Home bar styling ideas serves up a concoction of chic options for designing and decorating a curated happy hour at home.
Note of interest: The original version of this popular post got lost in the deleted files debacle several weeks ago. Too good to lose and too fun not to rewrite, may I present to you this new/updated version of Home Bar Styling Ideas.
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When it comes to the home bar, the addition of decorative accouterments serve to visually enhance the mix and the mingle area designed and designated for inspired gathering.
Timeless, classic, and instantly inviting, the perennial favorite color combination of blue and white possesses a knows no bounds quality.
Flower Magazine – Photography by David Hillegas
Traditional to a tee, modern farmhouse chic, or regally required Country French; blue and white ceramic and porcelain accents qualify as a decorative chameleon, beautifully adapting as a principle player in the design style scenario.
Antique Hepplewhite Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard
Charleston Wine/Champagne Bucket
East Urban Home 4 – Piece 14oz. Glass Whiskey Glass Glassware Set
Godinger Dublin Goblet – Set of 4
Silver Metal – Gallery Originals Candlesticks (Pair) – 1984
Distinctive accessories further advancing the chosen theme lend style to the mix – a visual garnish if you will.
You’ll never make a decor misstep with classic blue and white porcelain vases and accents.
Spode Dinnerware, Blue Italian Liverpool Pitcher
Brand new out of the box or of the vintage variety- pitchers serve the dual purpose of function and finery.
Antique Schafer & Vater Jasperware Cameo Small Pitcher
Marlo Thomas Blue Scenic Appetizer Plates, Set of 4
Styling a home bar works off the same principle applied to styling a coffee table.
X marks the center spot which is the prime location for a medium or low height object placement.
Outer areas balance the method with graduated heights to continue the flow and engage the eye.
From cart to cabinet, achieve a smooth and stylish blend by mingling classic barware tools and essentials with on-trend accents and accessories of various decorating styles to create contrast, conversation, and home bar banter.
SAFAVIEH Silva 2 Tier Octagon Bar Cart-Rose Gold
Esme Fluted Champagne Glass Sets
Rex Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 8
Signature style blends smooth with a signature cocktail.
Hatch Punch Bowl and Champagne Bucket
Archie Drinking Glasses (Set of 6)
Below is a cocktail collection of favored types of cocktail glasses ready to stock and serve your home bar needs.
Wine- white
Wine- basic red
Pilsner (Beer)
Highball (Collins)
Rocks
Martini
Cocktail
Coupe
Flute
Thoughtful bar accessories include accents to set the tone for home bar styling ideas such as this super cute idea for a farmhouse style home bar shot glass or jigger.
Home Bar FYI:
Shot glasses range in size from 1 to 1¼ to 1½ ounces.
A pony shot equals 1 fluid ounce.
A jigger equals 1½ fluid ounces.
Architectural Digest – Photography by Douglas Friedman
Scholl Solid Wood Accent Cabinet
Alkemist 6 Piece Stemmed Double Old Fashion Glass Set
New England Home – Photography by Michael J. Lee
Wedgwood Inspired Jasperware Hellenic Green Glassware Set- 9 Pieces
Stunning options serve a refreshing look and frame a unique home bar area where the mix and the marvel is in details, proportion, and placement.
Antique Tiger Oak Kidney Shaped Writing Desk
Where one sees an antique desk, a keen eye sees a piece better utilized as a distinctive home bar.
Unique pieces in your home bar portfolio never fail to start a “where did you get this?” conversation.
In terms of the design, decorating, and crafting of the cocktail home bar, I like to place the emphasis on personalizing the bar space with pieces and potions that make a special connection to your personality.
Measures of particular spirits look so lovely poured from a vintage creamer serving as a jigger.
Vintage Ashtray Heavy Glass Hand Painted Flowers – Nasco Yellow and White
Back in the day before most of us became smarter and healthier and the laws of the land changed, the ash tray was a standard part of the cocktail bar landscape.
Adopting a don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater prospective, consider a vintage ash tray (thoroughly washed, of course) repurposed as a cocktail spoon or stirrer holder.
Makes a great conversation piece.
