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Memorial Bend | Faust
Memorial Bend | Faust
Showhomes HoustonShowhomes Houston
Butlers pantry with walk in pantry across from it.
Wedgewood
Wedgewood
MMI DesignMMI Design
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North Tustin
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
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Bold Blue Wet Bar Renovation
Bold Blue Wet Bar Renovation
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelSea Pointe Design & Remodel
This bold blue wet bar remodel in San Juan Capistrano features floating shelves and a beverage center tucked under the countertop with cabinet storage.
Amazing Craftsman Renovation
Amazing Craftsman Renovation
Parsons Construction IncParsons Construction Inc
Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home
Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home
Streeter Custom BuilderStreeter Custom Builder
Dramatic home bar separated from dining area by chainmail curtain. Tile blacksplash and custom wine storage above custom dark wood cabinets with brass pulls.
Transitional Home Bar
Transitional Home Bar
Cape Cod Classic
Cape Cod Classic
Laplante Construction Inc.Laplante Construction Inc.
Vartanian custom built cabinet with inset doors and decorative glass doors Glass tile backsplash Counter top is LG Hausys Quartz “Viatera®” Under counter Sub Zero fridge
Speakeasy Entertainment Basement
Speakeasy Entertainment Basement
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
The homeowners had a very specific vision for their large daylight basement. To begin, Neil Kelly's team, led by Portland Design Consultant Fabian Genovesi, took down numerous walls to completely open up the space, including the ceilings, and removed carpet to expose the concrete flooring. The concrete flooring was repaired, resurfaced and sealed with cracks in tact for authenticity. Beams and ductwork were left exposed, yet refined, with additional piping to conceal electrical and gas lines. Century-old reclaimed brick was hand-picked by the homeowner for the east interior wall, encasing stained glass windows which were are also reclaimed and more than 100 years old. Aluminum bar-top seating areas in two spaces. A media center with custom cabinetry and pistons repurposed as cabinet pulls. And the star of the show, a full 4-seat wet bar with custom glass shelving, more custom cabinetry, and an integrated television-- one of 3 TVs in the space. The new one-of-a-kind basement has room for a professional 10-person poker table, pool table, 14' shuffleboard table, and plush seating.
Classic Updates to Open Kitchen and Living Space
Classic Updates to Open Kitchen and Living Space
Refresh Renovations of Kansas CityRefresh Renovations of Kansas City
Summit Vista
Summit Vista
Laura Lochrin InteriorsLaura Lochrin Interiors
Deighan Home
Deighan Home
Sarah Carr DesignSarah Carr Design
Bogart 2
Bogart 2
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Diplomat's Dynamic Downtown Loft
Diplomat's Dynamic Downtown Loft
Fusion Cabinets, Inc.Fusion Cabinets, Inc.
This gorgeous little bar is the first thing you see when you walk in the door! Welcome Home!
Lake House Remodel
Lake House Remodel
Lisa Hatley DesignLisa Hatley Design
Created a wet bar from two closets
Transitional Basement Renovation
Transitional Basement Renovation
Design Studio InternationalDesign Studio International
A close up of the well-stocked bar. These custom bar cabinets in the homeowners' favorite hue combine beautifully with solid reclaimed walnut floating shelves. The floating shelves and the glass-front upper cabinets are perfect for displaying spirits and glassware.
MODERN COTTAGE
MODERN COTTAGE
Lissa Lee HickmanLissa Lee Hickman
The Evans Floor Plan as a Model Home
The Evans Floor Plan as a Model Home
Bercher HomesBercher Homes
Butler's Pantry near the dining room and kitchen
Contemporary Re-Build Family Home in Beaconsfield
Contemporary Re-Build Family Home in Beaconsfield
&Eve Interior Design Limited&Eve Interior Design Limited

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.
Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel
Meadow Ridge Modern Remodel
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