Home bar styling ideas serve up a concoction of chic and stylish options for accessorizing a bar cart, accent cabinet or table, bookshelf, countertop, media cabinet, tailgate, antique armoire, or atop a mid-century modern credenza.
Styling a home bar works off the same principle applied to styling a coffee table.
StyleCraft Ravena Standing Monkey Table Lamp
The mix and the marvel is in details, proportion, and placement.
X marks the center spot which is the prime location for a medium or low height object placement.
The outer areas balance the method with graduated heights to continue the flow and engage the eye.
Thornbill 2 Shelf Serving Cart Black
Diamond Decanter with Glass Stopper
Punk Whiskey Decanter and Double Old Fashioned Set
Cheers to the home team.
La Rochere Fleur de Lys Tall Tumblers, Set of 6
NFL New Orleans Saints Commissioner Glass Set of 2
Antique Brass and Glass Ice Bucket
Perley Traditional Glass Bar Cart with Shelves by Christopher Knight Home
It’s all in the bar cart accessories details.
Polished French Pastry Table With Marble Top and Metal Finials
Vera White Marble Top 36 in. High Bar Table
Accessorizing the bar cart, cabinet, tray, or tabletop proves an entertaining and easy endeavor when you have a theme to build upon.
Qualia Artisan Highball Glasses in Black (Set of 4)
Appetizers, anyone?
Play up your cocktail corner of the world by introducing whimsical finds and unique additions.
Victoria Magazine – Photography by Stephanie Welbourne Steele
Styling by Jan Ware
Vintage Pewter Goblets and Serving Tray – Set of 5
Vintage Hand-Made Hammered Brass 3 Leg Cachepot
Cocktails and conversation pieces make for a visually interesting mix.
Achieve a smooth and stylish blend by mingling classic barware tools and essentials with accents and accessories of various time periods and decorating styles to create contrast, conversation, and home bar banter.
I use my vintage Antoine’s creamer as a jigger which never fails to start the “where did you get this?” conversation.
Decorative items steeped in whimsy garnish the home bar with a splash of fun.
Set of 4 Double Old-Fashioned Glasses
Cocktail stirrers, straws, mixology tools and accessories house well in candy dishes.
Take the party and the home bar styling ideas outside.
A Weathered Sea Captain Oil Painting Reproduction Print
Hammered Stainless Steel Party Tub with Carrying Handles
Theme decorating is a Bahama breeze when it comes to coming up with decorative touches to bring the look together.
Consider using a decorative clam shell for housing cocktail garnishes, stirrers, or salt/sugar rimmers.
Seaside Moby Whale Bottle Opener
Reimagine the purpose of a dresser, chest or console as a distinctive home bar piece.
Martha Stewart – Photo by Pieter Estersohn
Drawers become excellent housing options for barware, tools, linens, and glassware.
Spode Kingsley Wine Glass-Set of 4
Glassware and decanters cut heavy in color, pattern and texture introduce a curated quality.
Inverted Thistle Glass Pitcher, Amethyst
Pour, mix, and mingle in modern style.
Tall Arched Antique Gold Metal Framed 3-Tier Mirrored Shelf
Bar shelves- love it!
Handmade Blown Glass Blue Blossoms Glasses Set of 6
Godinger Dublin Goblet – Set of 4
You’ll never make a decor misstep with classic blue and white porcelain vases and accents.
Jennifer 25.25″ Ceramic LED Table Lamp, Blue (Set of 2) by JONATHAN Y
Top Shelf 12.5-Inch Double Wall Round Bar Tray
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.
Martha Stewart – Photography by Paul Costello
This image exemplifies just that as the simple yet elegant touches set the tone and the style for an evening of sips and toasts.
