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Home Bar with Black Cabinets and Laminate Floors Ideas and Designs

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Hawthorn Woods, IL Project
Hawthorn Woods, IL Project
Matrix Home SolutionsMatrix Home Solutions
Akron, OH Basement Remodel
Akron, OH Basement Remodel
Spot-On Home Improvements, LLCSpot-On Home Improvements, LLC
Harmony Showhome - Calbridge Homes
Harmony Showhome - Calbridge Homes
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Basement Extraordinaire
Basement Extraordinaire
Just BasementsJust Basements
The rustic aesthetic and sophisticated edge of the main bar area was created using matte black bar cabinetry, concrete-look quartz counters, as well as a live edge wood countertop on the raised bar ledge. Warm smoky hues were chosen for the walls and the dark elements throughout the rest of the space help to anchor the design and provide contrast and drama.
Modern-Industrial Kitchen
Modern-Industrial Kitchen
Next Stage Design + BuildNext Stage Design + Build
Osage Basement
Osage Basement
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
Beautiful modern basement finish with wet bar and home gym. Open concept
Project Mickey
Project Mickey
Total Design BuildTotal Design Build
Barnstyle
Barnstyle
Sanctuary New HomesSanctuary New Homes
Home Bar
Madison
Madison
THUNDERheadTHUNDERhead
East Van Contemporary
East Van Contemporary
Mirani HomesMirani Homes
This contemporary wet bar has lots of storage with floor to ceiling cabinets. The fridge is built-in with a panel finish and the media equipment is located in the fabric-finished doors to the right. Elegant bar display and counter is well lit with under cabinet lighting.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Custom Home in Woodstock, Ga
Custom Home in Woodstock, Ga
J. N. Residential, IncJ. N. Residential, Inc
Jeff Nathan
Historic Maine Camp; Sebago Lake, Maine
Historic Maine Camp; Sebago Lake, Maine
StoneWood Builders of MaineStoneWood Builders of Maine
Breakfast bar for coffee, dishes, and a quick bowl of cereal before a day out on the water
Wall Tile
Wall Tile
L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.
Home Builder Ridgestone Homes
Arcadia Renovation
Arcadia Renovation
d3 interiorsd3 interiors
Bond Head - Basement Reno
Bond Head - Basement Reno
Paradigm Drywall & Interior Finishings Inc.Paradigm Drywall & Interior Finishings Inc.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Project Mickey
Project Mickey
Total Design BuildTotal Design Build
Colorado Rustic Modern Basement
Colorado Rustic Modern Basement
Karen Mills of Interiors by DesignKaren Mills of Interiors by Design
A contemporary rustic kitchen and bar with hidden storage in a walkout basement creates a dramatic focal point with custom black lit cabinetry and lit glass upper cabinets stained a lighter color on the inside to create a more dramatic contrast.
Milton Terrace Level
Milton Terrace Level
Artisan Design StudioArtisan Design Studio

Home Bar with Black Cabinets and Laminate Floors 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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