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Home Bar with Blue Splashback and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Butler's Pantry Bar
Butler's Pantry Bar
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Beach Drive
Beach Drive
Studio MielStudio Miel
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Seaside Renovation
Seaside Renovation
Cristina Johnson AIA, NCIDQ - TMS ArchitectsCristina Johnson AIA, NCIDQ - TMS Architects
Rob Karosis
Compact Kitchenette/Bar
Compact Kitchenette/Bar
NGD Interiors, Inc.NGD Interiors, Inc.
A small area is turned into a kitchenette/bar area. White cabinets with clean lines, paired with dark countertops and floor create a clean contemporary feel.
Beverage Center
Beverage Center
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Arch Studio, Inc. Best of Houzz 2016
San Clemente
San Clemente
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
AFTER: BAR | We completely redesigned the bar structure by opening it up. It was previously closed on one side so we wanted to be able to walk through to the living room. We created a floor to ceiling split vase accent wall behind the bar to give the room some texture and break up the white walls. We carried over the tile from the entry to the bar and used hand stamped carrara marble to line the front of the bar and used a smoky blue glass for the bar counters. | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Downtown LA Loft
Downtown LA Loft
Lundstrom InteriorsLundstrom Interiors
West Loop Loft
West Loop Loft
UserUser
©Amy Braswell
Riverside Victorian Kitchen & Baths Modernized
Riverside Victorian Kitchen & Baths Modernized
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
Coffee and Beverage bar with wine storage and open shelving
Sophisticated Family Room Remodel
Sophisticated Family Room Remodel
Arcadia Floors + HomeArcadia Floors + Home
Our team partnered with a local interior designer to select material for this rich and comfortable family entertainment space. Flooring | Cabinet Design | Countertops | Tile Photography by Murray Photography
Estes Park Avenue
Estes Park Avenue
Inside StoriesInside Stories
Dark moody butler's pantry
Karen Kettler Design
Karen Kettler Design
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Wet Bar with Hammered Nickel Sink
Wet Bar with Hammered Nickel Sink
Melinda Mandell Interior DesignMelinda Mandell Interior Design
Falls Church, VA: Kitchen and Family Room
Falls Church, VA: Kitchen and Family Room
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
Project Developer Elle Hunter https://www.houzz.com/pro/eleanorhunter/elle-hunter-case-design-and-remodeling Designer Allie Mann https://www.houzz.com/pro/inspiredbyallie/allie-mann-case-design-remodeling-inc?lt=hl Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Greek Revival Restoration and Additions
Greek Revival Restoration and Additions
Beck Architecture, Inc.Beck Architecture, Inc.
University Park Kitchen Remodel
University Park Kitchen Remodel
HRS BUILDHRS BUILD
extended floating brass with glass shelves
Custom Kitchen Remodels
Custom Kitchen Remodels
Tower Nine Kitchen & Bath RemodelingTower Nine Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Bridgehampton Residence
Bridgehampton Residence
Amy Lau DesignAmy Lau Design
Vibrant colors and textures inspired by the sea and sky invite entertaining and relaxation at this Hamptons summer home embellished with artisanally crafted and vintage pieces. Photography by Thomas Loof.
Butler's Pantry Looking into the Dining Room
Butler's Pantry Looking into the Dining Room
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Lighting in Chelsea
Lighting in Chelsea
The Installer's HubThe Installer's Hub

Home Bar with Blue Splashback and Dark 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.
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