A guide to selecting your ideal drinks cabinet
A drinks cabinet or home bar is so much more than a piece of furniture. It’s a focal point for indulgence, entertainment, fun and relaxation, a symbol of your lifestyle. So how do you select the ideal home bar to suit your lifestyle? Here are some insights to help…
1. Define your style
If your home is a canvas, your choice of drinks cabinet is a brushstroke setting the tone. Do you want a statement piece that defines your room, or a design that blends into the aesthetic you’ve created. Either way, it will express your style.
Consider whether you crave simple lines and understated elegance, or you’re drawn to a bold attention-grabber. Whatever your taste, Barzen will have the cabinet for you – browse the many styles available and discover the one that speaks to you.
2. Discover the joy in functionality
This isn’t just a piece of furniture, it’s a functional masterpiece. There are ingenious practical solutions out there for tucking away your cocktail stirrers and bottle openers, displaying your favourite glasses and more. From adjustable and pull-out shelves to built-in glassware racks and interior lighting, decide how you want your cabinet to work for you.
3. Size up your living space
This is a crucial consideration. Luckily, drinks cabinets come in all shapes and sizes so you’re sure to find one that’s a perfect fit.
In the main, they come in three shapes: sideboard-style, tall cabinets and corner units, which are ideal if space is at a premium. But there are endless permutations within these and the key is to balance the practical with the aesthetic. You want your cabinet to provide storage as well as look good, after all.
Be sure to measure your space and double-check the cabinet’s dimensions before you place your order, so your new addition slots perfectly into place.
4. A matter of material
Is your perfect cabinet warm and textured or sleek and cool? Will it have eye-catching etching, art deco geometrics or minimalist sheen?
Hardwood cabinets range from classic walnut, mahogany and oak to mango wood stained in various hues, and much more. Textured or polished, a wooden cabinet can take many forms. Perhaps a metallic finish is more your style – industrial steel, opulent brass, glamorous gold – all of these can look fabulous. And then there are cabinets that incorporate rattan, mirrors, rustic woods and natural stone…
Whatever material you plump for, craftsmanship is the backbone of a superior drinks cabinet – it’s evident in every drinks cabinet that Barzen offers.
5. Make it your own
Don’t be afraid to express your creativity when you make your choice. How far do you want to personalise your cabinet? Some designers can incorporate custom engravings and patterns, while you may be able to pick and mix from different finishes and fittings to create the effect you desire.
With your finishing touches, from beautifully displayed glassware to artfully placed accessories, you can create a cabinet that’s your very own.