My Domaine – Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Diamond Decanter with Glass Stopper
Accent chests and cabinets easily transform into a stylish home bar.
Dann Foley White, Black, Gold Accent Cabinet
Modern Glam 2-Door Accent Sideboard
Punk Whiskey Decanter and Double Old Fashioned Set
Winter months and cozy at home times make for cozy prime warm beverage non-alcoholic drinking times- another great option for a home bar set up.
Better Homes & Gardens – Photo by Kritsada Panichgul
Cyan Design Roscoe Tray Roscoe 18.5″ Diameter Metal Tray – Nickel
Dress up cocktails and mocktails with one of these delightful garnish ideas
Honeycomb
Crushed-up Peppermint
Orange Peel Spirals
Apple Slices
Fresh Mint Leaves
Coconut Flakes
Cinnamon Sticks
Crisp Bacon
Chocolate Shavings
Sugar in the Raw
Crushed Cookies
Old Bay
Pickled Green Beans
Set up a scene from home tray at nip and nosh time with local or regional recipes and decor accents.
Vintage Karges Louis XVI Walnut Low Chest of Drawers w Carved Fronts
Tomball 6 – Piece 9oz. Glass All Purpose Wine Glass Glassware Set
Antique Marx Gutherz Carlsbad Austria Oyster Plate
Accessorizing the bar cart, cabinet, tray, or tabletop proves an entertaining and easy endeavor when you have a theme to build upon.
12 Oz Water Glasses with Stem and Colored Rim, Set of 6
Eyes Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4
Black and White Female Portrait Print
Play up your cocktail corner of the world by introducing whimsical finds and unique additions.
Burma Rattan Beverage Tub Small
Woven Rattan & Pine Wood Cabinet with 3 Shelves & 2 Doors
Pleat 12 Piece Set of Double Old Fashion, Highball, and Goblet Glasses
Handmade Natural Rattan Wicker Table – Accent Table
Victoria Magazine
Photography by Stephanie Welbourne Steele
Styling by Jan Ware
Wilton Armetale Wine Goblet , Silver
Fragment Antiqued Gold Buffet Table Lamp By Lucas McKearn
Cocktails and conversation pieces make for a visually interesting mix.
Photography by Eric Plasecki & Peter Krumhardt
Although too early for a cocktail at this writing, I am streaming Jazzy 93.7 KJZY The Greatest Songs of All Time from Sonoma County. I love the tunes live from wine country.
How’s that for cocktail conversation?
House Beautiful – Photography by Donna Dotan
Decorative items steeped in whimsy dress and impress with a splash of fun.
Hammered Metal Container with Rabbit Finial
Cocktail stirrers, straws, and mixology tools house well in unique trinket dishes.
Rosewood Chrome Floral Bar Cart with Mirror Bottom and Glass Top
Antique Style English Bulldog Portrait Painting
Antique Dark Oak Biscuit Barrel
Veranda Magazine – Photography by J. Savage Gibson
Jeffords Stainless Steel Beverage Tub
Elle Decor Colored Vintage Wine Glasses Set of 6
Adding a decorative clam shell as housing for cocktail garnishes, stirrers, or salt/sugar rimmers carries out a cocktails on the coast concept.
Silver Aluminum Shell Shell Decorative Bowl
Mid-Century Modern Metal Mushroom Accent Table Lamp, Set of 2
Sofia Wood and Rattan Counter Height Barstool Natural
Theme decorating is a Bahama breeze when it comes to coming up with decorative touches to bring the look together.
Seaside Moby Whale Bottle Opener
High Seas Spirit Nautical Steampunk Octopus Glass Spirit Decanter
Reimagine the purpose of a dresser, chest, or console as a distinctive home bar piece.
Drawers become excellent housing options for barware, tools, linens, and glassware.
Glassware and decanters cut heavy in color, pattern and texture introduce a curated quality.
Wine Goblets Set of 6 Multicolor
Mosser Glass GiGi 70oz Pitcher in Eggplant
Bar shelves- love it!
