Category: cocktails

Home bar styling ideas serves up a concoction of chic options for designing and decorating a curated happy hour at home.

House & Garden – Photography by Boz Gagovski

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.

Flower Magazine – Photography by David Hillegas

Timeless, classic, and instantly inviting- the perennial favorite color combination of blue and white possesses a knows no bounds quality.

Carved Acanthus Rectangle Framed Gold Floral Wall Mirror

Customizable Antique Flamed Mahogany Hepplewhite Buffet/ Sideboard

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.

Silver Aluminum Champagne 2 Bottles Ice Bucket

Stud Decanter

Godinger Dublin Goblet – Set of 4

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.

Chinoiserie Champagne Bucket

East Urban Home 4 – Piece 14oz. Glass Whiskey Glass Glassware Set

Porcelain Ice Bucket

Marlo Thomas Blue Scenic Appetizer Plates, Set of 4

Architectural Digest – Photography by Mike Garlick

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.

House & Garden – Photography by Jake Curtis

Antique 19th C. American Classical Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk Bookcase

Parallels Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 6

Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Werner Straube

Silver-Plated Ice Bucket

Traditional Decanter

Mission 3-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase

5 Piece Wine Carafe Set with 4 Goblets

Marble Wine Cooler

Mackenzie- Childs Courtly Check 3260 Jigger

Roman Marble & Stainless Steel 5-Piece Bar Tool Set

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

Morgan Decanter

Tulip Shaped Long Stem Crystal Champagne Flutes

Galway Crystal Erne Craft Beer, Cocktail Set of 2

Lifestorey Ingrid 3-Door Scalloped Mid-Century Sideboard

Omari Double Old-Fashioned Glass Set of 6

Brass Metal Rolling 2 Mirrored Shelves Bar Cart with Wheels and Handle

Rex Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 8

Celebration Wine Bowl

Signature style blends smooth with a signature cocktail.

Ryo 9-Oz. Cocktail Glass

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 a vintage creamer serving as a 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

Boston Lighthouse Shaker

Alkemist 6 Piece Stemmed Double Old Fashion Glass Set

New England Home –  Photography by Michael J. Lee

 

Wedgwood Trinket Box Green Jasperware Container

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.

19th Century French Napoleon III Style Oak Writing Desk

Where one sees an antique writing desk, a keen eye sees a piece better utilized as a distinctive home bar.

Elliot Decanter

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.

Antique Brass Ashtray

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

Nachtmann Punk Decanter

Thuya Burl Box

MAITLAND SMITH William & Mary Inlaid Chest

Bette enjoys cocktail hour in high classic style.

2 Door Embossed Storage Cabinet with Ring Motif

Accent chests and cabinets easily transform into a stylish home bar.

Rock Martini Glass

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

Queen Anne Silver Plated Tray

Round Antique Brass Hammered Metal Decorative Tray

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

Julia Reed – One Kings Lane

Set up a scene from home tray at nip and nosh time with local or regional recipes and decor accents.

Original Oyster Painting 8×10

Louisiana lagniappe reflects a sense of home state home which reflects a sense of my personal style.

 Tomball 6 – Piece 9oz. Glass All Purpose Wine Glass Glassware Set 

Whiskey Glass (Set of 4)

Napoleon Bee Provence 10 oz. Tumbler, Set of 6

Accessorizing the bar cart, cabinet, tray, or tabletop proves an entertaining and easy endeavor when you have a theme to build upon.

Play up your cocktail corner of the world by introducing whimsical finds and unique additions.

Ginger Barber Interior Design

Burma Rattan Beverage Tub Small

3-Quart Gold Rattan and Steel Ice Bucket

Seoneiro Whiskey Tray

Rattan Ice Bucket

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

Dublin 5-Piece Wine Set

Decorative items steeped in whimsy dress and impress with a splash of fun.

Stoneware French Bulldog Head Vase

Cocktail stirrers, straws, and mixology tools house well in unique trinket dishes.

Leaf Shaped Gold Indoor Tabletop Trinket Tray

Hubert Zandberg Interiors

Spectrum Decanter

Hatch Cocktail Glass

Jefferson Chrome 2-tier Glass Shelf Acrylic Bar Cart

Antique Style English Bulldog Portrait Painting

Antique Dark Oak Biscuit Barrel

One Kings Lane

Adding a decorative clam shell as housing for cocktail garnishes, stirrers, or salt/sugar rimmers carries out a cocktails on the coast concept.

Theme decorating is a Bahama breeze when it comes to coming up with decorative touches to bring the look together.

