The days of saloon and tavern are far from behind us, but the private home bar takes luxury libations to an entirely new level.
The freedom to design the bar of your dreams is arguably the greatest perk of owning a domestic watering hole; from Deadwood to Don Draper, there is no shortage of inspiration from which to plan your personalized speakeasy.
While the larger factors may take center stage in the beginning stages of bar planning, the details are where the ultimate experience is punctuated.
In the eyes of the aficionado, a proper foot rest is more than just a fanciful luxury, but absolute necessity. How can a man truly savor his drink and the atmosphere if he’s not reclining in comfort?
A place to prop up his feet after a long day should be a given in the discerning bar critic’s world, and with so many styles to choose from, there’s really no reason to scrimp on this valuable implement. From traditional Victorian wrought iron scrollwork to repurposed industrial hardware, there are countless bar foot rest ideas and options to accentuate your experience.
Stained wood or polished brass, simple and streamlined or irresistibly antiquated, your foot rest–like your bar itself–is your modern day Rick’s Café. This is your domain, from floor to ceiling, and like Bogart’s iconic proprietor, nothing escapes your eye.
We all deserve a place to kick back and enjoy the simple pleasures of privacy and a tailor-made cocktail or cold brew. When your favorite neighborhood dive is packed and that uptown lounge a bit too fussy, what better place to rest your weary feet than your own home bar?
