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Medium Sized Modern Home Bar Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Signature Concrete DesignSignature Concrete Design
Gabelli Studio
Corona Del Mar Residence
Corona Del Mar Residence
Shelley Starr Interior DesignShelley Starr Interior Design
Cocktail Lounge
Chic Condo Renovation
Chic Condo Renovation
Lux Pad InteriorsLux Pad Interiors
Remodel
Remodel
DeSanctis HomesDeSanctis Homes
North Shore Less is More Barista Bar
North Shore Less is More Barista Bar
Leah Bolger DesignLeah Bolger Design
This unique element is a custom barista bar designed exclusively for our clients passion for coffee! The panels are rolled steel, double black quartzite countertop, and an amazing array of custom grinders, kettles, and other array of amazing accoutrements!
SUMMIT MODERN
SUMMIT MODERN
Kate Roos Design LLCKate Roos Design LLC
Finished Basement Renovation
Finished Basement Renovation
Nishi J. InteriorsNishi J. Interiors
Project The Best Bar None
Project The Best Bar None
m studio interior designm studio interior design
What once was a great room lacking purpose and meaning is now a redefined environment fit for fun conversation and entertaining. With a blank canvas, a single piece of art was used to serve as the inspirational driver for this bar design. A wall bump-out was incorporated to anchor the entire bar within the massive great room. Symmetrical balance was formed by use of mirrored open shelves flanking the central piece of artwork. Layers of subtle wall textures from the mother of pearl wallcovering to the washed porcelain tile offer dimension. The rich wooden tones of the millwork highlight the touch of ornamentation and not only contrast against the translucent appearance of the natural quartzite counter but ground the overall design amongst the existing travertine floor. To further compliment the lustrous tones from the art piece, hints of brass and gold are seen in the pendants, bar stool bases and the metal detail intersecting the wall shelves. A deep sage accent wall is introduced to further accentuate the space and create a moodier vibe. Sophistication paired with intriguing elements breathe new life into this transformed great room space.
Modern Home, The Next Chapter
Modern Home, The Next Chapter
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
Highland Park, IL Stunning Kitchen & Bath Renovation
Highland Park, IL Stunning Kitchen & Bath Renovation
Kelbus Construction And DesignKelbus Construction And Design
Dennis Kelbus Jr.
Janet Alholm Interiors + Willis Construction, Inc. for KC Parade of Homes
Janet Alholm Interiors + Willis Construction, Inc. for KC Parade of Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Nichole Kennelly Photography
Home Bar
Home Bar
Modern Hippie Design StudioModern Hippie Design Studio
Home Bar
Hidden Wet Bar
Hidden Wet Bar
Kimmel Studio ArchitectsKimmel Studio Architects
Decorá Cabinets: Wet Bar in Modern Blue Kitchen
Decorá Cabinets: Wet Bar in Modern Blue Kitchen
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Aero Bar
Aero Bar
Cory Mohr DesignCory Mohr Design
Basements & Bars
Basements & Bars
Home At Last DecorHome At Last Decor
This unique bar uses back-lit glass tiles on the front in a graduated color scheme, complimented by a back=lit glass panel display wall to showcase the glass bottle collections.
Basement Remodel With Wet Bar
Basement Remodel With Wet Bar
Total Restore, Inc.Total Restore, Inc.
Akron, OH Basement Remodel
Akron, OH Basement Remodel
Spot-On Home Improvements, LLCSpot-On Home Improvements, LLC
The Cocktail Cabinet
The Cocktail Cabinet
Rosewood Kitchens and Interiors LTDRosewood Kitchens and Interiors LTD
The all in one cocktail cabinet! Here are a few key points! 1. External Colour of Unit available in 40 variations/effects. 2. Internal Colour available in 11 variations including a wood grain. 3. Rear of cabinet available in plain and mirror effect. 4. Optional spotlights available. 5. Soft close drawers and hinges as standard. 6. 10 year guarantee 7. Easy assembly. 8. Optional wine rack widths upto 1.2m wide!
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
josey80josey80
Our DIY basement project. Countertops are poured with Stonecoat Countertops Epoxy. Reclaimed wood shelves and glass tile.

Medium Sized Modern 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 modern 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 modern home bar be?

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