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Home Bar with Flat-panel Cabinets and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill
Annie Hall InteriorsAnnie Hall Interiors
Michael Lee
Modern Classic in Denver
Modern Classic in Denver
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This home was built in the early 2000’s. We completely reconfigured the kitchen, updated the breakfast room, added a bar to the living room, updated a powder room, a staircase and several fireplaces. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. Photographs by Jordan Katz. FEATURED IN Colorado Nest
Basement Remodel | Roswell GA
Basement Remodel | Roswell GA
Kalaa Chakra InteriorsKalaa Chakra Interiors
Anastasia Alkema Photography
27th Street Residence
27th Street Residence
Geremia DesignGeremia Design
Custom bar in library. A mix of solid walnut and botticino classico marble. With integrated cabinet pulls and lighting under stone shelves. Photos by Nicole Franzen
Sommelier's Choice by Don Justice Cabinet Makers
Sommelier's Choice by Don Justice Cabinet Makers
Don Justice Cabinet MakersDon Justice Cabinet Makers
Rift-sawn White Oak cabinetry house dual Sub-Zero wine coolers in this sommerlier's private paradise.
New Featured Contemporary Home Project
New Featured Contemporary Home Project
Neri ArchitectsNeri Architects
1313- 12 Cliff Road, Highland Park, IL, This new construction lakefront home exemplifies modern luxury living at its finest. Built on the site of the original 1893 Ft. Sheridan Pumping Station, this 4 bedroom, 6 full & 1 half bath home is a dream for any entertainer. Picturesque views of Lake Michigan from every level plus several outdoor spaces where you can enjoy this magnificent setting. The 1st level features an Abruzzo custom chef’s kitchen opening to a double height great room.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Transitional Home Bar
Transitional Home Bar
Fresh Contemporary
Fresh Contemporary
UserUser
Modern Waterfront Kitchen
Modern Waterfront Kitchen
Erin Paige Pitts InteriorsErin Paige Pitts Interiors
Fox Chapel Wine Bar
Fox Chapel Wine Bar
NOTION, LLCNOTION, LLC
Notion, LLC Designer: Natalia Dragunova Photographer: Bradd Celidonia
Sharon Contemporary
Sharon Contemporary
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
Glen Oak
Glen Oak
Luminosus Designs LLCLuminosus Designs LLC
custom curved sofa, custom furniture, custom window treatment, custom-built-in bar & bookcase, custom area rug, custom window treatment, blue, cream, white, black, silver,
Lake Mendota Custom Home
Lake Mendota Custom Home
Bella DomicileBella Domicile
S. Wolf Photography Lakeshore Living Magazine
Custom Closets
Custom Closets
Closet EnvyCloset Envy
Kenwood MN Family Room Bar
Kenwood MN Family Room Bar
NORTH STAR KITCHENSNORTH STAR KITCHENS
Photography by Susan Gilmore Interior Design by Tom Rauscher & Associates
Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home
Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home
Streeter Custom BuilderStreeter Custom Builder
Dramatic home bar separated from dining area by chainmail curtain. Tile blacksplash and custom wine storage above custom dark wood cabinets with brass pulls.
R 5967
R 5967
d KISER design.construct, inc.d KISER design.construct, inc.
Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography
NEW CANAAN, CT - Tapestry Bar
NEW CANAAN, CT - Tapestry Bar
DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & CabinetryDEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry
A client was eager to turn a dated built-in unit into a sophisticated, entertaining space that was highly functional. The gunmetal open shelving unit with integrated LED lighting in the horizontal bars makes a bold design statement. Twin cabinetry columns with seeded glass fronts and interior lighting provide ample storage for spirits and glassware, while lower cabinets seamlessly conceal beverage drawers and a wine refrigeration unit. The modern, frameless slab cabinetry is accented by unlaquered brass hardware, with subtle ribbing adding texture. The marble countertop is backed by a 10" high marble backsplash that blends into the faux finish painted to seamlessly match the striking stone. A memorable design element is the circular, burnished nickel sink with satin brass ring detailing.
Lodholz
Lodholz
Sterling Custom HomesSterling Custom Homes

Home Bar with Flat-panel Cabinets 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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