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2023 is all about entertaining at home

WOW!house 2023 home bar by Tala Fustok (James McDonald)

WOW!house 2023 home bar by Tala Fustok (James McDonald)

Home bars were a breakout trend during lockdown when going out wasn’t an option,” says Jen Nash, the senior design lead at Magnet, a British kitchen company. “But now,” she continues, “as people look to adjust spending habits and lifestyle behaviours in response to the cost of living crisis, we’re seeing the home bar trend return.”

For many, the home is increasingly functioning as a place for socialising, and the design community is responding to this trend. So, cue the new phrase being bandied around by interior designers:

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10 Lavish Home Bar Ideas We’re Loving on the AD PRO Directory

While an eye-catching cart of bottles and glassware can invigorate home gatherings, a full-fledged bar set-up takes soirées to luxe new heights. And from a design perspective, a personal station for cocktails or mocktails can be an opportunity to make a bold visual statement. Like a powder room, a petite bar is just the spot to flaunt jewel-toned hues and maximalist patterns. Plus, even when no one is behind the counter stirring old fashioneds, shelves can elegantly display your favorite stemware and tumblers. With these 11 home bar ideas, AD PRO Directory designers have deftly married drama with comfort and

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