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Everything You Need for a Celebration

There’s something special about having friends and family over to celebrate. And entertaining is even more enjoyable when your space is set up with everything you need to make guests comfortable, keep drinks flowing and let the good times roll.

Whether you’re creating a dedicated home bar, outfitting a game room or simply carving out a corner for entertaining, a few well-chosen pieces can turn an ordinary space into the perfect gathering spot.

Start with the Bar

A home bar instantly creates a destination for guests. It can be a full-size freestanding bar, a compact bar cabinet or even a console or cabinet repurposed to hold bottles, glassware and entertaining essentials.

Add a few comfortable bar stools, and suddenly you have a place where guests can pull up a seat, enjoy a drink and join the conversation.

If space is limited, a bar cabinet is an excellent alternative. Look for one with storage for bottles, glassware and accessories so everything you need is conveniently tucked away until it's time to entertain.

Keep the Drinks Ready

A well-equipped entertaining area is all about convenience. Wine racks keep favorite bottles organized and within reach, while ice buckets and ice makers make it easy to keep drinks properly chilled.

For the ultimate setup, consider under-counter refrigeration. Having cold beverages close at hand means fewer trips to the kitchen—and more time spent enjoying your guests.

Add a Little Competition

Why stop at drinks?

A game table can turn your entertaining area into a place guests naturally gather. Cards, chess, backgammon, board games or a friendly round of poker can keep an evening going long after dinner is over.

A game table can also be a handsome piece of furniture when it isn't being used for play, making it both practical and decorative.

Don't Forget the Lighting

The right lighting helps create the atmosphere.

Pendant lights are particularly well suited to bars and game areas. Hung over a bar, counter or game table, they provide useful illumination while adding another layer of style to the room.

Choose something understated to complement the space—or make the lighting itself part of the celebration with an unusual vintage, industrial or statement fixture.

Create a Space Made for Celebrating

The best entertaining spaces don't have to be large or elaborate. They simply need to feel inviting.

A bar or bar cabinet, comfortable stools, a game table, wine storage, good lighting and a few useful accessories can transform an unused corner, basement, family room or game room into a place people want to gather.

And the best part? Many of the pieces you need to create your own entertaining space can be found at Out of the Box.

All that’s left is the guest list, the party hats—and the bubbly!

Visit Out of the Box

Open Daily

Monday–Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM

7401 Main St., Ralston, Nebraska
Just south of Omaha. Enter on the east side of the Granary.