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L-shaped Home Bar with Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Tetherow - Hosmer Lake
Tetherow - Hosmer Lake
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Ultimate Basement Man Cave Renovation
Ultimate Basement Man Cave Renovation
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Gardner/Fox created this clients' ultimate man cave! What began as an unfinished basement is now 2,250 sq. ft. of rustic modern inspired joy! The different amenities in this space include a wet bar, poker, billiards, foosball, entertainment area, 3/4 bath, sauna, home gym, wine wall, and last but certainly not least, a golf simulator. To create a harmonious rustic modern look the design includes reclaimed barnwood, matte black accents, and modern light fixtures throughout the space.
kitchen in Whitehouse Station
kitchen in Whitehouse Station
Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLCStone Art Design Home Design Center LLC
This kitchen in Whitehouse Station has glazed off white cabinets, and a distressed green-gray island. Touches of modern and touches of rustic are combined to create a warm, cozy family space.
Beresford Lodge
Beresford Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Northern Wisconsin Cabin
Northern Wisconsin Cabin
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: TEA2 Architects | Interior Design: Marcia Morine | Photography: Landmark Photography
Leroux
Leroux
1685 Kitchen Design Studio1685 Kitchen Design Studio
Oakridge Trail
Oakridge Trail
Boileau ConstructionBoileau Construction
Photography Credit: Gary Harris
Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room
Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
A close friend of one of our owners asked for some help, inspiration, and advice in developing an area in the mezzanine level of their commercial office/shop so that they could entertain friends, family, and guests. They wanted a bar area, a poker area, and seating area in a large open lounge space. So although this was not a full-fledged Four Elements project, it involved a Four Elements owner's design ideas and handiwork, a few Four Elements sub-trades, and a lot of personal time to help bring it to fruition. You will recognize similar design themes as used in the Four Elements office like barn-board features, live edge wood counter-tops, and specialty LED lighting seen in many of our projects. And check out the custom poker table and beautiful rope/beam light fixture constructed by our very own Peter Russell. What a beautiful and cozy space!
Transitional-150505
Transitional-150505
Rice Residential DesignRice Residential Design
Benedict Canyon Renovation
Benedict Canyon Renovation
Azul Interiors & RenovationsAzul Interiors & Renovations
Jack Brennan
Historic Home: Rustic Bar
Historic Home: Rustic Bar
Artelye Marble & Granite CountertopsArtelye Marble & Granite Countertops
Unique finish: Leathered finish
Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room
Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
A close friend of one of our owners asked for some help, inspiration, and advice in developing an area in the mezzanine level of their commercial office/shop so that they could entertain friends, family, and guests. They wanted a bar area, a poker area, and seating area in a large open lounge space. So although this was not a full-fledged Four Elements project, it involved a Four Elements owner's design ideas and handiwork, a few Four Elements sub-trades, and a lot of personal time to help bring it to fruition. You will recognize similar design themes as used in the Four Elements office like barn-board features, live edge wood counter-tops, and specialty LED lighting seen in many of our projects. And check out the custom poker table and beautiful rope/beam light fixture constructed by our very own Peter Russell. What a beautiful and cozy space!
Pirate's Cove
Pirate's Cove
Black Ink InteriorsBlack Ink Interiors
Under the fort is the bar. Marble that looks like the map of the world was used on the countertop, island and backsplash. The Union Jack hides the t.v. when not in use. The opening to the right of the photo is a tunnel from the pool to the bar area. On your swim through, you can take a break on the ledge inside and admire the aquarium. Misters and fans provide relief on hot summer days. Jenny Slade photography
Leroux
Leroux
1685 Kitchen Design Studio1685 Kitchen Design Studio
Polished Zinc Bar Top
Polished Zinc Bar Top
Brooks CustomBrooks Custom
Mirror polished zinc bar top with a cold cast zinc edge profile in our Allentown style. The cold cast edge is applied to the polished sheet metal countertop for a durable and stylish look that enhances this modern rustic home bar.
Historic Home: Rustic Bar
Historic Home: Rustic Bar
Artelye Marble & Granite CountertopsArtelye Marble & Granite Countertops
Unique finish: Leathered finish
Rustic Custom Residence
Rustic Custom Residence
Quaker Craft CabinetryQuaker Craft Cabinetry
Elite Crete Systems
Elite Crete Systems
Highlands Concrete FinishersHighlands Concrete Finishers
Elite Crete
”らしさ”を散りばめたヴィンテージスタイルのお住まい
”らしさ”を散りばめたヴィンテージスタイルのお住まい
ユーディーホーム株式会社ユーディーホーム株式会社
French Country Home
French Country Home
Delmar Millwork IncDelmar Millwork Inc
Traditional French Country Home

L-shaped Home Bar with 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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