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Home Bar with Granite Worktops and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Basement Bar
Basement Bar
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Photography by Greg Hadley http://www.greghadleyphotography.com
Macungie Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Macungie Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Martino Designs, Inc.Martino Designs, Inc.
New Home Stillwater, MN '18
New Home Stillwater, MN '18
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
Spacecrafting
Brett and Marjorie's Home
Brett and Marjorie's Home
T.A. French - Custom BuilderT.A. French - Custom Builder
Transitional Home Bar
Transitional Home Bar
Milton Equestrian Home
Milton Equestrian Home
LB DesignsLB Designs
Livingston Oasis, Livingston NJ
Livingston Oasis, Livingston NJ
Clear Home DesignClear Home Design
what a game room! check out the dark walnut herringbone floor with the matching dark walnut U shaped bar. the red mohair velvet barstools punch color to lighten the dramatic darkness. tom Dixon pendant lighting hangs from the high ceiling.
Tallahassee - Phipps Point Contemporary Home
Tallahassee - Phipps Point Contemporary Home
Ertl Homes, Inc.Ertl Homes, Inc.
Brown Finished basement
Brown Finished basement
Wright Design & RemodelingWright Design & Remodeling
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Nuteck Homes LtdNuteck Homes Ltd
Design and built by Sarah & Cesare Molinaro of Nuteck Homes Ltd. This transitional home bar features a leathered antiqued granite top with built in T.V., liquor storage, wine storage and decorative glass shelving. Stone wall accents supply a rustic modern edge. Photo by Frank Baldassarra
Complete Home - The Ocean Boulevard
Complete Home - The Ocean Boulevard
La StradaLa Strada
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchen Classics, Inc.Kitchen Classics, Inc.
Parker, Colorado
Parker, Colorado
Lucy Gold InteriorsLucy Gold Interiors
Beautiful Finishes and Lighting
Coastal Home Man Cave Bar Wall Shelves
Coastal Home Man Cave Bar Wall Shelves
Michael James Design, Inc.Michael James Design, Inc.
Plenty of open shelving for bottles of liquor and glasses and plenty of closed storage below the counters. The Asko dishwasher is to the right of the sink and is hidden behind a decorative door panel so it looks just like a cabinet!
New Frankfort Settlement
New Frankfort Settlement
D and G DesignD and G Design
Bars
Bars
Executive Interiors LLCExecutive Interiors LLC
Home Bars & Home Offices
Home Bars & Home Offices
Riverwoods CabinetryRiverwoods Cabinetry
Des Moines, IA - Southern Hills; Condo Remodel | Traditional Style
Des Moines, IA - Southern Hills; Condo Remodel | Traditional Style
Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.
Paul Gates
Man Barn
Man Barn
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
A bar provides seating as well as a division between the game room and kitchen area. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Glenview Home Office Renovation
Glenview Home Office Renovation
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design

Home Bar with Granite Worktops 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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