If you've decided to build your own home bar, you may be searching for some ideas on how to make your bar special and stand out. A home bar doesn't need to be a standard cabinet stocked with alcohol. Use your imagination to create a theme that will add some flair and color to your home bar project. There are plenty of bar ideas available that you can use to build the bar that fits your personality.
Sports Bar
If you're a sports fan, you can turn your home bar into your own sports bar. Since you're building it in your own home, you can create a shrine to your favorite sports team. You could paint the walls of the room your bar will be located in the colors of your favorite team, include memorabilia from your team on the walls, or paint your team logo directly onto the bar. A sports bar should also have a large-screen television, video and tabletop games, and a popcorn maker.
Jungle Room
If you're looking for a more exotic theme, make your home bar into your own jungle room. Paint the walls dark earth-tone colors to help create the right mood. Make sure the lighting you install is subtle and creative. For example, palm tree lamps would set the right mood. Use bamboo accents on the corners and edges of your bar—you could even build a roof over your bar using palm leaves (use plastic palm leaves, since they won't die). Pipe in some jungle sounds by installing speakers in the corners of your room. Don't forget the small paper umbrellas for your drinks!
Casino Bar
You can make a visit to your home bar feel like a visit to the casino. One of the keys to creating a casino-styled home bar is to have a color scheme that looks like a casino. Alternating reds and whites can set the right mood; a black bar would also help. Include replica casino games such as roulette, slot machines and card tables. A casino is also brightly lit, so make sure that your casino home bar has plenty of light to set the right atmosphere.
