Whether you’re a homeowner who likes to entertain or just like to relax at home with a drink, it’s important to have a well-stocked home bar. This guide will provide you with some ideas and accessories for stocking your home bar. So, whether you’re looking for new ideas or just need a refresher course, keep reading for the best home bar ideas and accessories!
Home bars don’t have to be expensive or difficult, and with a few simple supplies and some creative thinking, you can create a stylish and functional home bar that will be the envy of your friends and family.
The first step is to choose a location for your bar. If you have a dedicated home entertaining space, such as a basement or game room, this would be the ideal spot for your bar. If you don’t have a dedicated space, you can still create a beautiful and functional bar in any room of your home, such as the dining room.
Once your bar is stocked, it’s time to start decorating or accessorising. This is where you can really let your creativity shine. Create a theme or style that reflects your personality, and then start adding personal touches to make your bar truly unique. You may want to opt for a chic home bar or even a garden bar or pallet bar for your patio. There are plenty of resources online on making your own bar, which may help keep your cost down. Watch this video on DIY Garden Bar Build Using Pallets uploaded by DIY On a Budget.
What are the components of a great drinks cabinet?
These are the features to consider for your drinks cabinet:
- The drinks cabinet should be big enough to store all of your drinks
- It should have a designated space for wine bottles and wine glasses
- There should be shelves or racks to store cans and bottles
- It’s a good idea to have a drawer or section specifically for ice
- The cabinet should be made from a material that can withstand moisture, such as wood or metal
- It’s important to keep the drinks cabinet clean and organised so you can find what you need quickly and easily
No matter the type of bar, the space you have, the beverages you love or the impression you wish to make, we have plenty of drinks cabinet ideas to ensure you are the host with the most.
Red Telephone Box Style Drinks Cabinet
What home bar works best for your space?
When choosing a home bar, think about the space you have and what will work best for your needs. An amazing home bar may include a wine cooler, ice bucket or mirror splashback. You may want to search for inspiration online to complement certain home styles or even add personality.
Don’t forget your home lighting and house decor will also play a part in whether your home interior will work with the bar ideas you have in mind. Read on for more home bar ideas.
Full size mahogany bar
If you have ample space for a bar, perhaps you have a room dedicated to leisure or socialising, then a traditional full size bar is likely of benefit. A full size mahogany bar not only looks fantastic, it provides you with space for wine, glasses, mixers, and for people to gather around it.
When you need a bar to be the centrepiece of your home, a full size mahogany bar is likely to be the option that sees people returning to your home time and time again. Our full range of mahogany home bars will make a great home bar design in any living space. We also offer a wet bar as well as dry bars, where a sink is provided for conveniently cleaning wine glasses. Find out what is a wet bar and what is a dry bar, including all the answers to what’s the difference between a wet bar and dry bar.
Traditional bar for smaller spaces
It might be that you love the appearance of a traditional wood like mahogany, but don’t have the space for a home bar that is comparable to a pub! Thankfully, you have many options and bar ideas that look stylish, and ensure your drink is stored securely.
Our rustic, tall mango wood bar looks majestic, and is perfect if you don’t have a lot of width in a room. You can prop this in a corner without compromising much space in your surroundings. Alternatively, if you have width in a room but don’t want a tall bar, opting for a square home bar unit is a great idea. This squat bar has space for glassware, drinks, mixers as well as offering a flat surface at a great height for preparing the cocktails! When it comes to functionality, this bar is a winner for most homes.
Classic home bar cabinets keep drinks hidden when not in use
If your home bar is in an area that is used everyday, you might want to downplay the bar element. There are many home bar ideas and designs that keep the drink hidden away when not in use, which is great for aesthetics, and safety; especially if you have youngsters in the house.
Whether you admire a wood finish or a faux marble cabinet design, two door cabinets meet the needs of a busy household, every day of the week.
A quirky home bar
Given your home bar should showcase your personality, many people want a fun addition to their home. If you enjoy being the life and soul of a gathering, and you want talking points, a quirky home bar is sure to be a high point of the surroundings.
You can get the London Look with a telephone box style drinks cabinet. Traditionalists will love the red telephone box drinks cabinet, but no matter your colour scheme, you’ll find an option that will complete your own home. These types of cabinets are great for display, and showcase your favourite glassware and wine bottles.
