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Vashon Island Kitchen
Vashon Island Kitchen
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
Milano Rockefeller New Construction in Inlet Beach, FL
Milano Rockefeller New Construction in Inlet Beach, FL
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Project Number: M1056 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Rockefeller, Epic, Linen, White Laccato Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard)
Contemporary Home Bar
Contemporary Home Bar
CONCORD BUILDERS LLCCONCORD BUILDERS LLC
Bar with Lit countertop and lit stained panels
Scandinavian Kitchen Remodel
Scandinavian Kitchen Remodel
Mosaik Design & RemodelingMosaik Design & Remodeling
This 1972 NW Contemporary home had great potential from the start with interesting architecture and West Hills Portland location with mature landscaping. The kitchen and powder bath lacked style and needed serious updating. From the cramped layout and closed off feel in the kitchen to heavy texture and original 1970’s décor in the Powder bath, it was time for a change. The main wall between the kitchen and Family room was removed and the kitchen entry was widened which made the kitchen feel more integrated and brighter. All existing hardwoods and dark 70’s brick in the Entry were replaced with 4” natural white oak hardwoods, which further connected and updated the kitchen and adjacent rooms. The new kitchen layout gave way to a large island and more useful storage and a better flow. The “Sea Serpent” blue on the island is complemented with the stained Alder and white for a fresh element. Open cubbies in Alder cubbies and white Kanso mosaic tile from Ann Sacks grouted in black all add interest to this warm, clean-lined Scandinavian vibe for this young family.
Menlo Park Project
Menlo Park Project
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
MC Offices
MC Offices
Taylor + TaylorTaylor + Taylor
Flat of the Hill House
Flat of the Hill House
Hickox Williams Architects, Inc.Hickox Williams Architects, Inc.
Los Gatos Cabana
Los Gatos Cabana
J. Kretschmer Architect: Art & ArchitectureJ. Kretschmer Architect: Art & Architecture
J Kretschmer
Butlers Pantry
Butlers Pantry
Karp Associates Inc.Karp Associates Inc.
Eichler - Inspired Home
Eichler - Inspired Home
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Point Reyes
Point Reyes
HopebuiltHopebuilt
Carlton Living Area
Carlton Living Area
Northwest Construction GroupNorthwest Construction Group
The Vista Residence
The Vista Residence
KES StudioKES Studio
Inspired by the Brooklyn-esque nature of the surrounding historic buildings, this penthouse pairs sleek, urban-contemporary design with luxury finishes and materials, reflecting an industrial luxe aesthetic.
San Clemente
San Clemente
Pamela Nast Interior DesignPamela Nast Interior Design
Custom design bar with walnut travertine top, sconces and recessed lighting.
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
The living room includes a built-in bar with a wine fridge and ample storage. Photo: Tyler Chartier
Whitehorse Custom Home
Whitehorse Custom Home
Younger Brothers Door and TrimYounger Brothers Door and Trim
23rd Street
23rd Street
Wyant ArchitectureWyant Architecture
Kitchen bar cabinetry with pull-out dog gate. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro.
Luxury Living on the Lake
Luxury Living on the Lake
Harvest Timber Specialty ProductsHarvest Timber Specialty Products
Monument Avenue Basement
Monument Avenue Basement
Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.
John Magor
VB Seaside Bar
VB Seaside Bar
Intra-Coastal CabinetsIntra-Coastal Cabinets

Home Bar with Flat-panel Cabinets and Light 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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