Holiday Hosting with a Home Bar

Have you ever thought about adding a home bar – complete with comfy bar stools – to your living room, rec room, or basement media room? If you have childhood memories of parents, aunts and uncles, or family friends gathering around a home bar, the image isn’t too far from your mind when the festivities of fall and winter approach.

Make a more refined statement in your elegant dining room or traditional living room with leather bar stools. Create a more contemporary bar space anywhere in your home with a commercial bar height counter and sleek black extra tall bar stools. Today’s home bars and bar stools can fit any budget or lifestyle.

Coaster Hyde Contemporary Home Bar

Coaster Lambert Leather Back Swivel Bar Stool

Coaster Buckner Casual Style Home Bar

Coaster Dixie Upholstered Swivel Bar Stool

Leather bar stools are one more element you can add to your home bar that makes it feel closer to the real thing. For a wide variety of décor themes, adding leather bar stools could be the finishing touch that takes your space from average to extraordinary.

If you love leather and you love to entertain at home, this seating option is a great choice for any bar area, be it a cocktail bar in your living room or a breakfast bar off your kitchen. Browse with the design style and height specifications you prefer to narrow your search.

If you’re looking for a different, trendy background accessory this new season, why not consider getting an outdoor bar. Nothing quite says ultimate luxury like having your own personal backyard bar, not to mention the convenience of entertaining guests. Having an outside bar makes it easier to host, even if you’re serving something as simple as lemonade.

Surprisingly, there are durable stools, such has Howard Miller bar stools, that are available specifically to surpass Mother Nature’s hardships. Weather proof, modern, bar stools can add a whole new contemporary look to your backyard and give it that tropical, relaxing, resort environment that puts everyone in awe. If you have a pool, even better! Your bar can overlook your whole yard and the crystal blue water for a great view. Your bar stool can also be used as a spot to watch over your kids as they swim.

You can get outdoor bar stools that match your current patio furniture or go with neutral, all black bar stools that match everything. If unsure of what color to get, you can always rely on black, especially when it comes to outside messes and spillage that can happen to your furniture. Nevertheless, a bar is the perfect piece for getting the most out of the great outdoors.

Outdoor Great Room Company Woven Resin Wicker Swivel Bar Stool Set of 2

Your new modern home bar will add that extra something to your living space and it will be the focal point of the room. Whether you decide to put a modern home bar in your basement, den, family room or a corner of your living room, choose one that will fit the space in mood and scale. How do you want to use your home bar? If you want some place just to mix drinks and then serve them to guests seated in another part of the room, you might not need bar stools. But when a modern home bar is perfectly matched with the right barstools that complement the bar’s unique design, the result is an eye-catching conversation piece everyone will want to gather around.

With its smooth, uncomplicated lines, a modern home bar is something to be experienced in an edgy, metropolitan way. If you like to share your bartending skills with family and friends, a home bar helps you entertain with ease because it allows you to keep all of your cocktail making accessories in one convenient place. To really encourage people to cozy up to your home bar, make sure it includes a sleek foot rail and some futuristic, minimalist bar stools. It will make you and your guests feel like you’re spending the evening in a high-end, trendy night spot.

Logistics

Will the main gathering area be in the same room as your home bar? If not and you need to move it; get help if it doesn’t have casters. Place it somewhere it’s not going to interrupt traffic flow but at the same time will still be the life of the party. Decide if you want the front of the bar free of bar stools or if you would like to add more so that guests can cozy up to the bar.

Stocking the Bar

Especially at this time of year, make sure that you have all of the usual suspects like gin, rum, vodka, whiskey and tequila. If you know that you’ll be making more cocktails than serving straight libations, you can buy economical brands for mixing and purchase one bottle of each of the higher-end spirits for those who prefer on the rocks.

You’ll want a few bottles of red wine on hand. White too, but it is usually stored in the fridge. If there is one as part of your home bar setup, remember to add a couple of bottles of white wine on the day of the party.

Stock up on other types of liquor like champagne and liqueurs, particularly the ones you know your friends and family enjoy. You will also need non-alcoholic beverages, both for mixing drinks and for the non-drinkers in the crowd.

