Add some seating and display your bottles and glassware for an instant home bar. Image: Vernich Interiors

When creating your home bar, don’t forget to include comfortable seating if you have the space. Image: Regan Baker Design

Let guests know that the fun starts right away by positioning your home bar near your front door. Image: Rockwell Interiors

A compact wet bar makes a perfect setting for your favorite home bar details. Image: D2 Interieurs

Your home bar doesn’t have to take up a lot of real estate. A simple – but beautifully designed – bar cart is enough to get the party started. Image: Kristin Laing Designs

Creative lighting will highlight your home bar – quite literally. Image: Steven Dailey

Start gathering interesting glassware to fill out your home bar. Open shelving lends itself to a stunning display. Image: Herlong Architects

An inset, backlit cabinet is all you need to transform any room into a glamorous bar. Image: Northworks Architects + Planners

Club chairs will make your home bar feel refined – and you’ll feel distinguished enjoying a cocktail in them. Image: CIRCLE Design Studio

Back your bar up to a window to give yourself easy access from the patio. Image: Sierra Pacific Windows

You can tuck your home bar behind doors so it’s at the ready when you entertain but doesn’t intrude in your daily life. Image: Sutro Architects

A floating, open-backed bar creates structure while maintaining an open feel. Image: 2id Interiors

Add cocktail-inspired art for a fun element in your bar area. Image: The Rinfret Group

Don’t be afraid to mix materials. The home bar is a place for fun – and you should have fun while designing it! Image: Patrick Schmitt

Home bars can find a place in even the most minimalist of homes. Image: Pedini PDX

… or in the most rustic. Image: M. Swabb

Any dead space in your home – like the awkward area under the stairs – is a prime place for your barware. Image: Timothy Godbold

Renters, rejoice! You don’t need to build in cabinets or shelves to create a home bar. Image: Design Milieu

Home bars are perfect places for an accent wall. Image: Plain and Posh

If you entertain families more than adults, make your home bar appropriate for all ages with fun details like candy jars and non-alcoholic drink options. Image: OSMOND DESIGNS

A home bar positioned just off the kitchen can make hosting a breeze even when you’re putting the finishing touches on the meal. Image: Fivedot Design/Build