Tall Arched Antique Gold Metal Framed 3-Tier Mirrored Shelf
SAFAVIEH Grayson Storage Beige Bar Cabinet
Gibson Home Acropolis 5 Piece Decanter and Double Old Fashioned Glasses Set
Mixology Textures Spirits Decanter
I’ve found the secret to successful entertaining is creating ambiance. A space drenched in simple yet elegant ambiance is festive, comfortable, cozy, and inviting- an entertaining cocktail hour/party win.
Dorset Toasting Flutes, Set of 2
Aluminum Stand-Alone Wine Cooler
DesignStyles Acrylic Folding Tray Table
If impressive is the goal, simply elegant guides a well-appointed home bar tabletop libation station.
Serving trays come in all shapes, sizes, and finishes.
Ellis Art Print 23 Beautiful Antique Sea Ocean Red Coral
Console, cabinet, chest, or cart- cheers to the glamorously chic home bar, stylish and responsible entertaining and the holiday sip and social season.
DIY Ice Bucket Project Perfection from Rachel Hollis
Clear Golden Serving Bar Cart with Handle and Wheels
Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling “Diamond” Studded Glasses
angelo:HOME Alcott 3-Tier Gold Metal Bar Cart
Vintage Wedgwood Jasperware Unglazed Mini Pitcher Creamer Greek Revival
Anchor Hocking Fairfield Green Glass Pedestal Bowl
Making spirits bright this holiday social season starts with the well-appointed home bar.
For the holiday season, entertain replacing decanter tops with glass ornaments for a festive touch.
Vintage decanters always invite conversation and admiration, and this Victorian Milk Glass decanter makes my point.
Gustavian Grey French Provincial Bachelors Chest Commode
Blue and white is such a classic color combination, and the pairing of a Toile glass ornament with this decanter takes your Christmas cocktail presentation to an outstanding level.
Biltmore Crystal Decanter with Stopper
Pick up a set of 6 acrylic icicle ornaments for sip and swirl cocktail stirrers for now, take home favor for fa la la later.
Melania 9 oz. Stemmed Wine Glass
Vintage Style Coupe Glass, Set of 4
The Pioneer Woman Amelia Goblet, Rose
It’s not a party until there’s a disco ball!
Glass Disco Martini, 4 Piece Set
Glasshouse Fragrances White Christmas Candle
Disco New Year’s Eve, mid-winter soiree, or baby, it’s cold outside so let’s warm up indoors- matters not the occasion or the libation for that matter.
Pemberly Row Modern 3-Shelf Glass and Metal Bar Cart in Satin Gold
With a colorful bottle here and a bowl of bites there, gather together in festive merriment around a visually delightful designed bar cart.
Bormioli Rocco Florian Highball Glasses Set of 4
Space always comes under placement consideration, but do not overlook otherwise unremarkable areas.
Casually chic corner placement draws the eye and the attention to effortless detail.
Big impact comes forth from small spaces and places in the home.
Vintage Reproduction Rooster Cocktail Shaker
Mosser Glass Vintage Style Nesting Hen
Southern in tradition with just the right blend of flavors to season the sip and serve hour, this recipe for easy-to-make homemade cheese straws will become a must have appetizer accompaniment to the cocktail hour.
Domino – Photography by Eric Piasecki
Architecture by Gil Schafer – Design by Rita Konig
Old Colony Furniture Co. Faux Bamboo Butler’s Bar Cart
Rattan Scallop Deep Ottoman Tray
Veranda Magazine – Photography by Alison Gootee
4-Piece Bamboo Bar Tool Set with Stand
SAFAVIEH Hidden Treasures Glass Top Brass Accent Table
Rumi Tortoiseshell Double Old Fashioned Glass
Hampton 36 in. Light Brown Specialty Wood Demilune Console
Tortoise Glass Cocktail Shaker
Franklin Double Old-Fashioned Glass
Canora Grey Norwell Stainless Steel Tray
Marlo Thomas Tortoise Shell Cocktails Napkins, Set of 4
In Spirits of the Holiday Style-
Flower Magazine – Photography by Tria Giovan
Holiday decorating applies to bar cart, tabletop, and cabinet.
Fresh or faux greens, stems, branches and a little imagination dresses, decks, and delights serving pieces.