Those Little Extras

Get cutting – on the day of your party or festive gathering, prepare vegetables and fruits such as celery, asparagus, lemons, limes, oranges and mint for garnishes ahead of time (about four hours before should do the trick).

Make a list of condiments and other garnishes like olives, pearl onions, maraschino cherries, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, etc. that you will need to buy.

Have plenty of ice on hand. And don’t forget to include those little cocktail umbrellas.

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Bar stools or counter stools for intended for a kitchen, dining room or a home bar come in a variety of heights, colors and designs. Many types of bar stools have unique designs that can complement any number of décor themes and/or interior design style. A bar stool chosen to match the height of a counter, kitchen island, home bar or gathering table can help improve a room’s appearance in addition to enhancing your lifestyle. Well-placed bar stools can make a room “pop,” converting a kitchen counter or a wood gathering table into a focal point that draws the eye into the space in a pleasing and surprising way.

Even if you don’t have a kitchen island or a breakfast bar but you do have a dining room, turning an unused corner of your kitchen into handy eating area or as place to gather with family and friends is a practical way to increase the versatility and functionality of your living space. It’s as easy as choosing a counter height dining table and matching barstools. Since space is hard to come by in apartments, condos or smaller sized homes, having an extra eating area is especially useful when planning a holiday get-together or other celebratory occasion.

The main advantages of decorating with bar stools are esthetics and practicality. Even if they have been bought for a certain location in mind, such as a breakfast bar or gathering table, they can be easily moved to other rooms in your home when needed. Kitchen counter bar stools can be simple in design or as decorative in appearance as a dining chair, but whatever the style, color or type, well-chosen kitchen counter stools can unify the different décor elements in a room, creating an atmosphere that is both stylish and welcoming.

Rec rooms, short for recreation rooms, were mainstays in homes before the advent of fully-dedicated home theatres. Also called game rooms, these in-home fun centers can often be found in many basements or any part of the house away from the core living areas like living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. They can also be used in different ways from entertainment rooms complete with home theatre and sound systems to a traditional game room design with billiard table, table tennis, and the odd arcade game to a home bar.

The main role of a rec room is for entertaining friends and providing a relaxing way for family to bond after a long, stressful day or week through the various activities available. Therefore, when you begin to think about how to design your own rec room, think first about how to merge your own stylistic sensibilities with exciting ways for your family and friends to get together.

The basic components of a rec room are:

Design Game Room: Seating

Important to creating a comfortable environment for your family and friends to get together is cozy seating. Of course there are many choices for seating, including bar stools, couches, club chairs, game chairs, and more.

You cannot just pick one. In fact, you will most likely mix and match different seating based on the activities you and guests will engage in.

Moreover, the definition of “fun” will vary with each member of your household. As a result, what activities everyone wants to include in your home rec room will differ. While space will limit your list, make an effort to accommodate everyone OR look at seating that will be multi-functional.

For example, bean bags are often viewed as just for kids.

However, ample-sized bean bags like the Jaxx Lounger 7.5’ Large Bean Bag Chair in Cinnabar Micro-Suede make great seating whether you want to lounge alone, cuddle with a special someone, or even take a well-deserved nap in the middle of the day. With a choice of colors from cinnamon to apple, you can also add a fun splash of color to an otherwise drab game room.

For relaxing, reclining chairs are also ideal options to look into for your rec room whether you plan to watch a game on TV or read a book. What’s more, recliners come in sizes that can accommodate family and guests. Take for example the Catnapper Cuddler Dual Reclining Sofa which can seat three with snug pillow-style armrests and backrests.

You can even add a clever seating accessory like the Coaster Furniture Promenade Theater Black Storage Ottoman. In addition to serving as a convenient “coffee table” where you can place trays of drinks and food, this unit also provides sufficient storage for your remote controls, board games, and more.

Of course, if video games are an essential part of your rec room, appropriate seating may also be required. While bean bags will work, game-specific chairs like the Corbeau LG1 Black and Grey Cloth Game Chair and

the wireless X Rocker Wireless Game Chair with Swivel Base will be a welcome choice for game aficionados.

