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Home Bar with Floating Shelves and White Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Smith Mountain Lake Basement
Smith Mountain Lake Basement
Rambling InteriorsRambling Interiors
Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel
Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel
Rexford DesignRexford Design
custom floating shelves to display Japanese whiskey collection above dry bar and wine fridge
Firethorne Club Kitchen, Bar & Morning Room Redesign
Firethorne Club Kitchen, Bar & Morning Room Redesign
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Entertainment spot for the family
Entertainment spot for the family
Haute DesignsHaute Designs
Campbell, CA - Residential Extension and Uplift
Campbell, CA - Residential Extension and Uplift
MA DesignersMA Designers
Wildwood II
Wildwood II
Black Rock Design | BuildBlack Rock Design | Build
Natural wood colored tones in cabinets and wooden floor bring a special warmth and richness to this Wine/Cava room.
Mandy
Mandy
Enfort HomesEnfort Homes
Mandy's timeless white oak kitchen features a geometric square backsplash that gives LOTS of texture, custom panel Sub-Zero refrigerator, hidden pantry, under counter beverage cooler, microwave drawer, and black undermount prep sink.
Chris and Jess
Chris and Jess
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Cambie Corridor
Cambie Corridor
TroicoTroico
Private residential Emerald Villa
Private residential Emerald Villa
Bolshakova InteriorsBolshakova Interiors
Custom Home Bars
Custom Home Bars
Mtn. Kitchens & CabinetryMtn. Kitchens & Cabinetry
Irena by the Sea
Irena by the Sea
Katie Rainey DesignKatie Rainey Design
Cohesiveness was brought to the built in bar by using the same cement as the entry for the backsplash. New white quartz countertop and bright colored teal paint on lower cabinets transformed this space to a fun, functional bar.
Mediterranean Modern - Madison Park
Mediterranean Modern - Madison Park
Community Builders, LLCCommunity Builders, LLC
Corner alcove packed with features. Lighted shelves, Sink, Ice Maker, Marble top, vessel sink...
Modern Charm
Modern Charm
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Fairfield County Idea House
Fairfield County Idea House
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Classic Contemporary
Classic Contemporary
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A modern kitchen with an expansive island featuring raised counters for stools Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Kanomika Barn
Kanomika Barn
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
Private Residence, Berkshire, Home Bar
Private Residence, Berkshire, Home Bar
Barclay Interiors LtdBarclay Interiors Ltd
A contemporary bar with blue cabinets, a marble top, mirrored backsplash, and accented with an orange chair.
Luxury Home Bar
Luxury Home Bar
Angella Bligh InteriorsAngella Bligh Interiors
Bespoke Bar unit with internally lit counter top.
Cape Cod, Ma. Residence
Cape Cod, Ma. Residence
color theory Bostoncolor theory Boston

Home Bar with Floating Shelves and White Worktops 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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