6 stylish home bar ideas

It’s getting to that time of year where we spend a little more time indoors, in the comfort of our living and dining rooms. Far from a decor essential, a home bar is an indulgence, so take reference from your favourite hotels or bar lounges when it comes to designing one. Whether you’re going for a minibar or library bar look, these 6 stylish home bar design ideas should give you all the inspiration you need to create a space to kick back and unwind with a glass of your favourite tipple.

Home bar design idea: opt for a drinks trolley

There’s something very art deco style about a drinks trolley. They’re super versatile as they can be moved from the living room to the dining room, depending on where you’re entertaining. Plus, they don’t take up too much space. Demarcate the space by colour blocking or create a feature wall with wallpaper. Ensure your drinks trolley remains well-stocked with your favourite drinks and glassware for a Gatsby-approved party.

Home bar design idea: open shelving

One of the multitudes of ways to style open shelving, a home bar has got to be one of the most fun. A very popular trend, open shelving is a great way to display your most stylish glassware and colourful bottles. Mix them up with a statement ice bucket or cocktail shaker and you’re good to go.

Home bar design idea: turn a room into a bar

If you’ve got an entire room that you’re wondering what to do with, become the envy of all your friends by turning it into an at-home bar as @themarklandhome has done. Or if you’re blessed with a pantry, convert it into a butler’s pantry by filling it with all the drinks, glassware and utensils you need to make the perfect cocktail. Butler or no butler, you’ll feel like a pro mixologist shaking your drinks in here.

Home bar design idea: repurpose or upcycle a console

Repurpose a console as an at-home bar. A great way to give your old furniture a new lease of life, take a look at our guide to upcycling furniture for some helpful tips and tricks along the way. Whatever your style—mid-century modern, art deco or antique—this is a great home bar design idea in your living room or dining room.

Home bar design idea: a library bar

Picture this: you’re at home, in your oak-panelled library, clinking whiskey soda in hand, as you peruse your collection of leather-bound books whilst wearing a perfectly-tailored smoking jacket and pair of soft, velvet slippers. Ok, we might have over-egged things a little there, but you can create your own at-home library bar simply by displaying your Tanqueray along with your Thackeray. You can even create your own DIY wall panelling to complete the look. Take a look at these 6 Pinterest-worthy home library ideas for some inspiration. Smoking jacket, optional.

Home bar design idea: convert a cupboard

Or, for an at-home minibar, why not convert a cupboard into a stylish drinks cabinet. Whether you decide to locate your drinks cabinet in the kitchen, living room or dining room, it allows you to have all your favourite drinks at hand when the weekend (or almost weekend) arrives. Alternatively, use glass cabinets to display your home bar for all to see.

So whether you’re a shaken or stirred sort of person, we hope these 6 stylish home bar design ideas give you all the inspiration you need to crack open a bottle and get decorating.