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Contemporary Single-wall Home Bar Ideas and Designs

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Little Venice Georgian Townhouse
Little Venice Georgian Townhouse
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Bespoke Home Bar with a personal touch, telling the families own story. Dual zone wine cooler for whatever your preference and the space to mix a killer cocktail too.
21 East 66th - 2
21 East 66th - 2
Milan Custom BuildMilan Custom Build
Holger Obenaus
Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar
Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar
Sara Ray Interior DesignSara Ray Interior Design
Photo by Gieves Anderson
Wilderness Ridge
Wilderness Ridge
Reid Smith ArchitectsReid Smith Architects
Lower rec room and bar. Photographer: Audrey Hall
Gold Coast Residence
Gold Coast Residence
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Tony Soluri Photography
Contemporary Bar & Display
Contemporary Bar & Display
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Maple cabinetry in a dark stain with shaker style doors, granite tops & white stacked stone back splash. Double beverage coolers, wine storage, margarita machine lifter & pull out storage. Portraits by Mandi
Contemporary Kitchen and Main Floor Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL
Contemporary Kitchen and Main Floor Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
To create the dry bar area that our clients wanted, Progressive Design Build removed the ceiling height drywall built-ins and replaced it with a large entertainment nook and separate dry bar nook. Bringing cohesion to the open living room and kitchen area, the new dry bar was designed using the same materials as the kitchen, which included a large bank of white Dura Supreme cabinets, a Calacutta Clara quartz countertop, and Morel wood-stained floating shelves.
Dark stained mahogany residential bar, NJ
Dark stained mahogany residential bar, NJ
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Designed with a dark stain to contrast with the lighter tones of the surrounding interior, this new residential bar becomes the focal point of the living room space. Great for entertaining friends and family, the clean design speaks for itself without the need to be adorned with details. For more about this project visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com #hometohave #eleganthome #homebar #classicbar #barathome #custombar #interiorsofinsta #houseinteriors #customhomedesign #uniqueinteriors #interiordesign #ourluxuryhouses #luxuryrooms #luxuryliving #contemporarydesign #entertainmentroom #interiorsdesigners #interiorluxury #mansion #luxeinteriors #basement #homeremodeling #barinterior #newjerseydesign #njdesigner #homedrinking #homedrinkingcabinet #houzz
Construction maison
Construction maison
Mary ReilleMary Reille
Home Bar
Home Bar
Tami Smight InteriorsTami Smight Interiors
We took out an office in opening up the floor plan of this renovation. We designed this home bar complete with sink and beverage fridge which serves guests in the family room and living room. The mother of pearl penny round backsplash catches the light and echoes the coastal theme.
Rhythmic House
Rhythmic House
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Contemporary Home Bar
Contemporary Home Bar
M + T Home
M + T Home
Taylor + TaylorTaylor + Taylor
Sunset Idea House
Sunset Idea House
Lauren Nelson DesignLauren Nelson Design
Contemporary Character
Contemporary Character
TruKitchensTruKitchens
Photos: Tippett Photography.
Kitchen Makeover
Kitchen Makeover
Van's Home CenterVan's Home Center
A dual wine and coffee bar was a must for this customer as part of their kitchen remodel. Their mini wine and beer refrigerator fits comfortably under the counter, but offers ample storage and dual temperature controls to chill different beverages simultaneously.
Open Concept Kitchen and Living Room
Open Concept Kitchen and Living Room
Gina Sims DesignsGina Sims Designs
Cati Teague Photography
Ahuimanu Mountain Side
Ahuimanu Mountain Side
R Clary Builders Inc.R Clary Builders Inc.
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 Single-wall 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.
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