Finally, if you also have an area set aside for a home bar, you need to provide matching bar seating like bar stools. The very metropolitan and modern Hillsdale Hudson 25.75 Inch Swivel Counter Stool or

the more traditional Regal Belford 30” High Round Backless Swivel Bar Stool are great choices that can be easily expanded.

Design Game Room – Food & Beverages (or Home Bar)

Your family and guests will appreciate the refreshment a home bar in your rec room can provide. In fact, it need not be all alcoholic beverages. Soda fountains, a classic sofa cooler, and a smaller sized refrigerator stocked with cool drinks are also welcome additions. However, the foundation of a good home bar is a bar.

If you are lacking for space, a folding home bar like the Home Styles Furniture Steamer Black Home Bar can be easily pushed aside and stored when not needed yet expand into a full-fledged bar to store your bottles, glasses, and more when entertaining.

If a bar is just for the occasional parties, you can also opt for a mini bar like the Howard Miller Contemporary Wine Bar that doesn’t take up too much space yet keeps your beverages organized and accessible.

Design Game Roon – Entertainment & Games

Finally, your rec room will need fun activities that can include board games, video games, and more traditional pastimes like table tennis, pool, and foosball that the whole family can enjoy. These activities are also a great way to bond.

A model like the Tornado Tournament 2000 Foosball Table will fit into any traditionally designed rec room while

the Garlando G-1000 Foosball Table looks like a contemporary piece of art in itself.

On the other hand, billiards is another popular rec room activity.

The 3 in 1 Game Table in Antique Walnut can be used as a Foosball, Billiard/Pool table, and Rod Hockey Table. This is certainly the perfect choice especially if you are lacking for space. Multi-functional furniture is certainly the smart way to go!

Last but certainly not least, Table Tennis is another sport that the whole family can bond over especially when you play in teams.

Do not worry about the space since most models like the Stiga Spyder Ping Pong Table store easily.

Of course, you can go multi-functional again (in this case, table tennis and billiards/pool) with the Stiga  Duo Conversion Top Table Tennis Table

With the amazing choices for seating, entertainment, and food/beverage, putting the “recreation” in rec room is easy to do. While home theatres are what is currently in, an old-fashioned rec room or game room with modern sensibilities accommodating video games and multi-functional furniture makes for another exciting option.

In fact, with a little careful planning, a home theatre can also be a part of your rec room. What’s more, with multi-functional furnishings as covered above, even spaces you might think too small can work. Now you are all set to design your game room!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

A home bar is far more than a place to have some drinks – it’s a social gathering spot, enjoyed by both you and your friends.

You might not have any idea where to start when it comes to designing your own home bar, so I’ve created a guide to answer your questions and help you plan/design your ideal home bar furniture choices and all!

Features

There are a lot of different features that come with today’s best home bars, so read through the following and decide if any of these are for you:

Flexible bar: these are normally smaller and have wheels on the bottom so they can be easily moved or stored away.

Wet bar: they feature a built-in sink so it’s easier to clean up your bar.

Built-in fridge: perfect for keeping your drinks in, so you don’t have to go back and forth from the main fridge.

Ice machine: again, no more back-and-forth between the kitchen fridge to ice up your drinks!

Draft system: just like the regular pubs, you can find home bars with built-in draft systems that allow you to have beer on tap.

Home Bar Furniture Styles

Just like any other kind of furniture, bar furniture can follow different interior design styles. Choose between these different bar sets that come with their own stools:

Modern: Trica Cheers Martini Home Bar Set

Contemporary: Home Styles Furniture Steamer Ebony Folding Home Bar Set

Traditional: Pulaski Edwardian Home Bar Set

Transitional: Pulaski Sixth Street Wooden Home Bar

Rustic: Powell Brandon Wooden Home Bar Set

Bar Furniture Sizes

Depending on how much room you have, there will be a bar that fits your living space.

