51 Home Bar Ideas To Serve Happy Hour With Style: Interior Design Ideas

[View in browser](=.CnXbxPK4QFtmaDtmXJCNd9FGqIseeZsaN4vXZl9OadE) =.GGwQKx67IE4qRFECDyhsP0fpdlVvuuuXmdzATd_ksnA [51 Home Bar Ideas To Serve Happy Hour With Style](=.a8T8JwAhkyxxHE0YsBTKuSdhOQZgtSf_tOISsWP0YGA) Having a home bar is a fun way to entertain guests or unwind after a long day. But before you get started, it’s important to understand the differences between a wet bar and a dry bar. As the name suggests, a wet bar has a water supply and drain, which is handy for cleaning up messes and refilling ice trays. A sink is handy but you’ll need the help of a plumber for installation. A dry bar is an easy DIY option for storing alcohol and glassware but you’ll need to pop to the kitchen for your H2O. The choice is yours! Here are 51 home bar ideas to serve happy hour with style. =.4mLzrSroZPw6vEBN5hlFFWOKv711XQd6DcM4txPBkeo Designer: [YZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design Atrium](=.0tbc-mBqdGWIooaAyrODFKEHyQTXYj6t6NaQbsrdJA0) First and foremost, consider a useful placement for your home bar. Will it be used frequently enough to make it part of your living room or would it make more sense as a piece of the dining room? This home bar is teamed with a glass island and a set of electric blue chairs to create the appearance of an authentic night out. =.iw91KvyL2VXqrlrz-AllhJU1wVhbVTEQcYEYH5y0DsY Designer: [Anova Interior Design](=.AxlxP2WJaAk-e1mOkHzOgCBLaX_LrceoA7oWOWhghK4) Visualizer: Stanislav Ananev & Tanya Vorobyeva Make your home bar a part of the arch decor trend by fitting it right inside of a shaped alcove. Apply a colorful tiled backsplash to accentuate the curved silhouette. =.zs3hhpDICfrTzR5UK7ocWkjSvzQl5Ysv5hxGq7O6uDs Designer: [Jasmin Reese Interiors](=.ZEv511VrAsObLUpr_XuuTE6rW3RiWhWE1yK9jfZN8JQ) Create a party atmosphere with a bright and colorful wallcovering. This wild zigzag paper is overlaid with lustrous gold [wall shelves](=._kLi46sCmREK_Qru0p6NTiluCwRoMlUnjFtBhDOYUxs) and playful monkey-themed wall sconces. =.WpNMyCAFMvsvR0W30-LN_uXXuuxi_u40F0nwCkXpWAo Designer: [Jenkins Interiors](=.BpeylacrkGyFZjmHu5zAZWpR5EVtvmPGcUpfeu7rc_c) Define your bar area from the rest of your living space by installing a peninsula. =.FOvEWcqjqUhIXWJNQaQUlZEXuPnB9lI59s0Gblq7Y2Y Designer: [Pineapple House Interior Design](=.-i1l_nBKffinPMEhnHn3VYLpUX6z_hnTOXofsfcsm1Q) Flank your wet bar with wine storage refrigerator cabinets to keep your favorite tipple at optimum serving temperature. =.YZZ37QPXhssK4xDEQiTly4cchSYSTUaHs-VzCLzcwxs Designer: [Kalaa Chakra Interiors](=.wGYVD1FJFHfsQtKHcMIPeqFqNxo5o-98hWv6R7IchIE) These wine storage units turn the bottles sideways so that you can read the whole label at a glance. Sideways bottle storage also allows the units to be very shallow, making them a great fit when space is limited. =.zufqud38zX-SG_8tBEWiflU6YxnfL9faEZlCY8qLSkY Designer: [Catdal Interiors](=.oIGxB_GwRXWjAMM_jODVkruexJdL6oKWutdQF3OKcuc) If space is extremely tight, then a chic bar cart does the trick! This chic little number is teamed with a full-length wall mirror to double its effect. =.D0tjxW6CEC1VyjhTwM90ZCrgsBlFTYealnnkbZ1IUuc Designer: [Zaha Hadid](=.hGzSWlfzRHYV58S6_sGVD0MKBeOpmqhpCLDMKCSRmKA) If you’re a sci-fi fan then a futuristic home bar might meet your adventurous taste. =.pUL0iA9UPkSKyehaprryuYkXegRwudcG3T1udLbJMoU