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60 Best Home Bar Ideas

Julian Wass

Going bar hopping is fun and all, but sometimes you just prefer drinking at home in your pajamas. And honestly, nothing could be more relaxing than a nightcap in your stylish home bar. Or, maybe you still like to go out, but also want the option to entertain and turn your own space into something that rivals the coolest of clubs (or dive bars, if that's more your speed). Since you'll need a killer set-up that goes beyond a well-stocked cabinet of booze, we're spotlighting over fifty chic home bar ideas from our favorite designers to inspire you. Whether you want to build out a home bar, or you just want to roll up a bar cart or turn part of your kitchen counter into a mixology zone, we've got ideas to help you make it happen below.

Studio Osklo

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Customize Storage Space

Studio Osklo made use of a windowless space in this L.A. home by turning it into a modern home bar. They carved out two corner nooks with built-in shelving, cabinets, and even a sink. The narrow console ensures a streamlined look while still providing extra room for taste tests and hangs.

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Noe DeWitt

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Sneak in Personal Touches

In this Palm Beach bar designed by Phoebe Howard, swiveling vintage barstools have seats embroidered with a duck in a nest that the client's daughter designed, a nod to the home's longtime nickname ("The Duck's Nest").

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Trevor Tondro

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Add a Mirror Backsplash

Tuck mini wine fridges into enclosed cabinets, then flank them around a central wine cubby for an aesthetically pleasing and functional display in a narrow nook. The smokey mirrored backsplash brings the right touch of formal style to this space designed by Mallory Kaye, too.

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Emily Followill

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Get Creative With Doors

In a Texas home by Meredith McBrearty, homeowners and their guests can hang out in a swanky bar within the study, where a porthole door adds a nautical feel.

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Emily J Followill

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Bring Drinks in on a Tray

No space for a full home bar? No problem. Transfer your liquor to pretty decanters and glass bottles and then put them, along with your glasses, on a serving tray (or even more exciting, a Lazy Susan!). Then place the tray on a console table, desk, or really any surface in the living room as a makeshift home bar. Designer Lathem Gordon set out some hors d'oeuvres right next to the bar display for good measure.

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LAURE JOLIET

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Channel a Speakeasy

If you're bisecting one room into separate zones, create an actual dividing line with a counter (plus, it gives you a place to sit during tastings). Here, Reath Designs color blocked to separate the two "rooms" further, with the adjoining family room featuring a like green color and the moody bar area boasting a deeper shade of green as well as dark eggplant. The internal stained glass windows in the right corner were the jumping-off point.

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Read McKendree

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Use Your Garnishes as Decor!

Limes are a home bar essential, but aside from being a great cocktail ingredient, they also brighten up a space. In this tropical oasis designed by Kevin Isbell, the bowl of limes speaks to the real greenery as well as the floral curtains.

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Emily Followill

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Get Playful

Designed by Meredith McBrearty, this basement wine cellar is cozy and comfy—the perfect place for lounging and sipping. And where better to have a little fun than at the bar? The moveable sconces here are a playful touch; sometimes the hands will be arranged in a Texas Longhorn gesture or flipping the bird, depending on the day.

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Tamsin Johnson Interiors

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Employ Strategic Task Lighting

Tamsin Johnson Interiors embraces the cavernous nature of this small, windowless room by opting for moody materials and colors, from the black marble backsplash and khaki-toned paint. As a result, it feels mysterious and romantic—plus, the strategic task lighting makes it extra functional.

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Laure Joliet

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Customize to Your Space and Lifestyle

Stock your little bar nook for morning, noon, and night. Nestled right next to a casual built-in dining nook, this Reath Design home bar made the best of sloped ceilings with custom shelves for glassware, mugs, and booze, and then kept the remaining counters clear without skimping on storage by hanging a curtain to hide essentials tucked below the sink.

Leanne Ford Interiors

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Keep Records Nearby

Store your liquor and barware near your records to ensure a good time. In this rustic cabin designed by Leanne Ford Interiors, the retro bones of the space lend themselves well to a record display.

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Thomas Loof

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Match Glassware to Cabinets

This glossy home bar designed by Ashley Whitaker is the perfect blueprint for anyone with a glassware collection they'd proudly display. Here, the cobalt and lime glasses both speak to the deep marine cabinets.

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Stephen Kent Johnson

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Invest in Custom Millwork

Designed by Studio Shamshiri, this home bar is like a little speakeasy. The sliding doors open to a spacious serving bar. This way, you can keep it closed up and save space when you're not entertaining.

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Brian Doben

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Hack a Secretary Desk

We aren't all in a position to dedicate a whole closet to booze storage, or, sometimes not even a whole long media cabinet or armoire. So shrink things down with a smaller secretary desk. It's easy to tuck everything away when it's not in use or when you need to open up a walkway in a narrow hall or corner. We're digging the surprising yellow gloss inside this one in a living room by Philip Gorrivan.

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Read McKendree

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Load Up a Bookshef

Elizabeth Cooper Interior Design chose an unexpectedly striking color combination: cool blue and gray tones and rich chocolate browns. The de Gurnay wallpaper brings the entryway to life and also makes it feel like a sophisticated study, thanks to the library-inspired book cabinet-turned-minibar.

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Lesley Unruh

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Consider Installing a Dishwasher

Just around the corner from the kitchen designed by Sarah Blank is a fully stocked home bar. A matching cocktail center features custom shelves and, even better, a disguised dishwasher for easy cleanup.

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James Merrell

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Count on Serving Trays

Pretty bottles don't need to be stashed away! Keep your collection out in the open on a tray in your dining room or living room atop a dresser or cabinet. Another pro tip? Maximize the perceived size of your space with a mirror above the buffet, as designer Ellen Kavanaugh did in this whimsical Florida home.

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James Merrell

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Bounce Light With a Mirror

For this Palm Beach living room, designer John Fondas turned a shallow closet into an out-of-the-way bar nook by removing the doors and building in cabinets. Tortoise wallpaper by Schumacher gives it a Caribbean feel.

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Helen Norman

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Stock It Well

A simple custom concrete bar is stocked with ice cream and booze in this home bar designed by Lauren Liess. Exposed beams warm up the industrial elements.

