There’s nothing like having a wet bar in the home. Whether your focus is fun or sophistication, you’ll need the right accessories to really bring it to life. We’ve included fifteen ideas for the ultimate home bar below.

The Soda Siphon

Nothing endows your home bar with old-school charm quite like a soda siphon. Turn your tap water into a must-have cocktail component with one tug on the handle. Your guests will want to hold it, you’ll want to use it and everyone will love the sparkling results.

Wine Rack

Whether your bar is intended to impress the boss or impress your neighbors you’ll still want to have a selection of first class wines on hand for special occasions. Having them displayed on a wine rack in many ways completes the look of the home bar. Go for an innovative design to ramp up the visual interest.

Barware Essentials

It’s the little things that make the biggest difference and when it comes to the perfect home bar. That means having all the tools of the trade on hand - including the cocktail strainer and shaker, jigger, stirrer and and more.

Ice Maker

While some will embrace artificial ice with both arms others will want to stay the course with traditional ice which means they’ll need an ice maker. Install it under the back counter next to the glass door fridge and you’ve got a dynamic duo of functionality that will separate your bar from the ordinary.

Copper Mugs

Ramp up the ambiance of your home bar with the timeless beauty of Moscow Mule mugs from Paykoc. They’re not only the perfect vehicle for your Moscow Mules, Holiday Mules, Kentucky Mules and more they also look great hanging from the glass rack over the bar or stacked in a pyramid against the backsplash.

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Bottle Opener

Anyone can have a bottle opener. You want one that stands apart from the crowd either because it’s an antique you picked it up at Clignancourt Market in Paris or because it commemorates your favorite team finally winning it all. The bottle opener is another of those little touches that make all the difference.

State-of-the-Art Corkscrew

Your 1985 Henri Jayer Cros Parantoux won’t be much good if you don’t have the perfect corkscrew to open it with. Put a few extra bucks into getting one that is both beautifully functional as well as innovative in its design.

Glass-Door Refrigerator

Every home bar should have its own mini fridge and if yours has a glass door it’s even better. Guests can see exactly which beers and soft drinks you have available and you don’t have to keep opening the door to check. You can also use those cans and bottles behind the glass to add subtle color to the space.

Quality Barstools

Make sure that when your guest are enjoying the perfect mule in their Moscow Mule mugs that they’re also sitting on first class bar stools. They should be tall and comfy and stable and sturdy. Other than that the details are up to you.

Champagne Bucket

When there’s something special to celebrate or the countdown is on for the New Year you’re going to want to have plenty of chilled bubbly on hand. Whether lacquered wood or mirror-finish stainless steel the champagne bucket is a must have.

Martini Pitcher

You’ve got the copper mugs, you’ve got the champagne bucket and the soda siphon. All that’s left is the martini pitcher. Don’t let your home bar be caught one vital component short. Pick up a martini pitcher and complete the picture.

Artificial Ice

Something tells us that when people warn about the dangers of AI they’re not talking about artificial ice. Because, unlike computer-based AI these soapstone cubes aren’t out to enslave the human race; just to cast a chill over your drink without watering it down. Pick some up. Purists may scoff but everyone else will recognize them as a great idea.

Striped Paper Straws

Your guests will sometimes need straws, why not make them fun and environmentally friendly? Old-school striped paper straws add a light-hearted touch to the proceedings and send a subtle signal that you care about the world you live in.

Coasters

“Make sure you use a coaster!” Your mom was right. If your bar top is made of wood or natural stone you’re going to need coasters under those drinks. But far from being kill-joys they can reinforce a theme, add color and visual interest and be as formal or playful as you want.

Conclusion

Turn your home bar from a curiosity into the talk of the town by paying attention to the details.

One of the best ways to make your home bar totally unique to you is to get your glassware engraved with your initials, your favorite quote, or just something fun that you and friends can laugh about for years. At Paykoc Imports we offer retail and wholesale barware. Visit our online store to browse our selection or stop by our Denver gift shop.