Handcarved Land & Sky Buffet By Anthropologie in Grey
Sips and snacks suit the season.
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
White Stoneware Plates with Gold Rims, 8 in.
Lorren Home Trends Red Goblets (Set of 6)
Embellished 24K Gold Crystal High Ball Tumbler (Set of 4)
Initial Monogram Cocktail Napkins, Set of 6
2-Door Sunburst Accent Storage Cabinet
Studded Glass Decanter by Viski
Colored Coupe Art Deco Glasses, Gold
Gent Altered Portrait Vintage Painting
Modern Accent Cabinet with 2-Door and Adjustable Shelves
Unique Shaped Decanter with Gold Bottom
A&B Home Brass Antique Twig Bar Cart
Victoria Magazine – Photography Mac Jamieson
Watercolor Holiday Nutcracker Double Old Fashioned Glass
Nutcracker Bar Tool Set, 6 Pieces
Etched Floral Coupe Glasses, Set of 4
PPD Celebrate Cocktail Napkins
Midwest Living – Photography by Kimberly Cornelison
Thorold 2 Door Square Accent Cabinet
Antique Cut Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Oriental Furniture Red Lacquer Courtyard Cabinet
Mini Santa mugs become super cute shot glasses.
Sipping in a winter wonderland.
White Christmas Margarita Recipe
Snacks go well with seasonal cocktails, and the clear candy kiss dishes house nuts, pretzels, etc… in holiday fashion.
Vintage White Milk Glass Small Glasses
Haglund Bar/Letters Snack 3 Piece Nut Bowl Set
Acopa Alchemy Hammered Stainless Steel Mint Julep Cup- Set of 4
Etched Floral Coupe Glasses, Set of 4, Created for Macy’s
Fluted Coupe Glasses, Set of 4
Antique Brass Tassel Footed Tray
Hudson Grace Double Champagne Bucket
Luttrell Indoor Aluminum Handcrafted Champagne Cooler
Viv Champagne Glasses, Set of 8
Britta Optic 3-Gallon Punch Bowl
House & Home – Photography by Ema Peter
Heirloom quality.
Dollar store nickel-plated serving trays make a lovely presentation and prove budget-friendly. I use these trays for everything from serving trays to cocktail napkin holders to coasters.
Silverwing Interiors
Frosted Monkey Highball Glasses, Set of 2
Gold Polystone Monkey Sculpture with Bicycle
Chester Gold Monkey Table Lamp w/Blue Velvet Shade
Country Living Magazine – Photography by Laurey W. Glenn
Cocktails on the range, farm, or ranch courtesy of casually elegant pieces.
Saluti II Black Metal Frame Cage with 3-Wood Shelves Oval Bar Cart
American Icon Buffalo Sculpture
Arthur Court Stainless Steel Mesh Picnic Food Cover
Fitz and Floyd Daphne 5-piece Whiskey Set – Copper
Clear Dark Leather Strap Wine Cooler
Acrylic Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4
Table Lamp with Urn Style Base with Floral Designs
Decorative Glass Cloche with Metal Tray
Country Living Magazine – Photography by Paul Costello
Decorative Woven Seagrass Tray with Handles
Johnnie Walker Red Label Crate
Better Homes & Gardens- Round Galvanized Tub
My Texas House Metal Casted Stag Pillar Candle Holder Gold Finish
Vintage Baroque Rococo Interior Design Stag Wall Sconces
12″ Diameter Aluminum Ice Bucket with Scoop
Holiday Etched Double Old Fashioned Glass or Wine Goblet
Hot toddy anyone?
Sullivans Gold Pine Mug – Set of 4, Gold
Aged White Darby Deer Head Wall Decor Accent
Figural Stag Double Old Fashioned Glasses – Set of 2
Malachi Glass Wine & Champagne Bucket with Pewter Antler Handles
Veranda Magazine – Photography by Alison Gootee
Arthur Court Designs Horse Pitcher
Arthur Court Designs Aluminum Alligator Skin 6″ Bowl
Raffael Bar Cabinet Carved Black Wash
Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling”Diamond” Studded Glasses
Flea Market Style Magazine – Photo: Edmund Barr Photography
DIY projects turn out some of the most unique items such as this cigar box serving tray.
