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Providence at Atlanta National Kitchen
Providence at Atlanta National Kitchen
B InteriorsB Interiors
Dry bar got a facelift as well, with new cabinets, black granite countertops, a beverage refrigerator and a new marble backsplash. The center cabinet houses a heavy duty drawer for liquor bottles, to make finding the right one easy!
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Zimmer Design LLCZimmer Design LLC
Glamourous dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by custom deGournay wall mural.
Monitor's Rest
Monitor's Rest
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Monitor's Rest | Park City, Utah | CLB Architects
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Bourbon Bar
Bourbon Bar
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Design-Build custom cabinetry and shelving for storage and display of extensive bourbon collection. Cambria engineered quartz counterop - Parys w/ridgeline edge DuraSupreme maple cabinetry - Smoke stain w/ adjustable shelves, hoop door style and "rain" glass door panes Feature wall behind shelves - MSI Brick 2x10 Capella in charcoal Flooring - LVP Coretec Elliptical oak 7x48 Wall color Sherwin Williams Naval SW6244 & Skyline Steel SW1015
Newton Bohemian
Newton Bohemian
KI3 DesignKI3 Design
Belclaire Ave Residence
Belclaire Ave Residence
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Mount Olympus Full Home Remodel
Mount Olympus Full Home Remodel
Modern Creation Inc.Modern Creation Inc.
New Home Bar with Dekton countertops
Oakland Hills Renovation
Oakland Hills Renovation
Kelley Flynn Interior DesignKelley Flynn Interior Design
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Degnan Design Builders, Inc., With team members Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home, LLC, R & D Drywall, Inc., and Design Electric of Madison, Inc., Deforest, Wisconsin, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over
Medina Remodel
Medina Remodel
Randolph Interior DesignRandolph Interior Design
Interior Designer - Randolph Interior Design Builder - House Dressing Company Cabinetry Maker - Northland Woodworks
Little 5 Points Modern Kitchen
Little 5 Points Modern Kitchen
Alair Homes DecaturAlair Homes Decatur
Kitchen Wet Bar
Kitchen Wet Bar
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Black stain custom cabinets with metal mesh insets create warmth and interest. Pratt and Larson hand made tile in the smooth Brownstone finish are a great backdrop.
Birchwood
Birchwood
Greenacre Development LLCGreenacre Development LLC
Draco - Bar - Equinox
Draco - Bar - Equinox
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
Shannon CrainShannon Crain
Buckhead Residence
Buckhead Residence
The Design AtelierThe Design Atelier
Scullery
Scullery
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
This vibrant scullery is adjacent to the kitchen through a cased opening, and functions as a perfect spot for additional storage, wine storage, a coffee station, and much more. Pike choose a large wall of open bookcase style shelving to cover one wall and be a great spot to store fine china, bar ware, cookbooks, etc. However, it would be very simple to add some cabinet doors if desired by the homeowner with the way these were designed. Take note of the cabinet from wine fridge near the center of this photo, and to the left of it is actually a cabinet front dishwasher. Cabinet color- Benjamin Moore Soot Wine Fridge- Thermador Freedom ( https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com/product/thermador-T24UW900-custom-panel-right-hinge-1221773)
Troon Estate
Troon Estate
Alisha Taylor InteriorsAlisha Taylor Interiors
R 5967
R 5967
d KISER design.construct, inc.d KISER design.construct, inc.
Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography

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 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.
Jett Road House
Jett Road House
Meriwether Design GroupMeriwether Design Group
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