MDLUU Liquor Decanter

Reimagine the purpose of a dresser, chest, or console as a distinctive home bar piece.

Kristina Crestin Design 

Drawers become excellent housing options for barware, tools, linens, and glassware.

Dublin Crystal Captains Decanter

Glassware and decanters cut heavy in color, pattern and texture introduce a curated quality.

Zaza Lustered Decanter

Wine Goblets Set of 6 Multicolor

Better Homes & Gardens

Vintage Etched Goblets

Bormioli Rocco America ’20s Long Drink Glass, Set of 6 – Lilac Rose

Godinger Dublin Wine Decanter

KNOF design

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.

 Martha Stewart – Photography by Paul Costello

Dorset Toasting Flutes, Set of 2

Aluminum Stand-Alone Wine Cooler

Statement Glassware

Console, cabinet, chest, or cart- cheers to the glamorously chic home bar, stylish and responsible entertaining and the holiday sip and social season.

Howser White and Walnut Serving Cart with 2-Shelf

Dorset Martini Mixer

DIY Ice Bucket Project Perfection from Rachel Hollis

Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling “Diamond” Studded Glasses

angelo:HOME Alcott 3-Tier Gold Metal Bar Cart

Jasperware Glasses

Anchor Hocking Fairfield Green Glass Pedestal Bowl

Making spirits bright this holiday social season starts with the well-appointed home bar.

House & Home

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.

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

Pink Glass Pitcher

Khen Vintage Blush Pink Gold Rim Colored Martini Glasses Set of 2

The Pioneer Woman Amelia Goblet, Rose

It’s not a party until there’s a disco ball!

Metal Disco Ball Ice Bucket

Glass Disco Martini, 4 Piece Set

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

True Colors Margarita Glasses, Set of 4

2-door Retro Antique Hollow-Carved Storage Cabinet Blue

With a colorful bottle here and a bowl of bites there, gather together in festive merriment around a visually delightful designed bar cart.

Set of 6 Bohemian Crystal Style Cut Czech Tumbler Set

Bormioli Rocco Florian Highball Glasses Set of 4

Southern Living

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.

Wood Bar Cart

Flower Magazine – Photography by Erik Kvalsvik

Light Woven Oval Tray

Rooster Table Lamp

 Vintage Reproduction Rooster Cocktail Shaker

French Country Chicken Pint Glass 16-oz Set of 4

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

Foster Cherry 2 Tier Bar Cart

Tortoise and Golden Ice Bucket

SAFAVIEH Hidden Treasures Glass Top Brass Accent Table

Thyme & Table 6-Pack 20oz Tortoise Brown Glass Set

Jenn Feldman Designs

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.

Photography by Hector Manuel Sanchez

Christmas Tree Glassware Highball Glass, Set of 4

Spode Christmas Tree Glass Pitcher

Bow Glass Tumbler

Stoneware Bow Plate

Cath Kidston Christmas Ditsy 1 Liter Pitcher Vase

Martha Stewart Festive Bow 4-pc. Wine Glass Set

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.

Ezra Optic Decanter

Lorren Home Trends Red Goblets (Set of 6)

Mobile Bar Service Cart,2nd Floor Bar Cart

Zelda Etched Decanter

2-Tier Tempered Glass Bar Cart

Embellished 24K Gold Crystal High Ball Tumbler (Set of 4)

Initial Monogram Cocktail Napkins, Set of 6

Dublin Triangle Decanter

Sagittarius Cocktail Recipe

 2-Door Sunburst Accent Storage Cabinet

Studded Glass Decanter by Viski

Colored Coupe Art Deco Glasses, Gold

Preserved Cedar Foliage

Photo by Tijana Drndarski

Modern Accent Cabinet with 2-Door and Adjustable Shelves

Majestic Gifts Inc. S/6 Glass Highball Tumblers

Unique Shaped Decanter with Gold Bottom

Watercolor Holiday Nutcracker Double Old Fashioned Glass

Nutcracker Bar Tool Set, 6 Pieces

Victoria Magazine – Photography Mac Jamieson

Nutcracker Cookie Tray

Porcelain Christmas Cheers Plates

Garden & Gun

Dublin 5-Piece Wine Set

Red Pinecone Cut Goblets

30″ Christmas Drooping Pine With Red Bauble & Bows Wreath

Midwest Living – Photography by Kimberly Cornelison

Thorold 2 Door Square Accent Cabinet

Wilshire Decanter, Red

Antique Cut Double Old Fashioned Glasses

Oriental Furniture Red Lacquer Courtyard Cabinet 

Glass Decorative Box

Vermillion Made in Italy Chinoiserie Bombay Cabinet

Mini Santa mugs become super cute shot glasses.

