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Contemporary Home Bar with Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Sizzlin' Red HOT design!
Sizzlin' Red HOT design!
Distinctive Interior DesignsDistinctive Interior Designs
From concept to finished product: center wine frig, glass slides, inset tile accent on top for cutting limes/ lemons/ cheese, pull out shelves on each side to entertainment area fun!
1684 Sqft 3 Bed/2.5 Bath - Soho, NYC
1684 Sqft 3 Bed/2.5 Bath - Soho, NYC
A. Bollman & Sons.A. Bollman & Sons.
This Hudson Square 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath was built new in 2006 and was in dire need of an uplift. The project included new solid maple flooring, new kitchen, home bar, bathrooms, built-in's, custom lighting, and custom mill work storage built-ins and vanities throughout.
Branksome
Branksome
WeststyleWeststyle
Contemporary Northwest Kitchen
Contemporary Northwest Kitchen
Centered InteriorsCentered Interiors
NW Architectural Photography - Dale Lang
Sleek and Sophisticated
Sleek and Sophisticated
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes
Willis Custom Homes - 2017 Fall Parade of Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Stonegrain
Stonegrain
International CeramicsInternational Ceramics
'Stonegrain' porcelain tiles. For that timber look, without the maintenance. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Mont Albert Residence
Mont Albert Residence
Belle Homes Design & ConstructionBelle Homes Design & Construction
Elizabeth Schiavello
Penthouse Granada Theater Santa Barbara
Penthouse Granada Theater Santa Barbara
Andrew Petrich PhotographyAndrew Petrich Photography
Andrew Petrich
Contemporary in Cardiff
Contemporary in Cardiff
Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.
Parade of Dream Home 2008
Parade of Dream Home 2008
Eheart Interior SolutionsEheart Interior Solutions
modern wet bar with white porcelain tile backsplash and stainless deco
Estes Park remodel
Estes Park remodel
UserUser
modern bar in barn remodel John Mullins
Talia Portici
Talia Portici
QUATTROCENTOGONQUATTROCENTOGON
Toscane
Toscane
MOSAïSTE pour l'architectureMOSAïSTE pour l'architecture
Création de Motif en mosaique d inspiration Paysage. Répétition de collines et d'arbres . Mosaïque d émaux de Briare et grès dans des tons chauds..orange brulée, ocre rouge, tuile.
1684 Sqft 3 Bed/2.5 Bath - Soho, NYC
1684 Sqft 3 Bed/2.5 Bath - Soho, NYC
A. Bollman & Sons.A. Bollman & Sons.
Contemporary Northwest Kitchen
Contemporary Northwest Kitchen
Centered InteriorsCentered Interiors
NW Architectural Photography - Dale Lang
Mont Albert Residence
Mont Albert Residence
Belle Homes Design & ConstructionBelle Homes Design & Construction
Elizabeth Schiavello
Penthouse Granada Theater Santa Barbara
Penthouse Granada Theater Santa Barbara
Andrew Petrich PhotographyAndrew Petrich Photography
Andrew Petrich

Contemporary Home Bar with Tile Countertops 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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