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Francesco Lagnese

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Add Dutch Doors

A dutch door in this living room designed by Carrier and Company conceals a small but fully functioning wet bar. The farmhouse veneer allows it to blend right in, and, style aside, the bisected door enables easy reach-in access.

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PAUL RAESIDE

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Fill a China Cabinet in the Dining Room

Stock a China cabinet with bar supplies for easy prep without having to go back to the kitchen in the middle of meals. Glass enclosures and a light stain ensure that it doesn't feel too big and bulky in this dining room by Anne Hepfner.

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House Beautiful

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Build In Niches

Lauren Liess carved square niches in the Jeruselum stone wall at this wine bar and fitted it with rebar to store wine bottles.

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Jared Kuzia

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Plumb It

The prep sink and under-counter refrigerator drawer in this bar by designer Vani Sayeed allow for seamless serving and quick clean-up. Pull-out trays also enable extra counter space in an instant.

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jen morley burner

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Separate Two Connected Areas

High Street Homes utilized a narrow, ceiling-height brass shelving unit from the luxury custom fabricator Amuneal to connect this kitchen and bar, keeping them visually joined but functionally separated.

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Laure Joliet

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Use a Corner Shelving System

This freestanding storage piece hits the small-space home bar jackpot. It's slim enough to slide into a corner without blocking any prime usable space, and the minimalist design ensures that it doesn't take up too much visual real estate either. That way, we can focus on the superb lines of this sofa in a living room by ETC.etera.

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Nick Glimenakis

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Add a Dining-Adjacent Buffet

The open loft space called for an exposed home bar instead of an entirely separate room, so designer Jae Joo added a bespoke corner unit to function as both a mixing station and a buffet for dinner parties.

TRIA GIOVAN

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Provide Seating for Sipping

When designing a wine cellar you can also host guests in, it's best to keep wine behind glass in a climate-controlled zone and then use the rest of the useable space for a lounge area so you can keep both your wine and your guests comfy. Interior designer Suzanne Kasler designed this wine room for clients who love hosting (read: wining and dining) their large extended family.

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Julian Wass

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Skirted Pantry Shelves

Designed by Gary McBournie, this dapper walk-in pantry is also serving double duty as a home bar. To add instant hidden storage, enclose your shelves with a fabric skirt.

Meghan Beierle-O'Brien

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Secure a Library Ladder

Maximize storage by using all your vertical space and then installing a library ladder to reach the items stashed up top. Caren Rideau transformed this kitchen corner into a dedicated home bar by building cabinets all the way to the ceiling.

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CHRISTIAN GARIBALDI

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Stash In a Drawer

Even a well-organized drawer can become a home bar. To prevent all your bottles, cans, and other pantry items from toppling over in their respective drawers, purchase some drawer organizers that help keep them all in place. Heidi Piron Design and Cabinetry installed flexible dividers here to keep liquor bottles from clanking together, but separators will be handy for anything in your pantry drawers, really.

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32 Best Home Bar Ideas That Will Impress Your Guests – Advanced Mixology

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Alcohol enthusiasts have been building their DIY home bar since the 1950s. But most recently, people are becoming more inspired to upgrade it from a simple liquor section to a full-fledged professional setup. 

That craze is likely to continue now that people are getting used to doing everything at home, including social activities. If you want to join in on the fun, this list of the best home bar ideas will give you a place to start.

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Home Bar Concepts and Themes

1. Armoire Bar


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An armoire is a particular type of wardrobe that can serve several purposes. It is typically ornate or antique and was initially intended for storing weapons and armory (also, “armoire” kind of sounds like “armory”). 

If you have an old armoire, don’t throw it out yet! All it needs is a little bit of refinishing and lighting so you can repurpose it into a liquor cabinet for your home bar. What’s great about this home bar idea is that it already has multiple compartments where you can keep your precious wine bottles and bar tools. 

Old armoires that were made for television sets, in particular, have spacious main compartments that can be used for glassware racks, mini-kegs, and tall bottles.

2. Fish Tank Bar


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Do you know the expression, someone who “drinks like a fish”? If you want to bring some aquatic vibes into your setup, a fish tank bar is a great home bar idea.  

The most basic design is to have a large aquarium as your backdrop, which you can enhance further through lighting and color-enhancing decorations. Some people even go as far as converting their bar counter itself into a large fish tank. 

Remember, however, that incorporating an aquarium into your home bar means you’re going to have to maintain two things: the bar and the aquarium. Cleaning the tank itself is not an easy chore, especially if it’s a big one. Invest in a high-quality filtration system to lessen the burden.

3. Old Piano Bar


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Got an old piano that doesn’t seem to fit in your living room anymore? Here’s another genius home bar idea: turn that piano into a home bar! 

A piano already has that elegant feel, especially if you have one of those old grand pianos with ornate designs. Just give that old thing a little makeover, and voila — a perfect second life for your old piano.

The top makes for an excellent storage place for bottles and anything else you’d like displayed, while the inner container is for more delicate stuff like stemware and decanters. You can even take it a step further by installing a little basin in one of the stools to convert it into a fully-functioning wet bar.

4. Vintage TV Bar


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Speaking of repurposing old things, if you have one of those Mad Men retro television sets from the 1960s, it will make for an excellent home bar. They’re big enough to store several tall bottles, and you can even display stemless glasses and decanters on top. 

If you didn’t inherit a retro TV from your grandma but still want to go with this theme, you could always look for one in thrift stores or nostalgia shops. Some of them may have become too frail to hold heavy bottles, so make sure to check their integrity before using them for liquor storage.  

Also, look out for toxic substances such as lead, mercury, and beryllium. The wooden casing would have even faded in most cases, but that could easily be fixed with a little varnish.

5. Old West Rustic Bar


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Many men like Western movies, which is why the “old West” concept is one of the most popular home bar ideas around. Imagine inviting your guests in, and they see something that resembles a saloon from the old West, with all the rugged countryside vibes and the warmth of rustic aesthetics. 

We’re talking about bare concrete floors, brick walls, and wood-paneled ceilings. Add to that some vintage wood and metal bar, vintage light, and old-school bar stools to achieve that old-school industrial look. 