Dorset Toasting Flutes, Set of 2
Aluminum Stand-Alone Wine Cooler
Etched Floral Coupe Glasses, Set of 4
DesignStyles Acrylic Folding Tray Table
Faron Console – Distressed Copper Base
Ellis Art Print 23 Beautiful Antique Sea Ocean Red Coral
Murano Cranberry Blown Glass Bowl
Palm Beach Tray Red – Johar Furniture
Console, cabinet, chest, or cart- cheers to the glamorously chic home bar, stylish and responsible entertaining and the holiday sip and social season.
Gabor Gold Bar Cart with Lower Shelf
Majestic Gifts Inc. Crystal Decanter
DIY Ice Bucket Project Perfection from Rachel Hollis
Vintage Heisey Paneled 22 kt Gold Accent Candy Dish
angelo:HOME Alcott 3-Tier Gold Metal Bar Cart
Hand Cut and Polished Orson Decanter
Godinger Ceska Century Whiskey Decanter
Antique Dudson Dancing Hours Pitcher
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.
Melania 9 oz. Stemmed Wine Glass
Bottle Brush Trees Water Globe
Allison Elebash Interior Design
Pemberly Row Modern 3-Shelf Glass and Metal Bar Cart in Satin Gold
Set of 6 Bohemian Crystal Style Cut Czech Tumbler Set
The essential pop of color welcomes style home.
8×10 Oil Painting of a Rooster
Old Colony Furniture Co. Faux Bamboo Butler’s Bar Cart
Rattan Scallop Deep Ottoman Tray
Set of 6 Whiskey Neat Note Cards – Lana’s Shop
In Spirits of the Holiday Style-
Domino – Photography by Cassandra Monroe
Handcarved Land & Sky Buffet By Anthropologie in Grey
White Stoneware Plates with Gold Rims, 8 in.
Large Gold Hammered Serving Tray
Domino- Photography by Josh Yöung Design House
Early 20th Century Williamsport Furniture Chinese Chippendale Dresser
DIY chic is always in old-fashioned fashion for a curated home bar cart, cabinet or corner.
DIY Painted Abstract Brushstroke Ice Bucket
Majestic Gifts Inc. S/6 Glass Highball Tumblers
Thorold 2 Door Square Accent Cabinet
Qualia Bling Martini Glasses (Set of 2)
House & Garden – Photo by Dean Hearne
Small his and hers Santa mugs become super cute shot glasses.
Winter Wonderland-
Snacks go well with seasonal cocktails, and the clear candy kiss dishes house nuts, pretzels, etc… in holiday fashion.
Snacks go well with seasonal cocktails, and the clear candy kiss dishes house nuts, pretzels, etc… in holiday fashion.
Candy Dish Collection from Godinger
Southern Living – Photography by Kat Teutsch / Big Leo
4pk Porcelain Wexford Dinner Plates
Haglund Bar/Letters Snack 3 Piece Nut Bowl Set
Acopa Alchemy Hammered Stainless Steel Mint Julep Cup- Set of 4
Hudson Grace Double Champagne Bucket
Luttrell Indoor Aluminum Handcrafted Champagne Cooler
Viv Champagne Glasses, Set of 8
HomArt – Long Match Box Set of 2 – Oh, Christmas Tree
Britta Optic 3-Gallon Punch Bowl
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.
Cyan Design Roscoe Tray Roscoe 18.5″ Diameter Metal Tray – Nickel
Royal Brierley Honeysuckle Crystal Bowl
The art of farmhouse style courtesy of casually elegant pieces.
Saluti II Black Metal Frame Cage with 3-Wood Shelves Oval Bar Cart
American Icon Buffalo Sculpture
Clear Dark Leather Strap Wine Cooler
Thoughtful bar accessories include accents to set the tone for home bar styling ideas.
Antiqued Copper-Finish Shaker & Jigger
Acopa Alchemy 14 oz. Straight Sided Hammered Copper Moscow Mule Mug
Tuscany Classics – Whiskey 3pc Set
This cow cheese board with rooster knife covers the cut, slice, or spread of farmhouse, garnishes, and cocktail bites.
Brushed Buffalo Plaid Plates, Set of 4
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.
