68 Chic Home Bar Ideas to Channel Your Favorite Cocktail Lounge
The best martini in town is at your place.
A night out is great every now and then, but there’s something so sophisticated about making cocktails at your own home bar. Put a little thought into your setup, and you can entertain in a space that rivals even the coolest of clubs (and plays only songs you love to boot). You'll need more than a well-stocked liquor cabinet to make it happen, although that's essential. A great home bar has all the right tools, glassware, and mixers for every drink in your repertoire. Then there's the decor. Luckily, we have stylish home bar ideas and inspiration to help on that front, even for small spaces. You can elevate your cocktail game whether you're working with a butler's pantry, a bar cart, or just a section of your kitchen counter.
The best home bar ideas, like a great cocktail lounge or hotel lobby, can be sleek and modern or cozy and library-like. At home, it's up to you. Borrow their lighting, color palettes, and accessories to get the atmosphere just right. Mixologists may want a sink and an undercounter ice maker (or at least a chic ice bucket). Beer drinkers will love stocking a dedicated beverage fridge. Not a drinker? Set up a home bar to add some glamour to your daily coffee ritual. No matter what kind of refreshments you're in the mood for, these 68 home bar ideas will make you want to clink glasses. You might even start to cheat on your favorite bartender—you know, the one who always gets the gin-to-tonic ratio just right.
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