skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Home Bar
  2. Size: Expansive

Expansive Modern Home Bar Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
21 - 40 of 161 photos
Item 1 of 3
Modern Scottsdale Pool Room
Modern Scottsdale Pool Room
UserUser
Photographer: Stephen Simms
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Noir Desir Naturali Collection
Noir Desir Naturali Collection
Ollin StoneOllin Stone
The distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.
Soleil Pool Bar - Rydges Hotel
Soleil Pool Bar - Rydges Hotel
TONIC DesignTONIC Design
Damien Bredberg
Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home wet bar & lounge
Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home wet bar & lounge
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home wet bar & lounge. Photo by William MacCollum.
PORSCHE DESIGN TOWER
PORSCHE DESIGN TOWER
Michael Wolk Design AssociatesMichael Wolk Design Associates
An award-winning, custom wood bar juxtaposes sleek glass modern backlit shelving.
Playa Vista - "Jewel" - Brookfield Residential
Playa Vista - "Jewel" - Brookfield Residential
Creative Window DesignsCreative Window Designs
Solid Wood Kitchen Bench Tops
Solid Wood Kitchen Bench Tops
The WoodsmithsThe Woodsmiths
USA Walnut Bar Severy Top and overhead hanging shelf.
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Kimmel Studio ArchitectsKimmel Studio Architects
LED-backlit onyx stone bar with floating glass shelves
LED-backlit onyx stone bar with floating glass shelves
Regency Custom HomesRegency Custom Homes
Modern Style Home in Cordillera Ranch
Modern Style Home in Cordillera Ranch
Garner HomesGarner Homes
This modern style home features bright open spaces lit by large walls of windows and accented with contemporary fixtures, wall treatments and built-ins. The light wall treatments are warmed with rich wood floors and elegant tile and counter selections.
Casalinda
Casalinda
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Vegas Modern 001
Vegas Modern 001
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Harlem Loft bar cart
Harlem Loft bar cart
One to One StudioOne to One Studio
This expansive loft inspires kicking off one's shoes and mixing up a cocktail, whether for a crowd or just after a long day of work. The limited palette of charcoal and walnut combines with bright touches of polished nickel in the bar cart and round mirror above it, for just the right mix of warm and cool, in this modern loft apartment in Harlem, NY, designed and photographed by Clare Donohue / 121studio.
Basement Remodel | Roswell GA
Basement Remodel | Roswell GA
Kalaa Chakra InteriorsKalaa Chakra Interiors
Anastasia Alkema Photography
Old Greensboro
Old Greensboro
Hart ResidentialHart Residential
Mancave-Entertainment Lounge-Bar-Games Room-Kitchen
Mancave-Entertainment Lounge-Bar-Games Room-Kitchen
Fine Line Kitchens Inc.Fine Line Kitchens Inc.
www.vphotography.ca
Home Bar
Home Bar
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
We love everything about this game room, especially the wet bar and wainscoting!
Rochester Home
Rochester Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Butler's pantry w/ exposed beams in the tray ceiling
Our Work
Our Work
Stange DesignStange Design

Expansive Modern 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 modern 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 modern home bar be?

The ideal style of your modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 – modern ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great modern home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
2
123456789Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.