How is a bar lit from the inside?

An LED strip is housed inside the volume and the thickness of the piece is worked so the light spreads evenly. The wiring is separate and accessible.

Does any colour work for backlighting?

No. Only sufficiently translucent references, normally whites and very pale tones. It is the first decision to make on this kind of project.

Will an outdoor bar last the whole summer?

Yes, with a weather-grade reference. What needs protecting is the LED housing, which must be sealed.

Can a bar be repaired without dismantling it?

Yes. Knocks and wear marks are sanded and polished in place, which matters in hospitality because it avoids closing.

Bespoke bar counters in Port d'Alcúdia

The bar in the photograph glows from within. There are no spotlights aimed at it: the light sits inside the piece and passes through the material. That is possible because Solid Surface is translucent when worked in thin sections, and that property turns a piece of furniture into a light source. On a terrace in Port d'Alcúdia at dusk, with the bay behind, it changes the atmosphere of a venue without installing any additional lighting. It is practical as well as good-looking: the bar is visible from a distance, it marks the point of service, and no lamp post is needed to spoil the sea view.

White backlit cocktail bar on a terrace at dusk, with the bay behind

Furniture for hospitality

Backlit counters with the light source built inside the volume.
Thermoformed curved fronts, with no sharp corners in circulation areas.
Service tops with an integrated bowl, for shakers and quick rinsing.
Weather-resistant pieces for terraces and beach bars.
Reception desks and buffet counters for hotels, on the same continuity principle.

In hospitality the enemies are acid and colour: lemon, red wine, dark soft drinks and coffee land on the bar every night and stay there until closing. On a porous surface that ends as a permanent stain. Here nothing penetrates, and whatever does mark is recovered by polishing.

The second reason this material is so widely used for bars is hygiene. With no joint between the surface and the bowl, or between the counter and its front, there is no crevice for residue to collect in. It is why the same material is specified for commercial kitchens and healthcare.

Other Areas

Port d'Alcúdia and the bay

We work in Port d'Alcúdia, Platja de Muro, Can Picafort and around the bay. In hospitality the critical factor is the calendar: we fabricate in advance so installation happens during the closed season and the venue opens finished.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Illuminated Cocktail Bars

How is a bar lit from the inside?: An LED strip is housed inside the volume and the thickness of the piece is worked so the light spreads evenly. The wiring is separate and accessible.
Does any colour work for backlighting?: No. Only sufficiently translucent references, normally whites and very pale tones. It is the first decision to make on this kind of project.
Will an outdoor bar last the whole summer?: Yes, with a weather-grade reference. What needs protecting is the LED housing, which must be sealed.
Can a bar be repaired without dismantling it?: Yes. Knocks and wear marks are sanded and polished in place, which matters in hospitality because it avoids closing.