Are you seeking new ways to improve your home bar? From adding decorations to buying new drinks and bartending gadgets, there’s a lot you can do to make your home bar more appealing. There are no rules when it comes to building and decorating a bar. You can change the theme, paint the walls, buy some new bar stools, or add a storage cabinet, wine racks, and even a new counter. Check out these practical tips for improving your home bar:
Browse the Web
Go online and search for pictures showing different types of home bars. Visit a few pubs in your area and take photos of your favorite bars. What do you like the most about them? Could you do the same with your home bar? Research your options before making any major changes.
Pick a New Theme
Start by changing your current bar theme. For example, if you have a classic home bar, add a few plants and some themed decorations for a more exotic feel. A traditional bar could be turned into a retro bar as well. Choose a vivid theme from the 70’s and then add some vintage accessories and colorful lights. If you have a wooden bar, use rustic decorations and hunting trophies to turn it into a hunter’s home bar.
Decorate With Plants
Flowers and plants can change the way your home bar looks. Place a cactus or some potted plants on the bar’s shelves, add a small bamboo plant in the corner, or hang some flowers overhead across the length of the bar. Do not use faux greenery unless it looks realistic.
Buy Matching Bar Stools
One of the easiest ways to improve your home bar is to add matching stools. There are thousands of designs to choose from. Some bar stools are stationary, while other swivel. Most models are available in a wide range of colors, sizes, and styles. Standard wooden stools match any type of bar. For a personalized look, buy rattan stools, folding stools, or upholstered bar stools.
Stock Your Home Bar
While buying new drinks won’t change the way your home bar looks, it will definitely increase its value and make it more appealing. A well stocked bar should have quality spirits and bartending accessories. Make sure you buy whiskey, liquors, rum, gin, tequila, vermouth, scotch, and vodka. The better the drinks choice, the more you’re going to stay at home for cocktails.