If you enjoy having guests over for intimate dinners or cocktail parties, you may wish to entertain the idea of incorporating a bar into your Charleston home. It’s best to have a dedicated area where you enjoy entertaining like the kitchen or an open living room. If you don’t have the space to add a built-in bar, a bespoke bar can be incorporated into a small area like a butler’s pantry or as part of already established built-in cabinetry. Follow along as we showcase home bar design trends that are perfect for entertaining guests or just enjoying an after dinner drink.
A restaurant worthy bar. This finely detailed home bar (above) serves up a cozy atmosphere with intricate design elements and ample space for your guests, including cushy barstools and a built-in bench for overflow seating. The caged built-ins with high-end glassware and the stunning light fixture add a sophisticated aesthetic, making your guests feel like they are enjoying cocktails at their favorite establishment. Keep the bar fully stocked with a variety of beverages from beer, wine and spirits to your favorite mixers to achieve a full service bar. It may just become your favorite escape from the rest of your home.
Sunroom bar. This sunroom (below) is beautifully equipped for cocktails thanks to the wet bar, chic accent chairs, two undercounter refrigerators and a wine rack on display with a red wine selection. Complete the look by incorporating a light fixture, exposed shelves, a few plants and a rug to tie it all together. This is the perfect place for your guests to gather while dinner is being prepared or before a night out on the town. This sunroom leads to a wonderful private patio, which is the perfect outdoor extension including extra seating in the sunshine. Having this dedicated bar with the essentials creates a separate area from the rest of your home, allowing it to be a space just for entertaining and unwinding. Your guests may never want to leave.
Multifunctional bar. Tucked away in a butler’s pantry, this handsome wet bar (above) serves a multifunctional purpose. This doubles as a place to mix the perfect cocktail and can be used to store extra kitchen needs such as holiday dishes, extra glassware and kitchen appliances. This comes in handy in a home with a busy kitchen, making it easy to step away from the chaos to tend to bartending for your guests. This wet bar is complete with ample storage space, a sink and double wine coolers allowing easy access to all of your bartending needs. Mix up a few drinks to serve your guests, leaving the mess out of sight.
Convenient nook. Make entertaining a breeze by incorporating a dedicated area for drinks just outside the kitchen or living room. This allows guests to serve themselves while still being a part of the crowd. This wet bar (below) boasts fresh white features, marble countertops and pops of metallic. The bright countertop is perfect for preparing drinks and could also be used for appetizers for your gathering. The cabinetry below allows storage for all of your bar needs and anything that you may want to keep out of sight to keep the area clear.
If you are looking for unique home bar ideas you will be pleased to know that they can be incorporated in just about any home. Once it’s all set up, you’ll ask yourself why you never had a special space for drinks and entertainment before. If you’re looking for home bar inspiration, or a home that already has a built-in bar, one of our agents would be happy to help.
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