Of course, an old West home bar deserves an old West approach to drinks, meaning there will be whiskey sour cocktails. There’s also going to be a lot of beer, so make sure you have the right beer glasses to stay consistent with the theme.

6. Pallet Bar


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A DIY recycled pallet bar is a great home bar idea for people who have natural woodwork talents. It’s easy to assemble and cost-efficient — the only cost would be the pallets, a few nails, and a weekend’s worth of work. 

Once you have the pallets, clean, sand, and put them together. Add a little finish to make it look a bit weathered or rustic, and perhaps even add a bit of lighting.

The most common pallet bar design has two built-in shelves to store beverage bottles and a countertop to serve the drinks. As for the pallets, the two most frequently used wood types are oak, which is a type of hardwood, and pine, a type of softwood. Both of them are robust and durable enough for your home bar project.

Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to build a home bar using pallet wood:

7. Classic Tiki Bar


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Tiki bars emerged out of nowhere in the 50s when Ernest Gantt (also known as Donn Beach) opened the first tiki restaurant in California. Today, it remains one of the most popular home bar ideas because of its exotic decorations and an escapist longing to travel to the South Pacific’s tropical regions. 

The goal is to aim for an authentic island feel, with just enough make-believe to turn the bar into your private paradise. You can start by decorating the tiki bar with items you’d typically find in Polynesia. Then, make sure that the bar’s bare essentials are solid. 

You want it to be a fully-functioning tiki bar rather than just a place of decorative materials. And most importantly, you must have the right tiki mugs when serving your exotic drinks.

Here’s a great DIY tutorial on how to build a tiki bar at home:

8. Stereo Player Cabinet Wet Bar


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Aside from armoires and vintage television sets, an old record player table or cabinet can also be repurposed into a home bar. Nothing can give off that vintage vibe better than antique stereo furniture from the good old days. The structure is almost always wide and tall enough to convert into a bar counter and storage cabinet for your favorite liquor.

It’s even better if your old record player cabinet opens from the top, so you can have several mini compartments for tools and use the center space (where the record player would usually go) as your mini-basin for a wet bar. 

You can even place a functional mini record player with a pure copper horn on top and keep your guests entertained with the lush sounds of vinyl records.

9. Secret Room Bar


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Home bar ideas and designs where the “secret stash” of liquor is hidden in plain sight are becoming more popular. The goal is to make the home bar discreet yet accessible, which maximizes the “wow” factor. 

You can hide your home bar with a fake wall that doubles as a cabinet door, or you can even have it structured to conceal (and eventually reveal) a full-scale home bar that includes an elegant service counter with enough space for your drinks and your guests.

If you’re not yet ready to put a hole in your wall to build your secret bar, you can start with an expandable bar unit that you can fold away to look like a regular living room cabinet when not in use.

10. Treehouse Bar


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Here’s a home bar idea that requires a bit more work to pull off but is worth it: a treehouse bar. That child in you will never let go of that dream treehouse, and now that you’re an adult that enjoys the casual drink, you can get the best of both worlds when you invest in a treehouse project and eventually turn it into a fully-functioning outdoor bar.

There are several options in building your treehouse, from super-simple to insanely elaborate and intricate designs. It all depends on how well you can work your tools — that is, if you plan to build it yourself.

A treehouse project is almost like a regular house project, so if you’re not confident enough to hammer those nails yourself, you can always just leave it to the experts. The last thing you want is a poorly-constructed treehouse with hundreds of bottles and glassware inside it.

Remodeling Parts of Your Home

11. Bar Under the Stairs


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Make the most out of that awkward space under your stairs by converting it into a home bar! It could be a creative display of your extensive wine collection, or it could be a full-fledged bar complete with equipment, glassware, and stools (if the space is large enough). 

Of course, this would require a bit of remodeling to make sure it doesn’t affect the integrity of the stairs or the internal plumbing, especially if you’re planning to include running water and a sink. 

It should also have accessibility to a power source if your under-the-stairs bar consisted of a fridge and decorative lighting. And since you’re dealing with glasses and other breakable stuff, the structure of the bar itself must be stable and shockproof.

12. Patio or Deck Bar


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Most patios and decks have lounge chairs for relaxation or tables for afternoon tea times. You can maximize that space even more by turning it into an outdoor home bar! This way, you can do the entertaining outside and minimize interior remodeling. 

Depending on your budget and preference, your patio or deck bar can be as simple or elaborate. Many people go with repurposed objects and materials like pallets and barrels, while others opt for pre-made pub sheds and mini cocktail bars.

Here’s a great home bar idea: you can attach your patio or deck bar to your interior kitchen and have a narrow countertop connect the inside to the outside through a pass-through window. Now you can host patio parties that serve meals and drinks at the same time.

13. Window Room Bar (With a Nice View)


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Say you have an empty section in your house that has a full-window view of the great outdoors. Wouldn’t you want to put that space into good use? 

Many people can only dream of having a home bar with a nice view. The great thing about it is that you won’t have to worry that much about ventilation and lighting—everything’s natural, including the cool breeze during cold seasons or the invigorating warmth during summertime.

The first step is to decide where the bar counter would be, setting up where your guests would be facing. While regular home bars would have guests directly facing the wall of liquor racks and signages, you might need to move things around if you want them to maximize the window view.

14. Wine Cellar


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If you’re already thinking about remodeling a part of your house to build a home bar, why not create an adjacent wine cellar while you're at it? This home bar idea is usually a no-brainer for wine lovers, but wine cellars aren’t necessarily exclusive to wine.  

Technically, it wouldn’t be a cellar because cellars need to be below ground level, and they’re usually a dark, enclosed space to protect wine bottles against contamination. 

A home bar-adjacent wine “cellar” would only be for aesthetic purposes, like having an excellent, elegant way to display your wine collection or any other liquor for that matter. But of course, you can always go for a full-scale wine cellar in your basement and take your home bar there instead.

15. Plants-Inspired Bar


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It may seem odd for some people, but it makes sense to decorate your home bar with plants since all liquor is made from a certain kind of plant. This home bar idea is perfect for people who want to build a garden bar but don’t have an actual garden to pull it off. You can always bring the outdoors inside and make your home bar more in touch with nature.

