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Terrace Avenue
Terrace Avenue
Burmeister WoodworkBurmeister Woodwork
Reagen Taylor Photography
East Texas Transitional
East Texas Transitional
Harry J Crouse Design IncHarry J Crouse Design Inc
The bar features an extraordinary back lit sliced geode slab. The cabinets are inset with crocodile. Photo by Sam Smeed
27th Street Residence
27th Street Residence
Geremia DesignGeremia Design
Custom bar in library. A mix of solid walnut and botticino classico marble. With integrated cabinet pulls and lighting under stone shelves. Photos by Nicole Franzen
Midnight Magic Bar
Midnight Magic Bar
Aubrey CostelloAubrey Costello
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Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar
Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar
Sara Ray Interior DesignSara Ray Interior Design
Photo by Gieves Anderson
Home Bar
Home Bar
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
Reagan Taylor Photography
Contemporary Home Bar
Contemporary Home Bar
Custom Lounge in All About that Brass!
Custom Lounge in All About that Brass!
Santa Barbara Designs of the InteriorSanta Barbara Designs of the Interior
Our Petite Lounge was formerly a small atrium, but after opening up the small doorway to create this dramatic entry, it is a stunning part of a trifecta of spaces meant to elegantly and comfortably entertain well. The black marble tile in inlaid with brass undulating details, which we echoed in the custom brass fittings we used to support our glass shelves.
Luxury Real Estate Photography
Luxury Real Estate Photography
Aremac PhotographyAremac Photography
Aremac Photography
Endlessly Elegant!
Endlessly Elegant!
McCabe Design & InteriorsMcCabe Design & Interiors
Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Cipher Imaging Architectural PhotographyCipher Imaging Architectural Photography
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Modern Magnetism
Modern Magnetism
P&H InteriorsP&H Interiors
Warm Contemporary - Chicago, IL
Warm Contemporary - Chicago, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Valance and side panels neatly enclose the bar feature.
4607 Lealand - New Construction
4607 Lealand - New Construction
Sara Ray Interior DesignSara Ray Interior Design
Photo by Gieves Anderson
Basement for entertaining
Basement for entertaining
VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTINGVINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING
Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA
Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA
UltraCraft CabinetryUltraCraft Cabinetry
Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary home bar be?

The ideal style of your contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 – contemporary ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great contemporary home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach
De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel
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