It is something that we all think would be nice to have in our home, but setting up a bar is a lot of work, not just because you’ve got to get the right furniture and implements, but you’ve got to have the right roster of drinks. Let’s show you some things to bear in mind so you can set up your perfect home bar.

What Are You Going to Specialize in?

You might think about having a variety of beers for you and your buddies, or if you are looking to have more dinner parties, you’ve got to take it to the audience. And this is where you may have to think beyond beers, whiskies, and wines. Cocktails are an amazing addition to your roster, and you may want to learn a few of the great techniques that comes with making cocktails. At the very outset, the essentials like a shaker, a jigger, and a strainer will all make a difference, but over time, you may want to diversify your skillset and invest in cocktail smokers that make the cocktails look extra special. But get the basics down first, and you can build up from there.

Where Will It Be?

So many people make the mistake of thinking that a home bar can just go and stay in the corner. You need a well-defined area that commands attention but does not impact the rest of your home. For this reason alone, a garage is usually the best place, or if you are harboring ambitions to expand your home, you can set up a home bar at the end of your garden. You can get a shed that’s big enough, and then start to think about the physical bar itself as well as the furniture, and this will all make it an attraction in itself.

The Glassware

It’s all about aesthetics. If you are going to provide cocktails, spirits, and everything in between, the glassware is going to enhance the experience. However, when it comes to getting the right glasses you need to just get the ones you will use most often. For example, if you are more into wines, get glasses that will work for the wines that you drink most often. You may not very well like red wine, so finding white wine glasses or sparkling glasses will enhance that overall experience. Of course, if money is an issue, you can opt for vintage pieces that you find in thrift stores or online.

Don’t Neglect the Garnishes

The entire ambiance should make you and your guests feel right at home. Garnishes are such a little thing, but they will give drinks another dimension. Having a lemon peeler to hand will ensure that you prepare limes, lemons, and oranges that add that something extra to your cocktail, even if you are into craft ales, there are some that benefit from a wedge of lemon that will immediately add zing to your home bar.

Lighting

You need to think about what type of bar it is going to be. Is it going to be more of a cocktail bar with moody lighting, or are you trying to go for that “dive” aesthetic? We all have our own vision of what the ideal bar is, and this is why the lighting will make a massive difference. Setting up the right type of lighting in the corner of your home immediately cultivates a specific atmosphere, and will create the image of high-end wine bars or old-style British pubs that capture the imagination so well. Many people can buy simple neon lighting that can form a logo.

A lot of people set up their own home bar because they don’t have the money to go to a real one anymore. This is why you have got to make it a home away from home, but if you can make it more unique, this will make a significant difference to you and your guests for many reasons. Some people like to feel like they are stepping into another place, or they want to wait on people, and while you may not have the desire to open a real bar anytime soon, the fact is that setting up a bar at home can do a lot to make you feel more comfortable at home, but if it also adds that value onto the property. The bar is a lovely little implement that gained popularity in lockdown, and many people have just continued the trend, maybe it’s time for you to do so too!