Go with low-maintenance plants that can survive lower light levels, such as snake plants, ferns, and peace lilies. These plants also filter out nasty chemicals in the air. 

You can also opt for homegrown herbs that you can use as cocktail bitters: basil, mint, and rosemary. You need to stay away from plants that produce the most pollen, such as daffodils, periwinkles, petunias, and columbines.

16. Elegant Minimalist Bar


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Perhaps you’d rather have a home bar with a modern and sleek design that doesn’t need much decoration to captivate. It’s what the younger generation call “minimalist.” 

It’s one of the most popular home bar ideas, mostly if the interior is already stripped down to several basic shapes and colors. A clean, single-colored backdrop is an excellent way to give off that minimalist aesthetic.

A minimalist design for a home bar isn’t just about geometry and color schemes, though. It’s also about space. You need to have ample spacing so that they won’t look like a junk pile of clutter. The furniture and home bar tools you will be using and where you place them can also help keep things simple.

Home Bar Accessories and Add-Ons

17. Beer Bottle Chandelier

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Here’s a not-so-subtle way to show your love for beer: a beer bottle chandelier to go with your home bar. There are many pre-made bottle chandeliers you can buy, or if you have the skills and the tools, you can build your own. 

You can go for a mix of different beer brands to make a colorful kaleidoscope-y chandelier, or you can tone it down to several colors for a warmer and more intimate lighting effect. You don’t even need to limit yourself to beer bottles. In the video below, a fellow whiskey lover built a chandelier made of Jack Daniels bottles.

18. Revolving Liquor Dispenser

Every drinking party host wants to be the coolest home bartender there is. And sometimes, all it takes is a bit of behind-the-bar flair and the coolest bar tools. Speaking of cool bar tools — a surefire way to make your home bar cool is a liquor dispenser. 

The Oggi Revolving Liquor Dispenser is a great find. It’s made from stainless steel and can securely hold up to 3 bottles. It looks super elegant, too. Just place this beauty on the counter and give perfect pours to your guests like a true professional.

19. Wine Barrel Vanity Sink

Whether you’re planning to build your home bar indoors or on the patio, this Wine Barrel Vanity Sink is a great addition, more so if your collection of drinks is wine-dominated. It’s made from solid oak and is 36 inches tall and 26 inches wide. 

This wine barrel copper sink is designed to fit through small doorways and closer to the wall giving you the storage you want with the space you need. It also features an antique waterfall faucet that offers the perfect flow of water with one hand operation. You can keep cleaning and plumbing tools inside the large storage compartment below the sink.

20. Wine Bottle LED Lights

The recent fascination around LED lights is becoming more apparent, with people looking for an excuse to light their living rooms and bedrooms with neon or pastel-colored LED bulbs. If you want to add more color and vibrance to your home bar, you’re going to like the MUMUXI Wine Bottle LED Lights. 

They’re made with high-quality copper wires and can be skillfully designed to any DIY shape you wish. The copper wire part can even be put into water to achieve fantastic atmosphere effects.

21. Bar Cart

A bar cart is a great home bar idea for smaller-space setups since it’s incredibly versatile and mobile — which means you can move it around and still be an integral part of your home bar. The HOMECHO Modern Bar Cart is one of the most popular brands of bar carts.

It has a wine rack and stemware holders anchored from both wooden and metal frames. It also has lockable wheels for safety (you don’t want your precious wines crashing into your guests). Its vintage rustic brown and black finish gives this bar cart a classy and glamorous look.

22. Keg Stools


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Keg stools are a fitting home bar idea when you’re building a man cave or a garage bar, and you’re not thinking about elegance and sophistication. 

After all, whenever you see a beer keg, you probably think of that one time in college when you accepted a keg stand challenge and zonked out in front of everybody. Good times.

It’s still a brilliant concept and a pretty cool way to vamp up your home bar, though. Plus, they’re usually very comfortable with their padded seating. Check out KegStools if you want to have yours customized to your specific liking.

23. Liquor Display Shelf with LED Lights

Again, with the LED lights. This time, it’s used to light the shelves and give liquor bottles that excellent colorful tiered platform. We like this Liquor Bottle Display Shelf with LED Color Changing Lights because it has three tiers, and it comes fully assembled, so you only need to plug it and display your bottles on top.  

With a little bit of mounting and wiring work, you can even put the shelves up on the wall for a lovely behind-the-bar backdrop. The lights are also programmable so that you can match the colors with your home bar’s motif.

24. Vintage Metal Wine Glass Hanging Rack

Whenever we see a hanging rack with upside-down stemmed wine glasses, most of us would think, “I want one of those at home.” And there are a couple of reasons why it’s a favorite among home bar owners. 

It’s a very classy piece of decoration and resembles a chandelier, while the stemmed glasses are like silver tulips springing out of the ceiling. It’s also a logical way to store stemmed glasses because when suspended, they won't collect dust, and they’re easier to grab than when stored upright and side-by-side on a shelf.

The FURVOKIA Vintage Wine Glass Hanging Rack will correctly do the job with its convenient design, adjustable height, and space-saving, double large capacity storage. Note that strong ceiling foundations are required, such as cement or wood board, to install a hanging rack like this. Low load-bearing capacity ceilings such as a gypsum board won’t work.

25. Limited Edition Elegant Rifle Gun Whiskey Decanter

One of the best home bar ideas is to invest in something you could show off when people see your bar countertop, and decanters are typically at the top of the list. After all, whiskey decanters are mainly for display purposes. If you aim to impress, you might as well go big on the decanters instead of getting the usuals.

This Limited Edition Elegant Rifle Whiskey Decanter will be hard not to look at, especially if you’ve got that “macho” theme going on in your home bar. It’s 22.5 inches wide and 8.5 inches high and can store up to a liter of your favorite whiskeys, such as scotch or bourbon. It also has a Mahogany wooden base that adds to its elegance.

26. Bartending Tool Kit

Of course, a home bar wouldn’t be great without the right bartending tools. Being a decent bar host means you also have to be a good mixologist, especially if you plan on creating cocktails for your guests. A proper, reliable bartending kit is an excellent place to start on the journey to becoming a good home bartender.

