A minimalist home bar for a contemporary home

Complete your modern kitchen with these designer tips for an IKEA home bar

From a party at home that simply rocks, to not having to worry about driving back home, a minimalist home bar offers plenty of advantages that go way beyond the aesthetics of it. While some may be intimidated when picking out furniture and accessories, creating a minimalist home bar that is as attractive as it is functional is relatively easy. Our option done with IKEA cabinets fits in any kitchen, the overall cabinet budget is $4,648.

In order to plan a home bar, you need to consider all the things that can be included at this area:

• Storage space for: silverware, glassware, drinks and mixers, utensils, smaller appliances, cups, napkins, etc.
• A cleaning area nearby (a smaller, secondary sink is key).
• Counter space as a prep area.

Tips from our designers:

• Door style & color scheme: Although you can choose any color scheme that you would like for your home bar, using a modern or contemporary color palette will truly tie the look of your bar together. When picking out colors, try to pair neutral shades with just a touch of vibrant color. We used VOXTORP doors in a walnut effect with white JUSTIS glass doors.
• Functionality & convenience: Wet bars, like our featured example, make cleanup easier because they have a built-in sink; built-in ice machines or wine coolers, which add convenience by eliminating the need to travel back and forth to the kitchen.
• Planning & sketching: Draw a simple floor plan for the minimalist home bar after taking measurements. This will help with visualizing the wet bar in the designated space. See our example for a reference:

Adding a minimalist home bar can be a great weekend project that can add value to your home. You can get started with your design by clicking here.

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