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Glam Dry Bar
Glam Dry Bar
Decorlift Design CoDecorlift Design Co
Dining Room custom buffet cabinets and dry bar area with mirrored tile backsplash, black cabinets and black quartz countertops.
Let There Be Light
Let There Be Light
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Lakeside Lower Level
Lakeside Lower Level
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc.Plekkenpol Builders, Inc.
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Mini fridge drawers and ice maker in bar
Mini fridge drawers and ice maker in bar
Marvista Design + BuildMarvista Design + Build
The built-in fridge drawer and ice maker are covered with matching cabinet panels to make sure they blend seamlessly into the design.
Western Springs Transitional
Western Springs Transitional
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
This large space did not function well for this family of 6. The cabinetry they had did not go to the ceiling and offered very poor storage options. The island that existed was tiny in comparrison to the space. By taking the cabinets to the ceiling, enlarging the island and adding large pantry's we were able to achieve the storage needed. Then the fun began, all of the decorative details that make this space so stunning. Beautiful tile for the backsplash and a custom metal hood. Lighting and hardware to complement the hood. Then, the vintage runner and natural wood elements to make the space feel more homey.
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Lower level wet bar with dark gray cabinets, open shelving and full height white tile backsplash.
Colorful Kit House Renovation
Colorful Kit House Renovation
Kelly Rogers InteriorsKelly Rogers Interiors
FOR SALE: Tanglewood Transitional Estate
FOR SALE: Tanglewood Transitional Estate
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen Solvers of Fort LauderdaleKitchen Solvers of Fort Lauderdale
Woods Edge
Woods Edge
KC Drafting & DesignKC Drafting & Design
Pacific Palisades Project
Pacific Palisades Project
JDP InteriorsJDP Interiors
Sophisticated Glamour
Sophisticated Glamour
RLH StudioRLH Studio
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Menning Kitchen
Menning Kitchen
Rebecca Ryan DesignRebecca Ryan Design
360 VIP
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Old Hillsboro Building CompanyOld Hillsboro Building Company
Marin Modern Farmhouse Bar
Marin Modern Farmhouse Bar
G Family Construction & G DesignG Family Construction & G Design
Midnight Magic Bar
Midnight Magic Bar
Aubrey CostelloAubrey Costello
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Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill
Annie Hall InteriorsAnnie Hall Interiors
Michael Lee
Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel
Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Nor-Son Custom Builders Alyssa Lee Photography
At Home Wet Bar
At Home Wet Bar
Hanes Construction, Inc.Hanes Construction, Inc.

Home Bar Ideas and Designs

A home bar is one of the ultimate indulgences for a homeowner. By no means essential but all the more satisfying for that very reason. Whether your home bar ideas would be having the boys round to watch the big match in a pub-style atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon, ‘going uptown’ to sip an espresso martini in your home cocktail bar in the loft, or hoping to recreate the vibe of an intimate speakeasy in your basement, a style home bar is a treat that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits. A place where you are always guaranteed a seat.

How big should my home bar be?

The ideal style of your home bar will depend on your lifestyle and entertaining habits as well as the amount of available space. If big groups come round regularly then you should consider dedicating a part of your living room or basement to a larger seating area – complete with a bar table, bar stools and wet bar section – to keep everyone suitably comfortable and merry. If TV is essential, check if there is a wall nearby that’s a big enough to mount it on without restricting anyone’s view. A key feature of home bar ideas is the storage – gleaming wine racks and low-lit glass shelves. Make sure you can afford these little delights after you have built the basic structure. Alternatively, if space is limited, a freestanding home cocktail bar would give you somewhere to prepare cocktails that is out of the way – in the corner of your dining room or under the stairwell for instance. Also, mirrored surfaces can help to create the illusion of space. Sketch the layout of the room in which you would like to place the bar and think about where all those bottles, cans and snacks are going to go. Then speak to either a home bar specialist about your home bar ideas, or to a joiner about adapting a vintage bookcase or creating something bespoke.

What style of home bar should I choose?

Try to play off the interior decor of the surrounding area. A kitsch Manhattan-inspired home cocktail bar will look out of place in a country cottage, for example. Similarly, a long white walnut home bar would jar against a bright red contemporary kitchen. That said, contrast might be something that you accentuate, not least through the choice of flooring, which would help to make your home bar stand out. Collect home bar ideas in an Ideabook, settle upon a theme and then discuss the design with your home bar specialist or joiner. Lighting sets the mood in bars, particularly late at night, so pay special attention to placement, intensity and how you want your guests to feel. Dim underbar lighting creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, while spotlights brighten and energise.

Which home bar accessories and facilities should I include?

This really does depend on how far you are willing to go. A home bar can replicate almost everything you see in your local, from running water and refrigerated wine cabinets to draught beer pumps and bespoke lighting and a sound systems. Again, the most important thing is to work with what’s there – available space and home decor. Is that black lizard effect leather flooring really going to go? How about the turquoise splashback? Do those flowers look out of place or will they help to soften up what’s fast becoming a man cave? There are several ways to make a home bar more visually interesting without spending big on fixtures and fittings. Select furniture that’s comfortable but also sparks interest, such as salvaged chairs or a second-hand leather sofa. Add a touch of glitz and glamour through your choice of glassware, drinks trolley, ice bucket, shaker and spirit bottles if you want the home cocktail bar look. Then scatter a few curios around the bar – ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
Montclair Renovation & Facade
Montclair Renovation & Facade
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