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Home Bar with Raised-panel Cabinets and Wood Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Ranch Renovation
Ranch Renovation
Donald William Fairbanks Architect, P.C.Donald William Fairbanks Architect, P.C.
Dan Murdoch, Murdoch & Company, Inc.
Devon Butler Pantry New Construction
Devon Butler Pantry New Construction
Cullen Construction Inc.Cullen Construction Inc.
Grothouse Countertop for Bar Area in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014
Grothouse Countertop for Bar Area in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014
Grothouse Wood CountertopsGrothouse Wood Countertops
Steven Miller designed this bar area for the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014. Countertop Wood: Peruvian Walnut Construction Style: Edge Grain Wood Countertop Location: Decorator’s Showcase in San Francisco, CA Size: 1-1/2" thick x 34" x 46" Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil Designer: Steven Miller Undermount or Overmount Sink: Undermount Sink Cutout for Kohler K-3391
Lake Home
Lake Home
Vintage Custom HomesVintage Custom Homes
Black Distressed Basement Bar
Black Distressed Basement Bar
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Beautiful custom home basement bar features black distressed cabinets with reclaimed barnboard countertops. Upper cabinets feature glass inset.
Stoney Point
Stoney Point
Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.
Compact Kitchenette/Bar
Compact Kitchenette/Bar
NGD Interiors, Inc.NGD Interiors, Inc.
A small area is turned into a kitchenette/bar area. White cabinets with clean lines, paired with dark countertops and floor create a clean contemporary feel.
Lexington Town and Country
Lexington Town and Country
Small Batch KitchensSmall Batch Kitchens
Window Reno
Window Reno
House of George LLCHouse of George LLC
Interior Portfolio
Interior Portfolio
Reynolds Architecture- Design & ConstructionReynolds Architecture- Design & Construction
Wellborn Cabinetry Design Gallery
Wellborn Cabinetry Design Gallery
Artisan Cabinetry & StoneArtisan Cabinetry & Stone
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Albers Design LLCAlbers Design LLC
The Ultimate Bachelor Pad
The Ultimate Bachelor Pad
The Man Card CrewThe Man Card Crew
This home bar features an open ceiling concept, stone wall, and custom crafted bar and bar back. Marcel Page Photography
Kabekona Retreat
Kabekona Retreat
Liv4 ArchitectureLiv4 Architecture
Rick Hammer
Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build
Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build
Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.
This client wanted their Terrace Level to be comprised of the warm finishes and colors found in a true Tuscan home. Basement was completely unfinished so once we space planned for all necessary areas including pre-teen media area and game room, adult media area, home bar and wine cellar guest suite and bathroom; we started selecting materials that were authentic and yet low maintenance since the entire space opens to an outdoor living area with pool. The wood like porcelain tile used to create interest on floors was complimented by custom distressed beams on the ceilings. Real stucco walls and brick floors lit by a wrought iron lantern create a true wine cellar mood. A sloped fireplace designed with brick, stone and stucco was enhanced with the rustic wood beam mantle to resemble a fireplace seen in Italy while adding a perfect and unexpected rustic charm and coziness to the bar area. Finally decorative finishes were applied to columns for a layered and worn appearance. Tumbled stone backsplash behind the bar was hand painted for another one of a kind focal point. Some other important features are the double sided iron railed staircase designed to make the space feel more unified and open and the barrel ceiling in the wine cellar. Carefully selected furniture and accessories complete the look.
Lake Home
Lake Home
Vintage Custom HomesVintage Custom Homes
Transitional Home Bar
Transitional Home Bar
Vinnings Estate 2
Vinnings Estate 2
Kellogg Creek CabinetryKellogg Creek Cabinetry
John McDonald
North Shore Brick Tudor
North Shore Brick Tudor
Reynolds Architecture- Design & ConstructionReynolds Architecture- Design & Construction
Starr Homes
Starr Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting

Home Bar with Raised-panel Cabinets and Wood 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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