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Fordham Update
Fordham Update
Swanson Kitchens, Inc.Swanson Kitchens, Inc.
Marcell Puzsar
The Black Pearl / wet bar
The Black Pearl / wet bar
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Photography by Steven Paul
Contemporary Home Bar
Contemporary Home Bar
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SES Builders Inc.SES Builders Inc.
Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse
Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse
Lauren Levant InteriorLauren Levant Interior
Harvest Project
Harvest Project
No Longer In BusinessNo Longer In Business
Seating for 4 is available at this sophisticated home bar. It's outfitted with a beer tap, lots of refrigeration and storage, ice maker and dishwasher.....Photo by Jared Kuzia
Modern Farmhouse Custom Home | Williams Creek
Modern Farmhouse Custom Home | Williams Creek
Steven Sears Building CompanySteven Sears Building Company
The Home Aesthetic
Bloch Home
Bloch Home
Kitchen and Bathroom RemodelingKitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
Pierce Street: A fresh take on a classic Edwardian
Pierce Street: A fresh take on a classic Edwardian
IDF StudioIDF Studio
Photo by Christopher Stark.
Billiards Room
Billiards Room
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Marshall Evan Photography
Newport Coast House
Newport Coast House
DHD Architecture and Interior DesignDHD Architecture and Interior Design
"Dramatically positioned along Pelican Crest's prized front row, this Newport Coast House presents a refreshing modern aesthetic rarely available in the community. A comprehensive $6M renovation completed in December 2017 appointed the home with an assortment of sophisticated design elements, including white oak & travertine flooring, light fixtures & chandeliers by Apparatus & Ladies & Gentlemen, & SubZero appliances throughout. The home's unique orientation offers the region's best view perspective, encompassing the ocean, Catalina Island, Harbor, city lights, Palos Verdes, Pelican Hill Golf Course, & crashing waves. The eminently liveable floorplan spans 3 levels and is host to 5 bedroom suites, open social spaces, home office (possible 6th bedroom) with views & balcony, temperature-controlled wine and cigar room, home spa with heated floors, a steam room, and quick-fill tub, home gym, & chic master suite with frameless, stand-alone shower, his & hers closets, & sprawling ocean views. The rear yard is an entertainer's paradise with infinity-edge pool & spa, fireplace, built-in BBQ, putting green, lawn, and covered outdoor dining area. An 8-car subterranean garage & fully integrated Savant system complete this one of-a-kind residence. Residents of Pelican Crest enjoy 24/7 guard-gated patrolled security, swim, tennis & playground amenities of the Newport Coast Community Center & close proximity to the pristine beaches, world-class shopping & dining, & John Wayne Airport." via Cain Group / Pacific Sotheby's International Realty Photo: Chris Snitko
Downtown Greenville Residence I
Downtown Greenville Residence I
Ridgeline Construction Group, IncRidgeline Construction Group, Inc
Inspiro 8 Studios
Wide open transitional home in Spring Texas
Wide open transitional home in Spring Texas
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
Industrial Kitchen
Industrial Kitchen
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry- Signature Golf Point
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry- Signature Golf Point
Brooks Brothers CabinetryBrooks Brothers Cabinetry
Gold Coast, Mid Century Touch
Gold Coast, Mid Century Touch
Georgia Zikas DesignGeorgia Zikas Design
Classic shapes, a good flow imbued with plenty of lifestyle to suit this family — indoors and out.
2018 Artisan Home Tour
2018 Artisan Home Tour
Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota
2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: Pillar Homes Partner
Milwaukee Bay
Milwaukee Bay
Northworks Architects + PlannersNorthworks Architects + Planners

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.
Upper West Side Tower Apartment
Upper West Side Tower Apartment
Weil Friedman ArchitectsWeil Friedman Architects
This small custom built-in Dry Bar is tucked into the framed opening between the Living Room and Dining Room. photo by Josh Nefsky
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