Small (between 34 and 44 inches wide):

Howard Miller Merlot Valley Wine and Spirits Console Home Bar

Trica Citybar Home Bar & Champagne Swivel Stools Set

Howard Miller Vintner Wine and Spirits Home Bar Console

Medium (between 60 and 65 inches wide):

Home Styles Furniture Steamer Black Folding Home Bar

Powell La Questa Wood Home Bar

Howard Miller Syracuse Modern Home Bar

Large (between 75 and 80 inches wide):

Powell Tuscan Pub Back Home Bar Cabinet

Pulaski Carlton Manor Classic Home Bar

Hillsdale Large Cherry Home Wrap Around Home Bar

Bar Furniture: Outdoor Bar Sets

Who says you need a home bar on the inside only? With these summer months , there’s nothing more relaxing then enjoying a drink outside with your friends. Take a look at the following outdoor sets that will draw guests to your home in the summertime:

Alfresco Home Santa Barbara Outdoor Patio Bar Set

Bamboo Tiki Bar with Roof

Tommy Bahama Wooden Java Outdoor Home Bar

4D Concepts Wicker Bar Set

Alfresco Home Sabbia Tiki Outdoor Patio Bar Set

Home Bar Design: Paint Colours

If you’re lucky enough to have a room dedicated to your home bar, you have the freedom to paint all the walls a great shade to match your bar.

Even if your home bar is off to the side of your kitchen, dining room, or living room, you can always paint an accent wall to separate the bar from the rest of your house.

I’ve put together a couple different colour combos using www.benjaminmoore.com‘s Personal Colour Viewer that would look distinguished in a home bar. I’ve also chosen different coloured bar stools that would go well with the wall paints.
Give your home bar a sophisticated look with a dark brown colour scheme. Since the colours are so rich, black, white, and silver bar furniture wouldn’t take attention away from the walls.

Hillsdale Kingstown White Swivel Bar Stool

Black, grey, and brown are very classic and traditional, but don’t be afraid to give them an updated spin with furnishings in bright purple or red.

Amisco Kris 30″ High Upholstered Seat and Back with Armrest Swivel Bar Stool
For a hip, modern bar, why not try a shocking red wall colour? Chrome and black furniture really contrast with the red, making your home bar stand out.

Euro Style Agnes Round Low Back Bar Stool
A home bar with a soft purple wall colour gives off a contemporary vibe. Basic black furnishings with accents of brown or silver will compliment the gorgeous violet shade.

Regal Boston 30″ Backless Bar Stool
Terra cotta walls really give a home bar some flavour! Warm browns, espressos, and even purples and greens work well with this shade and give your bar an exotic flair.

Grace Classic Collection 30″ High Square Backless Wrought Iron Bar Stool

Home Bar Design: Décor
There are so many options when it comes to decorating your home bar. You can try to make it like a classic English pub & grill, or a cool downtown club. Take a look at the following décor pieces for your home bar:

Linon Vetro Di Oro Nicole Etienne Wine Bottles VII & VIII

It might seem like a cliché to have painting with bottles in your home bar, but this set of framed paintings is too beautiful to be considered cheesy.

AA Importing Clock with Wine Rack

Dress up your traditional-style bar with a floor clock featuring a built-in wine rack. It adds style to your bar while storing your wine bottles.

Napoleon Freestanding See Thru Indoor Waterfall

This modern piece not only adds ambience to your home bar, it actually attracts airborne particles and helps clean the air!

Piel Leather Coasters

No matter what style your bar is following, a solid set of leather coasters are a necessity. They will last longer than paper or wooden coasters and are rather stylish at the same time.

ELK Lighting Vesta Orange Glass Pendant Light

You can hang these lights above each barstool, behind the bar counter, or even create a centerpiece by hanging them from the center of the ceiling. They give off a softer, dimmer glow than other lights, so they’re ideal for a bar setting.

Here are a few final tips concerning your home bar’s décor:

If you were thinking about adding a rug to create some style in your bar, you might want to think again. Since people will be carrying drinks around, there’s always a possibility of a spill, and you don’t want to ruin your new rug.

