We often like to create coziness in our home with our own hands. This applies to many things: from creating jewelry to self-assembly furniture and electronics. Indeed, when you do something yourself, it costs much less money, and the result will depend only on you and your efforts. As suggested, it is much more convenient and efficient. So, today we will talk about how to make a minibar with your own hands so that it matches the interior, surroundings and our own mood.
A little history
The concept of “bar” has firmly entered into everyday life and is used throughout the world thanks to America. It was there that the owners of public alcohol establishments were the first to realize that they would not earn money if visitors sat for a long time on comfortable chairs with one mug of beer in their hand. Enterprising Americans put up a so-called barrier between visitors and stands with alcoholic drinks, and instead of comfortable low stools they installed high chairs to sit on. for a long time It was impossible, because people, having ordered drinks, quickly left and made room for new customers.
Over time, the word “barrier” has become obsolete in everyday life modern people Only the concept of “bar” was included. Together with original name the purpose has also changed. Nowadays, a bar is not so much an establishment where you can drink, but a certain area in the house where characteristic drinks are stored. This is a bright and at the same time practical interior detail, showing the well-being of the home.
Types of bars
Before you make a minibar with your own hands, it’s worth determining what types it comes in:
- A stationary bar, that is, having its own permanent place, will suit you if you constantly host a large number of guests at home. Such a bar often occupies an entire room and includes special furniture, glassware for drinking and making cocktails, a large number of shelves for alcohol, refrigerators and display cases.
- A mobile bar, or otherwise a minibar, can be assembled if it is not possible to allocate an entire room for these purposes. Most often, a minibar is a cabinet with an air conditioning system, which is used for storing alcoholic drinks. It can be purchased at furniture stores or make it yourself from scrap materials. However, with a little analysis, anyone will come to the conclusion that it is better to lean towards the second option, since it is cheaper and more convenient in the sense that you can figure out what it will look like and where it will be located.
- A bar on wheels is a type of mobile bar. Such a device can be stored in some closed place and take it out only as needed. This minibar is suitable for residents of houses with limited space, but who really want to have such an invention.
Where should the minibar be located?
If you still decide that you need a mobile bar rather than a stationary one, then the next question in line will be where to place it. Here you should turn on all your imagination and go in search of interesting places in a house in which, purely theoretically, it is possible to place a mini-bar. These could be:
- places under the roof;
- unused niche in the wall;
- unoccupied space under the stairs;
- balcony or loggia.
Before you study in detail how to make a minibar for your home with your own hands, you need to choose a place so that the future minibar fits perfectly and matches the interior of the entire room.
Selection of materials
The first step in any business is always planning. We must determine, firstly, what the future minibar will be made of and what size it will be, and, secondly, what we will store in it.
You can make a minibar with your own hands from wood, old chests of drawers or drawers, plastic or even more exotic materials: PVC pipes or cart wheels. Many people use it as a material for a minibar. metal canisters. But this option is more suitable for men, since such bars are usually located in the garage - in their second home.
There are a lot of ideas for creating this interesting part of the interior. Therefore, you can borrow a few ideas by looking at photos of minibars for your home in the article, and bring them to life with your own hands.
The size of such a bar can also be varied. From a small box with a capacity of up to ten bottles, to a large rack. The main thing is not to overdo it and not make a stationary bar instead of a mobile one.
DIY minibar assembly
This is where our design flair comes in handy to choose what suits the interior, looks fresh and new. To make the assembly process more understandable, you need to consider it at specific example. You can assemble a minibar with your own hands from absolutely any material, but we will focus on a barrel. Yes, you can make a completely extraordinary mobile bar from an ordinary barrel.
We will need: bars, a handle and all the necessary tools.
The process of building your own DIY home minibar is simple. All you need is:
- Place the barrel on its side.
- Cut a hole in one of the walls for the door.
- Using hinges, attach the cut piece of wood to the base to form a door.
- Make shelves for bottles and glasses inside the barrel from wooden blocks.
- Attach the handle to the door.
- If desired, design the resulting product. You can use paints, decorative taps or stickers.
- Build a counter on which the minibar will be located. It can be made from wooden or metal bars.
Anyone can make a minibar from a photo with their own hands, thereby decorating their garden and home.
What to fill the minibar with?
