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Well, how about mini bar ideas that make any chill session unforgettable! The countertop above your wine fridge should be inviting and makes for an ideal spot to keep favorite mixers and liquor bottles on a tray. This is most certainly a clever bar setup if we've ever seen one. Narrow bookshelves make for an excellent spot to stash bottles and other drink-making materials, including cocktail books and glassware. A series of small wall shelves comes together to serve as a fabulous bar setup in an otherwise empty corner. Lower level shelves are kept empty, making it easy to mix a drink right on the spot.
Although if you have these spaces you might want to build a fully functional home bar that won’t be small at all. If you're looking for something outside of the box, try placing bottles in a taller tray or box like this one. This type of setup also prevents glass vessels from easily being knocked over by those walking by. Sarah Lyon is a freelance writer and home decor enthusiast, who enjoys sharing good finds on home items. Since 2018, she has contributed to a variety of lifestyle publications, including Apartment Therapy and Architectural Digest.
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Grab decanters that reflect a favorite theme or style and go to town. These Jonathan Adler jars are the perfect spunky touch to a modernist home. Make sure to include a bottle opener so you can open your favourite bottles of wine or champagne.
To add instant hidden storage, enclose your shelves with a fabric skirt. We aren't all in a position to dedicate a whole closet to booze storage, or, sometimes not even a whole long media cabinet or armoire. So shrink things down with a smaller secretary desk. It's easy to tuck everything away when it's not in use or when you need to open up a walkway in a narrow hall or corner. We're digging the surprising yellow gloss inside this one in a living room by Philip Gorrivan. Home bars provide a place for good company, great conversation, as well as quality entertainment for drinkers.
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These are small yet mighty, proving that even a foot of horizontal space can be enough room to create a cute display. Two end tables placed next to each other can also serve as a darling bar area. Your tray doesn't need to solely contain bottles—you can certainly work a few decorative accents into even the smallest of setups. One idea we love is placing a vase on the tray and changing out florals seasonally . Choose colors that complement your bottles if you wish.
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If you have a small nook next to the sofa, why not set up a little drink station there? This setup proves just how handy it can be to have cocktail essentials within reach—there's no need to pause the movie in order to make a drink. And if you're worried about spills, don't be—cleaning even the most precious of sofas can be a cinch as long as you know the right tips and tricks. You could store your extra hand towels, cutlery and other mixing tools on your home bar for easy access.
A simple IKEA shelf unit can be a game changer in any room of the home. Whether you use it to hold cookbooks or bar supplies, it looks extra fab in the kitchen or dining room as we see above. Selecting liquor bottles that complement your furnishings and accents takes things to the next level.
Although we want to continue showing you them with these cool mini home bars. A home bar adds life to any party or family gathering but not all of us have enough space for a large and beautiful mixing station. It usually occupies only one sideboard, a bar cart or a tray so you can find a place for it in any home. If your bar setup is in the living room, don't forget to style your cart or tabletop with other accessories that complement the style of the space. Here, this cart has a bit of artistic flair in the form of a framed print and sculptural objects. If you're struggling to find a cart or side table that you love, you can always try your hand at making your own bar cart.
Now, let’s jump into the list of cool mini bar ideas that your friends will absolutely love. For this Palm Beach living room, designer John Fondas turned a shallow closet into an out-of-the-way bar nook by removing the doors and building in cabinets. Tortoise wallpaper by Schumacher gives it a Caribbean feel. Empty corners are usually aren’t that functional but they are perfect to organize a small home bar. There are plenty of wall-mounted cabinets and open shelves you can use there. Even a small dresser could become your mixing station there.
Make use of open shelving above to hold mixology essentials—keeping eye-catching accessories on display adds personality to any space. Any side table can be turned into a bar setup with the simple addition of a tray. This makes it easy to corral bottles and drinkware in a stylish manner—how chic? To replicate this setup, consider DIY-ing a piece of abstract art to hang above the table—it's super easy to make your own gallery-worthy creations. You can easily fit a wine rack onto your open shelving or bookshelf if you wish.
What's also fantastic about small bar setups is that they're easy to move throughout the house, which is great now that we're seeing more multifunctional spaces in our homes. Mini bars are a great addition to any room; they provide a convenient place to store drinks and snacks, and they can help to create a fun and festive atmosphere. To add a touch of awesome like in the example above, add some posters to your mini bar area.
The best thing about such solution is that you can hide your bar in a matter of seconds when the party is finished. Although even a small closet could accommodate a lot of things including even a dedicated sink. Then whip up on of your favorite drinks from the 1920s to get in the spirit.
This gold design blends with the piece of furniture perfectly. This setup is also a great way to make a living room feel more laid back—gone are the days of formal, stuffy spaces that no one actually wants to kick back in, after all. A bar tray sits front and center atop this vintage sideboard and proves that even a straightforward setup can look stunning! If you love this look but aren't sure how to successfully mix modern and antique furniture in your own space, we've got you covered. We've polled designers on their top tips to mix and match such pieces the right way.
This type of mini-bar is perfect for those who want to have a home bar, but don’t have the space for a larger bar. For seasoned drinkers, A liquor cabinet typically has a small selection of liquors, as well as space for glasses and other bar accessories. The kitchen countertop is also an easy place to set up a drink station, if you have a bit of extra space.
Get even more sophisticated by adding a small table lamp to your bar area for extra warmth. What better way to complete a beautiful vignette than to add a well-curated bar tray? This one adds texture and dimension to the dressertop and is a fabulous way to display favorite pieces of glassware. A beautiful wicker bar cart doubles as a side table in this grandmillennial living space. It can easily be wheeled around as needed, but also functions as a place for guests to set their mugs or plates while socializing. A mini bar is a great place to store extra supplies, such as napkins, cups, and plates.
