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Breakfast Bar with Blue Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Seaside Renovation
Seaside Renovation
Cristina Johnson AIA, NCIDQ - TMS ArchitectsCristina Johnson AIA, NCIDQ - TMS Architects
Rob Karosis
New Glarius rustic retreat
New Glarius rustic retreat
Jeff Hibbard Design ServicesJeff Hibbard Design Services
Bo Palenske
Beach Front Home
Beach Front Home
JMA INTERIOR DESIGNJMA INTERIOR DESIGN
Orr Residence
Orr Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Belleair Renovation
Belleair Renovation
MJ DesignsMJ Designs
San Clemente
San Clemente
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
AFTER: BAR | We completely redesigned the bar structure by opening it up. It was previously closed on one side so we wanted to be able to walk through to the living room. We created a floor to ceiling split vase accent wall behind the bar to give the room some texture and break up the white walls. We carried over the tile from the entry to the bar and used hand stamped carrara marble to line the front of the bar and used a smoky blue glass for the bar counters. | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Downtown LA Loft
Downtown LA Loft
Lundstrom InteriorsLundstrom Interiors
Modern Prairie in the Country
Modern Prairie in the Country
SKD ArchitectsSKD Architects
Saari & Forrai Photography Briarwood II Construction
House in Valencia City center
House in Valencia City center
Rubio and RosRubio and Ros
Asier Rua
The Woodlands
The Woodlands
The Leland GroupThe Leland Group
Greg Grupenhof
Waterford Residence Lower Level Bar and Seating
Waterford Residence Lower Level Bar and Seating
Amy Carman DesignAmy Carman Design
When planning this custom residence, the owners had a clear vision – to create an inviting home for their family, with plenty of opportunities to entertain, play, and relax and unwind. They asked for an interior that was approachable and rugged, with an aesthetic that would stand the test of time. Amy Carman Design was tasked with designing all of the millwork, custom cabinetry and interior architecture throughout, including a private theater, lower level bar, game room and a sport court. A materials palette of reclaimed barn wood, gray-washed oak, natural stone, black windows, handmade and vintage-inspired tile, and a mix of white and stained woodwork help set the stage for the furnishings. This down-to-earth vibe carries through to every piece of furniture, artwork, light fixture and textile in the home, creating an overall sense of warmth and authenticity.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
The pantry on the right was purchased at an architectural salvage warehouse and painted the same color as the new custom cabinets for a seamless transition.
Preserve Basement Remodel
Preserve Basement Remodel
Ku Interior DesignKu Interior Design
Wall cabinets were removed to open up the space and make way for open shelving. New countertops, door & drawer fronts, and wood finish on the peninsula complete the revamped bar / kitchen. Copyright -©Teri Fotheringham Photography 2013
Brooklyn Brownstone Bluegrass Tile
Brooklyn Brownstone Bluegrass Tile
Mercury Mosaics and TileMercury Mosaics and Tile
Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation 3"x6" Subway Tile - 1036W Bluegrass Photos by Jody Kivort
Hilltop Modern
Hilltop Modern
Element Custom BuildersElement Custom Builders
Hamptons Home Bar
Hamptons Home Bar
Brooke Taylor Designs IncBrooke Taylor Designs Inc
Bar area with built-in appliances, beverage center, refrigerator and freezer drawers, two sinks with touch-activated pull faucets, one of which is a long wine cooler, dishwasher and microwave.
Beachfront San Clemente
Beachfront San Clemente
Obvious Flair Interior DesignObvious Flair Interior Design
Martin King Photography
Transitional Home Bar
Transitional Home Bar
Lake Allure Model
Lake Allure Model
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
Classic California
Classic California
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates

Breakfast Bar with Blue Splashback 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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