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Modern Boho in Denver
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Sally Wheat InteriorsSally Wheat Interiors
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MG+BW at Robb & Stucky
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Details & Accessories
Bennett Lerner InteriorsBennett Lerner Interiors
Bennett Lerner Interiors - Sherman Oaks
Bennett Lerner Interiors - Sherman Oaks
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Erika Bierman Photography
Serena & Lily - Westport
Serena & Lily - Westport
Holder Parlette Architecture + LandscapesHolder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes
Serena & Lily store, Westport CT
Transitional Home Bar
Transitional Home Bar
Cozy sitting room area
Cozy sitting room area
Grunberger InteriorsGrunberger Interiors
This glamorous sitting room area is the perfect spot for intimate gatherings. It is a blend of the homeowner's furnishings - the four club chairs and the oriental rug - with a variety of new pieces. I spiced things up by introducing a deep leaf green color in the opulent faux silk roman shades, as well as in the custom designed throw pillows. A bold zebra print and leather circular ottoman together with gold metal nesting tables and bar cart have been added. Above the bar cart, black and white classic photography gives the space a chic and retro feel. The crowning glory is the organic branches chandelier, which casts a beautiful warm glow in the evenings, adding to the inviting mood of the space.
Woods End - Decorating & Styling
Woods End - Decorating & Styling
Parker & Parker Design, LLCParker & Parker Design, LLC
Decorating and finishing touches for Woods End Project
Geneva Drive Living Room Bar
Geneva Drive Living Room Bar
HouseMill DesignHouseMill Design
Photo by Molly Culver
Upper East Side, NYC
Upper East Side, NYC
The Rinfret GroupThe Rinfret Group
University Park Kitchen Remodel
University Park Kitchen Remodel
HRS BUILDHRS BUILD
extended floating brass with glass shelves
Marble Cove Project
Marble Cove Project
UserUser
Laurie Perez Photography
New England Charmer
New England Charmer
Lauren Evans Interiors, LLCLauren Evans Interiors, LLC
Cove Neck Kitchen
Cove Neck Kitchen
Packard Cabinetry of Sea CliffPackard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff
the bar transitioning from the kitchen to the formal dining room was visible coming down the hallway from the front foyer so it had to reflect the antiques in the home and stand on its own. ---Matthew Adam Photography
Cocktail Bar
Cocktail Bar
Noushka Design LtdNoushka Design Ltd
Bar Cart details
Bar Cart details
Carrie D. Mader DesignsCarrie D. Mader Designs
I have an addiction to bar carts. They are so versatile! This one is overcrowded and I dig it.
Outer Sunset
Outer Sunset
Carl and The WolfCarl and The Wolf

Bar Cart with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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.
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