For some reason, many people are convinced that if they have a minibar with which they can mix cocktails, then they definitely need to fill it with a wide variety of different alcoholic drinks. This is, of course, wrong.
It will be enough to buy only some of the main and most popular and necessary options: classic vodka, cognac, brandy and liqueur. In addition, you should always store several liters of apple, citrus and grapefruit juice, Coca-Cola, strawberry syrup and cream. When you create cocktails, you will also need some professional tools:
- shaker - a special glass for mixing;
- strainer - a sieve for separating pulp and ice from the cocktail;
- bar spoon - long spoon;
- corkscrew.
There is no need to purchase many types of glasses; only three will be enough: rocks glass, highbull glass and shot glass.
Conclusion
Thus, we learned how to make a minibar with your own hands at home, arrange it for yourself and furnish it necessary things for your own convenience.
Of course, a minibar will always be inferior in practicality to the same static bar, but, in our opinion, it is impermissible to compare them. They serve different purposes, perform absolutely different functions, and even differ significantly in price.
A minibar is an interesting and practical thing that you can build with your own hands and thus introduce a new detail into the interior.
The culture of drinking alcoholic beverages goes back to ancient times. If speak about Ancient Greece, somewhere around there, wine enjoyed special respect, and in Rus' it is difficult to imagine a landowner who would not while away the evening drinking an exquisite liqueur. But the word “bar” came to us from the West, and without unnecessary conversations, a “bar” is a place for relaxation of people who appreciate high-quality alcoholic beverages, but monks also accept it. Connoisseurs fine drinks They prefer to set up a bar in their apartment, that is (i.e.) a country house.
A home-grown bar, first of all, symbolizes the wealth of style and image of its owners. This is an area where you can escape from depression and blues in difficult moments of life while enjoying coziness and comfort. home environment. From a bird's eye view, any home holiday is a place of meeting, communication and creation. Have a good mood yourself and your friends.
Almost any room is suitable for the use of a home bar, the very foundation so that it is convenient for you, and the bar furniture is combined with the tone of the room and with the interior of the house as a whole. The bar device will allow you to sharpen functional areas in the house, to separate the kitchen from the dining room, and will also help to designate relaxation and work areas as in the kitchen at home. Along with this interior solution, the visual unity of the zones is preserved, and at the same time a clear boundary is visible, which is more interesting than walls and partitions. With a home bar you can make the interior more interesting and cozy.
The zone where it is time and conscience to know is located home bar, must be at the height of the situation and correspond to the interior and style of the room in which it is equipped. Your bar can vary in size, and in the same way in configuration: it can be mobile or stationary. The classic interior of a stationary bar includes an altar counter and high chairs or stools. It may come with a buffet. More simple option a home bar can rotate (in the presence) of a vertical stand with a table top and a device for glasses and bottles. This (species) change is small in size and can accommodate no more than two or three people.
For those who love volume, and space allows it, a home bar can be of significant size and size. In such cases, the execution of the bar is used separate room. In such a room, a special shelf is used for storing bottles and dishes; it is equipped with a refrigerator, stove and sink. Usually the drawing board in such a bar is spacious, which is incredibly convenient for those who like to host parties at home.
If you don't have space, it's best to use a mobile bar. This bar looks like a cabinet, which when opened turns into a mini-bar counter. Mobile bars will be ideal option for small rooms: they take up little space, but have everything you need. It would be perfect to place such a cabinet on a table in the bedroom, on the carpet by the fireplace, or in the living room.
A home bar can be quite simple and, on the contrary, luxurious and artsy. Until now, it depends on the materials from which the bar counter and all the furniture adjacent to the bar are made. For interior purposes classic style and the Empire style are ideally finished with noble wood, decorated with carvings and gilding. For those who prefer high-tech speech, furniture made of glass and chromed metal is suitable. For lovers of antiques, the five will suit a bar stylized as an antique secretary, but the stools for such a bar should also be high and comfortable.
When arranging a home bar, you need to think through everything to the smallest detail, die and not get up then it will look stylish and attractive. Special attention in the design of the bar should be given to lighting. Local lighting is often used, sometimes even with backlighting various colors. It would be a good idea to adjust the lighting, this will allow you to change the surroundings, depending on the parties being held. Using various LED lamps and neon lighting will highlight the unique design of your bar and help your ladyship save on lighting costs. If you decide to create a home disco currency, then approach this idea creatively and then it is possible that it will be Sklifosovsky with your pride
We continue to hunt for inspiring design ideas. Today home bars from real interiors from all over the world.