You might even find drinks cabinets that tap into hobbies. If you love motorbikes, or perhaps you set up your bar in or around the garage, a motorbike bar is a brilliant way to combine your passions as well as to look cool!
A mini bar is ideal for many homes
If you don’t have space to devote to a full home bar area, don’t give up on your dreams of being a sociable host. Even if space is limited, a mini bar cabinet and side table provides functionality that is perfect for small gatherings.
A drinks trolley is also ideal when you are limited for space
You don’t even need a permanent space for your drinks cabinet to have fun with friends at your home. With a drinks trolley, you can keep everything out of sight until it is needed, and then you can wheel drinks, wine glasses and more in and out as required.
Alternatively, if you have a large space, drinks trolleys allow you to take drinks to your friends, saving them traipsing up and down to a bar throughout the course of the day or evening.
An outdoor bar capitalises on great weather
If you are fortunate enough to have garden space and great weather, take the party outside! You can make the party more convenient by setting up an outdoor bar cabinet, but you have a few things to consider that don’t apply indoors.
Our rustic teak root garden bar has a great look, ideal for those with a natural aesthetic in the garden, and it is also built to withstand challenging weather conditions. With beautiful rustic seats to match, there is even a place to sit, so the bartender can chat with people without anyone feeling discomfort.
A wine rack or cabinet never goes out of style
You don’t need a wine cellar to impress, or store a great selection of wines. If your taste in tipples lean towards wine, don’t compromise on your storage options, choose a wine rack or bar that is best suited to your needs. Wine rack holders may also be a great idea for a wine room or living space that is small in size.
A modest cabinet with rows of racks and a drawer for corkscrews, bottle openers and handy accessories will serve you well. There is a wine cabinet or rack to suit every requirement.
Industrial Inspired Copper Finished 12 Bottle Wine Holder
Bar tables enhance the social aspect
While a bar cabinet should contain drinks and provide a good place to pour measures, it is about so much more than this. Your home bar facilitates social activity and engagement, which is why the best bar settings make sure people can gather, chat and have a good time. In this aspect, you may prefer a bar table for entertaining friends and family rather than a wine fridge, wine holder or floating shelves.
Stand and deliver great times
If you think people are happy to stand and chat, a bar table with long stand and rounded top is a classic style that most people are familiar with. This style of bar table comes in a great finish, and will look great in your home for many years to come. Our bar tables are also great for any ultra modern space.
A breakfast bar setting works harder than most bar tables
Anyone looking for a bar table that works as well with the family during the day as it does with friends at night, will appreciate a breakfast bar. This is the ultimate in functionality and social activity, as the breakfast bar table is the hub of activity during morning, noon and night. You’ll get tremendous value for money with a table that works this hard.
Athens Acacia & Black Breakfast Bar Set
A foldaway bar table maximises space
Space is often at a premium with bar tables, which makes a foldaway drinks table an ideal addition to many homes. A foldaway breakfast bar ensures you have space when you need but also allow people to sit whenever they like.
Bar stools to seat your guests
Bar tables are important, but so are bar stools. Thankfully, there are many options ensuring your guests sit in style, and whatever look you want to achieve, you can do so with ease. Our bar stools will make a perfect choice for your “at home bar” or dining room. We offer bar stools with a comfortable back rest and cool 360 swivel design.
You can’t go wrong with a classic bar stool
If you have a traditional bar, you need traditional bar stools. Whether you think you’re replicating “Cheers” or you want a no-fuss home bar, the traditional bar stool is a classic that will never go out of fashion. This means you can change your bar at a later date and know that the stool remains in style.
Comfortable seats make guests feel right at home
Comfort is crucial, and a host looking to ensure their guest stays for a while, should opt for a padded bar seat. A bar chair might be as comfortable in a barber shop as it is in a bar, but this comfort and convenience is a guaranteed winner you can rely on. Also, with a sleek chrome finish and padding in a variety of colours, you are sure to find the ideal bar chair for your needs.
No matter the colour, finish or style of stool you need for your bar, you won’t struggle to snap one up that is perfect for your needs.
When it comes to bringing your home bar to life, all you need is a helping hand. At Homes Direct 365, we supply home bar ideas that cover cabinets, racks, tables, chairs and every accessory you need; while you and your friends bring the good times! Get in touch for more home bar ideas and let us help you create your perfect home bar.
Home bar ideas is courtesy of Homes Direct 365 Limited
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