Whether you’re a pro football fan, college football fan—or both— there's no better place to catch the game than from the comfort of your own home bar. With the right basement bar design materials, you can create the place to bring together friends and family (even those who cheer for your rivals) from the beginning to the end of football season—and every month in between. These basement bar ideas will help you come up with a crowd-favorite design that fits your space and your style.
Keep It Simple and Rustic
If you love the great outdoors, take some basement bar inspiration from your favorite hiking, fishing, or football-playing spots. Use stone and wood in earthy tones, like brown, green, and red, to set the stage. Make sure to give your guests plenty of space to sit with simple stools, or get creative and make seats out of whiskey barrels. Then get ready for game day by adding your favorite football memorabilia to the walls.
Adding a rustic stone bar to your basement is no small task, but it doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems. Faux stone wall panels give your bar the same country feel as real stone for less time, labor, and money.
Colorado Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall Panels in Motley Gray
Go Vintage or Modern With Versatile Brick Looks
If you're looking for more traditional basement bar design ideas, try a red or brown brick base with a natural wood top. Want to go bolder with brick? Combine a white brick base and a dark countertop for a sleeker look. Add pops of color in other areas of your basement to brighten up the space, or stick to the monochromatic palette with gray stools and clear glassware.
Worried that installing a brick bar is too expensive? Don't be. With our faux brick panels, you can create a classic style without breaking the bank.
Recreate an Irish Pub
Make your basement the go-to gathering spot for big games, holiday parties, and weekend get-togethers by designing it in the style of an Irish pub. Start with dark wood, stone, and forest green accents. Set the mood with low lighting, and finish the space with comfortable high-back bar stools made with simple wood and touches of brown leather.
For a more affordable bar build, use faux wood panels around the base. Add dimension to the surrounding walls by adding shelves to display your favorite glasses and Irish decor. Use our real or faux wood planks and brackets for a fast and easy shelf installation that's sturdy enough to hold all the steins, pints, and mugs in your collection.
Lehigh Cobblestone Faux Stone Wall Panel in Harvest
Bring in the Beach With a Nautical Design
Whether you live on the coast or just wish you did, you can bring a beachside vibe when building a basement bar. For starters, use reclaimed or distressed wood to give the bar a laid-back feel. Use brass or bronze accents like drawer pulls and stools, and decorate with rope and anchors.
Our shiplap faux wood panels are an ideal fit for a seaside basement bar theme. Install them on your bar base or add them to an accent wall. Show off your preferred beverages—and maybe a ship in a bottle—with a faux wood mantle mounted behind the bar.
Create the Perfect Basement Bar With Barron Designs
A home bar is a great place to gather with loved ones, unwind, and enjoy the sports of the season. On the other hand, building a basement bar sounds like a massive and potentially budget-busting undertaking. The good news is that it doesn't have to be. With our durable, hyperrealistic faux panels and faux planks, you can build a basement bar that will be the envy of the neighborhood and football fans everywhere without draining your bank account. Explore everything Barron Designs has to offer and make your dream basement bar ideas a reality.