground. If you decide you no longer need an outdoor bar, you can close the canopy and use it solely as a regular storage shed. It's made of a weather-resistant resin that can easily last for decades when maintained, and the Suncast brand offers a 10-year warranty on their sheds. Resin sheds are also low maintenance, so you won't have to do much to keep the Suncast looking its best.

Designing the perfect shed from scratch can be tricky. If you're not comfortable DIYing an affordable storage shed, then this purchase is ideal. Additionally, the average cost to build a shed is $3,000, and that's before any specific bar modifications. DIY sheds are commonly made from wood, so they'll require more maintenance than resin sheds. This, in turn, means additional future funds will need to be spent to repaint a wooden bar shed. Unlike resin, wood is also not weather-resistant.

Another five-star review points out that you should consider using a pad for this shed. Although not necessary, pads are ideal when installing any type of heavy-duty objects in your yard. This customer added some more insight into the assembly process, saying, "I like the shed. It suits my needs. It's four days of fitting pieces together and screwing in screws in the hot weather. Other than that it's a solid. You need two people in most phases." 

Consider the layout of your space when assembling this Suncast. Even though it has a canopy, it only accommodates three to four barstools. If you're having a big party and expect guests to hang out near your brand-new outdoor bar, you might want to consider placing it in the shade. Additionally, resin sheds don't usually fade in the sun, but it's a possibility, and keeping them in the shade can help prevent premature fading. You can also use a padlock to secure your items inside your shed.