The most efficient way to have a great night out? Switch it to a night in! With the right home bar setup, complete with home bar sets and other home bar furniture, your house could become the new Friday night “it” spot for your friends. Even small home bar can serve as a great place to kick back and relax with a fancy cocktail.

A Bar for Everybody

There are home bars for every space and style. Love the idea of a classic bar aesthetic? Invest in a long, wooden home bar cabinet to add that instant sophistication you’re looking for. You could even add a matching buffet to section off an entire area to devote to your home bar.

Lacking on space? A smaller wine cabinet or rack can serve your purpose in a stylish and efficient way. Look for options that include tons of built-in storage to maximize your bar space. You could even utilize a bar cart for a trendy and portable home bar.

Sit a Spell

If you’re looking to create a designated bar area in your home, make sure you provide seating for you and your guests. Bar stools are a classic and for good reason; they take up less space than other types of seating and allow more to be used in the space you have available, which make them great for parties! Seating is a great way to add personalization that isn’t a permanent fixture if you feel the need for a change.

Take Stock

Stock your bar with more than just your favorite spirits. Include mixers like bitters and steal must-haves like lemons and salt from your kitchen. This makes it so that your home bar becomes a one-stop-shop for all things cocktail and prevents you from having to run around the house to make the perfect drink. One note, another great thing to stock your bar with is specialized glassware. Find a set that you love or that fits the style of your home bar furniture and store them with the rest of your liquors, mix-ins, and gadgets. This helps you form a complete bar setup.

Shaken, Stir and Style

Personalize your bar area! Make it uniquely you with useful decor pieces, like trays or other tabletop decorations. Cute jars, containers, or antique bowls make great storage for your cocktail trinkets, ice, and limes. However you go about it, make sure that your bar isn’t just a fun place to be, but a fun part of your decor to look at. Be proud to show off your new home bar! You’re sure to enjoy all it can bring you.

Want more ideas? Read our Bar Cart Basics blog.