At Reflections Interior Design, we love creating spaces that bring people together, and a home bar, when designed thoughtfully, does exactly that. Whether our clients love to entertain or simply want a stylish spot to store and display their favorite glassware, the right details make all the difference. From a sleek mini fridge to elegant lighting and smart storage solutions, these are the essentials we turn to when crafting a five-star home bar.
Top-Tier Appliances
A sleek mini fridge to house all your cool beverages at the perfect, ready-to-sip temperature. For a tailored look, we will often design custom cabinetry that incorporates the mini fridge into the layout. Depending on the design, it could be a paneled fridge that blends in seamlessly, or a glass-front fridge that showcases a curated collection of beverages.
Counterspace
Ample counterspace to mix, stir, shake, and serve your guests. It’s important to remember that this space is not only where drinks will get poured, but often where guests may naturally gather when hosting. So having enough countertop space for function and to display pieces like glassware, other dishware, and bottles is key.
Storage
Smart storage to keep stock of all of your essentials can transform a simple bar into a truly luxurious one. Often, we’ll incorporate a mix of open shelving for display-worthy pieces and closed cabinetry for essentials you’d rather keep tucked away. Other five-star details to tie it together and make it feel bespoke include soft-close drawers and statement hardware!
Lighting
Lighting is often the area of the home the most overlooked when not working with a designer. But as any designer will tell you, it’s one of the most important features, home bars included! From under-cabinet lights and inner-cabinet lights to a beautiful countertop lamp, lighting makes all the difference in taking a space from standard to elevated. We also recommend considering dimmable switches to easily adjust brightness to set the mood. At the end of the day, the lighting is the detail that will set the tone for the whole ambiance of a home bar space.
Glassware
And finally, no home bar is complete without a collection of beautiful, well-crafted glassware. It’s the one detail from your home bar that your guests will be walking away with – literally! From crystal-cut tumblers to elegant coupe glasses, choose pieces that are not only beautiful to display, but will best hold the types of drinks you most often serve. It’s these finishing details that bring personality and polish to the home bar, making every pour feel like a special occasion.
