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Home Bar with Glass-front Cabinets and Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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5650 Comstock
5650 Comstock
NIH HomesNIH Homes
Spacecrafting
The Cottage
The Cottage
Parkyn DesignParkyn Design
Rustic home bar.
Custom Home Bar
Custom Home Bar
Captivating Construction GroupCaptivating Construction Group
Custom Home Bar in New Jersey.
MEDALLION
MEDALLION
Medallion CabinetryMedallion Cabinetry
The Ultimate Man Cave
The Ultimate Man Cave
Capstone Custom BuildersCapstone Custom Builders
Michael Duerinckx
Our Work
Our Work
Desert Bay Construction, Inc.Desert Bay Construction, Inc.
Charming Retreat
Charming Retreat
H.J. Martin and SonH.J. Martin and Son
With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation
The Good Home - Interiors & DesignThe Good Home - Interiors & Design
Hopkins
Hopkins
Dyphor New YorkDyphor New York
Buttermilk Ski Home
Buttermilk Ski Home
Cathers Home Furniture + Interior DesignCathers Home Furniture + Interior Design
Rustic, Distressed Wood Home Bar
Rustic, Distressed Wood Home Bar
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
A bar like this is the perfect addition to any cottage or rural home. Using a tasteful selection of distressed wood as the waterfall bar counter adds character and charm to the dramatic cabinetry. The weightiness of the dark wood tones and black hardware is off-set beautifully by the white walls and the natural light that pours into this home, making the bar a noteworthy space. The rustic feel of the cabinetry and countertop extends into the decor choices, with wooden chairs and antique memorabilia decorating the countertop. Note the snug fit of the wine bar and cabinetry for displaying and storing your favourite drinks. The TV, though not distracting in this space, is well positioned on a TV mount in a place where it can easily be viewed by those at the bar, behind the bar, or at the table. What a place to host! PC: Fred Huntsberger
Rustic Wood Bar
Rustic Wood Bar
Lane Design + BuildLane Design + Build
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Davis Mill and CabinetDavis Mill and Cabinet
Rustic Farmhouse Bar
Rustic Farmhouse Bar
New Hope Cabinets & Kitchens by Charles WeilerNew Hope Cabinets & Kitchens by Charles Weiler
The once exterior stone walls define this space giving it that true, farmhouse feel. The antiqued glass cabinets illuminate their distressed finish. Complete with a dual-zone wine refrigerator, an ice-trough for chilling bottles and a custom stainless steel counter, this bar is ideal for entertaining guests.
Leathered Titanium Granite Bar
Leathered Titanium Granite Bar
Boston CountersBoston Counters
Leathered Titanium granite home bar in Natick, MA.
Custom Bar
Custom Bar
G&S Contracting, LLCG&S Contracting, LLC
Great Falls, VA
Great Falls, VA
Kelley Astore InteriorsKelley Astore Interiors
The wet bar of our most recent project in Great Falls, VA.
Custom Home Remodel
Custom Home Remodel
Captivating Construction GroupCaptivating Construction Group
Custom Home Remodel in New Jersey.
Beverwil
Beverwil
Hannouche Architects, Inc.Hannouche Architects, Inc.
Visita Privata: casa di Antonella e Stefano
Visita Privata: casa di Antonella e Stefano
Maria Cristina NicolettiMaria Cristina Nicoletti
Angolo con liquori , antica vetrina di famiglia e lavabo in ceramiche di vietri Maria Cristina Nicoletti © 2016 Houzz

Home Bar with Glass-front Cabinets and Distressed 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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