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Contemporary Home Bar with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Project Waldon
Project Waldon
Erin Melkonian DesignsErin Melkonian Designs
Cabinets
Cabinets
Dalton Carpet One Floor & HomeDalton Carpet One Floor & Home
Butler Pantry and Bar Design by Dalton Carpet One Wellborn Cabinets- Cabinet Finish: Maple Bleu; Door Style: Sonoma; Countertops: Cherry Java; Floating Shelves: Deuley Designs; Floor Tile: Aplha Brick, Country Mix; Grout: Mapei Pewter; Backsplash: Metallix Collection Nickels Antique Copper; Grout: Mapei Chocolate; Paint: Benjamin Moore HC-77 Alexandria Beige Photo by: Dennis McDaniel
Spoleto Project
Spoleto Project
Houck Construction Inc.Houck Construction Inc.
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Family Style Beach House
Family Style Beach House
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Brian Vanden Brink
Games Theater Bar Wine Cellar
Games Theater Bar Wine Cellar
Timber Wolff Designs Inc.Timber Wolff Designs Inc.
Congress Park Denver Square
Congress Park Denver Square
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This is a circa 1904 Denver Square in Congress Park. We remodeled the kitchen, powder room and the entire basement. In the photos, look for the vintage dining room sideboard that we were able to save and move into the kitchen. We added french doors to an exterior patio in the dining room where it used to sit.
Midnight Magic Bar
Midnight Magic Bar
Aubrey CostelloAubrey Costello
Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
FAIRFAX DRYBAR PROJECT 134
FAIRFAX DRYBAR PROJECT 134
Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLCWoodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC
BEATIFUL HOME DRY BAR
Award Winning Geneva Lake Home Raises the Standard in Home Remodeling
Award Winning Geneva Lake Home Raises the Standard in Home Remodeling
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
Practically every aspect of this home was worked on by the time we completed remodeling this Geneva lakefront property. We added an addition on top of the house in order to make space for a lofted bunk room and bathroom with tiled shower, which allowed additional accommodations for visiting guests. This house also boasts five beautiful bedrooms including the redesigned master bedroom on the second level. The main floor has an open concept floor plan that allows our clients and their guests to see the lake from the moment they walk in the door. It is comprised of a large gourmet kitchen, living room, and home bar area, which share white and gray color tones that provide added brightness to the space. The level is finished with laminated vinyl plank flooring to add a classic feel with modern technology. When looking at the exterior of the house, the results are evident at a single glance. We changed the siding from yellow to gray, which gave the home a modern, classy feel. The deck was also redone with composite wood decking and cable railings. This completed the classic lake feel our clients were hoping for. When the project was completed, we were thrilled with the results!
Bright and Beautiful Remodel
Bright and Beautiful Remodel
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
Bars & Bonus Rooms
Bars & Bonus Rooms
Building ConceptsBuilding Concepts
Luxury Lake Living
Luxury Lake Living
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
Second story bar to service upper level living room television and conversation area.
Modern Northwoods Residence
Modern Northwoods Residence
Amy Carman DesignAmy Carman Design
Details of the lower level in our Modern Northwoods Cabin project. The long zinc bar, perforated steel cabinets, modern camp decor, and plush leather furnishings create the perfect space for family and friends to gather while vacationing in the Northwoods.
Private Estate Surrey
Private Estate Surrey
Hill House InteriorsHill House Interiors
Carlisle Bar Chairs from The Collection by Hill House are a luxe addition to this space © Hill House Interiors
Fabulous Las Vegas-themed Home Bar and Lounge
Fabulous Las Vegas-themed Home Bar and Lounge
Bianconi Design LLCBianconi Design LLC
A Bourbon lover's dream bar!
Clairemont Whole House Renovation
Clairemont Whole House Renovation
Terracotta StudioTerracotta Studio
Jeff Herr
CJM
CJM
CJM CommunitiesCJM Communities
Custom Bar & Living Area
Custom Bar & Living Area
MasterWorks Custom Cabinets, LLCMasterWorks Custom Cabinets, LLC
This custom bar and fireplace surround is made of stained alder with recessed paneling. Unit includes recessed lighting, open glass shelves, stained alder backsplash, and crown molding.
Norton Commons: Monkshood Dr
Norton Commons: Monkshood Dr
Bentley Construction LLCBentley Construction LLC
Wet Bar in the Basement

Contemporary Home Bar with Recessed-panel 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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