Want to upgrade your home bar decor setup? Look no further! This post contains 27 of the best ideas for upgrading your home bar decor and will help you create a relaxing space you’ll love coming home to after a long day of classes or work. Of course, we all know a drink is in order after the end of a hard week, but sometimes we need a nice drink at the end of a hard day even!
Maybe you are just looking to spruce up the home bar decor you already have, but maybe you don’t have a home bar yet! Don’t worry; everything you need to create the best home bar is right in this post.
Just picture yourself in the near future sipping on a French 75 and forgetting about all that stress. It’s almost tempting to grab a drink as I work on this post right now! So, here are the best cute home bar decor ideas that you’ll love without further ado.
1. Roll in the Bar Cart
Maybe you don’t actually have a wet bar setup. Most of us aren’t bougie enough to have that! Instead, create a glamorous home bar by using a simple bar cart. Find something metallic with glass shelving for a sleeker look.
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2. Create a Chalkboard Sign
A chalkboard sign is so cute for a home bar. Depending on what kind of drinks you have available, you can create a custom menu. It’s a lovely idea for having guests over and creating a fun and engaging way to offer them something to drink.
If you don’t like the feeling of chalk, you can convert this to a whiteboard sign! It’s just as cute.
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3. Get Nice Glassware
So, you can’t have a home bar without a nice set of glassware!? Look for a charming matching set of cocktail glasses, tumblers, wine glasses, etc. Pick out a glassware theme and stick to it for a sophisticated look. Or, you can mix and match different colors and brands for an eclectic look.
These rose gold glasses are so adorable. The metallic rim adds a pop to make them stand out even more.
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4. Make it Vintage
Make your home bar stand out from the rest by creating a vintage theme because it’s really fun to find thrift store items to repurpose. There is a ton of cool vintage bar decor out there; you have to go on the hunt for it at your local thrift store.
Create a bar cabinet by repurposing an old wardrobe or dresser. A simple paint job and some new hardware can go a long way!
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5. Bring in the Bitters
You can’t have a bar without the actual drink mixers! Set yourself up with a good set of bitters so that you can make yourself an old-fashioned any day of the week. Not a fan of whiskey? That’s okay, but consider having different drink options and mixers on hand makes for guests who do! It’s never a bad idea to add to your cocktail-making collection.
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6. A Cute Cocktail Set
The best part of having a bar at home is trying new cocktails! Since you can’t be a semi-professional bartender without your very own cocktail-making kit, this one is a must. Try something gold or rose gold metallic to make it feel a little more personalized.
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7. Put out a Cocktail Recipe Book
Another fun thing to do at your home bar is to experiment with different types of drinks. A cocktail recipe book is fun for you and guests when you let them peruse your drink selection. Bartending is super fun, even if you’re not a mixologist!
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8. Add Fun Wallpaper
Spice up the bar area by adding funky wallpaper. If you want to create a speakeasy vibe, this is the best way to go. Adhesive wallpaper is an excellent option if you’re living in a rental because it’s not damaging and easy to remove.
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9. Electrify Your Bottle Opener
These “fancy” automatic wine openers are a nice touch to add to your bar. If you’re looking to take things up a notch, then upgrade your opener and impress your bar guests.
10. Put up Poster Prints
Poster prints are a very budget-friendly way to add to your bar decor. Prints are super easy to come by, and all you need to do is either put them up by themselves or add a few frames. You could even try different shapes and colors for frames to make the bar area look a little more eclectic!
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11. Hang a Wine Glass Rack
Make your home bar look super professional with a hanging wine glass rack. Not only does a hanging wine rack make the bar look professional, but it’s a great way to keep organized and save space.
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12. Buy a Brick Wall
Since one of the coolest ways to make your bar area actually look like a bar is to add a brick wall, you shouldn’t skip this step! Not only is this actually super easy to do, but it creates a fun DIY project if you enjoy that! Although it seems daunting, putting up a brick wall is simple. There are plenty of adhesive wallpapers available, but you can also try spackling over a stencil.
