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Home Bar with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Whitewater Lane
Whitewater Lane
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
Sports Bar
Sports Bar
Mattingly Thaler ArchitectureMattingly Thaler Architecture
Peter Medilek
West Bradford Finished "Beer" Basement
West Bradford Finished "Beer" Basement
COCOONCOCOON
Retro Lounge
Retro Lounge
Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLCDesign by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC
Rebecca Zajac
FLOORING SHOWROOM
FLOORING SHOWROOM
UserUser
FLOORING SHOWROOM
AHT Photos
AHT Photos
Atlanta Home TheaterAtlanta Home Theater
Elm Grove - Lower Level Bar
Elm Grove - Lower Level Bar
Stone DimensionsStone Dimensions
Lower Level Bar with (profile) Flat-Eased (stone) Red Dragon Granite Countertops
Custom Craftsman in Western Mass
Custom Craftsman in Western Mass
Pecoy Homes and RemodelingPecoy Homes and Remodeling
The natural stone and wood make this bar warm and inviting. The perfect place to entertain guests.
Haymarket Basement Pub
Haymarket Basement Pub
Grace Thomas DesignsGrace Thomas Designs
2018 CotY Award Winners
2018 CotY Award Winners
NARI of MinnesotaNARI of Minnesota
Basement Over $100,000 (John Kraemer and Sons)
Manhattan Brownstone
Manhattan Brownstone
Décor AidDécor Aid
A wet bar with a marble countertop is tucked behind walnut doors.
Crystal Cove VII
Crystal Cove VII
Richard Krantz Architecture IncRichard Krantz Architecture Inc
Hornig Residence
Hornig Residence
Ann Baumgartner DesignAnn Baumgartner Design
Custom Oak Bar
Custom Oak Bar
Vince Mecca's World of Custom CabinetryVince Mecca's World of Custom Cabinetry
Old World Deer Lodge Estate
Old World Deer Lodge Estate
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Whiskey and Cigar Bar Remodel Project in Westfield, Indiana
Whiskey and Cigar Bar Remodel Project in Westfield, Indiana
Gettum Associates IncGettum Associates Inc
Alan Petersime
Country Kitchen
Country Kitchen
UserUser
Built-in Custom Furniture
Built-in Custom Furniture
Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Dawn Maggio
Sports Bar
Sports Bar
Mattingly Thaler ArchitectureMattingly Thaler Architecture
Peter Medilek
Formal Den/Bar Divider
Formal Den/Bar Divider
The Fish GalleryThe Fish Gallery
This 300 gallon freshwater aquarium gives a pop of brightness to the traditional style of the spaces it divides. Equipment is housed below and above the aquarium with access through the cabinet doors on the bar side. Location- Houston, Texas Year Completed- 2003 Project Cost- $10,500.00

Home Bar with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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