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It turns out that just about anyone can fit a fully stocked mini-bar indoors, assuming that enough artistic initiative gets used.
Take a look at these simple but artistic mini-bar ideas. Put them into practice and learn that having a bar in a small space isn’t just possible, it can be exciting. Best of all, these ideas are not only affordable, but they’ll also go a long way in adding a dash of pizazz to your home.
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Transform a Shelf
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- Who says that mini-bars have to be enormous and space consuming? All that’s really needed is a few shelves, and just about any will do. Whether you occupy already existing shelves or put up new ones, the space can get transformed fairly easily. You might even consider adding additional shelves to an existing bookshelf.
- The best part? It will cost next to nothing, except perhaps a little elbow grease. Don’t forget to secure your new shelves firmly or you might end up with a terrible mess.
- The real trick to this idea is the added artistic decorations. Simply putting glasses and drinks on shelves won’t do. Some additional flair is also in order. Consider putting a light-up ‘bar’ sign beside the shelves or hanging a small poster or two. Whatever decorations you choose, stick to a theme, but don’t be afraid to get a little expressive. It is a bar, after all.
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Analyzing “shelving mini bar” from the photo above:
- shelving is the perfect solution for a mini bar if you lack the room for full home bar – wall shelving doesn’t take up much space – plus it keeps items away from young children.
- but if you are going to use shelving, make it look nice as illustrated above – using creative shapes such as a round shelf or some other geometric shape.
- add some strip led lighting to illuminate the shelf – it could be built-in lighting or strip paste lighting that you can find online.
- the main disadvantage of single shelving is the lack of space for a working mini bar – you may need to add a couple or more shelving units to fit everything in.
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Improving Your Home Bar:
It starts by having the right tools to craft the best drinks possible. Having the right bar tending tools will make drink preparation smoother and tastier. Items such as an ice scoop, juicer, utility knife, strainer, bar spoon, cocktail shaker, jigger, and funnel are just the staples.
You can choose from three types of cocktail shakers: the Boston shaker and the French shaker—both of which are two-piece shakers that require separate strainers. There is also the cobbler shaker, which is a three-piece shaker with a built-in strainer.
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Try to keep the amount of tools down to a minimum for a mini-bar setup. Begin your research below to find the tools you need to craft the best overall drinks for friends and family.
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Re-purpose a Tray Cart
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- If you prefer your bar mobile, why not convert a catering cart? We’re talking about a standard food cart, only it won’t be a food cart for much longer. Put your glasses down below, and your drinks up top, and you’re pretty much ready to go. This is perhaps the easiest way to fit a mini-bar into just about any small space.
- Although, again, adding artistic flair will take your new mini-bar to the next level. If you’re a whiz at DIY, you can add wooden separators below to store glasses, or perhaps an ice bucket above for chilled beverages.
- The benefit of a drinks cart is, of course, that it is very easily mobile. No matter where you decide to entertain guests, the cart will never be far away. Just don’t forget to secure the wheels once you’ve decided on the right location.
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Analyzing the “cart mini bar” from the photo above:
- if you opt for tray cart for your mini bar, look for vintage-looking carts to give you mini bar some style.
- you might want to look in an antique or other second-hand store for a cart that can restored into a beautiful piece.
- a style that will add to the general decor for the room where the bar will be situated.
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Stock Your Mini Bar Correctly:
You don’t have to stock your bar with liquors, spirits or other drinks that don’t fit your taste. If you like whiskey, then stock a selection of various whiskeys. If you prefer to stick with wines, focus your selection of wines from various vineyards from around the globe.
Remember, this is your bar; so stock the beverages that you like. You could also invest in some high-end selections for the varieties you prefer and buy cheaper options for the ones you don’t.
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Try a Tray
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- If you still think a cart might be a little on the bulky side, you could settle for just a tray. Even though a tray is small, it can still hold the essentials of an at-home bar. Plus, you have plenty of choices when choosing a tray design.
- There are plenty of well-designed and stylish food trays available and many include folding legs. These trays easily get put into place when needed, stocked with drinks, and instantly transformed into a fantastic temporary mini-bar.
- Sadly, there isn’t much room for decoration or artistic flair when it comes to trays. But this doesn’t mean you can’t still liven up your temporary mini-bar with a mood-enhancing lamp. Any appropriate lamp you have can get repositioned to complement the tray, then moved back again after the occasion concludes.
- It’s probably already obvious that you should spend some time ensuring that any tray or table used is steady. Having a bar in a small space can be tricky, especially if the tray is easily knocked over. Make sure the tray is sturdy on its legs before adding any drinks or glasses. Better yet, secure the tray against a wall.
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Maintain the Right Type of Stemware
The final way to improve your home bar is to stock it with the right glassware. It’s best to keep different types of glasses for every type of drink.
The essential glasses include pint glasses for beer, wine glasses, and lowball glasses for single-shot drinks. Some other glassware to consider buying includes martini glasses, copper mugs for mules, and highball glasses for tiki cocktails.
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Create A Bar Corner
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- Trays and carts are great, especially if you only want a mini-bar for a particular social event. But then again, perhaps you’re looking for a more permanent solution.
- In that case, you can transform an entire unused corner of a room into the mini-bar of your dreams. Depending on your space, the design you choose, and the theme you want to include, this can be a true DIY renovation experience.
- First and foremost, you can add an eye-catching corner table. As this will be the centerpiece, spend some time finding the perfect table. Or, if you’re brave, make one yourself! If you’re not that brave, you can always upcycle an old table. Or you can paint a new table to suit your mini-bar’s theme.
- Once you’ve found the right table, it’s time to transform the corner into something special. Decorate the walls with interesting pieces and consider investing in new lighting.
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Analyzing “mini bar spaces” from the photo above:
- in addition to a corner section for a mini bar, you can also look for an enclave or allocate a section in the kitchen where a mini bar and wine rack can be neatly placed.
- note how they used the wine (and drink) storage cabinet as the base with a glass stemware cabinet on top – this only consumed a small area of the kitchen without disrupting the kitchen work and eating area.
- other areas may include under the stairway – inside a closet – or a small section that borders a room.
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Building Your Custom Home Bar:
If you enjoy the occasional adult beverage, you’ve probably visited a few bars in your lifetime. Thanks to the “new normal” by adding entertainment at home, it’s a perfect time to consider designing your very own custom bar that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
Setting up a bar in your home can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. With a few simple steps, you can easily design a custom-built bar where you can mix, sip, and mingle with friends invited over for a movie or game.
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Give A Desk A New Life
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- Last on our list of artistic mini-bar ideas is a desk. Of course, we don’t mean any old desk. What we’re talking about is a secretary desk. Again, you’ll want to spend some time finding the exact right desk and can always refurbish one that needs a little TLC.
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viewing amazon - The best part about this idea is the flexibility. Many secretary desks have multiple drawers, each of which you can re-purpose for your mini-bar. Adapt one drawer for glasses, and another for ice, and arrange a few premium bottles of wine or spirits on top. There’s also plenty of room for other bar paraphernalia, making this an excellent space-saving solution.
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Building a Man Cave
A man cave is a great place to relax after a meal; or you can even use it to have your friends over for weekend events!
So whether you want something upscale or to decorate your garage to watch or play games, a man cave is a great place to forget about everything and have a good time!
There are many ways to decorate a man cave. First, consider everything you want, and then budget to start the process. Then, it is time to come up with a theme for your decor!
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