Since you will most likely have to assemble your home bar yourself, you might want to get a friend or family member to help you out if you’re not confident in your assembling skills. It’s an important piece of furniture to put together correctly, so take your time and always ask for help if you need it.

If you have children, consider finding a home bar with locking cabinets, or just buy a lock to put on yourself, just in case they try to open the doors and get to your bottles or glasses.

Now you are all set with the right home bar furniture for your home bar design!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

Not just restricted to the home bar, adding a special design touch to your breakfast bar, kitchen island, game room, or den can be found in a pair of bar stools. Of course, there is a wide selection of bar stools available nowadays, so  you can use the following guide to selecting your proper bar stools.

Bar Stool Types

First things first – determine what type of bar stool works best for your living space. Decide from these different kinds:

- Swivel Bar Stools: These stools allow you to move more freely while seated. Regal Campino 26″ High Round Metal Swivel Bar stool With Rectangular Backrest

-  Backless: A more versatile stool, since you can face any way you want without having to turn your chair. Home Styles Furniture 30 Inch Bar Stool with Vinyl Swivel Top in Cherry/Antique Brass

-   Kitchen: Their height and style is more suited to a kitchen island or breakfast bar. Winsome – Windsor Natural 30″ Swivel Bar stool

-  Counter: The best option for bar counters, as their look and size “fits the bar”. Holsag Carole 24 to 30 Inch Custom Bar stool

Bar Stool Sizes

There isn’t one standard stool size – they come in diverse widths, and more importantly, heights. You’ll need different sizes depending on where you’d like your stools to go.

-  Short: These stools can be considered for extra seating, indoors and out. Homelegance Saddleback 18″ Seat Height Bar Stool in Warm Cherry Finish (Set of 2)

- Extra tall: Perfect for those bars and counter spaces that other stools just couldn’t seem to reach. Amisco Lauren 34″ High Upholstered Seat Wooden Back Spectator Swivel Bar Stool

- Adjustable height: Since people are all different heights, an adjustable bar stool is a practical idea for seating guests. Zuo Equino Adjustable Bar stool

- Bar height: Just right for the bar! Linon Monaco 30 Inch Bar Stool in Espresso

- Counter height: A good option if you’re looking for counter space seating. Hillsdale Milan 26 Inch Swivel Counter Stool

Bar Stool Styles

Choose your bar stools around the design style in your home. No matter what your style is, there’s a variety of stools out there that match your taste. Here are some popular decor examples:

- Modern: Sleek, clean, practical. Modern style in a nutshell. OSP Designs Metro Square 25″ Backless Counter Stool in Espresso

- Contemporary: Soft, minimally detailed, and slightly curved is the best way to describe contemporary. Hillsdale Venus 24 Inch to 30 Inch Swivel Bar Stool in Fawn

-   Country: Old-fashioned and down to earth represents country style. Hillsdale Oak View Oak 30 Inch Swivel Bar Stool

-  Traditional: This style is antique, classical, and impeccably detailed. Hillsdale Backless Montello 30 Inch Swivel Leather Bar Stool

-        Casual: For homes with an informal, relaxed feel. Hillsdale Classic Cherry 30 Inch Swivel Bar Stool

Bar Stool Materials

When selecting a bar stool based on material, try not to choose one with fabric. Since you’ll be eating and drinking in these seats, you’ll want your stools to be made of a something that you can easily wipe stains off. Fabric has the ability to absorb food and drink, so choose from these stain-resisting materials:

-  Wood: For a classic bar stool look, opt for wood. Home Styles Furniture 29 Inch Solid Hardwood Bar Stool in Oak

- Metal: An inexpensive, yet stylish material choice. Regal Belford 30″ Backless Metal Swivel Bar stool

-  Wrought Iron: If you want a flawlessly detailed bar stool, wrought iron gives off a regal flair. Grace Gothic Collection 30″ High Wrought Iron Bar Stool with Arms

- Aluminium: Hip and innovative, more and more stools are being manufactured with rust-proof aluminium. Regal Rochester 30″ High Metal Frame and Aluminum Indoor Outdoor Bar stool

-  Leather: Want a timeless bar stool that will last a lifetime? Go with leather! 4D Concepts Deluxe Leather Bar stool

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

Picking Home bar Furniture for your bar design is more complex than it sounds. A lot is demanded of the area it occupies. Fundamentally, you want it to be an inviting and relaxing place to socialize with your friends, hoping to avoid the feeling of just being in another section of the house. You want the atmosphere of a carefree bar that’s far away from the stresses of everyday life. This may sound like a tall order, but with a few guidelines you’d be surprised how much can be achieved.

