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Home Bar with Blue Cabinets and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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A Water's Edge Retreat
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North Shore Glam
Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.
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Chicago Chic Basement
New Perspective Design, Inc.New Perspective Design, Inc.
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Lower ground floor head height increase & structural changes throughout
Lower ground floor head height increase & structural changes throughout
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Tew Boling Butler's Pantry
Designhouse Kitchen and Bath, LLCDesignhouse Kitchen and Bath, LLC
Luxury W. Newton Property Staged & Sold Immediately
Luxury W. Newton Property Staged & Sold Immediately
BK Classic Collections Home StagersBK Classic Collections Home Stagers
KSD Kirkland Hilltop
KSD Kirkland Hilltop
Kate Savitch DesignKate Savitch Design
Elevating the home bar experience with a touch of sophistication. Our remodel features custom slate blue built-ins complementing the rustic charm of the stone fireplace.
Cardiff-By-The-Sea
Cardiff-By-The-Sea
Tosti DesignTosti Design
What was once a pass through room has now become a destination, and the first stop is the bar. The gold & silver mesh panels give it a bit of an industrial feel, while the furniture like cabinet makes it feel more like an armoire filled with exciting drinks and glassware.
ASC With A Slice of Glam
ASC With A Slice of Glam
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Green Oaks
Green Oaks
Thompson Custom HomesThompson Custom Homes
Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ
Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
The newly created dry bar sits in the previous kitchen space, which connects the original formal dining room with the addition that is home to the new kitchen. A great spot for entertaining.
5 Point Verona
5 Point Verona
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Lounge & Bar
Lounge & Bar
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
The Salt Shaker House
The Salt Shaker House
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
This coastal kitchen has all of the bells and whistles, including a stylish and functional bar area with built-in wine storage, ice maker, beverage refrigerator
2017 Riverside Greenwich Build
2017 Riverside Greenwich Build
DeRosa Builders LLCDeRosa Builders LLC
Glenn Valley Custom Home
Glenn Valley Custom Home
UserUser
This is a custom bar design for the client, they like to entertain and watch movies in this space, so we wanted a place where it created depth, and a bit of sparkle all while paying an homage to their yacht lifestyle.
Kaylor Russell - Blue Accent Kitchen
Kaylor Russell - Blue Accent Kitchen
Kitchen & Bath Galleries of Chapel HillKitchen & Bath Galleries of Chapel Hill
Decorá Cabinets: Wet Bar in Modern Blue Kitchen
Decorá Cabinets: Wet Bar in Modern Blue Kitchen
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Austin Residence
Austin Residence
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Home Bar with Blue Cabinets and Light 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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