We recommend the ecoZen Lifestyle Bartending Kit with Wooden Stand. The set comes with a cobbler shaker, ice tongs, corkscrew, two liquor pourers, muddler, cocktail strainer, double-sided jigger, bar spoon, bamboo stand, and a cocktail recipe booklet. It’s also made from high-quality 304 stainless steel, so it's less prone to rust and tarnishing. 

For more excellent options, check out our full review of the Best Bartending Kits.

Home Bar Pro Tips

27. Keep Your Go-To Mixers On Hand

Having a home bar means it’s always best to keep around canned juices and mixers that you can bring out when you need to make cocktails for guests. 

The most common mixers are club soda, tonic, ginger beer, fruit juices, simple syrup, lemon, and lime. Bitters aren’t technically a mixer, but just to be safe, keep a shaker of orange Angostura bitters on hand as they go into the most common cocktails.  

If you don’t want to run out of simple syrups, always keep white or Demerara sugar (brown sugar used in old fashions and manhattans) on hand. Choose juices with longer expiration dates. For more information on mixers, read our article on the Essential Mixers for Your Home Bar.

28. Basic Glassware is Life

Glassware is one part of your home bar that will require a substantial investment because not only are they essential to any bar, they also take up space and are somewhat more expensive than you’d think. 

Start with some necessary glassware. The essential ones are pint glasses, red wine glasses, and rocks glasses. Then, work your way up to more elaborate and fancy ones such as coupe glasses, Martini glasses, copper mugs, and highball glasses.

Need more information? Check out our article on the Must Have Glasses For Your Home Bar.

29. Invest in Cocktail and Mixology Books

Any great mixologist will tell you that reading up on the craft is a huge help. You can Google anything these days, but even in the digital age, nothing is quite the same as referencing a book and flipping through the physical pages.

The New York Magazine calls “The Craft of the Cocktail” by Dale DeGroff the best fundamental cocktail book. It’s an excellent springboard to learn about cocktails’ basics and build a solid foundation of mixology knowledge, making your home bar even more worthwhile.

You might also enjoy our review and buying guide for the Best Whiskey Books.

30. Stock Up on Ice

It sounds pretty obvious, but one of the biggest problems when entertaining drinkers is running out of ice. There’s no point in having a complete arsenal of cocktails when you don’t have enough ice to complement them. 

Remember that some people always drink their liquor on the rocks, so it's still essential to store a decent amount of ice.

If repeatedly going for an ice run isn’t exactly something you enjoy doing, you might want to invest in a Countertop Ice Maker Machine that’s compact but can produce a large volume of ice in an instant. Read more about 3 Easy Methods On How To Make Crystal Clear Ice. You may also like our review of the Best Ice Buckets.

31. Get the Essential Liquors First

Most first-time home bar owners make the mistake of thinking they need every type of liquor under the sun displayed in their home bar. That’s an ideal scenario in the long term, but if you’re just going to end up keeping tens or hundreds of unopened bottles for years, then it kind of defeats the point. 

You only need a small collection of bar drink staples to come up with standard cocktails. The best place to start is to stock up on drinks that you enjoy. After all, you are your home bar’s number one customer.

Then, go through the list of the most common ones: vodka, gin, tequila, rum, whiskey, and a few selections of liqueurs. When you mature as a mixologist, that’s when you can expand your liquor shopping list.

32. Keep Your Home Bar Alive

The last thing you’d want to happen to your home bar is to become a reservoir of dust, cobwebs, and sad old bottles that never got to fulfill their destiny. Why invest a lot of time and money in a home bar if you only plan to use it for a short time? 

Come up with events and projects to keep the home bar interesting for you and your friends. Allot a budget for simple renovations to improve the bar structure or repair worn out sections. Learn new cocktails as often as you can and make time to show them off to everyone. Host a themed party and doll up your home bar. 

Conclusion

Whether you already have a home bar or you’re still in the prospect of building one, we’re confident that our list of home bar ideas will help you raise the “bar” for yourself and your alcohol-loving friends.

Did this list of the best home bar ideas inspire you to decorate or remodel your home bar?  Share your ideas and thoughts in the comment section below. We’d love to hear from you.

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Minibar: 90 photos - do-it-yourself minibar for home and apartment, home minibar design ideas

We continue to hunt for inspiring design ideas. Today, under the flashes of our cameras, home mini-bars from real interiors from around the world fell. Why go somewhere to relax and have a drink when you can arrange a personal mini-bar with your own hands (photo attached)? This does not require an investor, a separate room and large investments. Your starting capital will be the imagination and ideas from our selection.

Click on the first image and open it in the maximum size. Full-screen mode with flipping images will allow you to concentrate on viewing. Near the photos you will find a brief description of the techniques and materials used, and the green labels in the pictures contain additional information about the items in this interior. If you have any questions to the author of the project with a photo, feel free to ask them: the green link "ask a question about this photo" is located in the lower right corner of any frame. And offer your options in the comments below the article.

MATT architecture LLP

1. Bar with a message inside
The inside of the bar cabinet in gold leaf symbolizes the value of the contents. And to all who dare to encroach on these treasures, leave a formidable message.

2. Bar cabinet in the wall
Divert attention from the contents of your bar with beautiful, custom-made wooden doors. So that they look like a work of art in their own right.

Wardrobe: Phillip Lloyd Powell.

Robin Gannon Interiors

3. Bar cabinet
The designers of Robin Gannon Interiors, who decorated this American home, preferred not so much spectacular as functional bar cabinet - it has a place for dishes and cutlery, as well as wine racks.

Greg Natale

4. Bar cabinet
A bar cabinet can become a pedestal, on which symbolic things will rise above the entire interior.

moessmer doors

5. Open shelving
The drinks shelving can be part of an ensemble - a bar counter and chairs, as in this Munich apartment.

Michaela Dodd

6. Open shelving unit
You can transform an ordinary cabinet into a bar: just place a couple of wine shelves inside, and hang a slate board above the cabinet, as in bars.

7. Beverage trolley
The trolley can also be a great alternative to a full bar. For example, there are models that are used in restaurants and hotels, with many sections and drawers. Such a mini-bar for the home, as in the photo, you can do it yourself.

