Old TV
This option is ideal for bachelors, young couples or lovers of unusual interior elements. A minibar inside an old TV is an original idea for any home. Place it in the living room - and it will “decorate” more than one pleasant evening with friends. And if you dim the lights, it will create the ambience for a romantic dinner in retro style. Such an item can look great in modern styles. So don't be afraid - experiment!
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Bottle cube
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A compact 12-bottle minibar is perfect for a minimalist-style living room. It is made in the shape of a cube with smooth painted surfaces, on one side of which there are holes for bottles. The entire structure rests on strong, low legs. The cube can double as a nightstand; its upper part can be used for open storage of glasses. If you choose furniture in a similar style, such a minibar becomes a harmonious part of the interior.
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Floor-standing globe bar
The Globus minibar is a non-trivial and interesting solution for storing and serving alcohol at home. The diameter of the ball can reach 50 cm. You can choose the size that suits you. The easiest way to make such a globe-shaped storage system is to use a ready-made ball and varnish it.
The wooden minibar consists of a bowl, legs and a small chest of drawers. You can look for a beautiful globe in brown shades at flea markets on the Internet. Making a globe bar with your own hands from scratch is extremely difficult; for this you need not only special equipment, but also the appropriate skills.
Tools that will be required to create the product:
- old globe;
- three balusters;
- plywood;
- jigsaw;
- paint – brown, gold or silver;
- fasteners;
- self-tapping screws
To get balusters, you can take apart an old home dining table or chairs.
For beginners, it is better to start with a simple, one-story structure. Legs from a stool are attached to a regular globe. PHOTO: static.turbosquid.com
If you divide the stand for the globe in half, installing a mechanism that allows you to open and close the structure, then the entire work will take no more than an hour. PHOTO: 9.allegroimg.com The entire structure can be varnished to give an expensive look PHOTO: 8.allegroimg.com
Living room element
A wonderful, light minibar can be built into the living room interior. To do this, you will have to make a niche in the wall, so this solution is not suitable for every home. You can use the space of a closet as a niche, if you have one, but here you need to weigh what is more important, a closet or a bar. This home minibar can even accommodate a refrigerator and a small sink.
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Why do you need a minibar?
A minibar will be an excellent style solution for the kitchen.
A minibar is, first of all, a place for storing alcoholic beverages, and secondly, a place for bottling it and preparing cocktails.
A minibar allows you to store alcoholic beverages in one place and saves space. This is a very fashionable trend and an unusual design solution that demonstrates wealth, the preferences of the owners, and a love of comfort and practicality.
Niche in the kitchen
The minibar in the kitchen can be presented in various variations. Let's consider an example when a niche is allocated for it. This option is quite convenient for saving space. Behind the screen there is a large part of the countertop for dishes, a small narrow refrigerator for horizontal stacking of bottles and a square refrigerator for other items. The wall behind the minibar can be decorated with wallpaper so that it contrasts with the overall look of the kitchen. This can be easily and effectively implemented in strict, laconic styles, where the walls of the room remain white.
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Benefits of a solid wood home bar
- Most models of such bars are quite compact, which allows them to be placed even in small spaces. Portable bars are also mobile, they can be easily moved from place to place and to another room.
- As a design element, the bar adds originality to the interior.
- Free space is freed up in the refrigerator, in the cabinets in the kitchen and in the living room, where drinks would be stored in the absence of a bar.
- The contents of such bars, as a rule, are elite alcohol, which emphasizes the wealth of the owner and his refined taste.
Advice.
Your bar volume should correspond to the number of bottles stored at a time. The bar looks nice when it's full.
So, a wooden bar itself looks very aesthetically pleasing and helps create a casual, relaxed atmosphere. This type of furniture is suitable for lovers of fun parties and will serve as a miniature wine cabinet for fans of fine alcohol.
Among the advantages of a bar made from solid wood, we note the following:
- The main material of the array is natural wood, which is an environmentally friendly product that in most cases does not cause allergies. Wood is the best material for furniture and decoration of residential premises.
- Wooden furniture has a beautiful appearance.
- The wood texture has a unique natural pattern.
