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West Sussex Kitchen for a New German Build House.
West Sussex Kitchen for a New German Build House.
By Hubble Kitchens

Neon Lights Hampstead
Neon Lights Hampstead
By JKG Interiors

franklin and franklin

ThroughMyTV Project 3
ThroughMyTV Project 3
By ThroughMyTV

Bar - abbiehealy09

Mayfair House
Mayfair House
By Derek Williams Design

Well Cottage, Hook Heath, Woking
Well Cottage, Hook Heath, Woking
By Durrant Associates

John Durrant - Hello Photo

Glo Walk
Glo Walk
By MH Costa Construction Ltd

The Manor House
The Manor House
By Snug Kitchens

Darren Chung Photography Ltd
Mirror behind glass cabinet - elaine_gonigle

Hove, Extension and Refurbishment
Hove, Extension and Refurbishment
By Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

Hidden Bar Photography: James French
Compact Bar Idea - jakki_begley

Midlands Private Mansion
Midlands Private Mansion
By Atelier Joinery

A house with a View
A house with a View
By Wayne Moore Construction Ltd

Hayley & Mark needed to create a space to spend time with family & friends. They also wanted to make the most of the amazing views. Hayley had strong views on what she wanted to achieve, we built several glass extensions which opened up the house & gave lots of options for socialising. We also renewed the patio areas which now allows the better use of the outside space. Architects - Kotsmuth-Williams Architects 'It's been an absolute pleasure working with Wayne, Gareth and the guys from Moore Construction. It started with a small job and I was so impressed with the quality of the work that they ended up redesigning my house and garden and spending the year with me! Two extensions, numerous door and window replacements and the hugest patio ever - a very happy customer who keeps adding work as we go along and nothing is too much trouble with Moore Construction.' Hayley Parsons OBE

Country New build
Country New build
By Harriet Hughes Interior Design

This classic contemporary home bar we installed is timeless and beautiful with the brass inlay detailing inside the shaker panel.
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Striking Industrial Kitchen for Newly Built Home, Buckinghamshire
Striking Industrial Kitchen for Newly Built Home, Buckinghamshire
By Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

A striking industrial kitchen for a newly built home in Buckinghamshire. This exquisite property, developed by EAB Homes, is a magnificent new home that sets a benchmark for individuality and refinement. The home is a beautiful example of open-plan living and the kitchen is the relaxed heart of the home and forms the hub for the dining area, coffee station, wine area, prep kitchen and garden room. The kitchen layout centres around a U-shaped kitchen island which creates additional storage space and a large work surface for food preparation or entertaining friends. To add a contemporary industrial feel, the kitchen cabinets are finished in a combination of Grey Oak and Graphite Concrete. Steel accents such as the knurled handles, thicker island worktop with seamless welded sink, plinth and feature glazed units add individuality to the design and tie the kitchen together with the overall interior scheme.

Hillbury Road, Wandsworth
Hillbury Road, Wandsworth
By GDL Property

Modern Home in Sutton Coldfield
Modern Home in Sutton Coldfield
By Design by UBER

Relaxation area opposing the bar and wine cellar. Secret mirror door in the corner.

Bar and Entertainment Room
Bar and Entertainment Room
By Clarke Infinity Limited

Cocktail Bar
Cocktail Bar
By Noushka Design Ltd

Bathroom wall paper - webuser_645866

London Family Home
London Family Home
By Little Stories Photography

Cassandra Jackson-Baker

Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
By Richardson Studio Interiors

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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 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 home bar be?


The ideal style of your 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 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 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 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 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 – ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great home bar ideas to get the conversation started.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a home bar renovation or are building a designer home bar from scratch, Houzz has 72,498 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Little Stories Photography and JKG Interiors. Look through home bar photos in different colours and styles and when you find a home bar design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful home bar ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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