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.
View in galleryIt’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.
View in galleryYou might also want to have a TV in the roomView in gallerySince this is an entertainment area, a pool table could be a good ideaView in galleryThe bar area can have lots of different designs and shapes, depending on the spaceView in galleryA traditional-rustic approach would be great if you plan to also have a wine cellarView in galleryMake sure you include lots of storage spaceView in gallerySave space with a compact bar with built-in wine coolers and storage compartmentsView in gallerySince there’s no natural light in here, use light colors for a bright décorView in galleryA basement bar is quite similar to a kitchen but a little simpler to designView in galleryThe soft lines and round edges match the design of the staircaseView in galleryWall-mounted furniture is always practical, especially in this caseView in galleryThe stone walls and dark-stained furniture balance each other nicelyView in galleryDon’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.
View in galleryMake the space feel inviting by using a lot of wood in your designView in galleryBy turning the basement into a bar you can save a lot of space downstairsView in galleryA sink and a refrigerator would surely be useful here as wellView in galleryTurn the basement into an intimate and quiet retreatView in galleryTry to make the space feel inviting and comfortable by using the right colorsView in galleryIf there’s any space left, you can also have a seating areaView in galleryI 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.