April and the Bear

8. Bar cabinet-ship
Well, a real seabass will suit a cabinet-ship, on the deck of which you can place dishes, and in the lower compartment - stocks of alcohol. It will not be easy to pass such a bar.

Versaform

9. Bar cabinet with spacious doors
Cabinet doors can be used as additional storage shelves. A slate board with active discounts on cocktails will be responsible for creating the proper atmosphere.

Megan Buchanan

10. Bar cabinet
If a bar is planned in the room, the interior design must take into account its presence. Even boards and iron from an old court can inspire the creation of a bar cabinet. Overly brutal look can be diluted with a funny bar stool or a vintage advertising poster, as in this Vancouver house.

"K2 design"

11. Wine crate cabinet
Bar atmosphere can be created with accessories - wine crate board cabinet and wine cork container.

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It is decorated with carvings with a biblical story, with Adam and Eve in paradise, which did not deter the owner of the apartment from placing a bar in it.

Run for the Hills

13. Cabinet with glass doors
For industrial-style interiors, even an old cabinet with glass doors, such as those used in hospitals to store medicines, is suitable for a bar.

14. Wardrobe+bench+table
Why not opt ​​for a bar corner that combines all the elements — a bench, a wardrobe, a bar counter? And even a place to feed your pet!

Homepolish

15. Bookcase in the library
Cultural leisure is different for everyone: someone spends time reading books, someone is not averse to having a glass. So why not combine these areas into one leisure center?

Chairs: Blu Dot Copper Real Good Barstool

LVW Associates

16. Cabinet Shelf
You can create a small bar even on one cabinet shelf: with a drink tray, mirrored back and LED lighting.

AMR Interior Design & Drafting Ltd.

17. Wardrobe repainted
In this Canadian loft, an ordinary IKEA wardrobe has become a drink storage. The owners simply painted it in the right shade, giving it a touch of antiquity. As you can see, it’s not difficult to make an “author’s” home bar with your own hands.

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The Vintage Fridge Company

18. Antique Cool cabinet
in such a wardrobe. life - for example, place a bar in it. Such rough furniture will look organically in rustic interiors and in rustic style interiors.

19. Wardrobe with bar attributes
And for lovers of westerns, you can arrange a saloon - a traditional bar of the Wild West - with a skull and a wooden signboard.

Sutro Architects

20. Built-in bar
Any empty opening, unused niche can accommodate a bar rack. For example, from a closet or pantry.

Northworks Architects + Planners

21. Built-in bar
This wall-mounted bar can be made open or with doors. Alcoholic drinks, for example, are hidden in the closet, and dishes are left on the shelves.

Molly Erin Designs Inc

22. In the doorway
Any unoccupied corner to the house is a potential place for your bar. All you need is a countertop, a cabinet, a refrigerator and a tray for drinks.

Wallpaper: Osborn & Little

Stalburg Design

Mirror mosaic will visually lift the ceiling.

Ann Lowengart Interiors

24. In the fireplace alcove
The owners of this Californian house in the photo decided to take a niche from the unused fireplace - to place in it a bar with refrigerators for drinks and a countertop.

Wallpaper: Monaco wallpaper by Flavor Paper

Jules Art of Living

Eric Roseff Designs

. And in the open state, the door can act as a table.

Carter Kay Interiors

27. In the opening
Ordinary wooden shelves as a bar showcase - this addition to the kitchen set will help turn any unoccupied corner into a bar.

TINEKE TRIGGS

28. In the opening
And if wooden structures seem heavy, it's time to think about glass shelves that most accurately convey the bar style.

Shelves: Urban Archiology

Starr Homes

29. In the doorway
If there is no room for a real men's den, any empty corner will do. Finishing with stone and wood will give the desired brutal spirit. For storage - ordinary wooden shelves, coasters for wine and boxes.

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The owners of their home can think about arranging a light well.

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Lourdes Gabriela Interiors

31. For example, corridors, doorways, where you can place a bar. And you can visually separate this zone using a contrasting color of the walls or lighting.

Studio H Design Group, Inc.

32. In the opening
It is logical to place the bar next to the kitchen table: then the need for a bar counter disappears by itself. And on the countertop you can organize a bartender's corner, with a shaker, an ice basket, a pestle.

M. Swabb Decor + Style

33. In the Aisle
Your bar can be decorated in an eco-style: with a woodpile, plants, with simple hanging shelves and a tabletop.

Woodmeister Master Builders

34. In the opening
The gap between the bookshelves and the window must not be empty! A few glass shelves, a mirror and a wardrobe - that's all you need for a bar corner.

Upside Development

35. Shelves in the closet
In any closet there are a couple of free shelves that you can equip as a home bar with your own hands. Just highlight this area with a contrasting color and light.

Terracotta Design Build

36. In the opening
You can create a full-fledged bar in an empty corner with the help of appropriate paraphernalia - a refrigerator for drinks, wine shelves and, of course, a sign. Now no one passing by will be able to pass the bar.

WERK | Building Modern

37. Bar cabinet-wall
Well, if there is no way to make a niche for the bar and openings for bottles in the wall, it's time to think about a cabinet-wall, which can also be used as a partition.

Exclusive Builders

Vanillawood

39. In the opening
The bar can also be an extension of your kitchen set: just choose the right cabinets from the same series. And to delimit the zones of the kitchen and the bar, place the latter in the corner.

J Steven Kemp Architect

40. Under roof slopes
Mirror tiles can be a great alternative to bar mirrors. With its help, a small corner under the stairs seems visually larger.

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

41. In the wall
The space under the stairs should not be empty, the owner of this American house decided and placed a storage rack here. On the top shelf there was a place for a bar.

Susan Diana Harris Interior Design

Clare Gaskin Interiors

43. In the wall
The through hole is a great place for a minibar, which will be available both in the kitchen (pictured) and in the dining room.

Plexwood

44. In the opening
Narrow bar cabinet, retractable bar - even in small spaces it is possible to equip a bar.

S Squared Design, LLC

46. Wine Crate Shelves
Wine crates can simply be stacked on the floor, or intricate designs can be placed on the wall, as in this Houston loft.

