If youre like us, then you have a soft spot for entertaining. Maybe its just during the holiday season or youre a part of a dedicated dinner party group, but throwing a get-together is your speciality. So why not set up a beautifully decorated bar area to ensure your house is always ready to entertain? Below, weve gathered up some of our favorite home bar decorating ideas. Whether its inside or out, there are tons of ways to set up a stylish bar that fits your style. Looking for something a bit more rustic? We have tips on how to get the reclaimed wood bar of your dreams! In the mood for something more traditional? Check out our easy DIY ways of jazzing up your built-ins. If youre looking to take on a bigger project, our closet (yes, closet!) makeover idea will have you ready to turn your least favorite spot into something you love. Regardless of budget or skill level, there are home bar ideas for you here thatll have you kicking backcocktail in handin no-time.Looking To Up Your Drinks Game? Check Out All Our Favorite Beverage Ideas and Recipes Below! 1Go Wild for WallpaperHelen NormanYou already know the power wallpaper can have in small spaces (think laundry or powder rooms), but what about in your bar? In this mountain cottage, a green forested wallpaper and a painted built-in cabinet are the perfect foils for the nearby white living room. Get the Look:Wallpaper: Forest by Cole & SonCabinet Paint Color: Bancha by Farrow & BallTOUR THIS HOUSE2Try Glass ShelvingALI HARPERTo show off the homeowners collection of colorful glassware and let a little more light into this river cottages wood-paneled pass-through bar, designer Jensen Killen opted for a simple glass shelf mounted halfway up the windows. TOUR THIS HOUSEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3Use A Vintage HutchHector M. Sanchez, styling by Anna LoganOr, any tall antique piece! This antique English dresser doubles as a combination china hutch-slash-bar in a Mississippi kitchen. Piled up with pheasant plates and a silver tray-turned-bar, this serving station makes entertaining easy as bourbon pecan pie. Get the LookWall Paint Color: Dutch Tile Blue by Sherwin-WilliamsTOUR THIS HOUSE4Style Up Your ShedDean HearneIn a pinch, any surface can work as a bar. In this stylish backyard shed, stockpiles of split wood feel right at home next to a small collection of liquor bottles primed for on-the-go cocktail making. RELATED: Heres Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Building Your Own Shed Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Jazz Up Your Built-In BarDavid A. LandIf your home bar needs a designers touch, add furniture-style details that bring loads of character, such as the X-brace glass cabinets fronts and bun footings Ed James, owner of Four Board Woodworks, added to the cypress bar cabinet in his familys lake house.TOUR THIS HOUSE 6Try a Pass-Through BarAlec HemerPass-through bars are perfect for those who love to entertain. The natural flow between spaces means that hosts can prep and party at the same time. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Use Open ShelvingDavid A. LandIf a grand built-in bar doesnt fit your small house floor plan, no worries! In this cozy Maine cottage, homeowners John Wentworth and Jamie Gluck opted for simple bracketed shelves to house their antique glassware. Below, a vintage drop-leaf table plays host to their collection of bottles. TOUR THIS HOUSERELATED: These Open Shelving Ideas Will Have You Ready to Tear Off All Your Cabinet Fronts8Opt for Butcher BlockDavid TsayCant decide on the perfect material to top your bar counters? Try butcher block! These beautiful wood pieces are often less expensive and more manageable than you think.TOUR THIS HOUSERELATED: Heres Everything You Need to Know About Butcher Block Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Add a Statement Mini FridgeNat ReaIf your built-in wet bar is in need of a little pizazz, try a colorful, vintage-inspired mini fridge, such as the one seen in this Rhode Island farmhouse. TOUR THIS HOUSE10Mix Drinking and Gamesmike gartenNo, we dont mean drinking games! We mean board games. We love the playful feel these collected games bring to the bar, which was crafted from an old post office sorting bay.RELATED: These Are The Most Crowd-Pleasing Board Games For All AgesAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Repurpose an Old CrateDavid A. LandTruly, it can be that simple! This humble home bar was crafted from an antique crate and placed on top of a chrome table base. With a little DIY ingenuity, you can get the same look. Just search for table bases online. RELATED: These Are The 100 Best Places to Buy Antiques Online, According to Our Editors12Go All-In On WhiteDavid HillegasWhile a home bar might conjure up images of dark, wood-paneled spaces, they can also be light and bright! In this South Carolina cottage, designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas chose a cozy-yet-creamy white and finished the palette with subtle blue details to make this quiet bar feel show-stopping. TOUR THIS HOUSERELATED: These Are The Best Warm White Paint Colors For Every Part Of Your HouseAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below13Turn It Into a Coffee BarAdam Albright, styling by Kelly Ryan KegansHosting company for a long weekend? Try a classic coffee bar! In this Wisconsin summer cabin, homeowner Sarah Anderson swapped cocktails for easy-to-grab coffee cups, plus tempting blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls on a cake stand, for the ultimate guest-friendly set up. Get the Look:Wallpaper: "Raphael" in Black/Dark Green by SandbergTOUR THIS HOUSE14Stagger Your ShelvingPaul CostelloIf you have tall ceilings and need to stretch your design plan upwards, try this trick from Ronnie Dunns Tennessee barn home and stagger your open shelves to create even more visual dynamism. It also helps if your shelves are filled with a perfectly curated collection of bottles. TOUR THIS HOUSEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below15Stick to a Basic Bar CartGood Housekeeping/Mike GartenWhen in doubt, a bar cart makes for a crowd-pleasing, fool-proof drinks station. All you need to add for a little personality is some antique glassware, a fun cocktail to share with your guests, and fresh flowers. RELATED: These Are The Best Outdoor Bar Carts You Can Buy Right Now16Keep It SimpleGridley and GravesThe classic bar doesnt require muchall you really need is something to drink and something to drink from. This rustic lake cabin provides just that, all nestled on a simple tray and tucked into the corner of the living room. TOUR THIS HOUSERELATED: These All-Time Favorite Lake House Decorating Ideas Will Give Your Getaway The Perfect Laid-Back Look Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Repurpose a ClosetPhoto: Stacy Zarin Goldberg; Design: Zo FeldmanDont know what to do with that weird closet in your house that just isn't deep enough? Take this idea from designer Zo Feldman and transform it into an easy-to-hide bar! RELATED: Learn How to Organize Any Closet With These Expert Tips 18Take The Bar OutsideDebbie HarpeOnce the weather cools down, its time to bring your friends and family together for a cozy outdoor gathering. At this harvest party, hosted by lifestyle expert Debbie Harpe, a serve-yourself bar makes the perfect end note for her long table. RELATED: See More of Debbies Harvest Party (And All Her Good Ideas & Recipes) Here Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Style Up Stainless SteelBrian WoodcockA more modern, hardworking choice for a bar, stainless steel cabinetry (topped with a cement slab) adds a cool and sophisticated edge to this Alabama farmhouse designed by Paige Thornton. TOUR THIS HOUSE 20Grace Your Bar With GarlandRikki SnyderIf youre planning on hosting a grand holiday soire, don't forget to decorate the bar! In this cozy New York farmhouse, shaggy evergreen boughs and an orange garland strung with plaid ribbon add a festive touch to the buffet-turned-bar. TOUR THIS HOUSERELATED: How to Dry Citrus for All Your Holiday DecorationsAnna LoganSenior Homes & Style EditorAnna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isnt working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!