Do you feel like having a nice drink at home but miss the fancy feeling of dressing up to go to a bar? Don’t worry, you can make it happen from the comfort of your own home. Using objects you may already have, like vintage glasses, mirrors and trays you can recreate the perfect home bar to your taste. We have put together five looks inspired by five very different cocktails to get your creativity flowing. From a classy champagne inspired bar to virgin cosmos, we have an idea for every taste.
How to style a home bar?
Kitchen Shelf Drinks Corner: Inspired by Espresso Martini
For your Espresso Martini experience, a vintage style bar atmosphere is needed. What do you need to recreate this look?
- To create different levels use cake stands of varying sizes and place them on top of each other.
- Use the cake stands to arrange glasses, fruits, etc. and an old mirror as a tray.
- Get an old painting from a flea market to create a fitting backdrop.
Bar Cart or Trolley: Inspired by Virgin Cosmopolitan
A bar cart or trolley means creating a dedicated bar corner in your home. Here a few tips:
- You can find vintage bar carts on auction sites but there are also many new ones available at the moment.
- Instead of a bowl or plate, why not try storing lemons in a tall vase for a different visual effect?
- For a stylish backdrop, use plain white plates, decorate them with ceramic paint to fit your individual look and mount them to the wall.
Sideboard Bar: Inspired by Japan Sour
Recreate a dedicated Japan inspired theme, using a tea caddy and an Asian print to accessorise and to create a fitting backdrop. This style has a more tonal approach, focusing on greens – you can of course opt for your favourite colour scheme instead.
- You can take a pretty tea caddy as a plant pot for herbs and use vintage glass bottles in your chosen colour scheme.
- You can also choose your spirit bottles to match your theme!
Living Room Bar Trolley: inspired by Old Fashioned
This look is all about grouping.
- Group glasses and stylish cocktail or coffee table books together.
- Group cocktail tools like shakers on a tray as well as decanters on another.
- You can take a bar trolley to display all our favourite cocktail related items. Hint: it’s nice to use round trays on a square surface.
- Use a bowl for some fresh garnishes, for example an orange slice to mirror the hue of the cocktail.
- To create a stylish backdrop, you can use a vintage picture frame and print.
Living Room Table Top Bar: Inspired by Champagne Cocktail
This bar atmosphere evokes a celebratory feel. Crystal and vintage glass bowls to mirror the glamour of yesteryear. Hint: you can find vintage glass and crystal at auction sites and flea markets. How to recreate this look at home:
- To create height, use a contemporary cake stand and add a vintage crystal decanter.
- Use vintage glass bowls for garnishes, ideally picking up the colours of your cocktail or décor to create a cohesive scheme.
