Home Bars for the New Year

Few things make hosting a party more e cient and lively than a dedicated home bar, and there are many ways to serve up a pretty and practical drink station. Here are a few creative ideas to make your New Year’s renovation project a focal point for entertaining.

Pattern Play

A small bar doesn’t have to skimp on style. In fact, it’s a great place to splurge on materials like tile and cabinetry that might be too costly in a larger project.

Cra y Corner

is corner bar has a lot going for it. A custom glass wine cellar stands to the le . ere’s also a beverage fridge, bar sink and ice maker. Plus, it’s got style. Brass sconces wash the fully tiled wall, bringing out texture. Light wood shelves, ooring and wall detailing warms up the look. And navy blue cabinets anchor the space in color.

Tower Power

is bar sits close enough to the kitchen to keep guests feeling like part of the action but far enough away from the work triangle to keep them out of the cook’s way.

A cabinet tower in a sophisticated black paint stores liquor bottles and glasses. Glass-front doors allow guests to quickly see what they need. Light wood drawers and oating shelves so en the look.

Bright Brick

LED lights installed underneath oating shelves and crown molding highlight this bar’s reclaimed-brick veneer backsplash. White cabinets and antique mirror cabinet doors bounce even more light around. Also included are an ice machine, a bar sink and a beverage fridge.

Tall and Handsome

is bar nook features mixed marble slab countertops and backsplash with dark walls and light wood to create a handsome look in a compact setup. Fluted cabinet fronts and diagonal veining in the backsplash help emphasize the height of the area rather than the slim width.

Bold and Beautiful

Dark blue cabinets draw attention to this wet bar and warm metal tones found in the elegant mosaic backsplash — and picked up in the hardware and plumbing —might have guests lingering a bit longer.

Wonder Wall

is single-wall wet bar used the same slab material for the countertop and backsplash to create a dramatic yet classy look. Dark blue cabinets complement tones found in the slabs, and the brass hardware and faucet punctuate the stylish setup. Meanwhile, a dishwasher, wine fridge and ice maker lend tons of function.

Lounge Act

Moody gray cabinets (Temptation by Benjamin Moore), quartzite countertops and a backsplash made from old tin ceiling tiles set into a wall of rustic planks creates high-impact style. Meanwhile, a EuroCave wine cooler, a smaller beverage fridge, an ice maker and a sink make it all functional.

Raising the Bar

is basement bar has a high-end look with deep blue cabinets (Newburyport Blue by Benjamin Moore), marble-look quartz countertops, a geometric tile backsplash and he y wood shelving. e open shelves, glass-front cabinets and acrylic pulls keep things from looking too imposing.

Strategic Storage

Plenty of storage was a major consideration in this bar with clever rollouts that organize bottles in a convenient way. A beautiful glass tile backsplash, lit from above, adds an iridescent touch.