Why go somewhere to relax and have a drink when you can arrange own bar? This does not require an investor, a separate premises or large investments. Your starting capital will be your imagination and ideas from this collection.
1. Bar with a message inside
The interior decoration of the bar cabinet with gold leaf symbolizes the value of the contents. And leave a threatening message to everyone who dares to encroach on these treasures. 
2. Bar cabinet in the wall
Draw attention away from the contents of your bar with beautiful custom wood doors. So that they look like an independent work of art. 
3. Bar cabinet
Robin Gannon Interiors designers who decorated this American house They preferred not so much a spectacular but a functional bar cabinet - it has space for dishes and cutlery, as well as wine shelves. 
4. Bar cabinet
A bar cabinet can become a pedestal on which iconic things will rise above the entire interior. 
5. Open shelving
A rack for drinks can be part of an ensemble - a bar counter and chairs, as in this Munich apartment. 
6. Open shelving
An ordinary cabinet can be converted into a bar: just place a couple of wine shelves inside, and hang a slate board above the cabinet, like in bars. 
7. Beverage trolley
A cart can also be an excellent alternative to a full-fledged bar. For example, there are models that are used in restaurants and hotels, with many sections and drawers. 
8. Bar cabinet-ship
Well, for a real sea wolf, a closet-ship will suit you, on the deck of which you can place dishes, and in the lower compartment - alcohol supplies. 
9. Bar cabinet with spacious doors
Cabinet doors can act as additional storage shelves. And he will be responsible for creating the proper atmosphere slate with current discounts on cocktails. 
10. Bar cabinet
Even planks and iron from an old ship can inspire the creation of a bar cabinet. An overly brutal look can be diluted with a funny bar stool or a vintage advertising poster, as in this Vancouver house. 
11. Cabinet made of wine boxes
The atmosphere of a bar can be created with the help of accessories - a cabinet made of boards from wine boxes and a container for wine corks.
12. Antique cabinet
This cabinet was made in the mid-19th century for a church. It is decorated with a carving with a biblical story, with Adam and Eve in paradise, which did not deter the owner of the apartment from placing a bar in it. 
13. Wardrobe with glass doors
For interiors in industrial style even suitable for a bar old wardrobe with glass doors - like those used in hospitals for storing medicines. 
14. Wardrobe+bench+table
Why not opt for a bar corner that combines all the elements - a bench, a cabinet, a bar counter? And even a place to feed your pet! 
15. Bookcase in the library
Cultural leisure is different for everyone: some pass the time by reading books, others don’t mind having a glass. So why not combine these areas into one leisure center? 
16. Shelf in the closet
Even on one shelf in the closet you can create a small bar: with a tray for drinks, a mirror back wall and LED lighting. 
17. Repainted wardrobe
In this Canadian loft, an ordinary IKEA cabinet has become a storage unit for drinks. The owners simply painted it the desired shade, giving it a touch of antiquity. 
18. Antique refrigerator cabinet
You can breathe a second life into such a refrigerator cabinet - for example, place a bar in it. Such rough furniture will look organic in rustic interiors and in rustic style interiors. 
19. Cabinet with bar attributes
And for Western lovers, you can set up a saloon - a traditional Wild West bar - with a skull and a wooden sign. 
20. Built-in bar
Any empty opening or unused niche can accommodate a bar rack. For example, from a closet or pantry. 
21. Built-in bar
This bar built into the wall can be made either open or with doors. Alcoholic drinks, for example, are hidden in the closet, and dishes are left on the shelves. 
22. In the doorway
Any unoccupied corner of your home is a potential location for your bar. All you need is a countertop, a cabinet, a refrigerator and a tray for drinks. 
23. Under the roof slopes
And even under bevels attic floor Where it is difficult to find suitable furniture, you can easily place a bar area with a cabinet and a couple of shelves. Mirror mosaic will visually raise the ceiling. 
24. In the niche from the fireplace
The owners of this California home decided to take up the niche of an unused fireplace and place a bar in it with refrigerators for drinks and a countertop. 
25. Bar corner
A slate board will help create the atmosphere of a bar: here you can jokingly write the menu, promotions and discounts on cocktails. 
