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Turn Your Basement Into A Bar – 20 Inspiring Designs That Will Make You Drool

By Simona Ganea
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What better thing to do with your basement than to turn it into a bar? It’s a quiet space, private and well insulated. So if you don’t need the space for anything else such as a home office or a storage room, a bar is a very valid and good option. The remodel would be simple and quick.

Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
It’s useful to have lots of shelves, great for storage and display

First of all, decide where the bar would go.

It would have to be either somewhere in the center where it can be the focal point of the room or on one of the walls. Get some bar stools and this part is already complete. But you’ll need more than a counter and a few chairs. You’ll also want to have some storage space in here as well. There are several options in this case.

Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
You might also want to have a TV in the room
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Since this is an entertainment area, a pool table could be a good idea
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
The bar area can have lots of different designs and shapes, depending on the space
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
A traditional-rustic approach would be great if you plan to also have a wine cellar
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Make sure you include lots of storage space
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Save space with a compact bar with built-in wine coolers and storage compartments
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Since there’s no natural light in here, use light colors for a bright décor
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
A basement bar is quite similar to a kitchen but a little simpler to design
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
The soft lines and round edges match the design of the staircase
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Wall-mounted furniture is always practical, especially in this case
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
The stone walls and dark-stained furniture balance each other nicely
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Don’t forget to add your personal touch to the décor

Multi-functional design.

For example, you could design the bar like a kitchen island and include drawers and storage compartments. If you want the bar to look professional, you’ll also need a sink and some display shelves for the bottles and glasses. A wine rack would also be nice to have.

Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Make the space feel inviting by using a lot of wood in your design
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
By turning the basement into a bar you can save a lot of space downstairs
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
A sink and a refrigerator would surely be useful here as well
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Turn the basement into an intimate and quiet retreat
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
Try to make the space feel inviting and comfortable by using the right colors
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
If there’s any space left, you can also have a seating area
Round wood paneling basement bar closer to stairs
I particularly like how the bar matches the staircase

Of course, you can take things one step further and turn the basement into a wine cellar with a bar and a seating area. Another interesting idea can be to turn this space into some sort of home theater or media room with, of course, a bar.

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