skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Home Bar
  2. Floor Material: Light Hardwood

Home Bar with Beige Cabinets and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 89 photos
Item 1 of 3
The Ratican Contemporary Breakfast Area, Family Room and Bar - Pasadena,Ca.
The Ratican Contemporary Breakfast Area, Family Room and Bar - Pasadena,Ca.
Elaine Morrison InteriorsElaine Morrison Interiors
Looking into the home bar. photo by Richard Rothenberg
Bellaire, Fern Remodel
Bellaire, Fern Remodel
Adeline Ray Design StudioAdeline Ray Design Studio
Wine Bar Connie Anderson Photography
Transitional Home Bar
Transitional Home Bar
Granite Way Project
Granite Way Project
Davis DesignDavis Design
Taube Photography
Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar
Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar
Griffin DesignGriffin Design
Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
A Reclaimed Retreat
A Reclaimed Retreat
GramophoneGramophone
The client had a finished basement space that was not functioning for the entire family. He spent a lot of time in his gym, which was not large enough to accommodate all his equipment and did not offer adequate space for aerobic activities. To appeal to the client's entertaining habits, a bar, gaming area, and proper theater screen needed to be added. There were some ceiling and lolly column restraints that would play a significant role in the layout of our new design, but the Gramophone Team was able to create a space in which every detail appeared to be there from the beginning. Rustic wood columns and rafters, weathered brick, and an exposed metal support beam all add to this design effect becoming real. Maryland Photography Inc.
The 1895 Colonial Revival
The 1895 Colonial Revival
Twelve Chairs InteriorsTwelve Chairs Interiors
Miami Beach Modern Condo
Miami Beach Modern Condo
Kay Story InteriorsKay Story Interiors
Classic Traditional
Classic Traditional
Distinctive Drywall & PaintingDistinctive Drywall & Painting
The Lena
The Lena
Craftmaster HomesCraftmaster Homes
Mar Vista, CA Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
Mar Vista, CA Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
Overland Remodeling & BuildersOverland Remodeling & Builders
A complete remodel of kitchen and laundry room with new custom made, shaker style cabinets, new quartz countertops, dark hand made like tile backsplash, new stainless steel appliances. Layout and design by Overland Remodeling and Builders
Island Family Retreat
Island Family Retreat
Martha's Vineyard Interior DesignMartha's Vineyard Interior Design
Eric Roth Photography
Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design
Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design
Davonport Kitchen & HomeDavonport Kitchen & Home
Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design
Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design
Davonport Kitchen & HomeDavonport Kitchen & Home
Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar
Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar
Griffin DesignGriffin Design
Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
Keegan theatre
Keegan theatre
CRC Builders, Inc.CRC Builders, Inc.
Chilton Townhome
Chilton Townhome
Alliance Home RemodelingAlliance Home Remodeling
Glenwood New Construction
Glenwood New Construction
Morris LareMorris Lare
Modern Luxury
Modern Luxury
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Miami Beach Modern Condo
Miami Beach Modern Condo
Kay Story InteriorsKay Story Interiors

Home Bar with Beige Cabinets and Light Hardwood Flooring 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.
1
12345Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.