26. Shelf in the closet
A bar as part of a furniture set has a number of advantages: it can always be hidden so as not to be tempted. And when open, the door can serve as a table. 
27. In the doorway
Regular wooden shelves as a bar display - such an addition kitchen set will help turn any unoccupied corner into a bar. 
28. In the doorway
And if wooden structures seem heavy, it’s time to think about glass shelves that most accurately convey the style of the bar. 
29. In the doorway
If there is no room for a real man's den, any empty corner will do. Finishing with stone and wood will give the desired brutal spirit. For storage - ordinary wooden shelves, wine stands and drawers. 
30. In the doorway
And the lighting will help to visually enlarge even a small nook for a bar: the space can be expanded due to the top and back light. Owners of a private home may want to think about installing a light well. 
31. In the doorway
Look around - even in small apartment there are empty corners. For example, corridors, doorways, where you can place a bar. You can visually separate this area using a contrasting wall color or lighting. 
32. In the doorway
It is logical to place the bar next to kitchen table: then the need for a bar counter disappears by itself. And on the countertop you can organize a bartender’s corner, with a shaker, a basket of ice, and a pestle. 
33. In the doorway
Your bar can be decorated in eco-style: with a woodpile, plants, simple hanging shelves and tabletop. 
34. In the doorway
Interval between bookshelves and the window should not be empty! A few glass shelves, a mirror and a cabinet - that's all you need for a bar corner. 
35. Shelves in the closet
In any closet there are a couple of free shelves that can be arranged as a bar. Just highlight this area with contrasting color and light. 
36. In the doorway
You can create a full-fledged bar in an empty corner using the appropriate paraphernalia - a refrigerator for drinks, wine shelves and, of course, a sign. 
37. Bar wall cabinet
Well, if it is not possible to make a niche in the wall for a bar and holes for bottles, it’s time to think about a wall cabinet, which can also be used as a partition. 
38. Under the stairs
Don't be deterred by non-standard layouts, different bevels and angles. This is the perfect place for hanging shelves for the bar! 
39. In the doorway
The bar can also be an extension of your kitchen unit: simply choose matching cabinets from the same range. And to separate the kitchen and bar areas, place the latter in the corner. 
40. Under the roof slopes
Mirror tiles can be a great alternative to a bar mirror. With its help, a small corner under the stairs appears visually larger. 
41. In the wall
The space under the stairs should not be empty, the owner of this American house decided and placed a storage rack here. There was also room for a bar on the top shelf. 
42. On the balcony
Placing a bar on the balcony is an obvious solution. Where else will it be so pleasant to sit in the evening with a glass of wine and admire the sunset? 
43. In the wall
A pass-through opening is a great place for a bar that will be available in both the kitchen and dining room. 
44. In the doorway
A narrow cabinet for a bar, a retractable bar counter - even in small rooms It is possible to set up a bar. 
45. Rack of wine boxes
A budget option for a bar cabinet/display is old wine boxes. Minimum costs, maximum atmosphere. 
46. Shelves made from wine boxes
Wine boxes can be simply stacked on the floor or built into intricate designs on the wall, like in this Houston loft. 
47. Pallet rack
Pallets are also suitable for a bar rack - just stack them on top of each other, and use the resulting voids to store bottles. 
48. Bar+table+fridge
It's a multi-functional design, with a bar cabinet at the bottom and ice and drink cooling sections at the top, which can be covered with a countertop for making cocktails. 
49. On the desktop
Why hide alcohol in the closet? In the absence of a bar display case, you can display the entire range on a suitable table. 
50. At the wall
A table for carpentry work will be appropriate in interiors with masculine character, with rough and simple furniture.
Our version of the mini bar is quite simple to manufacture, compact and spacious. It holds a lot of alcoholic drinks and also has space for glasses and even shot glasses. In order to do DIY mini bar you will need the following materials:
- MDF;
- screws;
- glue;
- dye;
- putty.
Tools:
- saw;
- jigsaw;
- screwdriver;
- drills (30 mm, 22 mm);
- clamps;
- sandpaper.
Step 1: Planning
This is the most an important part the entire project. The first step is to decide what we want to place and store in the bar:
- wine bottles (~8 pieces);
- bottles of low-alcohol drinks;
- corkscrew;
- wine corks;
- cutting board;
- wine glasses;
- cocktail glasses;
- glasses.