RVGP Photo+Graphics

47. Pallet Rack
Pallets are also suitable for bar shelving - just stack them on top of each other and use the resulting voids to store bottles.

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Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

, while the ice and beverage chiller sections are on top and can be covered with a cocktail tabletop.

Thom Filicia Inc.

49. On the desktop
Why hide alcohol in the closet? In the absence of a bar showcase, you can display the entire assortment on a suitable table.

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

50. Against the wall
Carpentry table will be appropriate in interiors with a masculine character, with rough and simple furniture.

Darren James Interiors

51. On the ceiling
Don't be afraid to turn everything upside down and ... place the collection of bottles not on the table, but under the table and at the same time under the ceiling - like this minibar in the photo.

A3-Arc

52. Ceiling mounted
Ceiling bar storage saves space and reduces the temptation to miss a drink.

Susan Glick Interiors

53. On a dressing table
An ordinary dressing table can act as a minibar. And the stool built into it will become an alternative to a bar stool.

Kate Jackson Design

54. On a wicker table
Rattan furniture, an abundance of greenery and wicker decor can create the atmosphere of a beach bar.

Eleanor Baines Photography

55. Bar Trolley
A beverage cart can be a complete alternative to a stationary bar. You can not only transport, but also store bottles in it, and to hide it from your eyes, use a screen, as in the photo.

56. Medical prescription
It is not necessary to choose a beverage trolley from standard models. For example, in this loft, an ordinary cart for medical instruments from the hospital was adapted as a bar.

Sally Wheat Interiors

57. Inspired by
Make the bar trolley part of the environment: for example, its frame can echo the geometric pattern of the wallpaper or the figurine on the table.

Andrea Gray Design

58. Eye-Catching Detail
The beverage trolley can become a highlight of the whole interior - just choose a trolley with an unusual design or just complete it with eye-catching details.

59. Bright accent
The owners of this Toronto home converted a children's table into a mobile bar (pictured), which used to store pencils, paints and brushes.

LMC Interiors

60. Own corner
The beverage cart should have its own corner where it will stand between parties. As in a real bar, there should be lighting and portraits of rock stars.

Sara Garanty

61. Note
In addition to photos of rock stars near an impromptu bar counter, recipes for your favorite cocktails will be appropriate.

Bennett Lerner Interiors

62. On board
For plenty of room for cocktails, opt for a trolley with fold-down sides that can add more space if needed.

Linda Fritschy Interior Design

63. Everything in view
With transparent shelves and a frame, this trolley will not draw attention to itself and weigh down the surrounding interior.

Elizabeth Home Decor & Design, Inc.

64. Detachable top
Some beverage trolleys have a removable top that can be used as a beverage tray if needed.

Sarah Greenman

65. Retro inspired
Antique trolleys that were previously used in restaurants and hotels will add a retro vibe.

AM Dolce Vita

66. On wheels
Such a mobile bar has an important advantage over a stationary bar - you are not tied to the bar, the party can take place in any room.

Beth Bourque Design Studio

67. Bar and library
And when there are no parties, this trolley can be used as a bookcase for storing things and books.

Baxter Design Group

68. Like a cafe
Surfboard, mobile bar and wicker furniture perfectly capture the atmosphere of a beach cafe.

The Cavender Diary

69. Bar Time
Add a few fun touches to your mobile bar, like a container for collecting wine corks or beer caps. As the mini-bar in the photo shows, interior design only benefits from the presence of such a utilitarian item.

Leslie L. Hunt Interior Design

71. Under Shelf
If your trolley doesn't feel like it's roomy enough, consider placing additional shelves above it, where you can put dishes, for example.

DFS Construction Inc.

72. In plain sight
The shelves themselves can become an alternative to a bar showcase. The accent wall will mark the bar area. And if ordinary shelves seem like a hackneyed option, then choose “snake” shelves, on the underside of which it is convenient to store glasses.

Flávia de Mello

73. Constructor
Cube shelves will help to separate the different types of alcohol in your bar - wines on one, spirits on the other.

Raleene Cabrera

74. Find a place
With several shelves, the bar can be organized anywhere, even in the corner near the doorway.

Chair: Blu Dot Real Good Chair

Inspired Interiors

75. Instead of drying
And if there is not even an empty opening for the bar, then its mini version can be easily organized right on the hanging dish rack by adding a wine rack and a holder for glasses.

NOTION, LLC

76. Hold on tight
You can get creative with the bar arrangement and place alcohol not on, but under the shelf. For example, using steel pins.

77. Visual propaganda
And if you can find an alternative to a bar showcase, then you can't find an alternative to a signboard. Use bulb or neon lighting to draw in customers for a cocktail.

Rejuvenation

78. Hanging Shelving
Create the spirit of Prohibition-era America and underground bars with "Illegal" graffiti above the bar shelves.

Johnny Gray Studios.

79. Literature Lesson
The designer of this corner, Johnny Gray, was inspired by Chekhov's Three Sisters - and he created a multifunctional area in the kitchen (pictured) for drinking tea, coffee, and spirits. At night, each zone is highlighted.

Janicek Homes

80. In a barrel
An old barrel can become a capacious and original bar: alcohol can be stored inside, a tabletop can be installed on top. For small apartments, you can choose a smaller barrel.

ANC concept

81. Drop by drop
One of the accents in the interior of this living room in a Moscow apartment is a drop-shaped shelf-bar from Cattelan Italia. Well, how can you not afford a drop of alcohol?

Interior: ANC concept

Edwina Benites-LM

82. Traffic signs
The arrow will become not only a traffic indicator for your tipsy friends, but also a shelf for storing bar equipment.

"K2 design"

83. Hanging
The vertical position of the bottle hanger allows for minimal effort for leisurely evening tastings. Just make yourself comfortable in your chair.

Design: Ekaterina Yakovleva

Mullet Cabinet

84. Vertical
Vertical bottle holders don't have to be austere: let the vine wrap around the wine bottles.

Leslie Banker

85. Multi-storey shelving
The bar can be hidden from prying eyes in a trolley table. For more secrecy - the globe is on top!

Ann Love Interiors Inc.

