Looking for corner home bar ideas that leave room for more than bottles? Think green arches, pretty glassware and a little spot for your coffee maker too.
These spaces range from a small drinks cart to full built-ins, with a few shelving details you could borrow for your own setup.
You can keep things simple or go all out. Start with the space you have, then decide whether you want somewhere to display your favorite glasses or pull up a stool.
Home bar corners and details worth saving
green arch and trailing leaves
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous green arch. I love the trailing plant beside the little framed print.
The brown cabinet and matching shelves look so pretty against that deep green background.
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If you want your corner home bar to double as a coffee spot, borrow the little machine setup on the right.
gray cabinets and curved trim
This built-in may just be one of my favorites here. The curved trim above each counter is so pretty, plus there are narrow side shelves for displaying glasses.
The gold-tone cart adds another spot for bottles. You could try a similar cart beside your cabinets if you need a little extra storage.
a bar plan with three stools
Want room to pull up a stool? This illustrated layout shows a long brown bar facing dark cabinets, with a screen above the sink and three hanging bulbs.
It’s a larger setup rather than a tiny corner solution. Borrow the paired display towers if you like the look, but check the measurements against your own room before planning a build.
black hexagons and glowing shelves
Don’t want to go overboard with the accessories? No problem! This dark nook keeps the shelves bare, with a small plant beside the sink.
I love the pale outlines around the black hexagons. Lighting beneath the brown shelves makes that pattern even easier to see.
wine racks tucked into the corner
If you are looking for lots of bottle storage, this one is for you. The large X-shaped rack sits below one side of the counter, with smaller diamond compartments above.
The hanging glasses are such a nice detail. Keep a little framed picture on the counter if you want to make your bar feel more personal.
a little cart by the window
How pretty is this little drinks cart? The rounded shelves fit between the fireplace and curtains, with decanters above and bottles below.
I especially love the bowl of lemons and lime beside the glasses. Try a small dish like this instead of filling every bit of your cart with bottles.
brown panels and pendant lights
If you want to go all out, there’s plenty to love here. The brown paneled bar has three stools in front, with a matching overhead frame and little pendant lights.
The dark cabinets and pale block-patterned wall continue behind it. This one needs more room than a small nook, but the lighting is a lovely detail to borrow.
gray shelves that wrap around
Don’t want tall cupboards above your counter? Look no further because these open corner shelves are for you. I love the mix of framed pictures, glasses and small decorative pieces.
The compact fridge sits below the left side. Open compartments on the right leave the bottles on display.
blue cabinets and gold-tone lights
I am obsessed with this blue bar. The tall cabinet has crisscross detailing across its doors, while rows of glasses sit on the open shelves beside it.
The gold-tone lights and faucets are so pretty against the blue. Try similar cabinet knobs if you want to repeat that little touch of gold.
a tucked-away bar for two
How cute is this little seating spot? The counter turns out toward the room, with two tall stools in front and bottle cubbies tucked underneath the other side.
I love the hanging glasses above the bottle shelf. The brown paneling makes this nook look different from the pale walls around it.
a small counter and round stools
If you’re looking for a bar without a whole wall of cabinets, go with a small corner counter like this. The shelves above have black supports and a golden glow underneath.
Those two round stools are just too cute together. Leave the counter mostly clear if you want to follow this simple setup.
an orange arch to borrow
I love this orange arch with its pale shelves and little botanical prints. This is a decorative sitting nook rather than an equipped bar, so it’s color inspiration rather than a finished drinks setup.
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For a bar version, you could pair a similar orange backdrop with a small drinks cabinet. I’d keep one of the framed prints too.
tall shelves with black supports
This is another wraparound shelf idea, but it’s a little different from the gray one above. I love the tall black supports running up the front and the lighting behind each level.
The bottles and glasses sit in small groups rather than filling every shelf. Keep those gaps if you want to try the same look.
a pale arch with gold details
This arched bar may just be my favorite one so far. The mottled mirrored background looks gorgeous behind the neat row of stemmed glasses.
There’s a small sink on the left and a drinks fridge below on the right. The gold-tone shelf supports, faucet and handles tie everything together.
dark shelves and floral backing
How pretty is this floral cabinet? Not gonna lie, the pink flowers against that dark background are my favorite part!
Bottles sit between pairs of glasses, so you can still see plenty of the pattern. Try a floral backing in your own display cabinet if you want something beyond a plain painted interior.
green cabinets and bold veining
The green-on-green pairing is so pretty in this bar. I love the pale branching lines across the darker backsplash, especially beside the simple vertical grooves on the cabinet fronts.
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This is a wide wall setup rather than a compact corner unit. You could borrow its green palette and rounded upper corners for a smaller design.
coffee on one side
Want a spot for coffee as well as bottled drinks? This corner has a coffee maker and mugs on the right, with a small sink and drinks fridge on the left.
I love the staggered brown shelves against the white horizontal paneling. The framed landscape pictures are a lovely little addition.
tiki mugs and colorful stirrers
If you are looking for a playful theme, then this one is for you. There’s so much to love, from the rows of tiki mugs to the colorful stirrers on the counter.
The patterned wall panels and fringed canopy carry the theme around the corner. Start with a mug display and framed print if you’d rather try a smaller version.
bottles around an outside corner
Don’t have an empty inside corner? This bottle display wraps around a projecting one instead.
The small brown ledges hold bottles horizontally between black top and bottom trim.
It’s storage rather than a full serving bar. You could pair a similar rack with a nearby counter if you want somewhere to set out your glasses.
a pale arch and little shelf rails
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty arched bar beside the stairs. I love the little gold-tone rails along the shelves!
The pale rectangular backsplash and light brown cabinetry look lovely together.
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The coffee tray below is another detail worth saving. Try grouping your coffee pieces on one side and your decanters on the other.