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Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
Modern kitchenette in the basement
KraftMaid: Wet Bar and Wine Storage
KraftMaid: Wet Bar and Wine Storage
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Wet bar won't even begin to describe this bar area created for a couple who entertains as much as possible.
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21 East 66th - 2
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The open, airy entry leads to a bold, yet playful lounge-like club room; featuring blown glass bubble chandelier, functional bar area with display, and one-of-a-kind layered pattern ceiling detail.
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Koron Project
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Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar
Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar
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Luxury Staging - Hills of Kingswood, Frisco
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Classic Contemporary: Indoor Outdoor Entertaining Space
Classic Contemporary: Indoor Outdoor Entertaining Space
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Yardley Butler Pantry
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Niece Kitchen Designer- Jill Opdyke StarMark Cabinetry inset butler pantry Pantry in maple wood w/ "peppercorn" finish Wood top in "Peruvian Walnut" Country: United States
91 Commonwealth
91 Commonwealth
PLATEMARK DESIGNPLATEMARK DESIGN
Michael J Lee Photography See more at https://platemark.com/commonwealth
EXPANDING DOWN UNDER
EXPANDING DOWN UNDER
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Fresh Contemporary
Fresh Contemporary
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State of the art kitchen and luxury bath remodel
State of the art kitchen and luxury bath remodel
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Mark Mahan
Los Gatos Residence
Los Gatos Residence
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Boston, MA - White High Gloss Kitchen
Boston, MA - White High Gloss Kitchen
Newton Kitchens & DesignNewton Kitchens & Design
White High Gloss Lacquer Cabinets with Calacatta Quartzite Countertops. Photography by Greg Premru
Peninsula House
Peninsula House
LeMaster ArchitectsLeMaster Architects
New construction, completed in 2013 Photograph by Geoff Captain Studios
Basement Brewery / Bar / Home Theater
Basement Brewery / Bar / Home Theater
Kal WallnerKal Wallner
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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.
St. Charles, Il Basement and Bar
St. Charles, Il Basement and Bar
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