Sipping in a winter wonderland.

White Christmas Margarita Recipe

Double Old-Fashioned Glass, Set of 4

Snowflake Dinnerware

Crystal Vintage Decanter

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

 

Stud Decanter

Original Victorian Chest of Drawers with Scottish Tartan Wrap, Marble Top

  4pk Porcelain Wexford Dinner Plates

Vintage Swirl and Ball Milk Glass by Westmoreland

Nourison Grafix Contemporary Plaid Area Rug

Color, texture, and pattern lend a holiday hand to the look.

Southern Living

Boxwood Garland

Hudson Grace Double Champagne Bucket

Viv Champagne Glasses, Set of 8

3 Gallon Dispenser

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

Monkey Bar Tool Set

Frosted Monkey Highball Glasses, Set of 2

Monkey Cocktail Shaker

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.

William Switzer ‘Piedmont’ Landscape Painted Sideboard Cabinet

Crackled Double Old Fashioned Glass Sets

Table Lamp with Urn Style Base with Floral Designs

Tuscany Classics – Whiskey 3pc Set

Copper Style Ice Bucket

Slesinski Design Group, Inc.

12″ Diameter Aluminum Ice Bucket with Scoop

Holiday Etched Double Old Fashioned Glass or Wine Goblet

Christmas Deer Antler Stemless Wine Glass 2pk

Christmas Deer Antler Rocks Glass 2pk

Aged White Darby Deer Head Wall Decor Accent

Harvest Acorn Covered Box

Figural Stag Liquor Decanter

Figural Stag Double Old Fashioned Glasses – Set of 2

Malachi Glass Wine & Champagne Bucket with Pewter Antler Handles

Veranda Magazine – Photography by Alison Goote

Raffael Bar Cabinet Carved Black Wash

Lismore Black Collection

Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling”Diamond” Studded Glasses

Leopard love this accent table which is small but mighty in style- a perfect small space home bar foundation.

Leopard Accent Table

Schatzi Brown Leopard Tan Wine Chiller

Gold Leopard Glam Table Lamp – (Set of 2 )

Antique Metal Wall Mirror with Leopard Handle

Gold Leopard Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 4

Lucas Eilers Design Associates

Chanyce Bar Cart

Sarandon Chrome 3-tier Glass Shelf Metal Bar Cart

Deco Mixing Glass

Braziel 4 – Door Cabinet

Dublin Ice Bucket

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.

Southern Living

Spode Woodland Rectangular Platter

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

Galvanized Pitcher, Black

Arthur Court Magnolia Bar Glasses, Set of 4

Silver Plated Tray

Southern Living Idea House – Crane Island

Ambrielle Rattan/Wicker Bar Cart

Cane Mixing Bowl by Mason Cash

Glitter Guide

Mardi Gras mambo always adds Louisiana style to the mix and the mingle.

Mardi Gras All Purpose Wine Glasses, Set of 4

Jax Highball Glasses, Set of 4

Thomas Jayne – One Kings Lane

Vintage Culver Mardi Gras Jester Glasses 

Whiskey Glass (Set of 4)

Glass “Elixir” Bottle

French Pierrot Jewelry Box, Ceramic Sad Clown Figure Trinket Dish

Loki Lavender Dessert Plate

Domino

Everything old is new and in style again.

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Corner Cabinet

Portrait Of Jack Nicholson #5 Framed Print

Black Wood Traditional Chest

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

Diamond Glasses Wood Stands, Set of 4

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.

Archer Stainless Steel Cocktail Picks (Set of 6)

Trademark Games Acrylic Dominos 28-Piece Domino Game with Case, Gold

Bees Knees Cocktail Set

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

1stDibs

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.

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

Radius Decanter

Airplane Decanter Set

Take Off Cocktail Shaker

Airplane 5 Pc Bartools

Brixton 12-Ounce Rocks Glass

Metal Airplane Propeller Wall Decor Clock 

Hip Vintage Rod Hand Cut and Polished Glass Decanter

Chrysler Building Martini 8 oz

Bossa Nova Pitcher

Bowery Hill Contemporary Metal 2-Tier Bar Cart in Chrome

Stainless Steel Martini Picks (Set of 6)

Degroff Silver Cocktail Shaker

Silver Aluminum 6 Bottles Ice Bucket

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.