How to create the ideal bar for your home

How to create the ideal bar for your home

If there’s sufficient space in your home to have a bar where you can chill out and relax, creating one is quite easy to do. First of all if you have an idea of how you would like the bar to look make a few sketches yourself.

Alternatively if you would prefer to have an expert build the bar, the shelving and suggest comfortable seating, there are plenty of online designers who will take on the project. There are many options available for an ideal bar such as:-

• Compact counter bars
• Corner bars
• A rustic bar with wooden seating
• A trendy, modern bar

Whatever you decide on, a home bar is a definite asset to any property.

Take size into consideration

When designing a bar it’s essential to take the size of the room into consideration. You don’t want to have a bar that is too big or too small, so be sensible with size, colour and the materials you choose. Home bars provide the perfect place to entertain family and friends. It’s therefore essential to make sure the bar has plenty of room for bottles of beer, spirits, liqueurs as well as space for storing glasses of different shapes and sizes.

Deciding on the style of a home bar should be discussed with your partner or indeed the whole family. Would a mirrored backdrop be better than wood to give the appearance of more space, how many stools or chairs can comfortably fit around the bar area or what is the best surface for the counter? These are all questions that should be asked before starting on creating the ideal bar for your home.

Get some good ideas

One of the best ways to get some good ideas about bars in the home is to visit pubs, hotels or anywhere where there is a bar of some description. Sit at the bar to see how the bottles are laid out for easy access. Having a small sink and drying facilities is often a good idea to wash glasses after they have been used. Do ensure you create enough extra space to take this into consideration before drawing up the plans.

Why not check out websites that offer ready-made bars or sites that show clear photographs of home bars so you have in your mind a picture of what your own bar may look like?