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Novi Speakeasy
Novi Speakeasy
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Baro Project
Baro Project
12|eleven Design Co.12|eleven Design Co.
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Multi Room Remodel
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American Farmhouse // Organic Modern
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Uinta
Uinta
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Gorgeous three shelf kitchen bar with vertical tile backsplash.
Full Circle
Full Circle
Sho and CoSho and Co
This cozy coffee bar is nestled in a beautiful drywall arched nook creating a quaint moment to be enjoyed every morning. The custom white oak cabinets are faced with reeded millwork for that fine detail that makes the bar feel elevated and special. Beautiful marble with a mitered edge pairs nicely with the white oak natural finish. The new faucet from Kohler and Studio McGee was used for the bar sink faucet. This light bright feel is perfect to set that morning scene.
Bespoke Interiors in Lake Highlands
Bespoke Interiors in Lake Highlands
Land & Luxury StudioLand & Luxury Studio
Cheers to this custom bistro bar overhanging the built-in beverage refrigeration credenza. Liquor never looked so good!
Kittery Point
Kittery Point
e4 Interior Design, LLCe4 Interior Design, LLC
Buffum Home recently built
Buffum Home recently built
Buffum Homes LLCBuffum Homes LLC
Chainbridge Rd Model Home, McLean, VA
Chainbridge Rd Model Home, McLean, VA
Leigh Newport Staged by Design®Leigh Newport Staged by Design®
Blue Jack Home Design
Blue Jack Home Design
Whiteley & WhiteleyWhiteley & Whiteley
The wet bar is located in the den.
South Meets West
South Meets West
HouseHomeHouseHome
Such an exciting transformation for this sweet family. A modern take on Southwest design has us swooning over these neutrals with bold and fun pops of color and accents that showcase the gorgeous footprint of this kitchen, dining, and drop zone to expertly tuck away the belonging of a busy family!
Tenth Line
Tenth Line
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
coffee bar for the coffee lover
Женские тайны
Женские тайны
nikki_rusanovanikki_rusanova
MacDonald Highlands Bar
MacDonald Highlands Bar
Preston Construction LLCPreston Construction LLC
Open Kitchen with a Bar in Glen Burnie
Open Kitchen with a Bar in Glen Burnie
Byrd Design and BuildByrd Design and Build
Cali Cool Lake Project
Cali Cool Lake Project
Ally Whalen DesignAlly Whalen Design

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.
Rainbow Renovation
Rainbow Renovation
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Custom luxury bar featuring exposed wood beam ceiling and blue island
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