A sterile bar feels like a hospital; a home feels like a museum of your life. A great bar should feel like it has a history, even if it opened last month.

You don’t need a built-in wet bar to make it feel authentic. You just need the right anchors:

A versatile Bourbon, a clean Gin, and a high-quality Agave Tequila.

Swap bright overheads for warm-toned lamps or smart bulbs dimmed to 20%.