When choosing lights for your home, it’s easy to overlook certain areas. The home bar is one such space in the home where lighting is installed almost as an afterthought. The right light fixtures in your bar area can transform a dull home bar into something spectacular that is inviting for the homeowner and their guests.
We’ve put together some home bar lighting ideas that will make every hour you spend at your new drinking hole feel like happy hour. Once you create the right ambient in your home bar, the only decisions left to make will be the selection of drinks you want to make and enjoy.
Pendant Lights
Pendant lights can be simple and stylish or elaborate and unique. There are many different styles you can choose from, including a variety of materials, allowing you to create a very unique look in your home bar. Pendant lights are available as a single hanging light, but you can also choose multiple pendant lights in different configurations, depending on the look you are trying to achieve.
What you’ll really love about pendant lights in a home bar is that they offer versatility when it comes to installation. You can hang them directly over the bar to make this area the focus of the room or above the front of the bar where your guests may be seated. You can choose a uniform look that is sleek and modern or choose different lengths and styles for a laid-back, rustic look.
Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Light fixtures are a very personal choice in any home, and for those who want a light fitting that attracts the eye without looking ostentatious, semi-flush mount ceiling light fixtures tick all the right boxes. The fact that they are installed closer to the ceiling makes pendant lights ideal for lower ceilings or smaller rooms, and the space between the flush mount ceiling light and the ceiling allows light to be directed upwards as well as downwards.
This home bar lighting idea is perfect for home bars, breakfast nooks, bedrooms, and more. The designs, materials used, and overall looks are so varied that your only worry is choosing the perfect one for your home bar.
Motion Sensor Lights
One of the best things about motion sensor lights is that most of them can be calibrated to turn on and off automatically. These lights may not shine as brightly as other home bar lights, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t super convenient and practical.
Motion sensor lights are ideal for installing under cabinets or shelving, along the edges of the bar, or above key elements of the bar such as a decorative decanter, mini-fridge, or anywhere you need a touch of light to shine. While not overly bright, they are still strong enough to emit light where it is needed, and as they are motion sensor lights, you won’t need to struggle to find the light switch and possibly stub your toes on any obstacles on your way to the bar.
Recessed Lights
Clean lines and simplicity always look good, and if this is the look you’re aiming for with your home bar, why not have recessed lights installed? Recessed lights are installed flush to the ceiling or wall and allow you to control the amount of light you have in your home bar area. These lights can be installed individually, and you can choose the amount of space in between. This type of lighting is perfect for those who prefer not to have any fixtures hanging from the ceiling or for a modern, streamlined home bar.
Rope Lights
Rope lights are fun and easy to install and, in most cases, you may even be able to install them yourself. Similar to string lights, only stronger, rope lights can be wound over the top of your home bar, along the backboard, under the bar, or anywhere.
What is really great about rope lights is that you can often choose one of the colors in the mix or put on a multicolored light show and let all the colors shine. You can even go totally creative and designate a color for each section of your bar. Most rope lights are LED which also means they will last longer and also consume less electricity than ordinary lights.
Sound Reactive Smart Fairy Lights
Turn your home bar into your own private dance club with sound-reactive smart fairy lights. Apart from the fact that the color combinations are practically limitless, you can also select modes, depending on your mood. Choose the music mode to mimic the beat of any music you are playing, choose colors and light warmth, or just turn them on and let them shine. Sound-reactive smart lights can be hung in a drape-like fashion over the top of the bar, along the backboard, or anywhere.
Create your own personalized light show right in your home bar and turn a simple gathering with friends into a real party.
Sputnik Chandeliers
If you love a really dramatic look for your home bar, take a look at Sputnik chandeliers. Inspired by the extra orbital satellite of the same name, Sputnik chandeliers have multiple arms with each one holding its own light bulb. If you are considering adding Sputnik chandeliers to your home bar area, there are a few things you will need to consider. Firstly, the size of the bar area and the space between your bar and the ceiling. Some can be quite large so choose carefully. The last thing you want is a massive chandelier blocking the view. Fortunately, smaller versions of this stunning light fixture are also available so you may still find one perfect for your home bar.
Wall Lighting
Create something truly unique for your home bar with wall light fixtures. Surround your home bar with some exceptionally stylish wall sconces, lanterns, torches, and more. You can also team wall light fixtures with a selection of lamps, overhead fixtures, and more.
The main reason wall light fixtures are a great choice for home bars is that they allow you to set the ambiance in your home to suit the occasion. Flood your home bar area with light from the ceiling and the walls or turn off all the ceiling lights and let the wall lights shine for a romantic setting. These lights give you options and, if you choose well, they can also be stunning decorative features.
Don’t feel like you need to rush when selecting the best home bar light ideas for your bar. The lighting needs to be bright enough but not so bright that you find yourself squinting. Choose a design that matches the rest of your home bar decor and pay attention to the level of light that will emit from your light fixtures. You want an area with a nice ambient light to give the impression that you are at some glitzy bar but still cozy enough to enjoy this space.
Mix and match some of these home bar lighting ideas and create a space that will make you the envy of everyone on your block.
