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The Old West has a rustic kind of charm, hasn’t it? If you love this part of history, then you might consider setting up a saloon theme right inside the kitchen, basement, or the home bar. For this particular article, let’s take a look at the guidelines that can help you set up the cowboy sort of home bar –
Keep in mind that saloons were social hubs of many Old West communities. These days, you can have a lot of fun designing your very own saloon home bar.
Everything Rustic
Say no to modern furnishings as much as you can. The Old West saloon has wooden floors, ceilings, walls, paneling, etc. Wood is the star of the show especially on the walls and floors. You can take the Western feel a tad higher by putting woven area rugs. If you can, find pieces that were made of reclaimed wood or weathered barn wood.
Wood paneling should be added to the walls to add to the rustic feel of the room. Faux panels would do, just make sure that each piece plays the part well enough.
A lot of old saloons also have pressed tin ceilings. This look can be replicated in your home bar by having the ceiling fitted with tiles. These should be the lightweight type that can be easily installed with just a little glue or by simple nailing.
You can also hang the ultimate symbol of the Old West – those swinging saloon doors. Decorate the home bar’s entryway with these doors as you add ceiling hooks right above the doorway.
Existing Home Bars
If you already have an existing home bar but would like to have one that has the look of the Old West, then you can have a portable bar as your primary option. Pick a bar that’s made of rustic hardware and distressed wood.
Look for someone in your family who can help you set up your wood home bar. Include rustic barstools with cowhide or leather as upholstery. Find those that have nail head trim.
Antique Replica
Antique oil lamps are difficult to come by. Instead of spending too much or wasting your time looking for one, then you can have the replicas. Kerosene lamps are the best lighting choice for your saloon-themed home bar. These now come in fuel and electric varieties.
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Wall Décor Galore
No Old West saloon can be called as such without vendor signage as well as posters. These are those tobacco or beer ads that you can post all over your walls. Theatre production posters are also suitable inside saloons.
Give your saloon home bar a more authentic feel by stacking whiskey and spirits in antique-looking bottles. These aren’t complete without those equally antique-looking whiskey and beer glasses. Find a brass spittoon to complete the look.
You can also use Wild West wood signs and photos of Old America such as Native Americans, miners, cowboys and burlesque dancers. Those Wanted: Dead or Alive posters featuring faces of your family members are a funny way to decorate your new rustic home bar. An old piano can also be an awesome prop.
These will serve as your artworks and décor for the home bar. Take black and white snapshots of each family member or all together and have those framed and hung on the wooden walls. Remind everyone to not smile as you take their pictures as this will be reminiscent of those straight-faced photographs during those days.
Use rustic chandeliers, elk heads, racks, and mounted deer heads and get more inspiration for your saloon-themed home bar from areas that featured saloons like Virginia City, Nevada, Arizona, etc.
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