home bar basics

raise your own bar

Whether you're springing for a bar cart, setting up a bar-height table or just stocking the counter, figure out the look you're going for.

home bar furniture

have a richer pour

Pouring spirits & liquors into crystal-cut decanters & stylish vessels can instantly up the look of your cocktail party.

wine & liquor storage

wine & dine

Get must-have accessories to prep & serve your favorite reds, whites & bubblies. Wine openers, bottle stoppers & aerators are just some of the tools you might consider when you're becoming your own personal sommelier.

wine tools & accessories

stay as cold as ice

Set out an ice bucket surrounded by a few different types of glasses—guests love options. Consider stocking up on champagne flutes, double old-fashioned glasses & other favorites.

ice buckets & wine chillers

cheers with the right glass

Stock your bar with six basic liquors and a variety of mixers. This should give you plenty of material to create tasty cocktails for your guests—and even come up with new ideas that are all your own! Be sure to have the right glasses on hand, too.

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shake things up

The best bet for a well-mixed drink? Cocktail shakers, of course! Take things up a notch & incorporate snifters, cocktail strainers and jiggers into the mix.

bar tools & accessories

A helpful hint:

set out drink tags for guests, so no one loses track of their glass!