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Vintage Home #2
Vintage Home #2
Cheryl Morgan DesignsCheryl Morgan Designs
Bar area which connects to the Living Room. Comfortable castered Brueton Chairs in grey Holly Hunt Leather. George Gutenberg Photography
Man Barn
Man Barn
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
A bar provides seating as well as a division between the game room and kitchen area. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Contemporary Wet Bar - Hartland
Contemporary Wet Bar - Hartland
timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.
Modern bar, Frameless cabinets in Vista Plus door style, rift wood species in Matte Eclipse finish by Wood-Mode Custom Cabinets, glass shelving highlighted with abundant LED lighting. Waterfall countertops
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SLAM / REITZ
SLAM / REITZ
Buckeye Basements, Inc.Buckeye Basements, Inc.
The custom iron door and coordinating iron window accentuate the stone wine cellar. -Photo by Jack Figgins
Alameda Kitchen Remodel
Alameda Kitchen Remodel
AM Spence Interiors by Anna-Marie SpenceAM Spence Interiors by Anna-Marie Spence
Custom Cabinets, Walnut Peninsula, Zellige Tile, Brass shelving, Terra Cotta Flooring, natural stone countertops, leather barstools, pendant lighting, kitchen design, portland designer, kitchen remodel, portland remodel, local interior designer,
Alluring Bungalow
Alluring Bungalow
Michelle Miller Design, Inc.Michelle Miller Design, Inc.
Northville New Construction - Cabinetry
Northville New Construction - Cabinetry
Emery Design | BuildEmery Design | Build
Redmond New Construction
Redmond New Construction
HM CUSTOM BUILDERSHM CUSTOM BUILDERS
Redmond New Construction
Redmond New Construction
HM CUSTOM BUILDERSHM CUSTOM BUILDERS
Redmond New Construction
Redmond New Construction
HM CUSTOM BUILDERSHM CUSTOM BUILDERS
ATR
ATR
Premier Homes of Illinois, IncPremier Homes of Illinois, Inc
31st Street
31st Street
LG - Interior DesignsLG - Interior Designs
Bar seating area
Breakaway
Breakaway
USI Design & RemodelingUSI Design & Remodeling
HIGH PARK
HIGH PARK
FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.
Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Modern Customer Space | IA
Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Modern Customer Space | IA
FlooretFlooret
Influenced by classic Nordic design. Surprisingly flexible with furnishings. Amplify by continuing the clean modern aesthetic, or punctuate with statement pieces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Altia - Designed by Nikita Dhoble
Altia - Designed by Nikita Dhoble
RoobarooRoobaroo
An Eclectic Mix of Materials
An Eclectic Mix of Materials
ArciformArciform
An eclectic mix of materials and finishes make this bar a statement! It's the perfect place to unwind after a long day.
Altadore Residence
Altadore Residence
Avid Interior Design Inc.Avid Interior Design Inc.
New build dreams always require a clear design vision and this 3,650 sf home exemplifies that. Our clients desired a stylish, modern aesthetic with timeless elements to create balance throughout their home. With our clients intention in mind, we achieved an open concept floor plan complimented by an eye-catching open riser staircase. Custom designed features are showcased throughout, combined with glass and stone elements, subtle wood tones, and hand selected finishes. The entire home was designed with purpose and styled with carefully curated furnishings and decor that ties these complimenting elements together to achieve the end goal. At Avid Interior Design, our goal is to always take a highly conscious, detailed approach with our clients. With that focus for our Altadore project, we were able to create the desirable balance between timeless and modern, to make one more dream come true.
The Whetstone Project
The Whetstone Project
Folds Inside LtdFolds Inside Ltd

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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Gowans Whitman Design Inc.Gowans Whitman Design Inc.
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