While traditional wet bars are classy as all get out, not all of us have the space for one. That’s why bar carts have experienced such a surge in popularity in recent years. They’re easy to customize and are a lot more affordable than installing counters and cabinetry.
Even so, not everyone has the floor space for a bar cart. That’s where the minibar closet comes in. It’s surprisingly easy to convert an unused closet into a stylish minibar. You can keep the bottom half as is, installing shelves on top for bottles and glasses, or go all-in and transform the space into a full bar with wine fridge, mirrors and mood lighting.
It’s also convenient to have the space tucked away. Bar carts are easy to bump into, but a bar closet keeps your precious stemware and collection of liqueurs from being damaged when people get a little too into dancing at your next cocktail party.
Read on for inspiration on how you can transform your boring old closet into a one-of-a-kind bar.
Walk-In Closet Bar
Your dream walk-in closet includes space for a minibar, right? Putting on fashion shows while swigging Champagne has never been easier.
A Mid-Century Modern Twist
The doors to this closet bar are paneled just like the walls of the room, so when they're closed, you can't even tell there's a closet there.
Ikea Hack Bar Closet
Ikea's Expedit and Lack shelves are the secrets to creating this closet bar. It's a relatively affordable DIY that can be done over a weekend.
Wine Bar Closet
A roomy closet under the stairs became this wine bar closet, complete with wine fridge to keep sensitive bottles at the perfect temperature.
Subway Tile Closet Minibar
Add a subway tile backsplash to your minibar, and no one will ever guess that it used to be a closet.
Glass Door Closet Bar
If you have kids, a minibar that's out in the open only spells trouble (and broken glass). Instead, put it in a closet with a glass door. You'll be able to see the elegant arrangement of bottles and glasses from the rest of the room but won't have to worry about your toddler climbing it.
Dining Room Bar Closet
Take the doors off a double-wide closet, then paint the interior and add cabinetry, and you've got a conveniently placed, tucked-away bar.
Color-Coordinated Bar Closet
Selecting one color to highlight in your bar closet design helps it come together visually. Bonus points if the color also matches the walls outside the closet.
Well-Lit Closet Bar
This bar fits in a small closet, but it's made to feel roomier in two ways. One, the area beneath the bottles is lit, giving the bar a glow. Two, the back wall is mirrored, making the space feel larger.
Simple Bar Closet DIY
Three shelves and a mirror are all you need to transform a small closet into a perfectly situated minibar. Just remove the door and add a potted plant for character, and you'll be sipping in style.
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