- Ecological cleanliness.
- Wood as a structural material has fairly high strength, and certain species have high hardness.
- Versatility.
- Long service life.
Wood is the most popular natural material used in interior design. This is a natural, environmentally friendly material that can not only create coziness and comfort in the room, but also protect you from the influence of negative man-made factors. Wood is associated with sunlight. It can lift your spirits and create an atmosphere conducive to both relaxation and creative work. Wood is appropriate to use when decorating interiors in any style.
Wooden elements of the bar are easily and harmoniously combined with glass, metal, leather and other materials from which bottles with drinks and various bar accessories are made. Wood attracts with its unique ability to combine utility with style, brutality with luxury. If you want to buy yourself a home bar, opt for a bar made from solid natural wood. And you will never be a loser!
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Separate cabinet in the kitchen
In large kitchens, the set is divided into several parts, which most often have their own specific set of functions. One such part can be allocated for a minibar. In this case, the bottom drawers are converted into a refrigerator, and if there is space left, additional shelves can be arranged there. The top drawers are reserved for glasses, glasses and other dishes. The LED strip lighting above the working area of the minibar looks beautiful.
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Part of the table
If the dimensions of the room do not allow you to install a full-fledged minibar, do not worry, a small multi-tiered table can easily replace it. Glass tables with a metal frame look beautiful. This solution is suitable for both classic and modern styles. By the way, to make your minibar look more solid and attractive, we recommend installing a large mirror on the wall behind it. This will visually increase the size of both the room and the bar. The top shelf can be used for accessories, and the lower ones will already accommodate wine glasses and bottles.
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Space under the stairs
In private homes, there is often space under the stairs that no one uses. This is the right place for a minibar. Wall shelves, several refrigerators, and even drawers for dishes and other accessories will fit here. The brick wall behind the minibar looks good; it adds brutality to this corner. Don't forget to think about the lighting - bottom lighting on the shelves under the bottles looks beautiful. You can hang an LED strip along the bottom edge.
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Important aspects of the minibar configuration
The minibar shelf harmoniously complements the kitchen interior.
- Shelves and fasteners must be securely attached. One bottle weighs little, but in large quantities it will weigh enough to collapse.
- Shelves and racks should be parallel to the floor. Otherwise, the bottles may simply roll off and fall out.
- It’s better to have a separate chute for each bottle, so they won’t hit each other and make it difficult to get out.
- The minibar should also have space for glass containers.
- Portable options should have high-quality wheels so as not to damage the floor or break the contents when dragging.
Wooden structure
For lovers of natural materials in the interior, we suggest considering this minibar option. A one-piece structure was made from treated wood, consisting of a cabinet with shelves for bottles and a holder for wine glasses, a bar counter and chairs. The composition is suitable for chalet and country styles. Artificially aged wood as a material will add charm and solidity.
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Old suitcase
Another unusual version of a minibar is made from a large old suitcase. To implement this idea, you will need a suitcase itself and a stand from an old table on which this suitcase will fit securely. Choose the interior design to your taste: you can leave everything as is and just put bottles there, or you can make miniature shelves for wine glasses and shot glasses.
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What to fill the minibar with
Each person's choice of alcohol depends on their preferences.
The main purpose of the minibar is to store alcohol. The content of such a repository is based on personal preference. Basic components include the following aspects.
- Wine white, red.
- Champagne.
- Vodka.
- Whiskey.
- Cognac.
- Gin.
- Tequila.
- Rum.
This is the main set. These drinks can be drunk either pure or mixed. To make cocktails you will need the following equipment.
- A shaker is a small glass for mixing cocktails.
- Bar spoon. It has a long handle, which makes it convenient to mix cocktails.
- Jigger. This is a measuring cup. Usually they are double-sided.
Some minibars also allow you to place a set of glass:
- Rox. Designed for strong drinks, as well as for mixing cocktails.
- A shot or just a glass. Designed for vodka, tequila and some types of cocktails.
- Wine glass.
- Champagne flute. This is the name of a glass for sparkling wines and cocktails based on them.
- Beer glass.
- Hurricane. This is a glass for serving cocktails.
