Deepawali 2025: How to style your home bar and cabinet for fun Diwali parties

No Diwali party is complete without food and drinks. While luxury table settings with festive décor and silverware are part of the feasting experience, a bar or cabinet plays an equally important role in entertaining your guests. According to Sajal Lamba, Co-founder & Director of Wriver, a bar or cabinet, when designed with intention, becomes more than a feature; it becomes an experience.

“Especially during the festive season, it acts as a gravitational point within the home, drawing people in and encouraging movement. Its impact lies not in visual presence alone, but in how it frames the social energy of a space, shifting seamlessly from intimate to celebratory,” he told Moneycontrol.

If you are planning to host a gathering and want to impress your guests, here’s what you should keep in mind about the placement, setting, and styling of your home bar.

• Strategic placement: When it comes to a bar, placement plays a key role. “A bar should feel accessible without obstructing flow; near seating areas, yet allowing clear paths for movement. Orientation, height and proximity to social zones determine how people gather and interact. When positioned thoughtfully, the space begins to host itself, letting guests move, mingle, and engage naturally,” Lamba said.

• Display with Discretion: For bar display, both curation and presentation matters. “A well-conceived bar or cabinet introduces rhythm into a room, balancing openness with enclosure, display with discretion,” he said. You can highlight signature bottles, offer both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and keep cocktail recipe cards or a beverage menu for your guests.

• Style with Functionality: According to him, “Functionality defines the experience.” That’s when organisation and efficient utilisation of space comes to the fore. “Storage should be intuitive, surfaces easy to clean, and access effortless.” Keeping your glassware organised and having small trays and bar tools for convenience are just some of the ways you can elevate the experience for your guests.

• Add Luxurious Décor: Additionally, style your home bar with impressive décor pieces, such as a statement mirror or an art piece. Using metallic trays and a fancy fruit bowl to add colour is a great way to catch the eye. For lighting, you can add flameless candles and fairy lights. Even floral arrangements and greenery can make the space stand out.

According to Lamba, these small yet essential details make all the difference in a gathering. “Ergonomic considerations transform the bar from a static object into a responsive partner in hosting,” he added.

Sharing his final thoughts, he said, “Ultimately, a bar or cabinet is less about display and more about dialogue. It holds gestures, and the cadence of togetherness. In the right placement and design, it does not just facilitate hosting, it embodies it, guiding the way people inhabit, move through, and experience a space.”