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Federal Manor
Federal Manor
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Bleached Oak Bar
Bleached Oak Bar
Adriatic ConstructionAdriatic Construction
River North Condo Renovation
River North Condo Renovation
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
Similarly to the kitchen, we decided to anchor both sides of the built-ins with floor-to-ceiling towers. The clean lines of the cabinetry and sleekness of the open shelves are balanced out by a decorative arch in the center that gives the built-ins the classic touch our client was drawn to. We completed the built-in design with sleek glass shelving to display decorative barware and accessories.
Charred Pine Bar + 3 Bay Collector's Back Bar Shelving
Charred Pine Bar + 3 Bay Collector's Back Bar Shelving
Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.
Amuneal’s kitchens and bars bring unexpected materials and finishes to create truly special installations. This bar uses the old-world technique of hand-burning wood to create a dynamic finish that highlights the organic nature of the raw materials. The charred pine door and drawer faces are juxtaposed with crisp machined hardware and a hand-patinated watery brass top to create a look that feels both contemporary and timeless. Amuenal’s signature Contour Pulls span the full length of each door and drawer. The 3-Bay Collector’s Shelving Backbar unit in gunmetal and bronze is the perfect match to the humble complexity of this unit and featuring a Knife Edge lower shelf in Ebonized Oak and glass upper shelves.
Olathe Project March 2021
Olathe Project March 2021
Premium Cabinet StudioPremium Cabinet Studio
Navy blue beverage bar with glass wall cabinet + butcher block countertop.
PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS
PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS
ss.mm designss.mm design
House -- 30th Street North
House -- 30th Street North
Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.CBullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C
Compact lower level wet bar featuring under counter wine refrigerator, glass display cabinets, under mount sink and quartz counter tops.
Cabin Bar
Cabin Bar
Signature Cabinet StudioSignature Cabinet Studio
Bar - Maple with Villa Capri Ebony paint Floating Shelves - Rustic Alder with Rattan stain Rocheport door style
Upper Level Bar
Upper Level Bar
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Wet bar in landing and staircase area that contains sitting area, bookcase and wet bar. Quarter sawn white oak hardwood flooring with hand scraped edges and ends (stained medium brown). Soho Studio Corp. Simple Hexagon solid polished black ceramic tile.
Interlake Walk Wet Bar
Interlake Walk Wet Bar
TruKitchensTruKitchens
This wet bar features Polo Blue cabinets and floating shelf from Grabill Cabinets. They are set off by a crisp, white countertop, metallic subway tile and antique gold bar pulls.
Salrit Contemporary Shaker Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Salrit Contemporary Shaker Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Thyme & Place Design LLCThyme & Place Design LLC
This unused space provided the perfect spot for a recessed bar. Floating shelves display glass ware, liquor is stored in the base cabinet and wine bottles abound in the wine refrigerator.
Functional Calacatta Bar
Functional Calacatta Bar
Integrated Resources GroupIntegrated Resources Group
This modern Calacatta bar was designed with functionality in mind. White oak sliding doors match the bar cabinetry and allow for bar to be entirely closed off so the room it resides in can be utilized for kid-friendly activities. Design by Lindsay Gerber Interiors Photography by Paul Dyer
East Jefferson 1
East Jefferson 1
Zimmermann HomesZimmermann Homes
Edge Hill Project
Edge Hill Project
Natural Selections LLCNatural Selections LLC
Wet bar area with black cabinetry and gold hardware. Hardware and hardwood flooring provided and installed by Natural Selections.
Charlevoix Fish Art Cottage
Charlevoix Fish Art Cottage
Birchwood Construction CompanyBirchwood Construction Company
Birchwood Construction had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Lee Architects to revitalize this beautiful waterfront cottage. Located in the historic Belvedere Club community, the home's exterior design pays homage to its original 1800s grand Southern style. To honor the iconic look of this era, Birchwood craftsmen cut and shaped custom rafter tails and an elegant, custom-made, screen door. The home is framed by a wraparound front porch providing incomparable Lake Charlevoix views. The interior is embellished with unique flat matte-finished countertops in the kitchen. The raw look complements and contrasts with the high gloss grey tile backsplash. Custom wood paneling captures the cottage feel throughout the rest of the home. McCaffery Painting and Decorating provided the finishing touches by giving the remodeled rooms a fresh coat of paint. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic
The Hills
The Hills
Skelly BuildSkelly Build
Designer: Allison Jaffe Interior Design: Photography: Sophie Epton Construction: Skelly Home Renovations
Contemporary Loft Living
Contemporary Loft Living
Robinson HomeRobinson Home
This luxurious downtown loft in historic Macon, GA was designed from the ground up by Carrie Robinson with Robinson Home. The loft began as an empty attic space above a historic restaurant and was transformed by Carrie over the course of 2 years. A galley kitchen was designed to maximize open floor space and merge the living and cooking spaces.
Basic Basement Turned Entertainers Dream
Basic Basement Turned Entertainers Dream
Grace Thomas DesignsGrace Thomas Designs
2017 DC Design House
2017 DC Design House
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
Design Team: Allie Mann, Alexandria Hubbard, Hope Hassell, Elena Eskandari Photography by: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
New Frankfort Settlement
New Frankfort Settlement
D and G DesignD and G Design

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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