Cut the lid to fit inside the bottom of the box; glue in place.
Spray box with sealant.
Drill holes and screw handles to box.
Attach adhesive bumper pads to underside.⠀
Southern Living – Photography by Hector Sanchez
Good authority tells me the color green will be big on the style scene in 2023.
Gold Gilt Federal Eagle Bulls Eye Mirror
Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Acorn Finials
Schatzi Brown Leopard Tan Wine Chiller
English Regency Style Accent Chair
Gold Leopard Glam Table Lamp – (Set of 2 )
Patricia Altschul Set of 2 Gold Animal Bottle Openers w/Giftbox
Gold Leopard Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Lucas Eilers Design Associates
Initial Monogram Cocktail Napkins, Set of 6
Alluring Serving Cart, Golden Plated and Clear Glass
Louisiana lagniappe reflects a sense of home state home which reflects a sense of my personal style.
StyleCraft Grey with Whitewash Wooden Cabinet with Mirror Design
Graham 82 oz. Hammered Metal Pitcher
Southern entertaining and the home bar go together like Tabasco and tomato juice.
Lovely how a bit of imagine results in an outdoor grill becoming a Bloody Mary bar accessorized with vintage serving pieces of silver, crystal, pottery, and porcelain.
Take the home bar styling ideas outdoors. Cocktails on the front or the back porch strike a chord of Southern charm.
Garden & Gun Magazine – Photography by Morgan & Owens
Glass Pitcher with Seagrass Weave Jacket & Handle
Glass Rattan Tumbler, 4 Piece Set
Magnolia with a modern flair.
Arthur Court Magnolia Bar Glasses, Set of 4
Southern Living Idea House – Crane Island
Ambrielle Rattan/Wicker Bar Cart
Cane Mixing Bowl by Mason Cash
Glitter Guide
A Mardi Gras mambo always adds Louisiana style to the mix and the mingle.
Drinking Glasses Set Green Glassware (2, Wine Goblet)
Jax Highball Glasses, Set of 4
Vintage Culver Mardi Gras Jester Glasses
French Pierrot Jewelry Box, Ceramic Sad Clown Figure Trinket Dish
Everything old is new and in style again.
Howard Miller Open Cellar II Solid Wood Foyer Liquor Cabinet
Modern Metal Desk Lamp with Touch Sensor
Eve Smoke Coupe Cocktail Glasses Set of 4
Buchanan Cocktail Mixing Glass
French Charles X Antique Mahogany & Elm Wood 2 Tone Round Center Table
Love & Victory Engraved There In Spirits Glass
Be it cart, accent cabinet, table or countertop, decorative home bar accessories that catch the eye, start a conversation, and bring a hint of yesteryear stock the well-appointed home bar hospitality station with distinctive style and personality.
Trademark Games Acrylic Dominos 28-Piece Domino Game with Case, Gold
The Bee’s Knees Cocktail Mixer
House & Home – Photography by John Cullen
Utilize drawers for storing wine glasses.
Minka Mid-Century Scalloped Front Cabinet Black
Camilo Double Old-Fashioned Glasses (set of 4)
Della All-Purpose Glasses (set of 4)
Cocktails and conversation take place around unique home bar pieces.
Steven Sclaroff
Accents mix well together to create ambiance and flow.
Gold with Black Shade Hammered Metallic Table/Desk Lamp
A small accent lamp layers a enhanced soft light, and a chic set of appetizer plates (salad plates work well, too) frame a tasty nip and nosh.
Black & White Medallion Stoneware Salad Round Plates, 4 Pack
Metal Airplane Propeller Wall Decor Clock
Hip Vintage Rod Hand Cut and Polished Glass Decanter
Fluted Whiskey Decanter
Mixology Elixer Spirits Decanter
Stainless-Steel Cocktail Picks, Set of 6
Stainless Steel Martini Picks (Set of 6)
Degroff Silver Cocktail Shaker
Silver Aluminum 6 Bottles Ice Bucket
Entertain these home bar styling ideas for a finished result that’s one part glamour, one part personal style, and one part fabulous now being served.