Start off with the location. Are you fortunate enough to have an entire room dedicated to being a bar or will it be shared with the dining room table? The space you have available will depict what furniture you can buy. For a spacious room, you can consider a large bar, plenty of seating, and perhaps even a pool table. For smaller rooms, you have the option of having a compact unit, such as the Winsome Kingston Expandable Wine Bar. When it is opened out it becomes a useful counter to serve drinks, and has the added bonus of taking up very little room when closed.

Next, decide on the shape and style of the bar. There are five main options: a corner bar, a back bar, a straight bar, an L-shaped bar and a wrap around bar. The corner bar design is functional when designing for a smaller space. It comes with plenty of cabinets to hide away drinks and glasses. The back bar has more of a bookshelf feel to it. Fundamentally, it is one big storage system which displays all your bottles behind what is usually a glass cabinet door. The straight bar speaks for itself. It is usually placed against one of the walls with a row of bar stools in front of it. The L-shaped bar is not surprisingly L-shaped. It is common for the shorter side to have a sink fixed into it. Last, but not least, is the wrap around bar. It is basically the latter design, but with an extension on the other side making it more of a U shape.

After deciding on the bar shape and size, you can address the color of the walls. Painting the walls of your home bar will affect the overall ambience. Darker tones generate a modern mood accent with warmer colors, whereas lighter shades offer a more tranquil open air but bring a funky look with borders of fuchsia. neon green or cobalt blue. When you have decided on a color scheme, try and accessorize with matching coasters, and if it’s your thing, matching napkins.

But when planning the home bar design itself, an effective technique is to base it around a theme. There is such a wide variety of bar or pub furniture on the market today, that your bar can be everything you dreamt it could be and more. You can choose bars, tables and chairs of every shape, size and style. There is no look that is unachievable.

Let us start with the old classic – a sports bar! Purchase an ordinary wooden bar, such as the Hillsdale Large Oak Wrap Around Bar. The sturdy design has a very masculine quality to it, so it fits in well within the theme. The warm, bright oak is inviting and contentedly informal. This bar has an understated design, so you can easily dress it up with sports team merchandise. This can vary from wall clocks to beer glasses. Hang framed jersey tops and autographed memorabilia on the surrounding walls. Incorporate the team colors when painting or selecting the stools.

If ice hockey is your game and you can’t get enough of the Toronto Maple Leafs, feature royal blue and white. Perhaps mount hockey sticks against a bright white wall and have royal blue upholstery on the barstools. If basketball is more your sport and you love the Chicago Bulls, work with red, white and a touch of black. Also, if space is adequate, put down beanbags or a snug sofa for extra guests to be comfortable. If the budget allows, buy a television to watch the game on. It is important to note at this stage that available plug points are a necessity when choosing location.

If a traditional English pub is more your taste, think mahogany stained wood and shiny brass features. Framed beer advertisements and vintage posters on the wall create a homely yet authentic ambiance. Mirrors also tie in well with this theme, and by placing them at eye level a smaller space will appear visually larger. When selecting the bar stools, consider something like Home Styles Furniture 30 Inch Bar Stool with Vinyl Swivel Top in Cherry/Antique Brass. The cherry wood is warm and visually appealing, vividly contrasting against the antique brass foot rest and seat rim. The stool has real personality, and is ideal for an English pub reconstruction.

