36 Mini Bar Ideas to Create a Useful Small Home Bar

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• Personalisiertes Haus-Cocktail-Bar-Schild. Leuchte LED Getränkewagen Lampe Schild. Cocktailparty 2 Lichterstile L40CO
• Altes Telefon/Mini bar "Call your friends"
• Drink Corner
• Boo! 23 Halloween Mantel Decor Ideas That Combine Spook and Style
• Sideboard Setup
• Cute Cocktails & Wine Mini Bar
• Small Kitchen Drawer Home Bar

If you're going to make room for a home bar in the kitchen, make sure to put it in a good spot. In this space designed by Emily Henderson, the home bar zone is close to the dining area, making it easier to run back and forth when you're entertaining. This freestanding storage piece hits the small-space home bar jackpot. It's slim enough to slide into a corner without blocking any prime usable space, and the minimalist design ensures that it doesn't take up too much visual real estate either. That way, we can focus on the superb lines of this sofa in a living room by ETC.etera. Designed by Gary McBournie, this dapper walk-in pantry is also serving double duty as a home bar.

A hanging wall shelf with different compartments makes it easy to set up a bar area anywhere—and stay ultra organized while doing so. This glam gold style is contemporary and functional. Who doesn't enjoy a laid-back happy hour at home every now and then?

Personalisiertes Haus-Cocktail-Bar-Schild. Leuchte LED Getränkewagen Lampe Schild. Cocktailparty 2 Lichterstile L40CO

You’ll need tonic water, soda, juice, and other mixers to make drinks for everyone. You can keep your home bar looking fresh using decor such as ornaments, lights, and trees. Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. This one looks right at home on the open shelving in the living room above, and it may or may not be full of all sorts of cocktail making must-haves. Built-in shelves with brass rims also make for a stunning setup.

To prevent all your bottles, cans, and other pantry items from toppling over in their respective drawers, purchase some drawer organizers that help keep them all in place. A bar-themed candle is also a festive addition to your drink tray. Many companies sell fragrances designed to reflect wine or cocktail flavors, and you can always repurpose the empty vessel to hold bar tools once it's burned through. A side table filled with books still has a bit of room to spare, and thus makes for a fantastic spot to set up a drink station, too. A luxe looking display that makes us want to curl up with an engaging read and a fancy cocktail.

Altes Telefon/Mini bar "Call your friends"

It’s a bar experience your guests will be sure to remember. The Mini Bar is small enough to fit indoors, but big enough to make a lasting impression. This bar unit is actually really just one fully stocked tray.

A mini bar is a perfect place to store party decorations, and it can help to create a fun and festive atmosphere. NICOLEHOLLIS transformed a navy lacquered armoire into a surprisingly roomy bar cabinet. When closed, it blends right into the sophisticated living room. But when the clock strikes five and the doors swing open, it feels like a full-fledged bar.

Drink Corner

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.

If you don't wish to set up a permanent bar cart, these pieces can also be stored away and taken out during gatherings. You could even grab a few to set up different drink stations throughout your home or apartment in order to prevent overcrowding. You don't need to have a full-blown bar setup—custom counter builds, stools, the works—to have a stylish and functional home bar. This is good news for those of us who simply don't have the space for all that jazz...We simply won't let a tiny blueprint space cramp our style and break up the party! Ahead, discover creative small-space solutions from some of our favorite designers to have the home bar of your happy hour dreams, no matter your square-footage restrictions. We’ve already showed you a bunch cool and amazing home bars.

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.

Perhaps you have yet to set up a bar station at home because you fear it will require an extensive amount of supplies and storage space. The following examples will prove to you that it's entirely possible to design a functional and attractive drink station in even the smallest of nooks. How about a buffet table that could use a bit of pizzazz? After checking out the spaces below, you'll see that there's no limit as to where you can easily place a bar tray or a few bottles. Give an old piece new life by using it to hold all of your liquor bottles in a stylish fashion.

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.

You can opt for a poster with a cool quote next to your small home bar. Designed by NICOLEHOLLIS, this modern living room is always ready to party. With a piece like this, you won't have to run back and forth to the kitchen to make cocktails for your guests, but you can also hide the booze when need be. This is the tiniest solution but for the most people, there is no need for more space. If you decide to go with the tray but yours isn’t that beautiful you can easily upgrade it with faux marble, leather handles, decorative paper, or chalkboard paint.

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.

That would certainly make your home mini bar area stand out. The prep sink and under-counter refrigerator drawer in this bar. By designer Vani Sayeed allow for seamless serving and quick clean up. Pull-put trays also enable extra counter space in an instant. Fitz Pullins used a small cabinet to prop up barware and hold glasses in this dining room. This is a great alternative for anyone who doesn't want to splurge on a new bar cart and can repurpose an exister dresser or nightstand.

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.