A proper home bar is one thing that every person who likes to entertain would like, even if they don’t drink. When it comes to designing a bar at home, it is you who has to show the ingenuity with your ideas to set up a simple yet classy bar. Home bars are intended to be a place for relaxation while entertaining and therefore should look welcoming.
First, we are guiding you through where and how to arrange your bar, and then we will show you all the must-have essentials, including specific, essentials such as spirits, glassware etc whether you have room for a single tray or a full built-in wet bar, you will find that setting one up is not as daunting as it may seem.
Bar Options
Bar Carts: – It’s a known fact that bar carts are one of the hottest trends in furniture, if you have limited space bar carts makes a cute furniture accessory, a place for mixing a drink with guests. In case you prefer to keep your bar cart open make sure it is organized properly and looks neat and inviting. If you want, you can use and Drawer to store the less frequently used items this way the Bar Cart will look less messy.
Console Bar: – You can easily convert any side board, console table or credenza into a Console bar by simply placing a tray on it .You can use it to keep your bitters, decanters, bottles and glasses additionally you can store the other bar tools in a nearby drawer.
Bar Unit : The size of your bar depends on the space you have. Some of the options is to build a L-shaped, straight, round or curved bar. If your ideally like a small bar you can go for Cabinet bar, a standalone cabinet with glasses, drinks and bar tools inside it or you can go for a stand-alone back bar, with extra counter space to mix drinks. Remember, an ideal home bar is about 41-44 inches tall and 24 inches deep along with bar stools which is about 29-32 inches tall.
Basic Essentials
Once you have decided on the kind of Bar that fits your needs here is a list of basic necessities that need to be kept in home bar:-
- Glasses & Napkins.
- Fridge (Optional) for ice and water, Soft drinks & Juices.
- Accessories such as Wine Openers, Shakers and Ice Boxes.
- Spirits with Water and Sodas.
- Cocktail’s / mocktail’s basic ingredients and garnishing’s.
Display of collection: If you are fond of collecting an assortment of liquor, then it is imperative to give it a display. If spending money is not an issue, then build a glass case for the liquor display with led lights it will give it a stylish attractive look.
Drawers: Apart from the above additions, drawers might be a god option for storing extra liquor bottles and other necessary material.
Seating: Depends on your choice it may be a plain high bar stool, a fancy stool with a back. Choose the one the complement with the design of your home and matches the Bar unit or the Dining Chairs. If you prefer to make it unique make sure it goes well with the concept of your home design. Irrespective of design make sure the space between each stool is 28 inches in order to allow free movement and comfortable seating.
Accessorize: – Enliven your bar, add some uniqueness and drama to it . You can have recessed lightings. Maybe u can focus on it with a lighted bar sign if you want. Or you can place anything that would show your personality. You can add some framed wall pictures and other decorations or even a simple tea light candle holder or an interesting artifact.
Irrespective of your style and taste you can easily build an attractive home bar that can make a lasting impression to your guests when entertaining , thus adding a lot of warmth to your get togethers .
