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Custom Cabinetry in Bloomfield Hills
Custom Cabinetry in Bloomfield Hills
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
Peninsula House
Peninsula House
LeMaster ArchitectsLeMaster Architects
New construction, completed in 2013 Photograph by Geoff Captain Studios
Ashburn Transitional Basement - Bar
Ashburn Transitional Basement - Bar
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
Architectural details such as columns, bulkheads, arches and tray ceilings disguise the inner workings of the basement ceiling, while adding interest and giving the rec room an "upstairs" feel.
Contemporary Home Bar
Contemporary Home Bar
Laurel Heights I
Laurel Heights I
NOA Design + ConstructionNOA Design + Construction
Nicole Franzen
A Warm Family Room Just in Time for the Twins
A Warm Family Room Just in Time for the Twins
Jacobson Construction, Inc.Jacobson Construction, Inc.
The basement in this home sat unused for years. Cinder block windows did a poor job of brightening the space. Linoleum floors were outdated years ago. The bar was a brick and mortar monster. The remodeling design began with a new centerpiece – a gas fireplace to warm up cold Minnesota evenings. It features custom brickwork enclosing the energy efficient firebox. New energy-efficient egress windows can be opened to allow cross ventilation, while keeping the room cozy. A dramatic improvement over cinder block glass. A new wet bar was added, featuring Oak Wood cabinets and Granite countertops. Note the custom tile work behind the stainless steel sink. The bar itself uses the same materials, creating comfortable seating for three. Finally, the use of in-ceiling down lights adds a single “color” of light, making the entire room both bright and warm. The before and after photos tell the whole story.
Parker West Interiors Lomita
Parker West Interiors Lomita
S / Wiley Interior PhotographyS / Wiley Interior Photography
Stephanie Wiley Photography
Coastal Retreat
Coastal Retreat
Designing Interiors IncDesigning Interiors Inc
Contemporary Basement
Contemporary Basement
Wenger Contracting, IncWenger Contracting, Inc
Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar
Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar
Aria Stone GalleryAria Stone Gallery
This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.
Hilltop House
Hilltop House
Sellars Lathrop Architects, llcSellars Lathrop Architects, llc
michael biondo
Waterfront Beauty
Waterfront Beauty
DawnElise InteriorsDawnElise Interiors
Sommer Wood
Coastal Contemporary
Coastal Contemporary
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Courtyard
Courtyard
Reece McIver HomesReece McIver Homes
Mark Adams, Photography
2018 Auburn Basement Remodel
2018 Auburn Basement Remodel
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
356 Willow Creek Road
356 Willow Creek Road
Huntington HomesHuntington Homes
Michael Roberts - Duality Photographic
Contemporary Home Remodel
Contemporary Home Remodel
Able And BakerAble And Baker
Recent Home Golf Simulator Projects
Recent Home Golf Simulator Projects
Indoor Golf DesignIndoor Golf Design
Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ
Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Basement Bar Area
Fox Chapel Wine Bar
Fox Chapel Wine Bar
NOTION, LLCNOTION, LLC
Notion, LLC Designer: Natalia Dragunova Photographer: Bradd Celidonia

Contemporary Home Bar with Dark Wood Cabinets 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.
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