Everyone who likes wine should want to have a bar of their own. At the end of a day's trip, it is very pleasant to mix a glass of wine for yourself at your own bar. Here are some tips: Let's take a look at how a small family can build a home bar at low cost? ('ω')? The first step in renovation: Make rational use of corner space
Find a corner where you can use furniture, wall cabinets, etc. Make a combination, place the wine cabinet and wine bottles in it, and use the wall space to hang wine glass racks to give the bar a small and exquisite style. Just like in our home, we chose a corner of the living room. Although the reserved space is not large, it has a great atmosphere.
If you want to separate the home bar from the living room, it is recommended to use glass to separate it, because this cost is relatively low, and the bar can be seen outside for a better feeling. The second step of the transformation: Choose the right furniture
1. Wine cabinet
If you have enough budget, you can buy a wall-mounted wine cabinet, because the reserved space itself is not very large. So if you want to make the most of the space, wall space is essential.
If you don’t have enough budget, look here! ! Although it is not a real wine cabinet, we can use its replacement, which can save a lot of money and does not affect the overall effect at all. You can rest assured!
Eslite: Their kitchen shelves are available in two-layer, three-layer and single-layer styles. They are white and have good load-bearing capacity and large capacity. The main reason is that they are cheap! ! ! The three-story one with drawers and hooks is only 46! ! !
2. Sister Yan’s store: The shelves in his store do not have tops and are very simple. There are three colors to choose from: white, log color, and walnut
Peach. Personally, I prefer this one, the price is 29-89, the board is strong and stable, and can be punched!
3. Meijia Storage: Their storage racks are very clear. If you put a night light on them, they will create a sense of atmosphere. No need to drill holes. There are also many specifications to choose from, including white, black, and wood colors. They are load-bearing. The capabilities are also relatively strong, and the prices range from 8.9 to 33.9.
2. Bar counter
I bought the bar counter from PDD. I am in my early 100s. It is 100cm long, 30cm wide and 100cm high. I think the one I bought is a little short, so it can be appropriate. A bit higher, but the cost will also go up.
Because the better bar counters start at RMB 300, so considering the cost, you can just use a taller cabinet or table at home, and the effect will be good. If you have a balcony, you can directly use the balcony stacks and glue an oak board on it, which is also a good choice, so that the cost will be saved.
3. Necessary wine utensils
If you don’t have the necessary tools, you can also use local materials: a long stick spoon instead of a bar spoon, hand-squeezing lemon juice, and a rolling pin instead of pounding. Okay, just find a cup with a mark. If you need to shake it, you can use a thermos cup... In fact, you can still make delicious wine.
However, PDD has relatively affordable cocktail mixers:
1. Damama Kitchenware Official Flagship Store: The quality is very good, quite thick, the tools are relatively complete, there is no color difference, and the scales are also Very clear, the key is the price is very cheap! The five-piece set is only 12, and the eight-piece set is 22. At this price, just close your eyes and buy it!
2. Milk tea supplies store: The quality is very good, the items are relatively complete, and their customer service attitude is also very good. The lid of their cup is soft, but the cup body is relatively hard, and its resistance to blows is excellent! Theirs is more complete, with a 13-piece set, but I don’t recommend it very much, not because it’s expensive, but because some of the tools are not very useful at all. A five-piece set costs RMB 14, and an eleven-piece set costs RMB 15. This price is really impressive, so go for it with your eyes closed! !
3. Liubi official flagship store: The biggest feature of its store is that it is made of stainless steel and glass. The scales are also very clear and the tools are complete. There will be no smell after cleaning, and the logistics speed is also very fast. Soon, the service attitude of the merchants was also very good. The four-piece all-steel model cost 34, the six-piece all-steel model cost 41, and the ten-piece all-steel model cost 49.
The third step of transformation: Prepare wine
White rum and vodka: the most commonly used wine. There are many categories of rum. I only included white rum and black rum. Currently, black rum I drank only a little bit of white rum and emptied many bottles.
2. Vodka: Smirnoff’s vodka is really delicious, cheap and big. I don’t feel bad drinking it at parties or anything. I personally prefer Absolute, but of course the price is a bit more expensive. Same thing. 750ml is more than twice as expensive, so you have to choose the brand based on your personal needs.
3. Gin: My personal favorite wine, bar none! !!I only bought two brands, Gordon and Bombay. Personally, I prefer Gordon. I haven’t finished one bottle of Bombay yet, but I’ve already finished several bottles of Gordon. The price of Gordon is also very cheap, and it’s totally worth it every day. Feeling distressed.
4. Whiskey: Whiskey is enough for mixing bourbon. It is cheap and a big bowl. Among the three flavors, I prefer Jack Daniels. I am too lazy to add some ice tea when mixing wine. You can drink half a bottle. The price of the black one will be a little more expensive.
5. Tequila: Tequila is really loved to death by those who love it, and hated by those who hate it. It is rarely used in bartending. I use it after chilling it and adding salt and lemon puree. Drink, I personally feel that the handsome one is delicious
6. Liqueur: Almond liqueur is not highly utilized and is usually used as a godfather. You can try the mini version first. Cointreau is also a commonly used liqueur, and its sweet orange flavor is delicious.
7. Blue orange liqueur and grenadine are generally used to add color.
For 8 lemon juice, you can choose to squeeze fresh lemons; the syrup can be boiled with sugar and water. The fourth step of transformation: enhance the atmosphere
I used scented candles and ambient night lights.
Xiyue official flagship store: LED lantern strings, the colors are very warm and beautiful, and the atmosphere is super strong! ! There are many shapes to choose from. The star lamp I chose is very beautiful and only costs 9.9 at 6 meters! !
2. Miaoqin Wenchuang: Mini small candle lamp, very creative, very artistic, transparent, warm yellow, looks good whether it is used as an ornament or a night light, and the quality is also very good, you can Feel free to rush! ! The price is also within 10 yuan!
3. Auntie’s aromatherapy home: I bought gardenia and lavender. After lighting it, the room will be very fragrant, but not pungent. It smells good and has a sense of atmosphere. Single large size Just pretend to be 8.88! !
In general, building a home bar at a low cost requires some innovation and imagination. As long as you find the right location, make good use of the space, and choose the right furniture and barware, you can create a warm and comfortable place. Home Bar(?▽`)