86. Advertising move
Add some creativity to the design of the bar - shelves in the shape of a bottle and a barrel, corkscrews on the walls, glass lighting. The main thing is not to overdo it with the details, otherwise it will be impossible to pass the bar.

Sara Bates

87. From an old suitcase
An old suitcase is the cheapest and most compact option: this bar can even take you on a trip.

The Painted Home

88. From an old suitcase
This bar suitcase can hold not only a couple of bottles, but also glasses for drinks. Elastic bands for fastening linen to help you!

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DKOR Interiors Inc. - Interior Designers Miami, FL

89. In a wall closet
The bar is the place to get naughty: why not decorate it with Tetris-like wall shelves and a centipede chair?

Jenny och Martin

90. In the cache
And you can build a special cache for alcohol so that the uninitiated think that this is just an area for relaxing and reading. The hinged lid turns an ordinary bench into a lighted bar with two seating areas.

YOUR TURN…
Poll: Do you have a home bar? Cast your vote in the poll on our forum! Made a mini home bar with your own hands - share your experience in the comments section.

10 most unusual home bars in the world

Home ideas / Ideas for home improvement

For each of us, the house that meets us after a hard day's work is not only a fortress that can protect us from adversity and fears. This is a place where we can rest, relax and gain strength for new achievements. Therefore, interior design must be approached with soul, imagination, and preferably with the amount necessary for this. Here are 10 options for decorating a home bar - for any fantasy and wallet.


1. Phantom Bar

This is probably the coolest mini-bar in the world - the Phantom Bar. It is made using the seat of a Martin-Baker MK7 pilot of the F4 Phantom fighter-bomber, and each piece is a museum-quality work.

Phantom Werks is the maker of this undeniably true piece of contemporary art. It takes more than 1,000 hours to make one bar complex, and all the details are assembled by hand. Unfortunately, the bar does not come with the original jetpack, so you won't be able to feel like a desperate pilot of a combat aircraft, but for a modest amount of $225,000 you can surprise your friends at a party.

2. Jacuzzi Bar

This bar colossus is truly impressive - its area exceeds the size of most New York apartments! You cannot blame the creators of this bar for lack of imagination, because the result of their work breaks all conceivable records and amazes with engineering ingenuity.

Luxema 8000 is a luxurious addition to the country house with a built-in flat-screen TV and a bar complex.

You will certainly impress your friends and increase your insurance premium significantly. But only if you are ready to say goodbye to a tidy sum, because a much smaller bathtub, produced by the Slovenian company SPAmbient, will cost $ 26,000 - and this is a sale price!

With a weight of 1500 kg (not including the 10,000 liters of water required to fill the tub), the hybrid design will also delight you and your guests with high-quality sound thanks to the built-in stereo system. The lower compartment is completed with a bar complex with six seats.


3. Steampunk bar

If you didn't find the previous engineering solutions interesting enough, here is a steampunk bar! For lovers of creativity used in 19The 20's light bulb testing unit has been transformed into a stylish and unusual cabinet for storing alcoholic beverages and glasses.

The unit, taken out of the territory of the German factory, is an iron ball with an improvised door (a segment of the structure fixed on a hinge) for access to drinks and bar accessories. Access is also provided by a small hatch in the center of the segment. This closet will undoubtedly become a real "decoration" of any bachelor's lair! And for only $1995.


4. Bar-double bass

You have the opportunity to mislead guests by showing them this copy - because it cannot be distinguished from a real musical instrument! But, opening the door, guests will be no less surprised, because inside the cabinet you can place a whole collection of fine wines.

The main feature of this design is impeccable taste combined with an unexpected design solution (it is almost impossible to distinguish it from a real double bass!).

If you want to decorate your home and pleasantly surprise your guests, this bar is the perfect choice. Classic forever!

5.

Library secretary bar Recently, it has become very popular among designers to give a second life to antiques and vintage items. Firstly, in this way we help to save the environment, and secondly, this is a great option for updating the interior. How do you like the idea of ​​"pumping" the old library secretary? Such a bar has several important advantages: by firmly holding drinks in the compartments, the design allows the owner to organize the space in the most convenient way (order, order - and again order!). Another tip: the legs of the secretaire can be raised to a height that is convenient for you, if desired.


6. Bar-piano

Everyone will agree that the piano as a musical instrument is already a work of art - the harmony of perfect lines and precision in fitting details will ensure perfect sound. But, like any instrument, the piano can fail and turn into a burden for the interior - is it possible to give a second wind to an unnecessary thing? Our answer is yes. The bar complex, built into the old instrument, will not only diversify your leisure time, but also bring a fresh “note” to the interior.


7. Futuristic Metallic Bar

London-based architecture firm Zaha Hadid designed this conceptual bar complex called Metallic Bar. The design of this design can rightfully be called one of the most trendy.

Reminiscent of George Lucas' spaceship and Futurama car, this design will delight your guests with many interesting options and fresh ideas. The shiny silvery surface that reflects the light can deliver a lot of aesthetic pleasure by its appearance alone - slowly sipping a martini, you will enjoy the original high-tech design solution.

Although the company has not yet commercialized the metallic bar – the only example was made for the Home House Hotel in London – potential buyers can count on it.


8. Bar under the stairs

Installing a minibar in your apartment doesn't have to be a complicated and expensive kitchen remodel. Here is an example of the rational use of free space under the stairs on the ground floor of the house, which in most cases serves as a "blind zone" - a mini-bar with mosaic tiles will not leave any of your guests indifferent.

9. London-style bar

Good old England said goodbye to one of its symbols - bright red telephone boxes, which were so dear to the hearts of tourists and evoked sweet nostalgia among the inhabitants of Foggy Albion. British Telecom decided in 2008 to remove booths from city streets. The communication operator X2 Connect did not stand aside and initiated a campaign called "Salvation" - the restored booths were put up for auction, where anyone could purchase it and use it at their own discretion (minimum bid - £1.9fifty). Some of them have turned into comfortable furniture and bookshelves, but the most successful transformation option, in our opinion, is this mini-bar (see photo).


10. Vintage "TV Bar"

Media technology is moving forward - analog television has given way to countless satellite channels broadcast through modern TV tuners.

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