Make your home the place to be with a great home bar. Family and friends will love to be invited over when you’ve got such a great set-up for them to enjoy.
No matter what time of year and which holiday season may be approaching, getting together to enjoy a drink—and maybe a few delicious snacks—is always a treat.
These home bar and wet bar design ideas are sure to please.
The living room sidecar
For a subtle, smaller-scale set-up, wade into the at-home bar idea gently with an elegant bar cart. Place this in your living room or even off to the side in a larger-sized dining room. It’s a stylish piece of furniture that adds to your décor even when not in use, and because it’s on wheels it is versatile and can be moved easily.
The Kailman bar cart can be used as a portable bar, showcasing your collection of spirits or to serve up cocktails. It has clean lines, a chic black finish and the shelves are made of sleek black glass. It’s on casters so you can move it around easily, and they lock in place so you never have to worry about stability. It is also available in a gold finish, if you were hoping for a warmer sparkle.
A sleek server or console table, such as the pretty Eirdale sofa console table, could also make a wonderful home for your bar collection. The turned legs, cupped drawer pulls and framed drawer fronts make this an especially handsome piece. Picture a few of your best glasses, an ice bucket, fancy napkins and appetizer plates, maybe a bouquet of flowers, artfully arranged on top. It’s an elegant, low-fuss way to entertain, with everything close at hand—and looking like a million bucks. The drawers let you tuck away any knickknacks, such as bottle openers or nutcrackers, so you don’t have to go scrambling to find them when you need them.
The library bar
What about an old-fashioned library bar? Imagine shelves lined with books, a plush rug, deep, comfy seating arranged for intimate conversations… this kind of at-home bar has a decidedly sophisticated feel.
Picture the Lenston accent cabinet filled with books, yes, but also a bottle or two of your favourite tipple. It has a black finish on the outside and a warm gray finish inside, for a classic look that is both casual and modern. The flexible design includes three adjustable shelves and a single drawer, so you can keep things looking tidy with ease.
Comfy seating is a must when you’re settling in with a good drink. The Peacemaker accent chair is super stylish, with its ultra-linear metal frame and box seat cushion styling. The weathered light brown faux leather (and padded armrests) look warm and welcoming and feel great to the touch.
The Klorey chair is another excellent option. This charcoal-coloured accent chair is tailored and has deep tufting and angular legs. The mid-century design suits the library bar concept perfectly, blending work and play. The textural weave of the upholstery is sure to impress, as will the cool barrel style.
The basement pub
Whether you’re a diehard sports fan or not, the basement bar is popular for a reason. Create an at-home pub you and your closest friends can enjoy, complete with bar stools and a table. Decorate with whatever speaks to you—sports or movie memorabilia, travel mementos—and make it your own.
The Bridson square 5-piece set is the perfect surface to share drinks and snacks on. This transitional dining set done in a charcoal gray finish features a counter-height table and 4 barstools with textured gray upholstery. The square table design lends itself to smaller spaces and works well in all environments as it has a modest footprint.
The Skempton 4-piece pub set pairs a brown-tone plank-effect top with a grayish white base. This lighter colour palette—that winning combination of white and light brown—works really well in coastal chic or modern farmhouse décor. Part of the Vintage Casual® collection, the counter-height table is long and sleek, and it comes with 3 bar stools. The table even has a pullout drawer, AC outlets and USB ports, making it quite useful.
Each of these pieces can be used in a variety of ways, of course. They work really well as craft tables, games tables and puzzle surfaces too, so they’re likely to be popular and well-used additions to your home.
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