How to Create a Luxurious Home Bar With !nspire Pieces

A home bar doesn’t have to be a headache. Investing in a few key pieces of furniture and your favorite bottles of liquor is all you need to bring your vision to life!

Set the scene: It’s Saturday night and you’re hosting an intimate gathering with your closest friends.

The hors d’oeuvres are placed nicely on your gorgeous !nspire coffee table, your glassware is set on an elegant tray, but your liquor? It’s awkwardly grouped on your kitchen counter next to your dog’s biscuits and paper towel roll—anything but chic.

Not everyone has the space for a luxurious home bar, but investing in the right furniture is the easiest way to create a mini bar-feel without a major home renovation.

Home Bar Investment Piece #1: Two-In-One Bar

Many people don’t have room for a home bar in their living space. And, even if they do, going forward with those renovations can be costly and time consuming.

If lack of space is your number one concern, investing in multi-functional piece like the Apollo Breakfast Table Set With Shelf in Raw Oak is a fabulous option for those living in small condos or apartments.

Its 4-tier shelf is great for storing dishes and kitchen supplies, with plenty of room leftover to display pretty collections and bottles of your favorite liquor and mixes.

This piece even includes a stem glass hangar for easy access to wine glasses; a must-have feature in any home bar.

Because of its compact size you can easily manoeuvre around the kitchen, allowing your guests to enjoy an appetizer while mixing their signature drink.

Once the party is over, tuck your chairs neatly under the table and move your bottles to one of the lower shelves and replace it with a vase of fresh flowers to create a simple breakfast nook.

Use dual functioning furniture in tighter spaces.

Use dual functioning furniture in tighter spaces.

Home Bar Investment Piece #2: Portable Bar

The easiest way to enjoy a cocktail without building a home bar is investing in a portable drink trolley.

Drink trolleys have been around for decades and instantly add an upscale vibe to any modern den or living room setting.

One of our favorite home bar pieces is the Arion 2-Tier Trolley in White; a gorgeous cart that keeps all your serving needs within reach on two glass shelves.

Complete with stem glass holders and a bottle rack, you can roll the trolley into any room and whip up your signature cocktail without having to step away from your guests.

When your guests leave, simply roll your trolley back to its spot and keep your most expensive liqueurs on display for a dash of luxury every time you walk by.

There's nothing easier than a bar on wheels!

There’s nothing easier than a bar on wheels!

Home Bar Investment Piece #3: Decorative Bar

This year is the rise of the console table, and with it comes several home bar possibilities! In fact, creating a home bar is as easy as transforming your existing console table when you have guests over.

For instance, on an average day the Akram Console Table in Sheesham looks gorgeous behind a sofa with a pair of lamps and decorative vase.

However, when you have guests coming, you can simply swap your decorative pieces for a few bottles of red wine and set of crystal wine goblets.

It may not be a typical home bar stocked with ample bottles and glassware, but it’s a quick substitute for entertaining a small group on a whim.

Although modest, this area gives your guests enough space to pour their wine and continue into the living room for appetizers.

Console tables are the new home bars!

Console tables are the new home bars!

!nspire tip: Be sure to pull your console table a few inches away from your sofa incase of an accidental spill!

 

See? We told you building a home bar is easier (and much more affordable) than you thought! Which idea do you like best? Let us know in the comments below!