What could be more exciting than having your own bar at home? It would be place where you can relax and enjoy fine drinks with your family and friends. Before you go shopping for a home bar, do a little research. Consider its location, purpose, theme, materials, and features, as well as the number of shelves and counters. You also have to pick a home bar design that matches your kitchen or living room.
Choose a Location
The overall design and structure of your new home bar depends on its location. If you have a small home, you can build a bar in your basement or outdoors. Keep in mind important factors such as electrical outlets, plumbing installation, lighting, refrigeration, and room temperature.
Some people place their home bar in the living room so that they don’t have to walk all the way to the kitchen to grab some snacks. Others prefer placing the bar in the kitchen to have their glasses, drinks, and snacks in close proximity. The choice is entirely yours.
Select a Theme
From sports bars to built-in home bars, tiki bars, retro bars, corner bars, and trunk bars, there are hundreds of models out there. Make sure you pick a home bar theme that fits with the overall décor of the room. If you’re going to place the bar in the entertainment room, you can choose a model with neon signs and sports memorabilia. For an elegant room with classic furniture, use a traditional home bar with solid wood decorations. A corner bar is ideal for small rooms. A straight bar or front bar requires space. Select a home bar design only after you’ve chosen the location.
Features
Some home bars have pull out shelves, storage areas, cabinets, and sinks, while others have a more basic design. You can even set up a draft beer system for your home bar. If you want a model that looks professional and classy, choose one with matching bar stools. You can buy a home bar with a sink, or one that only has a water hose. Some models come with an icemaker, refrigerator, running water, draft taps, and bartending equipment.
Analyze your budget and determine how much you’re willing to spend on a home bar. More expensive models are made from quality materials and have lots of great features. You can even build your own home bar and customize it to your taste.