Visualizer: [Agora Studio](=.aquPIubTLKGga1EiqAxypFRwnD4bSlOUVMvCbuW1uY8) Don’t be afraid to take your wine storage shelves all the way up to the rafters. The highest shelves can be used to keep those special occasion bottles safely stored, while lower shelves are for regular plonk. =.rLs530aGpRxaxW08Xgme41E2tzPogMfuM0qVCEf3X0Y Visualizer: [YoDezeen](=.xgk-MISUXpPSrk5w8bdhIiobwCJ7lvFAIwfdFzF2IVg) Set an eye-catching scene, no matter the limitations of space. This relatively narrow wall comes alive under a covering of rugged rock and atmospheric LED illumination. =.kqSSdPmF0JaRFerhqS2sbFdhxq8kf7_lcdw8pasvN-g Designer: [Sync Studio](=.f7lAgiYjZvCC73G-S7Htd4A-yvt5eLkGvyQKUySjKrg) An L-shaped bar provides extra space for guests to gather around. Add a wall-mounted TV to make this into a great hangout during sports seasons. =.IJf7Nt7Bm4rFN0uwr7QOt4gu7XgCVjlVemA561tJXJw Visualizer: [Artpartner Architects](=.bgaXjcmRMNipV4hchhQ0eMgjeU_0flAO_Sjb0KMXorQ) Open up your home bar to a wonderful skyscape by installing skylights above it. You can sip on your favorite drink while the rain pitter-patters against the glass. =.mT0ur6EFHMmgwRctxQt0felGqG4stSYlC34bjafFwD0 Via: [Lynn](=.D0O4ALt4hvEVClITZqBXT2ucFlCQoxOoS6iAXKWVCNg) Elevate your home by crowning it with an exquisite chandelier. =.jNekYqbahzkbFOG07-iRR6Z3RH_SKd4ejuEfSv35VSE Designer: [Alwill](=.nRjl7pGgMQ8LOQBXBtAbxk9xlIVL0IeQ94NjAc4hEEg) Muted green and cognac leather create a mature color set for a sophisticated home bar. Back your bar shelving with mirrors to introduce a bright plane of light. =.W2OYBtgnf7QjK5SqehmaJ8qE5wXpfgxrnTNBn7UKNAI Visualizer: [Simple Form Interiors](=.HO_q9lcByEX6_J1r8S8U1J4a3Em9qkgovitNv_91NeE) Integrate a home bar into your kitchen diner area if that’s where you’re most likely to indulge in something a little stronger. Wine storage nooks can be raised up high alongside wall cabinets. A pegboard wall offers endless opportunities for displaying different types of glasses. =.rAB09-3kgITFqQqSnZ0ySgImnzHR6sxbsAZU9QJ3xtc Visualizer: [Sello](=.WzL6VY_bz6f6fSlBZZtwZpeDGC381wx_lytDrMolxkY) Build a room within a room. This modern bar design features a curved canopy that differentiates it from the rest of the space. It also creates a support beam to hang wine glasses. =.kS6sUm5lB_74WUTiTjIKzRwRrsnp3QshpkbXmK1iqfA Designer: [Locati Architects](=.dC-7YBj7WJSHQA50bbPtsENPm8gIqKqRCzDFJuqdjq4) Try a sturdy metal worktop to set your home bar apart from the rest. This one features a cool, nailhead trim. =.obmOXMoixz16c3VqGe7B8U87-Qg6TfxcKw1_lng00Gc Designer: [Solk Architecture](=.NH840vur3DRbYyiUrQNdSALkmyigW0Wk0YJMouSvTKI) A dining room home bar makes a convenient addition to dinner parties. If you don’t want it to detract from the food, tuck it away neatly into the corner. =.lgMH_rsMhbClIRl0Y5XjsuWb__5VAS0AkWBmfGakPfk Designer: [Alexander Design](=.J_oSk6awng5cz7Ax1Qvd8CISqsFRdqI7EZ4UB7t54mQ) Unique [black bar stools](=.EdFf0ulJwW_d-CE-ViGkpS03FsCbzhag-JkHHumegU4) are the main focus of this stylish home bar area. They make stark contrast with an elegant white marble counter. =.dpFdmCU6qz38Osg555w7myB9O5ZQkHmajbIEXuh875Y Visualizer: [Smadar Studio](=.OQdVPE3i2W6SbnH5ttLZa2DqNLa5rOLPCAPcDHxiXz4) Already maxed out on space? How about hanging a drinks bar from the ceiling above your kitchen island? =.PcCLuvk5tF42qc2TN-ryenQXM2ynpXMPZJv2NqFGmfI Source: [281 Bentley Circle](=.gohwq6eiqftv83IyM6j1Fs_PzXHCN7eMZno_By4iWCs) When you have a lot of friends with a lot of different tastes, it’s best to be equipped. Make wall shelves as long as you can to accommodate all of those bottles and copious drinking vessels. =.