These 7 Small-Space Home Bar Ideas Bring the Party Straight to Your Living Room
It’s a myth that you need a large home to have a home bar. It’s all about prioritizing it and incorporating some clever small-space home bar ideas. Whether you build your own home bar or simply display your favorite spirits on a bar cabinet, there are many ways to add a home bar to your space.
If you’ve found yourself wondering how to set up a home bar in a small space, you’ve come to the right place. Here, I’ve rounded up seven mini bar ideas for apartments or cozier homes. I’ll also share home bar storage solutions that can help you cut down on visual clutter, home bar lighting ideas for just the right amount of illumination, and bar cart styling tips to borrow if you simply don’t have the space for an entire home bar.
A Tiny Basement Bar Just Fits
If you’re looking for mini bar ideas for apartments, this small basement bar in a Seattle rental is great inspo. Owners Jessica Cox and her husband loved the quirky feel and historical charm of their 1930s home, but there just wasn’t room on the main level to set up a full bar. This rattan half-moon bar is more than sufficient for a cozy gathering spot in the basement, though.
See the couple’s other favorite spaces on the full home tour.
A Colorful Mid-Century Bar
When Evelyne and Matthijs Klerx set about creating an authentic 1970s-style studio in their Netherlands home, naturally, a home bar had to be a part of it. They nailed the ’70s vibe with eclectic shades of yellow and orange and curved wooden accents for a unique look. Red strip lighting is a fabulous home bar lighting idea that illuminates the seating area.
Check out the rest of the amazing home studio in the full home tour.
Modern Home Bar Design in a Scandi-Style Home
This stunning, all-black home bar is punctuated by accents of gold and natural wood tones for a decidedly Scandinavian vibe. For a cohesive look, the minimalist design fits right in with the rest of the Michigan home owned by Tracy Carmody and her family.
See the stunning results on the full home tour.
Jewel-Tone Cabinets Add Visual Appeal
Owners Tarik and Nadia Ramadan took on several DIY projects when they gutted their New Orleans home. One of those was the wet bar in their main living space. They installed a sleek mini fridge, cabinetry to hide clutter, and even two columns of clever wine bottle cut-outs. I love this home bar storage solution, which expertly adds space for bottles without adding a visual mess.
You’ll find New Orleans-inspired decor and jewel tones throughout this lovely space in the full home tour.
An Out-of-the-Box Bar Fits Perfectly
The San Francisco apartment that Melissa Padilla and Avaneesh Narla share may only have 730 square feet, but they’ve included two home offices and a small wet bar. Incorporating one of the best mini bar ideas for apartments, their home bar is situated against a small wall just outside their kitchen. The ready-made piece is from Wayfair, and it serves as a neutral canvas for their various spirits and glasses.
See their “urban oasis” in the full home tour.
A Bar Cart Tucks Neatly into an Art-Filled Corner
In the light-filled Chicago loft shared by multimedia artist Courtney Shoudis, founder of Studio EmmJean, and her partner, Ravi Mehta, art takes center stage — so much so that function is critically important in their other furnishings. In keeping with that, they’ve tucked an attractive bar cart into a corner of their main living space. Take some bar cart styling tips from their clean, visually appealing setup, including candles and dramatic florals.
Enjoy this eclectic, art-filled space in the full home tour.
Vintage Furniture Repurposed as a Home Bar
Sitting inconspicuously in this eclectic Georgia home, this vintage piece of furniture is perfectly repurposed as a home bar. Self-describing their home as “very colorful, decorated with the things we love and many that we have made,” owners Eric and Lori Wright have filled every corner with special pieces they’ve curated from their extensive travels. Their home bar is tucked in a corner and has plenty of space for various spirits, which are neatly hidden behind the latching wooden doors.
See the entire beautiful space at the full home tour.
