Tired of lacking adequate space to entertain guests? Transform an overlooked corner or underutilized area of your home into a fully functional and fabulously styled bar. With the right design, you can create a space that facilitates hosting while expressing your personal taste.

Here are our tips for designing a stellar home bar:

Pick a Strategic Spot

Consider traffic flow and proximity to living spaces when selecting a location. Tuck your bar into the end of a hallway, corner of a basement or open dining area. Make sure there is sufficient room for bartending circulation.

Add Essential Elements

Include a counter or tabletop space for mixing drinks along with cabinets, shelves and storage for barware, glasses and spirits. Refrigeration like a small fridge or wine cooler is key. Allow room for stools or standing space.

Have Fun With Finishes

Personalize your bar with special finishes like tin-lined ceilings, textured wallpaper, tap handles or custom millwork. Distressed wood, colorful tiles and patina metal all add flair.

Get Good Lighting

Incorporate task lighting over the counter space plus ambient options like pendant lights or sconces to set the mood. Display spirits in illuminated glass shelves.

Select Stylish Bar Stools

Bar stools finish your design with flair. Upholstered seats, luxe metallics, clear acrylic and wood finishes all lend different aesthetics. Swivel functionality also maximizes seating.

Add Special Touches

Display accent pieces like artwork, wall mirrors, hanging glassware and bar signage. Stock bar necessities like glassware, ice buckets, shakers, garnishes and cocktail napkins.

By turning wasted space into a dedicated bar zone, you can elevate hosting while adding an entire new design feature to your home.

Contact Emberr today to discuss bringing your home bar dreams to life! Our team specializes in designing spaces tailored precisely to your unique needs and style.