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Wine Country Rustic
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Jan Kepler Designer, Plato Woodwork Custom Cabinetry, Contractor: Frank Cullen, Photography:: Elliott Johnson
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Saddleback Residence
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Pool House
Pool House
R LUCAS Construction and DesignR LUCAS Construction and Design
Wood topped bar brings natural beauty indoors.
Custom Bar Project Gallery
Custom Bar Project Gallery
Aspekt7 Construction Inc.Aspekt7 Construction Inc.
Modern Colorado Residence
Modern Colorado Residence
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
Fortress
Fortress
Shannon Scott DesignShannon Scott Design
Peter Malinowski / InSite Architectural Photography
Basement Custom Bar
Basement Custom Bar
That Design StudioThat Design Studio
Novi Basement - Design & Build
Novi Basement - Design & Build
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New Project
Woita HomesWoita Homes
Lower Milford Basement
Lower Milford Basement
Lehigh Valley Interior ConstructionLehigh Valley Interior Construction
Maison Bar
Maison Bar
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
Elegant, modern mountain home bar was designed with metal pendants and details, with floating shelves and and a herringbone floor.
Game Room & Home Bar
Game Room & Home Bar
Story BarnsStory Barns
Ryan House
Ryan House
Chris Cook Homes LLCChris Cook Homes LLC
High-End Game Room
High-End Game Room
Pharaoh ManufacturingPharaoh Manufacturing
Crescent Estate
Crescent Estate
L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.
Basement Build-Out-Custom Bar
Basement Build-Out-Custom Bar
Jackson Construction Services, Inc.Jackson Construction Services, Inc.
Freehold Bar
Freehold Bar
Woodhaven Lumber & Millwork - Kitchen DesignsWoodhaven Lumber & Millwork - Kitchen Designs
Green Oaks Renovation
Green Oaks Renovation
Briggs Design Associates, Inc.Briggs Design Associates, Inc.
Alex Claney
Whispering Woods
Whispering Woods
Laughlin Builders, LLCLaughlin Builders, LLC
Jessica Yochim/MenajErie Studio
Clean Beach Style Kitchen
Clean Beach Style Kitchen
Johnson's Cabinetry and FlooringJohnson's Cabinetry and Flooring
Custom oak cabinetry with charcoal stained finish by Johnson's Cabinetry & Flooring. Upper cabinets are oversized with large doors and bottom drawers for bar utensils. custom glass backsplash, quartz counter with stainless steel appliances

Large Home Bar with Dark Wood 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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