If you are a real cocktail enthusiast and you want to practise your mixology skills, or just wanna throw a cocktail party to unwind with family and friends on weekends, then a home bar is something to think about, isn't it? What do you think?
Where to place your home bar?
Consider the space that you can get in your home to make a home bar, it can be either small or big, but accessible and with good lighting. A corner in your living room, in the basement, near the dining room, the space under the stairs, a half of your kitchen, the freestanding cabinetry or built-in cupboard can be a good positioning.
A wet bar or a dry bar?
First of all, a wet bar can be quite essential if you fancy cocktails, and practical either for ice making or glasses cleaning. It can also be equipped with a wine fridge that can be used to store your spirits, mixers, garnishes and keep them chilled or fresh. However, a dry bar can be quite easy and inexpensive to install without plumbing. A bar cart, or a sideboard or storage cabinet with your full booze collection can be a good choice if you just want to store them or plan on serving drinks that don’t need to be mixed.
Both can be a perfect bar corner to entertain your friends and both can be a great addition to your home if you add some thoughts on it. The decision is yours~
Add in some creative and personalised items
Okay~ I get it if you decide to leave your living room minimalist and your kitchen modern, but! A home bar is a place where you can be daring when it comes to home bar ideas. It can be pretty different and eye-catching in your home.
Whether you're working with a butler's pantry, a bar cart, or just a section of your kitchen counter, the seats are always needed. A bar table with its paired bar chairs, high bar stools, or accent chairs can not only add its vibe presenting your personality but also provide more seating options for you and your friends.
For added aesthetics, a wine rack, a wine cart or a liquor cabinet near your bar counter or in your wine cellar that matches the style you opt for can complement your mini home bar.
Bar supplies that you can acquire
A professional mixologist should have the right supplies on hand, such as a good variety of curated glasses on a glass holder: tumblers, martini glasses, wine glasses and whiskey glasses, as well as mixers, garnishes and tools. Once you have all those supplies, you can start to mix and serve your drinks.
By the way, invest in a coffee machine, an ice maker and an ice bucket with tongs so that the home bar can become a coffee bar or tea station for you to make a morning espresso before going out.
Don’t forget the lighting for your mini bar!
Lighting is a critical element for a home bar (Your friends should see the art of mixology). Consider the natural lights from the window if you decide to set up a home bar in your living room, or steal lights from your kitchen if it’s a delineated space in the kitchen with the wall painted a pop of colour..
And if you want to spend some money on it, but not much, consider LED light strips, which can be decorated on floating wall shelves or cupboards to create a welcoming, pleasing atmosphere that can also resonates with your interior styles. Sometimes, a candle or a unique table lamp can also work for a cosy vibe, just for your information.
Last but not least, ceiling lights cannot be wrong if you decide to renovate your home and, most importantly, they can fit in with your interior ambience.
A home bar is a place to store or display your collection of spirits, wines and mixers. It is also a corner in your home for relaxation, entertainment and enjoyment. A rosé sangria? Or take a whiskey neat, bottoms up!
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