creating a chic at-home bar area

Posted on June 12 2011 by Holly Steinfeld

Cece Fourchy is back with another fabulous installment of her At Home blog column on decorating! Leave it to Cece to make at-home bars chic and glamorous. Todays post is teeming with ideas for prepping a bar area with all the necessities, and a few design ideas too, for everyday enjoyment and special occasions alike.

After weeks of flash flood warnings, tornado sirens, and gloomy days that seemingly never end, I think a little bit of warm weather is a welcome trend. While reading the weeks forecast 98 degrees all week I think its safe to say summer is here.

These scorching-hot days get my mind wandering toward sundresses, swimming pools, and a nice cold cocktail. Theres nothing better than a sweet little drink to help you cool off, and where better to enjoy such a concoction than the comfort of your own home, and more importantly, in air conditioning? I have always loved the idea of having an at-home bar of some kind, and I think this summer is the perfect time to turn my plan into action!

I gathered up a few stylish shots of at-home bars that I will definitely use as inspiration.

An old shot from Domino magazine showcases the perfect bar for entertaining: plenty of supplies and uber-chic.

 

With speckled wallpaper as a canvas, Eddie Ross couldnt really go wrong with this bar scene. Perfect for space-saving too!

 

I love the idea of using this chest as a bar: it is totally unexpected but still super sophisticated. I also love the little figurines! (from T magazine)

 

This thing is huge! It would certainly take up my entire living room but I think the look is pretty fabulous. (from Domino)

 

Rita Konig has the right idea: her baskets allow for more storage and more surface area. That table is pretty cute too.

 

This is such a great idea for making use of limited space in this Brooklyn apartment profiled by Refinery 29. The juicer is a great touch!

 

Jamie Mearess bar would make Margot Tennenbaum proud: I can definitely dig that wallpaper! (from High Gloss)

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