With such a list of requirements, we began to think about the size of the minibar. The width was set at 607 mm (internal), and the depth was determined by the length of the wine bottle, which should fit horizontally inside the bar.
For this project I bought 9 mm MDF sheet - 2440 x 1220 mm. Here is an approximate plan for cutting this material:
- top: 340 x 607 mm;
- bottom: 340 x 607 mm;
- 2 sides: 460 x 340;
- 2 front doors: 440 x 303;
- rear: 440 x 607;
- 2 vertical partitions: 440 x 320 mm;
- 2 internal horizontal partitions: 607 * 320 mm.
In addition, it took quite a lot of wood scraps to make wine rack.
Step 2: Create a wine rack
To build a wine rack for 8 bottles, you need to cut 16 - 300 mm strips of spruce, they were approximately 20 mm thick.
The next step was sanding and making 45 degree cuts on the ends (purely for aesthetics). 4 strips for attaching to one of the side parts (460 x 340 mm) were spaced vertically at intervals of 110 mm. The first strip was attached to the bottom of the 9mm sheet. Similarly, the 4 remaining ones should be attached to one of the inner parts of the post, however this time the first strip should be placed on the bottom. The remaining 8 need to be screwed back to back onto another piece. To do this, I used two strips 50 mm wide, 9 mm thick, and 440 mm high.
Step 3: Glass Rails
Given the limited internal space I wanted to make the glass holder as narrow as possible, but still be able to hold 2 glasses side by side. In order to pick up optimal placement We bought glasses and experimentally managed to determine how to fit them into our minibar.
After that, we cut 607 * 320 mm strips and, after drilling a 10 mm hole, we cut out slots for the rack. At the end of the process, it was discovered that the slots needed to be made a little larger, so it was better not to reduce the width of the slot.
Step 4: Assembling the body
Now we take our wine racks and cup holders and all the materials we cut earlier and complete the entire structure. Considering the thickness internal partitions At this stage it was also decided to add slots in the sides of the bar for handles. To do this I found appropriate place(where the wine racks are) and drilled two 30 mm holes located 55 mm higher from the bottom of the structure, cut them out using a jigsaw required holes. When all the holes are prepared and cut, all that remains is to connect all the parts of the bar together.
Step 5. Making a drawer
You can build a box from 5 pieces of MDF, cut to the right sizes. In our case, the width is 215 mm and the depth is 40 mm. We make a small cut in the middle with a jigsaw; it will serve as a handle for opening.
Step 6. Continue assembly
To finally assemble the bar we use glue and screws. Attach the top and bottom boards to the sides. Form a central section (horizontal shelves, glass holder and vertical partitions). This was done by placing the bottom 340mm board above the bottom, the top shelf ~50mm below the top giving about 30mm for cutting board and the cup holders are about 20mm below the top of the bar. Paste inner part. Add right side. Add a wine cooler to the centerpiece. Add the left side.
To install doors, you need to slightly reduce the pre-prepared pieces under the door in height to fit them inside the gap and in width it is better to remove 2 mm on each to ensure comfortable opening (although this parameter will vary depending on the hinges used).
Then we insert the hinges (which we cut to the required length using a hacksaw) and first screw the hinges to the doors, and then all together to the bar. After this step, the doors and the entire minibar can be painted. We used two coats of paint and also made the front of the doors black.
Step 7. The minibar is ready
All that remains is to fill these holy bins with essential attributes: vodka, gin, rum, Cointreau, vermouth, ameretto, etc., as well as cider and wine. The wine cabinet holds 6 bottles, there are also 4 beer glasses, 6 shot glasses and a shaker. The drawer is quite spacious for storing a corkscrew, wine corks, a knife and other accessories, the presence of which is a must in any good bar. So now you have everything at your fingertips and in one place, you can use it for your health.
An older version of the same minibar. Restoration.
A bar in the interior is a solution more typical for European countries But it is gradually gaining popularity in Russia, among people interested in the culture of drinking alcoholic beverages. After all, you can just drink, or you can make a whole art out of it. Find out how to do this in more detail later in the article.
Why is it needed?
Actually, this determines the two main tasks of any bar:
- Alcohol storage. In order to drink once with friends, you don’t need to store anything; you just need to buy a couple of bottles before the meeting. But this is not enough to calmly and gradually drink your favorite drinks. Cognac for coffee, a shot of good liqueur for interesting book, a glass of whiskey after a hard day. It is difficult to purchase drinks every time; it is much more rational to store several bottles for different occasions.
