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Home Bar with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Soapstone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Basement & Bath Remodel - Naperville
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Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
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Craftsman with modern interior
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MacMillan-Pace, LLCMacMillan-Pace, LLC
Photo by Lynn Aldridge
Wisconsin Rustic Luxury
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Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Lower Level Hardwood Floors by Lifecore, Anew Gentling || Bar Cabinets by Aspect Cabinetry in Dark Azure on Poplar || Upper Accent Cabinets by Shiloh Cabinetry in Dusty Road on Alder || Full Slab Backsplash and Countertop by Silestone in Suede Charcoal
Ocean City || New Construction || Ocean City, New Jersey
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Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Cottage by the Coast
Cottage by the Coast
Amanda Webster DesignAmanda Webster Design
Photo- Neil Rashba
Oak Estates
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Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Connie Anderson
Mountain Luxury on the Water
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Ashley J. DesignAshley J. Design
Two-Tone Transitional- Beach Haven
Two-Tone Transitional- Beach Haven
Francie Milano Kitchens inc.Francie Milano Kitchens inc.
This beautiful Wet Bar features Brookhaven "Edgemont Recessed" cabinetry in Alpine White on Maple. Beautiful Glass Paneled cabinet doors. Countertops are "Julia" Soapstone. Photo by John Martinelli.
CENTERVILLE CONSERVATION CUSTOM 8
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BRIDGEWATER BUILDERS, LLCBRIDGEWATER BUILDERS, LLC
JONATHAN ALLAIN
Sea Island Residence
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JDS Designs, Inc.JDS Designs, Inc.
Lincoln Barn Conversion
Lincoln Barn Conversion
Harper Elm General ContractorHarper Elm General Contractor
green laker residence 1
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e workshope workshop
sam van fleet
Westport Custom Post & Beam
Westport Custom Post & Beam
Segerson BuildersSegerson Builders
Home bar.
Black is the New Gray: Back in Black East Cobb Home Makeover
Black is the New Gray: Back in Black East Cobb Home Makeover
Atlanta Curb AppealAtlanta Curb Appeal
Black Bar. Gold stools. Gorgeous tile and counters. Gold hardware
1920s Farmhouse Kitchen
1920s Farmhouse Kitchen
S&W KitchensS&W Kitchens
1920s Farmhouse Kitchen - modernized for a 1920s house in Orlando, Florida.
Evanston Kitchen, Den, Master Bath
Evanston Kitchen, Den, Master Bath
Change DesignChange Design
© 2012 Change Design Group
Traditional Homes
Traditional Homes
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Dino Tonn
Wet Bar Sink
Wet Bar Sink
Corey-Built, IncCorey-Built, Inc
Close up of the sink of the wet bar
Entertainment Bar & Staircase
Entertainment Bar & Staircase
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Read all about this family-friendly remodel on our blog: http://jeffkingandco.com/from-the-contractors-bay-area-remodel/. Architect: Steve Swearengen, AIA | the Architects Office / Photography: Paul Dyer

Home Bar with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Soapstone 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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