-1ZjSsk0ikdnk0jD6AXu8nANoPojZ3CMJn_4CadtDDw Source: [E C Schmitt & Company](=.Zjc99C9kkNJrL2gzFKfjMwu-C615NC0UQTuI4eGxACI) If you have prized bottles to show off, then build a showcase right at the heart of your home bar design. =.HjW4V6GVUTcnFWKCZXDuaoo1EeBNQIFaGashmhTb4iU Visualizer: [Viresha Choudhary](=.7m3slShVIq48y_DCTRitG1J94_xdnpd9iV0pyi7EjiE) Guide guests toward the celebration area with a series of recessed strip lights that bridge the walls and ceiling. =.fNX1-aehtcKd0X2CT8LMgNvl9Edax5JzmhtSg9i8mUs Via: [Houzz](=.5mhNaHotqS9P6V6K_7udHWMsYhF23KU1cBkV0hNQG2Y) Let’s face it, bar stools aren’t the most comfortable places to park up for hours of fun. So, how about some cozy tub chairs instead? The only problem we can see here is that your guests may never want to leave! =.m6t2m_mby3ZjoXGfaUYCklONJhLdBfUTx4ruUEA48aw Designer: [Tays & Co Design Studios](=.6LvSPLQlGb2mkRQaSbxA50CELYp6dn7yrGQ8H-3EQ3s) Set up a rustic home bar with a beautiful stone wall, chunky timber shelves, and a traditional brass faucet. =.oGVELT5irRwW1aq4gfTmNyN75kjJ4vhJ2aJl26V5qWo Visualizer: [Blue Studio 288](=.GsnjLGDFgk3i-yinasVJGpVMO8m5y0rcPOJNelP_1fo) Make practical [wine storage](=.bl8Uu2vjGrbi2AcPBZoT76XsZnqzRz1yET25z7t395g) the star of the show with a magical backlit configuration. =.CltHsJjoUKMtDRasbz9owZcSldmZo6zkwXiz-XLX_aY Visualizer: [Hrvoje Sedlic](=.TEQ8xPH5_WfA7kNdW0nfOj7TAeAhDa72RROm8L9N5Vw) Stack rows and rows of wine up to the ceiling to build a lavish bar theme. =.f-7qra9OUCbHCZLVlDI05vGpDe1b79GC_CoUQdutm4g Designer: [David Lucido](=.XVHGBpfrw_hcxlnBAzOZ56wZnHbpkja6Es6qkAnV2D4) Via: [Introspective](=.CFxw4wof3ih_7wH64SUdfFKW7empBFtzeji3dkvhdXQ) Let a classic paneled wall treatment shine through your new bar setup by installing low-impact glass shelving. =.EAuK91UMydXMlAYSth6JxLlb_lshtFTOVJ1fKK9JtnA Designer: [Design Milieu](=.tgrmWA_qMM31-QuOSD77jwHGfAq5h2IHu8HhIC6CPMw) Fashion a mid-century modern bar area with a vintage freestanding teak unit and some retro glassware. =.KFFES8DKU7e_tLwOpK5RYy5IAXKty6-vr76Fxq4rFLE Visualizer: [梦太初](=.4-gnxFWfDMEQe-cqiZ8pKrgCsIjKBKFGKOR1RpKePJM) Surround your bar area with useful storage cabinets. These units feature a unique geometric slatted design that adds a striking pattern to the room. =.gXROrles8qJQUYiKwjzeDVmZug3krNy2P3MKRFKTf1A Visualizer: [Ricky](=.Svsz4cn-ecbzeoo8OpbSue4kNfX7vXDe_BGL-7MUGoI) Situate your bar counter at the boundary of a split-level floor design. The step creates a comfortable footrest for your bar stools. =.pePMMSrabEe300MdowRPwxk4_pFLwzWbyzmk9y4I7C0 Visualizer: [Rae Duncan Interior Design](=.jBmicxQtAu5y2DPSL39GzakegLv4W0fs4Re5cPcdxmc) Hang artwork at the center of your bar area to create a pleasant focal point. Flank the wall art with glass cabinets full of bottles to create a colorful frame. =.Vrs2XhSiDo5VVmNqKM2NJSTbAMMPNzlNyrCydaBnKic Visualizer: [Orange Coast Interior Design](=.eHsmZ9czHnnfTQ5YvLxEWfYyxCf_iAV1UEdGonTWDwU) Use color-changing lights to call attention to key points in the bar area, like a selection of fine wines, favorite spirits, or