- Mixing cocktails. In order to drink an alcoholic cocktail, you can go to a club, overpay there several times and leave with a headache. Or you can set up a bar at home and turn drinking cocktails into a hobby that will not only take time, but will also help you start drinking less.
In general, having a bar at home - either a large bar or a minibar - is a way to reduce alcohol consumption. Of course, it is not suitable for binge alcoholics, but for people who are just starting to feel that something is wrong, it may well help.
Stationary bar
Setting up a stationary bar at home means acquiring a bar counter, a rack for bottles and plenty of useful devices like shakers and special cocktail glasses. This solution is pretentious, beautiful, but suitable exclusively for country house or very large apartment- otherwise it will simply not be possible to allocate space for it.
This bar includes:
- Bar counter. Tall, narrow, with obligatory lighting hanging from the ceiling and metal pipe for dangling accessories, it looks great. It's a pleasure to drink alcohol while drinking alcohol - you can feel like a hero in a Hollywood movie.
- Bar chairs. Tall, necessarily suitable for the height of a specific stand, with a footrest that allows you to sit comfortably. They can be executed from different materials, but should fit well with the stand.
- Actually, a bar. Located behind the counter, includes open shelves racks on which you can place bottles of alcohol. Everything should be at hand, everything should be in sight, everything should be easy to reach. Wood and glass are usually used for making.
This design is for aesthetes. It’s sad to just drink it, but you need to drink it meaningfully, beautifully. The style that is usually used is loft or classic English. More natural materials, restrained natural colors.
Under the counter there must be special shelves with arranged accessories, and next to it there must be a portable refrigerator with a supply of ice.
Advice
It is best to allocate a separate room for such a bar, since it immediately grabs all the attention and is completely incompatible with either the kitchen set or the living room set.
A separate room for a bar - only when space allows
Mini bar
If a stationary bar requires a lot of space, then a minibar will fit perfectly in ordinary apartment. The only thing you will need is more or less up-to-date repairs - otherwise the bar will break down and spoil the entire interior.
With a bar counter - standard option
Design
First of all, you need to decide on the design, and the first point depends on how obvious the presence of a bar in the room should be:
- Built-in. Built-in bars can be seen in hotels and sometimes in offices. As a rule, they are hidden behind paintings, behind an inconspicuous piece of wallpaper, or simply seem like an ordinary cabinet. It is extremely easy to fit the built-in structure into the interior; you just need to choose the appropriate door.
- Closed. This bar is a cabinet that is either hung on the wall or placed on the floor. Equipped with doors behind which the contents are not visible. It can perfectly complement the interior and no one needs to know what’s inside.
- Open. Such bars are rare, since all decent alcohol requires protection from sun rays. But if you are not going to buy something expensive and will use frosted bottles, this solution will suit you.
Open option for use
Also plays a role:
- Capacity. As a rule, a regular home minibar can hold up to thirty liters of alcohol. For home use this is more than enough, and larger models are required by serious collectors. They cost more, they take up more space, so if you plan to limit yourself to a dozen bottles, you should take the standard volume.
- Number of branches. The number can vary - from one to four or even five. Sometimes small drawers are added to them in which you can store tools and additional small items. This is a matter of beauty rather than convenience.
- Temperature. Various alcohols requires different temperatures. Some things can be stored exclusively in a cool place, while others require relative warmth. If you need a standard set - vodka, whiskey, cognac, wine, liqueurs and something non-alcoholic - then you should take the standard average temperature regime. But if your collection is extensive, expensive, capricious, then you should choose a minibar with different temperatures in different compartments - from five degrees to seventeen.
And, of course, it is important how the minibar will look. It could be:
- Standard built-in. This one is almost invisible in the interior - it’s not an accent, no one entering will recognize any difficulties in fitting it in.
- Locker. Hung on the wall, it looks like a small cabinet, usually wooden. Fits well in classic interiors, but in modern ones it will look good in the form of a rack with glass shelves, for example.
- Nightstand. Placed on the floor, it usually looks like a standard buffet, only small. As a rule, it is replete with compartments for small items.
- Barrel. An original design that will fit exclusively into classic interiors, which looks quite funny and may hint that the owner has a sense of humor. This is especially good if you have the most wine in your bar.