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13. Hang a Light-Up Sign
A light-up bar sign is a sure way to make your bar feel upscale. If you have a dark speakeasy vibe going for your bar, adding a light-up sign will create the perfect ambiance. Be sure to pick something with soft yellow lighting because it can be used to create said ambiance.
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14. Hang a Neon Bar Sign
Like a regular bar sign, a neon bar sign adds some light, but it also adds a pop of color. These neon signs are so cool that they’re a must if you want your home bar to stand out from the rest! Since you can purchase these for a great price on Amazon, you can even have a few different neon signs hanging in your home bar.
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15. Don’t Forget a Bar Mat
If you’re going for a truly professional bar look, you might want to purchase some bar mats. Not only do these make you look like you know what you’re doing, but they’re great for keeping spillage contained! Making drinks is pretty messy, so you might want to take care of the problem if you know you’ll be making many drinks for friends.
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16. Grab Drink Markers
Drink markers can be a really adorable way to set your glass apart from others. This ensures that guests always know which drink is theirs, so no one ends up with cooties! Ew! There are plenty of options for drink markers that are absolutely adorable.
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17. Get a Real Beer Tap
You might have to be a little bougie to go this far, but it’s such a great idea! If you have the space to put in a real beer tap with a keg, you totally should. You will definitely have the preferred house for hosting since you have beer free-flowing for guests! LOL! The beer tap shown below is much more affordable for under $200, which is a better option for most people!
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18. Decorate With Beer Tap Handles
Whether you brew your own beer or buy beer from a brewery, you should decorate with beer tap handles! Doing this will really make your bar feel as genuine as a real bar since it’s a more unusual decor item to have!
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19. Don’t Forget Bar Games
Make your bar feel like the real experience by adding bar games such as darts! This is a really affordable way to make your bar feel real, and it doesn’t have to take up tons of space. Guests will love coming over to the bar because you’ll have the best setup!
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20. Setup the Bar Outside
If you have a nice outdoor area, then you should definitely consider putting your bar outside! When the weather is nice, picture yourself and your friends grilling, having drinks, and enjoying the summer!
21. Add High-Top Chairs
Make your home bar feel all the more real with high-top chairs, which is perfect if you have a built-in bar-like counter space! If you don’t, then consider adding a high-top table for the perfect cocktail lounge feel. If you’re looking to go rustic/industrial, then these high-top chairs below are the way to go.
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22. Chill Your Wine in a Wine Fridge
Create the perfect bar ambiance with a chilled glass of wine straight from the wine cooler. If you are someone who is very into wines, then this one is a must! Because wine should be kept at a certain temperature, a wine fridge will ensure the perfect sip every time to go to have a glass.
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23. Aerate Your Wine With a Decanter
Okay, so now that we’re on the wine kick, you need to get a wine decanter! Since these are relatively inexpensive, you can add to your bar to take it up a notch. Also, these wine decanters are super cute-looking.
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24. Define the Bar
Signs like these are so cute since they’re super simple and minimalistic. You can choose a frame like this thin metallic gold one to add a little bit of flair! Because these are so simple, it will keep the space looking clean and organized.
24. Hang a Metal Wire Sign
If you’re looking for something unique but also simplistic, then go for a wire sign. These signs are great because they aren’t bulky and don’t look like they’re taking up a ton of wall space.
25. Pour Your Drinks Professionally
If you’ve ever worked in a bar, then you know how much easier pouring drinks is when you use one of these tops! Because of how the alcohol pours out in a stream, you can time how much alcohol comes out in the pour, making the perfect cocktail every time.
26. Throw in Some Funny Coasters
If your friends are jokesters, then you should consider getting some of these funny, raunchy coasters. They make for great gag decor because of their bold statements!
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27. Show off a Fancy Whiskey Decanter
If you and your friends are into drinking whiskey, then make sure to have a whiskey decanter on hand as part of your bar decor checklists! You can even leave these on display because they look super sophisticated and stylish.
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