fine crystal glasses. =.fsISQsd4q0nnXo1P0L5MaRoCaz21Lqi5vr6bbfzRT3s Designer: [2id Interiors](=.MuRBukkOHF4m_aKJ8jW8MyTu6pWwgjOEBCl7OqDckYI) A small fridge is useful for storing beer, larger, and soft drinks. A glass-fronted drinks fridge builds a true bar aesthetic. =.obicyvjKJAxc-12kmDvER9bOXbsienmKRZMcGx9ezTI Via: [Dwell](=.DjQoa1pdGPXp5w8I7Bf_8UC8ulIrrXaYeghjkCP5ZhI) Sliding doors offer a flexible solution for a home bar. When closed, the room is simple and homey. Once open, the room transforms into a sleek, celebratory zone. =.ILxe7dWsyYYVtSrgvHF9sQ6FpgVMQclIrZUhjtoyCCA Designer: [Gallagher Interiors](=.uov2f6Ea9CmfFXYs5H-pNL5X-0ntNYaNBQfbf7cLAno) Globe home bars were popular in the 50s and 60s, and they’re still pretty cool now. =.D0nd4zKNGRGS-H5giypEmNMFrHy8EdJyo1Kbc0MhCbE Visualizer: [Paul McClean](=.Q0zv9EL-1XodipvgeOWyuTRKZbXbQaa2f0-kyuEma-4) Build a luxury home bar with glossy walnut cabinets and bold black marble countertops. Bright blue LED strips make a perfect accompaniment alongside a panoramic view of a blue ocean horizon or an illuminated infinity pool. =.mA9Rtg3X2jXGICsVPk05yP_U9lMTBDEOopKDK-z_ecI Designer: Nadav Rokach Jazz up your home bar with intricately patterned wallpaper. Balance out the busyness with swathes of natural wood tone. =.5DlqX705RCbGHmbcVt-tCrnD3TE9GXcGrAb_oYDliLg Designer: [Hermitage Kitchen Gallery](=.6f4HRkzq_iYiog66-TJcCl3p6FkgXS39QKocu8IXD9A) Construct an industrial home bar aesthetic with metal pipe shelf brackets and reclaimed wood worktops. =.O5UbLlWsIMgY99nZL8Xcb0d6k3dQw3bhGriPzcQ8llg [$1475 | BUY IT](=.HIcwyYHjRflZy4WF_k_xYXv7rmtBFEfnKLt3IJZHKhc) This brass pipe and glass shelf unit makes a gorgeous pairing with a petrol blue bar unit. =.EhqwSvOpvlScDo65Z3QUHVa2O4662tqznMzN_z4e74E [$260 | BUY IT](=.idbNxAkc_o_d8JPsfbzv_Fr93CZDDbyRWL8-Orgyhks) A little bit of clever shelving can go a long way. Check out this wine holder and spirit shelf unit, which also looks great in multiples. =.3VoMWhqmnen1ly5kYcDhddXg_QDZ7BRWwZuTfe_JkfY Visualizer: [Galeria 733](=.T81w1V3fNk4sdgON3GV-VTLMXXVulk4gHZgGv4Zahr0) Make use of a wide walkway for your home bar. =.kaL4JFL9Z9K21hBAYfVi15sOhrIbus8iXsU9cEKdQAo Visualizer: [Ivane Gavasheli](=.9di52Uk4igl3nnTYqKBG9dCon36qKsS3fJkPFX6MkNI) Double-height living rooms extend the opportunity for vertical wine storage. =.zkBmtNUjgedMaR-RAi7R5qb8_siM_LerXSadDQ1MIb4 Visualizer: [Two —o Seven](=.JxVYufIiqjBx5XoIymms3szHuHug3Zs-RlRzufBvY8s) Tag a tall bar unit onto the end of your kitchen run to make serving guests a breeze. This way you don’t have to plumb in a separate wet bar basin–just use the kitchen sink. =.6uBx_1G47v5BAysA7tGCXWjVGp0DW3NW4fU6ItLrFa0 Designer: [KOZÉ Studios](=.iBJtPuWjAIuly2n5tZ70EFA53f4r0UB6rjcpk1NcTG4) Conceal the bar area at the end of your kitchen run with full-height doors and racks of door-mounted shelving. =.vwlemMnrwoBcvBbD0a6W8MffydH-eWgUrfPmDV8CX1A Designer: [Nina Maya Interiors](=.VNenZcPdhl2bFv9xNaaunnXMnKN3h60oC3BCWeIOUaA) This occasional kitchen bar is cheerfully on display, yet protected from dust, behind sliding glass doors. Sloping bottle shelves build a jaunty, geometric statement. =.kQrB0imnidwRYGwfeZ4sEHutsIihOhV3pj_M61aGfEY Via: [The Designory](=.xtlXQDEp5m-LnWoUeMjEIOMlyoiO59vLtvvNCW_lb28) Pastel colors and light woods build a sweet aesthetic that’s perfect for making summertime Pimms. [