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Traditional Home Bar with Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Via Dona - Rustic Ranch
John Anthony Drafting & DesignJohn Anthony Drafting & Design
Leroux
Leroux
1685 Kitchen Design Studio1685 Kitchen Design Studio
Gull Lake 1 - Bar
Gull Lake 1 - Bar
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
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Abbey Birmingham Michigan
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European Cottage
European Cottage
Pillar HomesPillar Homes
Builder: Pillar Homes - Photography: Landmark Photography
Benedict Canyon Renovation
Benedict Canyon Renovation
Azul Interiors & RenovationsAzul Interiors & Renovations
Jack Brennan
Cove Neck Kitchen
Cove Neck Kitchen
Packard Cabinetry of Sea CliffPackard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff
the bar transitioning from the kitchen to the formal dining room was visible coming down the hallway from the front foyer so it had to reflect the antiques in the home and stand on its own. ---Matthew Adam Photography
Transitional White
Transitional White
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
Photo Snappers
Case Study: Atlanta, Georgia
Case Study: Atlanta, Georgia
InsidesignInsidesign
Transitional - Home Bar
Transitional - Home Bar
Aslan Design & BuildAslan Design & Build
We transformed an out of date dining room to a classy bar room with grasscloth wallcovering, a new distressed freestanding bar from Pottery Barn, two Leathercraft bar stools, and new light fixtures from Currey and Company and Uttermost.
Deluca
Deluca
Kitchens of DiabloKitchens of Diablo
Knotty Alder Bar in Driftwood
Bars & Wine Cellars
Bars & Wine Cellars
Reece'sReece's
Reece's specialty. This beautiful basement bar was built in oak and has a dark cappuccino finish. Features include columns which conceal the basement structural columns and a coffer ceiling with led lighting.
Elite Crete Systems
Elite Crete Systems
Highlands Concrete FinishersHighlands Concrete Finishers
Elite Crete
CabinetMakers - Bars & Islands
CabinetMakers - Bars & Islands
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Bars and Entertainment
Bars and Entertainment
Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & BathBlu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath
Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
SHANGRI LA OLD WORLD
SHANGRI LA OLD WORLD
An Original, Inc.An Original, Inc.
More of the cabinetry across from the kitchen range wall on the other side of the living room- this wet bar integrates neatly into the adjacent fireplace.
Traditional House Remodel AV Upgrade
Traditional House Remodel AV Upgrade
Automation Design + EntertainmentAutomation Design + Entertainment
Carole Paris
Mooney Residence - Bar Detail
Mooney Residence - Bar Detail
Elisons WorkshopElisons Workshop
Patinaed copper counter top with integrated sink, reclaimed wood and custom-made oil rubbed hardware.
Modern "Farm House" Kitchen
Modern "Farm House" Kitchen
Giorgi Kitchens & DesignsGiorgi Kitchens & Designs
Stuart Watson
Monterey Heights lot 5
Monterey Heights lot 5
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
This transitional home in Lower Kennydale was designed to take advantage of all the light the area has to offer. Window design and layout is something we take pride in here at Signature Custom Homes. Some areas we love; the wine rack in the dining room, flat panel cabinets, waterfall quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tiger hardwood flooring. Photography: Layne Freedle

Traditional Home Bar with Distressed Cabinets 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 traditional 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 classic home bar be?

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