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Wooded Enclave
Wooded Enclave
Beverly Bradshaw InteriorsBeverly Bradshaw Interiors
2015 San Francisco Decorator Showcase
2015 San Francisco Decorator Showcase
Blue PlumBlue Plum
Close-up detail of the wire-brush/glazing technique and the Liebherr wine fridge.
Apartment on Washington Square New York
Apartment on Washington Square New York
Studio 511Studio 511
The Bar is set into a Nook off the Living Room. The bar is lined with green malachite wallpaper and has a dark stained wood counter. Interior Design by Ashley Whittaker. Thomas Loof photographer.
MURRAYVILLE CUSTOM HOME
MURRAYVILLE CUSTOM HOME
ATELIER NOIR INTERIORSATELIER NOIR INTERIORS
THIS SMALL BUTLERS PANTRY LEADS INTO THE DINIG FROM THE KITCHEN, WE DESIGNED IT TO HAVE A LITTLE POP OF PUN WITH THE BACKSPLASH THAT TIES INTO THE SAME TONES AS THE CEILING IN THE DINING.
Greektown:
Greektown:
Lugbill DesignsLugbill Designs
Stark Punk
Stark Punk
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Black stained wooden wet bar with copper tile backsplash, matte black hardware, round milk glass sconces, and a built in fridge.
Berthoud Farmhouse
Berthoud Farmhouse
High Country Fine Furniture and Custom CabinetryHigh Country Fine Furniture and Custom Cabinetry
White Oak floating shelves for a farmhouse feel
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Katie Postel InteriorsKatie Postel Interiors
Tile
Tile
Louisville Tile DistributorsLouisville Tile Distributors
Center City Philadelphia Row Home Bar and Pantry Area
Center City Philadelphia Row Home Bar and Pantry Area
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
This pantry provides storage for all of the kitchen supplies in this historical Philadelphia home with its many shelves and deep drawers. Also included is a home bar with wine refrigerator, beverage center and bar sink with window to the living area. Photography by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.
Full Circle
Full Circle
Sho and CoSho and Co
This cozy coffee bar is nestled in a beautiful drywall arched nook creating a quaint moment to be enjoyed every morning. The custom white oak cabinets are faced with reeded millwork for that fine detail that makes the bar feel elevated and special. Beautiful marble with a mitered edge pairs nicely with the white oak natural finish. The new faucet from Kohler and Studio McGee was used for the bar sink faucet. This light bright feel is perfect to set that morning scene.
Lake Home
Lake Home
Alair Homes HickoryAlair Homes Hickory
This home's renovation included a new kitchen. Some features are custom cabinetry, a new appliance package, a dry bar, and a custom built-in table. This project also included a dry bar.
DSPlumbGood
DSPlumbGood
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Potter Rd
Potter Rd
Lina SheltonLina Shelton
Custom built white oak flush inset cabinetry with nice touch of satin brass, marble countertop, antiques mirror backsplash and gorgeous Subzero wine units.
Monterey Project
Monterey Project
Bungalow 56Bungalow 56
Samantha Goh Photography
Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar
Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar
Sara Ray Interior DesignSara Ray Interior Design
Photo by Gieves Anderson
Beach Drive
Beach Drive
Studio MielStudio Miel
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Glenwood Attic
Glenwood Attic
Distinctive Remodeling, LLCDistinctive Remodeling, LLC
New View Photography
Grapevine Kitchen
Grapevine Kitchen
In & Out General Contracting Services LlcIn & Out General Contracting Services Llc
Wine & Coffee Bar
La Jolla Hamptons
La Jolla Hamptons
Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Premium Small 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 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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