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Contemporary Wet Bar Ideas and Designs

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Cambria Portrush quartz and slate blue cabinets in a home wet bar area.
River Cove Residence
River Cove Residence
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
Piper Glen Kitchen, Bar, Sitting Room & Primary Bath Remodel
Piper Glen Kitchen, Bar, Sitting Room & Primary Bath Remodel
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© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com | Interior Design: Valery Huffenus
Harbor Pointe
Harbor Pointe
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The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
This dining room wet bar is flanked by stainless steal wine columns. Crisp white lift up cabinets proved ample storage for glass ware either side of the flyover top treatment with LED lighting to add drama to decorative items. The graphic dimensional back splash tile adds texture and drama to the wall mounted faucet and under mount sink. Charcoal honed granite counters adds drama to the space while the rough hewn European oak cabinetry provides texture and warmth to the design scheme.
519 Shotgun
519 Shotgun
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
Victorian Terrace in Islington
Victorian Terrace in Islington
Sarah Ross DesignSarah Ross Design
A wet bar at the top of the house saves a trip to the kitchen down below Photo: James Balston
Contemporary Home Remodel
Contemporary Home Remodel
Able And BakerAble And Baker
Rexford Drive
Rexford Drive
Michele Bohbot Design and ArchitectureMichele Bohbot Design and Architecture
103 W. Lake Street
103 W. Lake Street
Pinetop Custom HomesPinetop Custom Homes
Washington
Washington
Dan Rak DesignDan Rak Design
Our client came to us after purchasing a 2,500 square foot, 2-bedroom 2 1/2 bath unit in Chicago's hot West Loop neighborhood. The unit had great space and was in a great location, but there was a lot of wasted space and it looked like a 1990s Las Vegas hotel suite (complete with floor to ceiling water feature). We tore out all of the finishes and re-configured the floor plan to allow better flow. We even found space for an additional bedroom, taking the unit from a two bedroom to a three bedroom and greatly increasing it's value. In the end, our client was left with a tailored and stylish urban home that is aslo comfortable and approachable. Photo by Eric Hausman
Wellesley, MA home [Wet Bar]
Wellesley, MA home [Wet Bar]
Stanton Schwartz Design GroupStanton Schwartz Design Group
Jared Kuzia Photography Metropolitan Kitchen and Cabinets - cabinetry, backsplash, countertops, hardware Appliances - Summit, Blanco, Franke
Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar
Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar
Griffin DesignGriffin Design
Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
Mediterranean Style Custom Home in Fort Worth
Mediterranean Style Custom Home in Fort Worth
Brooks Custom HomesBrooks Custom Homes
Modern Home Bar
Modern Home Bar
Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.
Halsted Wine Bar
Halsted Wine Bar
California ClosetsCalifornia Closets
This modern and polished design extends the kitchen and creates a space for entertaining in an otherwise underutilized nook.
Wet bar
Wet bar
Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.
Contractor: Infinity Construction, Photographer: Allyson Lubow
Park Manor
Park Manor
Brent Gibson Classic Home DesignBrent Gibson Classic Home Design
Thai Project
Thai Project
San Diego Remodeling ProsSan Diego Remodeling Pros
Hideout Canyon
Hideout Canyon
Tall Pines ConstructionTall Pines Construction

Contemporary Wet 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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