Summer is here. That means the kids are out of school and heading out for a drink might be a bit more complicated. Thankfully, interior design trends are here to make your life easier and up the entertaining value of your home. Home bars are becoming more and more common. In the past, a simple nook with some shelves and a wine cooler could cut it — but not anymore.
From granite countertops and elaborately designed back- splashes to custom lighting and reworked plumbing, home bars are making people wonder why they would even want to go out. Have some friends over, share some memories and save yourself an Uber expense. With spaces like these and a hand-selected crowd, your home bar will be the one to beat.
Sinks And Drinks
This trend is only for those who are open to potentially reworking their plumbing. If your home was already set up for a home bar that included a sink, you’re all set to move on to the next step: updating it!
Depending on your countertops, hammered brass is the way to stay on trend. The metallic shine gives an elegant look to any home bar, and who would have thought that a bar sink could make a statement?
Moody Mojitos
If you’ve ever had the displeasure of visiting a bar that was illuminated via fluorescent lights then you know how big of a role lighting plays in a bar. Your home bar is no different. No one wants to drink whiskey neat under glaring lights. For this, we have a few solutions. The easiest way to solve this is by installing a dimmer switch to your existing lights.
This is an especially relevant if your home bar is located in a room that serves another purpose, such as a living room. Track lighting underneath a shelf behind the bar or even underneath the bar itself is another fun way to add some dynamic lighting without blinding your home bar patrons.
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Then set up a bar by the pool! With summer in full swing, there’s no better time to enjoy some of your frozen favorites, served up from your outdoor bar. We advise against going full tiki bar, unless that theme fits with the rest of your back- yard vibe. A poolside bar can be a simple setup on the patio or under a gazebo. With a wine cooler installed, this can also save you a trek through the house to get water or sodas for the kids.