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Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ
Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
The newly created dry bar sits in the previous kitchen space, which connects the original formal dining room with the addition that is home to the new kitchen. A great spot for entertaining.
Craftsman Bungalow Restoration
Craftsman Bungalow Restoration
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Buffet or bar? Shaken or stirred?
Buffet or bar? Shaken or stirred?
Eve Gianni Art + DesignEve Gianni Art + Design
Cheers! We created a versatile space near the open dining area with a buffet, console furniture piece in faux- horn and floating glass shelving to double as a bar. The vinyl shagreen wall paper added subtle definition to the area. Up close, the subdued stripe of the textured shagreen is a great compliment to the smooth, high gloss patterned horn.
Esplanade Legacy Estates
Esplanade Legacy Estates
Double Vision InteriorsDouble Vision Interiors
Custom cabinetry with a wood wall. Bar with refridgerator
Airy Transitional Kitchen Renovation
Airy Transitional Kitchen Renovation
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Coffee Corner
Coffee Corner
Afka Designs Ltd.Afka Designs Ltd.
So cute! Tiny little area to keep your coffee warm and drinks chilled!
Parker, Colorado
Parker, Colorado
Lucy Gold InteriorsLucy Gold Interiors
Beautiful Finishes and Lighting
Lodges at Deer Valley
Lodges at Deer Valley
Creative Design CabinetryCreative Design Cabinetry
Lodges at Deer Valley is a classic statement in rustic elegance and warm hospitality. Conveniently located less than half a mile from the base of Deer Valley Resort. Lockout kitchenette.
Small Butler's Pantry Between Dining Room and Kitchen
Small Butler's Pantry Between Dining Room and Kitchen
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
White shaker cabinets were used in this butler's pantry between the kitchen and the dining room. White beadboard was used on the walls to add architectural interest. The wall cabinets have glass doors with traditional mullions. Closed storage on the bottom. Marble looking quartz is a durable surface for this area of the house.
Carmel
Carmel
SF Metalworks - Custom Decorative MetalsSF Metalworks - Custom Decorative Metals
Michael Armstrong
Westlake Steed Luxury Homes
Westlake Steed Luxury Homes
Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.
68' 912
68' 912
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
Kitchen Remodel Marlton NJ
Kitchen Remodel Marlton NJ
Amiano & Son Construction, LLCAmiano & Son Construction, LLC
Wendy Amiano
Links at Lionsgate
Links at Lionsgate
Alan Karlin DesignAlan Karlin Design
Gabe Hopkins
AlliKriste Custom Florida Cabinetry
AlliKriste Custom Florida Cabinetry
AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen DesignAlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design
Lori Hamilton
Mountain Retreat in Mtn. Aire
Mountain Retreat in Mtn. Aire
Ashley's Kitchen & Bath Design StudioAshley's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio
Raleigh Hills Kitchen Family Room
Raleigh Hills Kitchen Family Room
Christi Towne DesignsChristi Towne Designs
Abbie Parr
Wet Bar Electric and Lighting
Wet Bar Electric and Lighting
Tighe Electrical LLCTighe Electrical LLC
Ford Road
Ford Road
Homes by DesignHomes by Design
Summit Signature Homes, Inc.
Summit Signature Homes, Inc.
Beechen & Dill HomesBeechen & Dill Homes

Budget, Affordable 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.
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