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The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Entertainment Room Bar
The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Entertainment Room Bar
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.
Western Estate
Western Estate
John Dengler & AssociatesJohn Dengler & Associates
3042 Fairway Circle
3042 Fairway Circle
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
Beautiful Transitional Remodel in Campbell
Beautiful Transitional Remodel in Campbell
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
Duneside Escape
Duneside Escape
The Anderson Studio of Architecture & DesignThe Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design
Nestled in the dunes on a double ocean front lot, the interior of this magnificent home is comprised of bespoke furnishings designed and built for each space. Carefully selected antiques and eclectic artwork blend colors and textures to create a comfortable, fresh palette balancing formality with a touch of whimsy granting the classic architecture an unexpected and lighthearted feel. Photography: Dana Hoff
Canal Place
Canal Place
MB Designs, LLCMB Designs, LLC
Chris Cheever Photography Cabinetry: Michael S. Johnson & Co. Designer: MB Designs Countertops: Stone Artisans
Poliquin
Poliquin
Interior Exterior Designs Inc.Interior Exterior Designs Inc.
Custom Bar Leon Williams
Leroux
Leroux
1685 Kitchen Design Studio1685 Kitchen Design Studio
Deer Creek Transitional Basement Finish
Deer Creek Transitional Basement Finish
Bearded BuildersBearded Builders
Transitional-150505
Transitional-150505
Rice Residential DesignRice Residential Design
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Addition
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
JE Evans Photography
Snow Mountain Lodge
Snow Mountain Lodge
Reclaimed DesignWorksReclaimed DesignWorks
Antique Hit-Skip Oak Flooring used as an accent wall and exposed beams featured in this rustic bar area. Photo by Kimberly Gavin Photography.
Leroux
Leroux
1685 Kitchen Design Studio1685 Kitchen Design Studio
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Addition
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
JE Evans Photography
Rustic Home Bar
Rustic Home Bar
407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE
407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE
Pinetop Custom HomesPinetop Custom Homes
Transitional White
Transitional White
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
Photo Snappers
Bay Lake Project
Bay Lake Project
Big Wood Timber Frames, Inc.Big Wood Timber Frames, Inc.
Case Study: Atlanta, Georgia
Case Study: Atlanta, Georgia
InsidesignInsidesign
Custom Fitted Bar
Custom Fitted Bar
RD DesignsRD Designs
A custom fitted Home Bar with a rustic feel. Oak butcher-block worktop with chipped paint doors, Oak veneer carcasses & shelves with steel supports. Painted in RAL 7021.

Home Bar with Shaker 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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