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Custom Bar
WoodologyWoodology
A unique bar area created with cedar and cypress wood. The counter top was stained in a darker tone to give a contrast to the lower portion.
Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley
Schlauch Bottcher Construction (SBC)Schlauch Bottcher Construction (SBC)
Vance Fox Photography
Scotch Valley Bar
Scotch Valley Bar
DEGOL CARPETDEGOL CARPET
Ollala remodel
Ollala remodel
Brett Marlo Design BuildBrett Marlo Design Build
Bella Citta Palermo White Oak floors
Bella Citta Palermo White Oak floors
Through the Woods Fine Wood Floors, Inc.Through the Woods Fine Wood Floors, Inc.
Photos by Joe Traina
Whole Home Project
Whole Home Project
UserUser
Congdon's Point
Congdon's Point
RICHARD KISSANE Building Contractor LTD.RICHARD KISSANE Building Contractor LTD.
Kepler Design
Kepler Design
Kepler DesignKepler Design
Plato Woodwork Custom Cabinetry
Interiors
Interiors
UserUser
Tuscany
Tuscany
Cedro Fine Woodwork IncCedro Fine Woodwork Inc
Man Cave Elegance
Man Cave Elegance
Shades of DesignShades of Design
Ray Alamo Photography
Northern Exposure
Northern Exposure
Studio A Home DesignsStudio A Home Designs
Remember the show Northern Exposure? Did it make you want to live in Alaska? Well, my brother and family made the move several years ago and are "loving every minute of it". This is their newly renovated lake house in Eagle River, AK. It is gorgeous! Having had several previous owners this lake house was in need of some real TLC, reorganization, and renovations. Watch the slide show below to see the dramatic before and after photos and take a close look at the plans. Can you figure out what this house was missing?
Wine country bar
Wine country bar
J Sinke Wood InteriorsJ Sinke Wood Interiors
Lakefront Beauty
Lakefront Beauty
MacPherson Construction and DesignMacPherson Construction and Design
Vermont
Vermont
Laurel Feldman Interiors, IIDALaurel Feldman Interiors, IIDA
Kapple Project
Kapple Project
Bearded BuildersBearded Builders
4764 Strawberry Lake Rd., Whitmore Lake, MI - Dexter Schools
4764 Strawberry Lake Rd., Whitmore Lake, MI - Dexter Schools
The Buckley Jolley Real Estate TeamThe Buckley Jolley Real Estate Team
Knotty Pine
Knotty Pine
Goebelwood Industries, Inc.Goebelwood Industries, Inc.
Imola Kuni
Imola Kuni
TileshopTileshop
Photo Credit: Imola Ceramiche Kuni is a rustic-looking wood plank that looked like it have been worn over time. The realistic surface structure and natural color palette create a warm and inviting wood look. This porcelain tile can be used on floors and walls. Tileshop 1005 Harrison Street Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 525-4312 Other California locations: San Jose and Van Nuys (Los Angeles)
Cushing Residence
Cushing Residence
Maple Street Design StudioMaple Street Design Studio
David Clough Photography

Rustic Home Bar with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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