Slesinski Design Group, Inc.
Pine Cone and Crystal Table Lamp
12″ Diameter Aluminum Ice Bucket with Scoop
House Beautiful – Photo by Douglas Friedman
Fashioned after a classic.
2 Door Accent Chest with Molded Rectangular Accents, White and Black
Accents by Jay Square Tray with Handles
Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling”Diamond” Studded Glasses
Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Acorn Finials
Elyx Copper Gnome Cocktail Shaker
Leopard Accent Plates – Set of 4
2xhome Designer Transparent Dining Chairs
Round Brass Decorative Box/ Planter
Drinking with Chickens: Free-Range Cocktails For The Happiest Hour
Jax Double Old Fashion – Set of 4
S/6 Las Flores Coaster Set, Ivory/Multi
Fred Press 22K Gold Curtain Tassel Rope Design Mid Century Highball Tumblers
Bohemian Crystal Colored Glasses, 6-pc Vintage PINK Brandy Cognac Snifters
Victorian chic at the cocktail hour- this large brass hand clip will be clever and chic as a cocktail napkin holder.
American Brilliant Period Water Wine Liquor Decanter Carafe
Badash Crystal Chelsea Ice Bucket
Glam meets old Hollywood meets modern day must have.
Carson Carrington Ullnasnoret Scalloped Velvet Arm Chair
Oliver Gal Press For Cocktails Decorative Throw Pillow
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
Arthur Court Alligator Ice Scoop
Arthur Court Alligator Pilsner Glasses
High Chancellor Crocwell portrait Serving Tray
Southern entertaining and the home bar go together like Tabasco and tomato juice.
Take the home bar styling ideas outdoors.
Cocktails on the front or the back porch strike a chord of Southern charm.
I love 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.
Bali Collection Glass Carafe, All Natural Handwoven Rattan Wrapping
Arthur Court Designs Magnolia Ice Measuring Scoop
Southern Comfort Set of Four 22K Gold and Aqua Riverboat Highball Tumblers
Southern Living Idea House – Crane Island
Trolly Rattan Wicker Serving Cart Handmade Woven w/Wheels, Colonial
Global Caravan™ Marari Rattan Bar Cart in Natural
Cane Mixing Bowl by Mason Cash
A Mardi Gras mambo always adds Louisiana style to the mix and the mingle.
Giada Acrylic Wine Glass – Green – Large
Vintage Culver Mardi Gras Jester Glasses
French Pierrot Jewelry Box, Ceramic Sad Clown Figure Trinket Dish
Swint 6.5″ Appetizer Plate (Set of 4)
Everything old is new and in style again.
Ryker Chestnut Brown Stain and Pale Satin Gold Panels Two-Door Cabinet
Nourison 17″ Sleek Modern Iron Mushroom Table Lamp – Silver
Jack Nicholson @ China Town Framed Print
Furniture of America Sene Contemporary Rolling Buffet
Tortoiseshell Resin Wine Cooler
Franklin Double Old-Fashioned Glass
Cocktails and conversation take place around unique home bar pieces.
Accents mix well together to create ambiance and flow.
Simple Designs Mini Ceramic Globe Table Lamp, Black
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
Arzola Cocktail Stirrer
Hip Vintage Rod Hand Cut and Polished Glass Decanter
Hollywood Cocktails – by Cider Mill Press (Hardcover)
Airplanes and hotels go together like…
Steady-Temp 8 oz. Martini Glass
Stainless Steel Martini Picks (Set of 6)
Degroff Silver Cocktail Shaker
Before many of us became smarter and healthier and the laws of the land changed, the ash tray was part of the cocktail bar landscape.
Mid Century Ceramic Shoe Ashtray
A vintage ash tray repurposed as a cocktail spoon or stirrer holder makes a great conversation piece.
Home Brew At Bat Baseball Player Wine Holder Bottle Display
Antique Silver Sentiment Pitcher
Stovetop Sugar Free Candied Nuts
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.
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