- globe. Another one original design, which looks like a real globe. To get the alcohol, just open the lid. It will look good in the interior of an office in a classic European style.
- TV. Do you have an old ray TV lying around, but the repair leaves much to be desired? Make a highlight out of it! Remove the kinescope and insert shelves into the free space - the result is an original and simple minibar.
- Safe. You don't want anyone to know about your hobby? A minibar in the form of a safe will perfectly keep your secret. It can be placed in the office, or it can be built into the wall. Many models are equipped with an electric combination lock so that only the owner can gain access.
- Table on wheels. It usually looks quite funny, has a round shape and allows you to move the entire bar along with its contents to the desired room.
- Rack. If your bar will be mostly filled with wine, then a classic rack with honeycomb-like compartments will do. Bottles will be stored horizontally in it, which is the most correct way, and it will perfectly suit the interior in the spirit of Italian classics.
Table on wheels - funny and interesting
You can make a minibar with your own hands, or you can buy it - the only difference is whether you want to spend time and effort on making it.
Location
The minibar can find its place in different rooms- and it will look different everywhere:
- Kitchen. The minibar looks good here in the form of a cabinet, similar to the kitchen cabinets. So it doesn’t stand out and fits well into the interior. You can, however, go the other way and buy something original, but suitable in style. For example, a barrel in a modern Scandinavian style or a wine rack in a kind of patio.
- Living room. Guests are received here, and if you are going to drink with them, you can highlight the presence of a bar. To do this, you can either give it a separate corner, or simply build a cabinet into the set, which, nevertheless, will stand out.
- Cabinet. If your whole life is spent in the office, then you can put a bar there. The most common design is in the form of a safe. After all, no one will be surprised that you actually have it.
Other rooms are not very suitable for the location of the structure. The hallway is a walk-through area; nothing important is placed in it. The bathroom is wet, and it would be strange to install a cabinet with alcohol in it. In the nursery - even more so.
You can, however, put a bar in the bedroom by choosing any design you like.
Filling
It doesn’t matter what task you started it for - as soon as it’s installed, the bar needs to be filled.
There are a couple of simple tips for this:
- Start with one bottle. The alcohol that can be served in a bar is usually expensive and elite. Buy complete collection Not everyone can afford it at once, but one bottle is enough. They usually start with something they love. It’s especially easy for those who have opened a bar to mix cocktails - a bottle strong alcohol can be used in more than a dozen recipes.
- Don't drink everything at once. If you have a habit of drinking a lot, try to break it. To do this, start one bottle first, then the second. If you want to drink, drink a little, and the alcohol should be expensive - you won’t drink a drink that costs several thousand as often and in the same quantities as its cheap counterparts.
- Don't invite friends. You usually want to show off your bar right away, but it’s better to do it later, and invite only those who are able to stop at a small portion. You should not drink in company until you have at least your third bottle.
The standard bar consists of the following drinks:
- gin, and you need to buy it, even if you don’t like it by itself;
- vodka, by no means cheap from the nearest store, but good and expensive;
- whiskey, in two forms - bourbon and scotch;
- rum - white and aged, two bottles required;
- orange liqueur - used to make cocktails;
- vermouth - sweet and dry, also primarily for cocktails;
- brandy, cognac and tequila.
From such a set you can assemble a huge number of cocktails, plus with it at the bar you will always find something to drink. You can supplement the collection with wines, cider, beer, other liqueurs except orange - in fact, any alcohol that you like.
Advice
Get into the habit of keeping ice in the refrigerator, not just one mold, but two or three. Without it, alcohol and alcoholic cocktails are rarely drunk.
Accessories
To prepare cocktails, the bar (even if it is mini) needs to be supplemented with the necessary accessories. There are not so many of them that you can’t do without:
- Shaker. Cocktail ingredients are poured into it and then easily mixed. There is a classic one, which consists of three elements that can be separated, and a Boston one, which looks like two glasses superimposed on each other.
- Mixing glass. This mixes ingredients with the same density, which are easy to mix.
- Bar spoon. It looks like a regular one, but has a very long handle.
- Jigger. It is also a measuring cup, with which you can easily determine the volume.
- Strainer. Helps strain the mixture.
Additionally, a blender with a juicer function is useful - with it you can prepare fresh juices. Everything else is essentially optional.
