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Traditional Home Bar with Limestone Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Lively Landing Pad
Lively Landing Pad
The Cline CompanyThe Cline Company
Sussex Pool House
Sussex Pool House
Kurber Construction LLCKurber Construction LLC
Built-in Custom Furniture
Built-in Custom Furniture
Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Dawn Maggio
Barn Renovation - Living Room
Barn Renovation - Living Room
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Barry Halkin Interior: Michael Shannon Interior Design
Coffee bar cabinetry with recessed hammered sink and travertine countetop
Coffee bar cabinetry with recessed hammered sink and travertine countetop
CabinetWerks by Orren PickellCabinetWerks by Orren Pickell
http://www.cabinetwerks.com. Coffee bar with hammered copper bar sink and roman travertine countertop. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
Roberge
Roberge
Kitchens of DiabloKitchens of Diablo
Dura Supreme Cherry Mocha, St Augustine Door Style, Mirror in Cabinets, Leaded Seedy Glass, X wine rack, Mosaic backsplash by Tile Shop in Coffee Cream, Sub Zero Wine refrigerator, Emtek Crystal knobs, Diano Reale Marble Ogee edge
Rivertown Traditional
Rivertown Traditional
J.L. Smith Construction, Inc.J.L. Smith Construction, Inc.
This small morning kitchen in the master bedroom is full of functionality in a tiny space. A trough sink and bar faucet are next to a built in refrigerator and coffee maker.
Backyard Pavilion
Backyard Pavilion
KHE Construction CorporationKHE Construction Corporation
This bar has built-in comfortable foot rests and both direct and indirect lighting that welcome the night. Photography © Dianne Ahto.
Rustic home bar
Rustic home bar
UserUser
Award-Winning Bar
Award-Winning Bar
Khoury DesignKhoury Design
Dave Adams Photography
Irish Pub
Irish Pub
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Monogram
Monogram
Keith's AppliancesKeith's Appliances
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Karen Hill INTERIORSKaren Hill INTERIORS
Ken Pamatat
CUSTOM MADE WALL UNITS
CUSTOM MADE WALL UNITS
Gam WoodworkGam Woodwork
Lively Landing Pad
Lively Landing Pad
The Cline CompanyThe Cline Company
140 Forest Avenue
140 Forest Avenue
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
All Interior selections/finishes by Monique Varsames Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photos by Frank Ambrosiono
Modern Charm
Modern Charm
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Ranch Chic
Ranch Chic
RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)
Basement Wet Bar and Stairs
Basement Wet Bar and Stairs
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
Walk down the stairs and see this gorgeous walk-behind wet bar with granite countertops and glass front cabinets. ©Finished Basement Company
Cultured Condo in Newton
Cultured Condo in Newton
KitchenVisionsKitchenVisions
Ovation Cabinetry modern taupe linen weave gloss laminate cabinets flank a bar refrigerator in this twinkly alcove adjacent to the living and dining rooms. http://www.kitchenvisions.com

Traditional Home Bar with Limestone 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 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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