There are many advantages to having a home bar as well as an outdoor entertainment area. For starters, there are no worries about how to get home after you’ve indulged in a few drinks. Your “bar tab” will be a fraction of what it would be if you were out and about and as an added bonus, you can display your wine collection or show off your mixology skills.
Complete with bar fridges, a big-screen TV and comfortable bar stools, the home bar in this memorable Sibaya Precinct home is set up to create good times and great memories. The fact that it’s a lovely open space allows the homeowner to mingle with guests and create a vibrant social atmosphere.
There are many reasons to create a bar at home and it can cost as much or as little as you choose, depending on the style and finishings. It’s a place to unwind after a stressful day and to have your favourite beers, wines or spirits easily available. Here are some great ways to make your home bar stand out:
Give it a dark and moody ambience
There are places in your home that should be light and bright, but your home bar isn’t necessarily one of them. Make your space memorable with sleek dark colours and mood lighting that make it feel like a real bar. If dark colours have the accidental side effect of making your space feel small, this can be remedied with a mirror backsplash. Bold wallpaper is another way to separate your home bar from the rest of your living space.
Make your wine bottles an artistic feature
Hanging a wine rack against the wall in your home bar, or even having a few stackable wine boxes on the floor, provides easy storage and helps to create the right ambience. To preserve its great taste, wine should be stored in a dry, dark place, which makes underneath your bar the perfect place.
Keep your bar organised
Having a shelf behind the bar for spirit storage is a must. Keep them organised by types to avoid confusion and have separate containers for accessories, straws and cocktail-making aids. Glassware should be stored in a rack or a dedicated cabinet. Consider mounting bottle holders onto the wall to provide practical storage and a great way to decorate your bar.
Add some art
If you want your home bar to look good, or to be a focal point of your living space, then oversized art will create the desired effect. Whether it’s a movie poster, an inspirational quote or just a beautiful image, art is a must for giving your home bar character.
Find the right bar stools
A bar isn’t a bar without somewhere to sit, and one of the advantages of drinking in your home bar is that you can have truly comfortable bar stools. Look for ones with back support and footrests and make your bar a place designed for both entertainment and comfort.
Your bar is a part of your home that must be conducive to social gatherings, fun and entertainment. As a whole, your home needs to be a haven for you and your family. The team from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty have spent decades helping families find the right homes. If you’re looking to buy or sell, get in touch with our team today.
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