Khloé Kardashian's Elegant Bar is a Masterclass in How Designing for Entertaining is Transforming Our Homes in 2026
As rituals replace aesthetics as the primary concern in design, home bars are growing ever more popular – and the socialite's is gorgeous
Home bars were once a luxury, found in only the most extravagant of houses. Though their look may vary, areas of the home that turn entertaining into a destination, like coffee stations and bars, are increasingly prioritized by homeowners to make their houses into sites of experience. Khloé Kardashian knows exactly how it's done.
The socialite's home bar is one of the most striking features of her custom-built Hidden Hills home. Designed by Clements Design and Waldo Fernandez, the elegant entertaining space exudes pure luxury and light. It features tall marble shelves for glassware, a narrow window for natural light, and arches that blend effortlessly with the rest of the room, creating a conversation with the house. It embodies the philosophy homeowners are increasingly embracing, where the home is a jumping-off point for hosting.
Whether you're designing a small home bar or a full-blown hotel-level escape, Khloé's look is worthwhile inspiration.
With Google data showing that searches for ‘home bar design’ have surged by 80%, bars like Khloé's are emerging as a major interior design trend. To help you tap in, Homes & Gardens started by curating an edit of items inspired by those we see in Khloé's bar. Then, we spoke with design experts about how they've seen the approach to bars evolve, and how anyone can emulate it.
Recreate Khloé's Look at Home
Inspired by New York's Jazz Age, these coupes with mismatched stems and bases are such a talking point, for making elegant martinis. Plus, they come with stainless steel skewers for garnishes. Bring on the olives please!
This gorgeously curved jigger makes drink-making ultra-chic. It has precise measurements and two sides that make it simple to customize your cocktails.
Bar tender use these tools to peel thin strips of lemon, perfect for bringing your home bar to life. It features a zester as well, allowing for maximum customization.
Khloé Kardashian stores candy and snacks on her home bar countertop to welcome guests into the design. These pretty wooden ones are perfect for replicating the look in your own home.
These are statement ice cubes for statement drinks. Larger blocks of ice also melt more slowly so won't dilute drinks as quickly.
These hi-balls have an elevated look for special occasions thanks to the twisted pattern and fluted rims, making them a pretty addition to you cocktail glassware collection.
Laura Townsend, Design Manager at Magnet, calls this shift towards entertaining the rise of the ‘Ritual Kitchen,' whereby homeowners are creating dedicated zones for coffee and wine.
This shift is in part due to budgetary constraints, where people are being more intentional with their space at home. Laura states: 'With handcrafted coffees regularly costing more than £4 ($6) and cocktails often exceeding £10 ($14), recreating those experiences at home can quickly become an investment that pays for itself.'
Furthermore, as Khloe's bar demonstrates, people are more interested in bespoke experiences, and at-home entertaining caters to this customization. 'Entertaining at home allows you to curate every detail, from the materials and lighting to the color palette and styling, creating a space that feels uniquely yours, whether your aesthetic leans towards understated minimalism or bold, Art Deco-inspired design,' explains Laura.
The form your home bar or coffee station takes can also be customized based on available space. Laura advises: 'For those with smaller kitchens, or who favour versatility, a standalone cabinet, portable bar cart or trolley offers a stylishly flexible solution, where you can tuck them away behind a curtain or “skirt”.'
Ritual and experience are a huge part of how we live in our homes, and our design should reflect this. If you like to entertain, a fabulous home bar is a great place to start.
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