For a larger bar area, it is possible to obtain additional seating alongside small tables. Hillsdale Dynamic Designs 3 Piece Pub Table with Mansfield Stools is both casual and comfortable. But it is also very practical when you are entertaining several guests in an evening. It makes for a charming focal point, and offers an overall professional appearance to your bar. A dartboard would also make a fantastic accessory.

If a traditional home bar design does not appeal to you, perhaps contemplate a more cutting edge, contemporary design. Look at the Trica City Bar Three Modular Units to see how modern a home bar can really be. The frosted glass tops and brushed steel finish give it an edgy, sleek appeal. Understanding the need for storage with this theme, the Trica City Home Bar has a huge amount of rack and shelf space to hide all those bottles and glasses. The ‘less is more’ approach maximizes the bar’s potential. Think minimalism, monochrome, and geometric lines. Opt for chrome, glass and metal features.You could base your whole design around this barstool for a state of the art appearance.

Ever been to Vegas? You won’t have to now with the home bar design for this theme. It certainly requires a more dramatic approach, but the outcome is completely worth it. Wall color is a factor to consider, as a deep red hue inspires a more warm and inviting tone. Coupled with a few neon-lights and you have got yourself a transformed environment.

When it comes to the furniture, dark wood and black leather will work best, with black and white photographs framed on the walls. An item to think about is the American Drew Bob Mackie Signature Chocolate Brown Leather 30 Inch Barstool. It is both stylish and sophisticated, which are two factors you should strive to reflect in this home bar design. A stereo system is also ideal for the room, and maybe even a poker table. Or for more variety, get the Powell Woodland Oak Game Table Set. It has a reversible game surface to play chess, checkers and backgammon. Your friends will never want to leave!

If Vegas is too much for you, maybe a Champagne style bar will suit you better. This theme can be used in both exterior and interior areas. Manufacturers are constantly producing sleek classy city-inspired designs, such as the Trica Citybar Home Bar & Champagne Swivel Stools Set. It includes a bar table that employs a glass with a brushed steel base, as well as two swivel stools. Expanding? These new Trica modern home bar sets are modular so you can easily expand for a larger bar.

For more seating, additional chairs can be purchased. For a less eccentric design, there are alternative options. Light wooden furniture is definitely the only choice, like the Winsome Basics 24 Inch Beechwood Swivel Barstool. It is made of a light, natural wood that could with the right bar create a great tropical theme, but a little more subtly. Make the most of tropical materials, grass cloth and bamboo. Serve Pina Coladas in colorful glasses with a little umbrella poking out of the top. Utilize coconuts, pineapples, driftwood and shells. A tropical bar theme is the ultimate way to have fun with your decorating ideas.

For a romantic ambience, perhaps consider a Tuscan theme home bar. Infuse natural, earthy tones and feature potted plants or faux vines. Your heart will get stolen by the Powell Tuscan Canopy Home Bar Set. Heavy rope detail is carved into the dark, mahogany wood, making a classically stunning work of art. It is fully roofed and contains an abundance of storage space. The curved design of the barstools is tastefully Mediterranean, with comfortable, light brown upholstered seating.

However, many families just want the bar to be an extension of their already established design approach. It may work better this way. After all, a bar’s main purpose is to be relaxing, and your home has also got to fall into this category. Even if your delegated bar space is in a room used for other things, items such as barstools and extra tables are often lightweight and easy to move out of the way.

There is such a magnitude of bar furniture available, that even the simplest and neutralist of designs can be materialized. Even if you just want somewhere stylish to display your wine, there are options! Concept Housewares Wall Mounted Glass and Bottle Wine Rack is chic and accommodating. It holds 21 glasses and eight bottles of wine. Its black finish makes it a visually stunning asset to any room.

Your home bar design preference completely depends on personality. A bachelor will more than likely opt for the contemporary bar idea, whereas the hockey enthusiast will opt for the sports one! There is a possibility for everybody, and the most important thing is to have as much fun as you can when creating it. Envision the kind of home bar atmosphere that makes you feel happy and stress-free, and inspire yourself from the image in your mind. This is a great opportunity to be inventive, and reflect the real you.

I would love to see your home bar or help you design one!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva