Ready for a nightcap? A guide to setting your own home bar
Are you well known for entertaining guests? Do you have weekend parties at home? How about getting home from work and then walking right into a bar for a soothing, refreshing drink? And that too, without stepping out from your home? That sounds cool, doesn’t it? And it would be even cooler if you can spice up your social life with your friends right in your own home and in your own bar, without the time constraints.
If you love to have a well-stocked bar at home, then here is a helpful guide for setting up an enviable bar right in your own home:
Deciding on the placement
If your are building your home with a bar in it, or just upgrading to incorporate a bar, then remember – the placement of the bar is quite important. Do you want to dedicate a particular spot in the living room? Or would it be a spot adjacent to the kitchen? Either way, look into your floor plan and determine the space required. If space has to be compromised, then it would be a good idea to skip the sink part. Instead, you can install an ice-maker, especially if you are a cocktail connoisseur.
Transforming a console table
If you don’t have particular space in your home to set aside for a bar, then not to worry. You can always convert any console table or sideboard into a mini bar, especially when you have those weekend parties. You can arrange your bottles, glasses and decanters on the console table and store all the essential bar tools on a nearby table/vessel/drawer, whichever is convenient.
Space under the stairs
You have seen bed spaces and bookshelves under the stairs. Well, you can utilize the space for stocking your bar essentials in the same space. If you already have a bookshelf placed in the area, then you can remove a few books from there and just place these and you have a simple bar ready.
Get ready for the colors
The details lie in the colors. So make sure you have splashy colors to add a bold statement. You can also showcase your bar by mounting a couple of scones or installing a few pendant lights. If you feel your bar is too small, install a mirrored back splash. It would make the bar seem bigger and more attractive.
Dedicating an entire room
If you are looking to convert an entire room into a pub, take the measurements of the room and discuss the layout with architects to make CAD drawings and then plan something terrific. Install new bar back cabinetry and shelving, and you’ve got yourself a home pub.
Finally, when you are getting ready for the party, make sure you have the essentials ready. And of course, these 6 liquors as well – vodka, gin, rum, tequila, scotch, whiskey and bourbon. And some of the best home bar mixes like orange juice, soda, cans of 7-Up, tonic and ginger ale. Stock these in your bar and you are all set to go.