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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.
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30- Park City, Utah Residence
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Joshua Caldwell
Finished Whiskey Bar
Finished Whiskey Bar
Chicago Barrels of Fun IncChicago Barrels of Fun Inc
Whiskey bar made from real Oak Barrels, and transformed into a classy, rustic, and stylish bar!
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Whitewater Lane
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
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Two Creeks
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David Marlow Photography
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Home Bar and Recreation Room
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Wild Ginger bar
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2014 Street of Dreams | American Spirit
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Wet Bar
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Cordillera Residences
Beth Levine Architect, Inc.Beth Levine Architect, Inc.
Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets
Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets
Bowman's Woodworking Inc.Bowman's Woodworking Inc.
Top Ridge
Top Ridge
Wright DesignWright Design
This charming European-inspired home juxtaposes old-world architecture with more contemporary details. The exterior is primarily comprised of granite stonework with limestone accents. The stair turret provides circulation throughout all three levels of the home, and custom iron windows afford expansive lake and mountain views. The interior features custom iron windows, plaster walls, reclaimed heart pine timbers, quartersawn oak floors and reclaimed oak millwork.
Mayacamas Residence, Windsor, CA
Mayacamas Residence, Windsor, CA
Petersen Design Associates, LLCPetersen Design Associates, LLC
Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition
Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition
Falcon DevelopmentFalcon Development
Custom built 1 1/2 black iron pipe for a bar foot rest
Custom Whiskey Bar & Other Custom Work | Edmonton, AB
Custom Whiskey Bar & Other Custom Work | Edmonton, AB
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Villanova Kitchen
Villanova Kitchen
Stimmel Consulting GroupStimmel Consulting Group
Man Cave Creation - Redding Ca
Man Cave Creation - Redding Ca
StockWall Construction Inc.StockWall Construction Inc.
Grace Aston
Spivey Construction Company, Inc
Spivey Construction Company, Inc
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Rustic Basement Bar
Rustic Basement Bar
Capital Granite IncCapital Granite Inc
Burano Leathered Granite - Kitchen Countertops

Large Rustic Home Bar 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 rustic 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 rustic home bar be?

The ideal style of your rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 cabin style 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 – barn style ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great rustic home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
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