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Rustic Home Bar with Zinc Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Acoustic Barn - Redding
Acoustic Barn - Redding
Blansfield Builders, Inc.Blansfield Builders, Inc.
Jim Fuhrmann
Waterford Residence Lower Level Bar and Seating
Waterford Residence Lower Level Bar and Seating
Amy Carman DesignAmy Carman Design
When planning this custom residence, the owners had a clear vision – to create an inviting home for their family, with plenty of opportunities to entertain, play, and relax and unwind. They asked for an interior that was approachable and rugged, with an aesthetic that would stand the test of time. Amy Carman Design was tasked with designing all of the millwork, custom cabinetry and interior architecture throughout, including a private theater, lower level bar, game room and a sport court. A materials palette of reclaimed barn wood, gray-washed oak, natural stone, black windows, handmade and vintage-inspired tile, and a mix of white and stained woodwork help set the stage for the furnishings. This down-to-earth vibe carries through to every piece of furniture, artwork, light fixture and textile in the home, creating an overall sense of warmth and authenticity.
Yellowstone Club Residence - 2015
Yellowstone Club Residence - 2015
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Big Cedar Lake House
Big Cedar Lake House
Barenz BuildersBarenz Builders
Polished Zinc Bar Top
Polished Zinc Bar Top
Brooks CustomBrooks Custom
Mirror polished zinc bar top with a cold cast zinc edge profile in our Allentown style. The cold cast edge is applied to the polished sheet metal countertop for a durable and stylish look that enhances this modern rustic home bar.
Colorado Ski Home #1
Colorado Ski Home #1
Eggers Architecture, Inc.Eggers Architecture, Inc.
Wet bar at rec room with stone veneer and custom zinc counter tops.
Polished Hammered Zinc Countertop
Polished Hammered Zinc Countertop
Brandner DesignBrandner Design
These Hammered Polished Zinc counters and bar tops add an artistic detail to what would otherwise be a normal surface. Polishing and hand hammering this Zinc creates a vibrance and texture unlike any other material. Soft tones and lively undefined interest.
Liquor Shelf
Liquor Shelf
Skylar Morgan Furniture + DesignSkylar Morgan Furniture + Design
White Lacquered Shelving Materials: MDF
Oakland County Bar from Reclaimed Barn Wood with Zinc Top
Oakland County Bar from Reclaimed Barn Wood with Zinc Top
Kubbe KraftKubbe Kraft
Walters
Walters
The Arbor House Inc.The Arbor House Inc.
Hunters Hill Modern BOHO Kitchen
Hunters Hill Modern BOHO Kitchen
Valia DesignValia Design
Black scallop backsplash tile and maple wood countertop
Polished Zinc Bar Top
Polished Zinc Bar Top
Brooks CustomBrooks Custom
A close-up on the Allentown style edge profile made in our cold cast zinc. The edge is attached to a sheet metal zinc top with a mirror polish finish.
Polished Zinc Bar Top
Polished Zinc Bar Top
Brooks CustomBrooks Custom
A look at the Allentown style cold cast edge profile on a recent installation of a mirror polished zinc bar top in a residential bar.
Polished Hammered Zinc Countertop
Polished Hammered Zinc Countertop
Brandner DesignBrandner Design
These Hammered Polished Zinc counters and bar tops add an artistic detail to what would otherwise be a normal surface. Polishing and hand hammering this Zinc creates a vibrance and texture unlike any other material. Soft tones and lively undefined interest.
Walters
Walters
The Arbor House Inc.The Arbor House Inc.
Polished Hammered Zinc Countertop
Polished Hammered Zinc Countertop
Brandner DesignBrandner Design
These Hammered Polished Zinc counters and bar tops add an artistic detail to what would otherwise be a normal surface. Polishing and hand hammering this Zinc creates a vibrance and texture unlike any other material. Soft tones and lively undefined interest.
Polished Hammered Zinc Countertop
Polished Hammered Zinc Countertop
Brandner DesignBrandner Design
These Hammered Polished Zinc counters and bar tops add an artistic detail to what would otherwise be a normal surface. Polishing and hand hammering this Zinc creates a vibrance and texture unlike any other material. Soft tones and lively undefined interest.

Rustic Home Bar with Zinc Worktops 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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