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Do you consider yourself a budding interior designer? Would you like to change your home or add some modern décor ideas to it? Or maybe you are moving into your first home or a brand new home and want something unique and very fun.
We will give you the inspiration and ideas you need to plan your very own home bar from the comfort of your home.
Entertaining friends or family is one of the main things everyone likes to do from home these days; add in changes to home working situations for many in the last few years, and people have been trying to come up with new ideas and ways of entertaining inside the home.
Home bars are a unique and interesting take on entertainment without the taxi drive home and without the huge drinks bill at the end of the night.
Even better is you do not need to be creative or know what you are doing; there are so many unique ideas online and lots of accessories available to make your home bar something that is talked about amongst friends.
A home bar does not have to be expensive either if this reason has put you off; they can be designed and made on any budget, so read on for more information on how to make that empty space into a cool, new, hip home bar.
How to Make Your Own Bar
Start by working out the location in your home for your home bar. Ideal spots which we would recommend would be a particular room in your home that is perfect for entertaining, such as a games room or an empty area in your living room or basement.
You should consider somewhere where there is plenty of free-standing space where drinks will generally be consumed. If you do not have a dedicated area, then find somewhere in your home, most like the living room or dining room, and make a space before committing to accessories.
Next, we recommend you stock your bar with plenty of alcohol, such as spirits, beers, cider, and mixers. Add in anything else you think would be a good extra in the home bar for your guests to enjoy when they are there for a visit.
Once the bar is stocked, the fun begins; this is the time to start decorating and buying your accessories. It goes without saying it is important to carefully plan what type of accessories and decorations you think will work in the space you have chosen.
You do not want to spend lots of money and decorations to find they are too big or accessories that do not fit in the space you have chosen.
When planning what your home bar will look like, always keep in mind your own personality and plan around what you want and not what you think will look best; remember, you will be the one living with it in your home every day.
There are many different options, such as a chic home bar, something a bit vintage, or another popular idea, a home garden shed bar.
There are many different videos and ideas available online if you are unsure what you want and what style you would like to go for. Once you have chosen this, it is time to get creative and make the bar as unique to you and your home as possible.
You may choose to look at ideas on a site such as Pinterest, which has images uploaded that will give you lots of inspiration in choosing what type of theme you want to go for.
What Type of Home Bar Will Work Best for My Space?
There are many different types of ideas for home bars out there that are available for any size and any type of room, no matter your budget or space.
Some of the most popular are listed below:
- Full-size Mahogany Bar – if you have a shed out in the garden or a complete dedicated room or space to have a home bar, then a full-size bar is the best for you. A full-size bar looks fantastic and also provides seating space at the bar and also lots of space for drinks and glasses for guests to use.
- Traditional Bar for Smaller Spaces – this type of bar is perfect for those areas that are tight for space and offer a pop-up bar that can be fitted to the corner of the space and will still leave plenty of room for guests to sit. This type of bar is very popular in most homes, so it is a good idea to research this type of bar if you have limited space.
- Quirky Home Bar – these types of bars are for those who want something that shows off their hobbies or interests all in one go. They are a great talking point for all guests and provide a unique side to your living space. Popular bars include a red telephone box bar, motorbike bar, library bar, and so much more. The list is endless, so it just takes your imagination to determine what you want.
- Mini-bar – this is the most popular for many homes and continues to be the main type of bar most people prefer in their homes. If you do not have the space for a home bar in your living space and think you cannot have one, then a mini bar is perfect for you and can make your dream a reality using very little space.
- Drinks Trolley – this is a great alternative for those who do not have a lot of space in their home and do not entertain on a large scale with friends or family. A drinks trolley is a good addition for those who want to have a drink themselves at home without the fuss of a bar being stood in the middle of their living space.
Of course, there are many different types of accessories you can buy for your home bar, such as breakfast bar stools and much more.
