Whether you have a small apartment or a big house, you can enhance its appeal with a home bar. This is the ultimate feature for any man cave. And don’t worry — a well stocked bar doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. You can actually save hundreds and even thousands of dollars by building your own home bar. Here are few ideas to get started:
Pick a Design
Calculate your budget before choosing a home bar design. Think about how much space you have. If you live in a small house or apartment, get a bar cart or a portable home bar. A multi-level cart offers enough space for serving drinks and styling up your barware. Choose a simple color scheme to keep your home bar from looking too busy. Add themed accessories and framed art to give your bar a little character.
There are many ways to customize a home bar. You don’t have to be an experienced bartender to bring the party home. Start by choosing a home bar design that reflects your taste, and then get the tools needed to build it. Depending on your budget and space requirements, the perfect bar may consist of anything from a simple kitchen cart to a sophisticated wood bar with built-in sink, glass racks, and matching stools. Your personal taste as well as your home decor are all important when it comes to design.
Get the Tools Every Bar Needs
Once your bar is ready, go shopping for glassware and bartending gadgets. For the start, you’ll need some simple tools such as a shaker for stirring drinks, a peeler for citrus twists, a muddler to smash ingredients, and a set of cocktail glassware. You should look for bar spoons, jiggers, cocktail strainers, tumblers, champagne flutes, wine glasses, shot glasses, martini glasses, beer tankards, and measuring cups. Don’t forget about juice extractors and blenders. Get some lovely cocktail napkins to add a touch of style to your home bar.
Decorate Your Home Bar
Decorating and accessorizing your bar can be a lot of fun. Think about favorite pub – what sort of artwork is up on the wall? Vintage posters? Retro paintings? Sports memorabilia? Custom mirrors? For a classic bar, choose floor-to-ceiling mirrors and metal sculptures. For a sports bar, get some framed sports posters and trophies. You can make your home bar as simple or as elaborately as you want.