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Drinks Cabinet Ideas

Jump into the roaring twenties with these drinks cabinet ideas, which offer easy ways to create a social area for all any celebration, while providing valuable space for barware and cocktail-making essentials. Forget pre-booking bars and instead turn to your own home for a party-ready layout full of favourite tipples. Packed with tips from our team of expert designers, and real examples from customer’s homes, this dining room inspiration will make a house the go-to for get-togethers or casual evenings in.

10 inspiration ideas for at-home bars

1. Go for grey

Neutral shades, like grey, are a sure choice for a bar design, as they will easily pair with existing decor around the home for a coordinated look.

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2. Paint it black

Choose black cabinetry like @rich.designs2020 for a sophisticated appearance that matches modern drinks machines.

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3. Parade your partyware

Show off accessories with glass-fronted cupboards like @gail_angus_home, who have add a decorative element and a display feature to their home bars.
4. Open for business

Create a speakeasy-style cocktail cupboard with this small bar idea. Tucked within a larder unit, there is ample storage for stowing bottles from view when not in use.

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5. Go for art-deco

Quartz surfaces like those chosen by @singinginthereno are key to achieving a design akin to upmarket bars, and offer a practical solution for spilt liquids.

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6. Sink into the evening

For an area that prioritises fashion and function, opt for @thedubfordrenovation's practical bar idea that includes an inset bowl for washing up glasses to reuse.

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7. Create a luxe look

@hopyard_house took inspiration from The Great Gatsby by adopting glitzy finishes like copper handgrips to add glamour to a home drinks cabinet.

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8. Tap into dark hues

To achieve a statement scheme, @ashwoodhouseprojects chose bold, black features such as taps, for a home bar with maximum visual impact.

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9. Win with a wine fridge

Update a social space with the latest tech by adding a wine fridge. @mollieking chose this drinks cabinet idea for a feature that makes entertaining a breeze.

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10. Illuminate the night

Use lighting to add visibility to storage areas and brighten up your latest infusions. This will also set the mood for an evening spent with good company.

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