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Burlington Basement
Burlington Basement
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
The basement bar is anchored on one side by stacked stone column. Large wood beams on the ceiling complement the dark custom cabinetry. ©Finished Basement Company
Rustic Home Bar
Rustic Home Bar
Rustic Bar & Wine Room
Rustic Bar & Wine Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Home built and designed by Divine Custom Homes Photos by Spacecrafting
Rustic Bar for Entertainment
Rustic Bar for Entertainment
Haute DesignsHaute Designs
Space for entertainment with plenty of smart storage.
Christenbury Creek
Christenbury Creek
Arteva HomesArteva Homes
Custom Whiskey Bar & Other Custom Work | Edmonton, AB
Custom Whiskey Bar & Other Custom Work | Edmonton, AB
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Chic Chateau
Chic Chateau
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
New Orleans style bistro bar perfect for entertaining
Residence PrakashKasturi
Residence PrakashKasturi
Contours The Design CompanyContours The Design Company
Lindsay
Lindsay
Dana Construction Company LLCDana Construction Company LLC
Home Bars
Home Bars
Billiard FactoryBilliard Factory
Turn your basement or extra room into a glorious home bar! This picture serves as an inspiration to start that next home improvement project. The beautiful stone accents create a rustic, yet elegant feel for the room. Why go out, when you can stay in? Have your friends over for a few drinks, some pool, and lots of fun!
Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry
Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry
AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen DesignAlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design
Lori Hamilton
Bars
Bars
Media Rooms IncMedia Rooms Inc
Designed & fabricated in the In-House Cabinet shop of Media Rooms Inc.
Family Room
Family Room
Stonewood, LLCStonewood, LLC
Downtown Greenville Residence I
Downtown Greenville Residence I
Ridgeline Construction Group, IncRidgeline Construction Group, Inc
Inspiro 8 Studios
1040 S Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate | Manalapan, Florida
1040 S Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate | Manalapan, Florida
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Bar Area
2012 Renovation
2012 Renovation
The Lewes Building CompanyThe Lewes Building Company
Renovation by The Lewes Building Company. Designer DuBOIS Interiors. Photo by kam photography.
Engerman
Engerman
Engerman CompaniesEngerman Companies
Photo by John Engerman Custom Bar created from sail boat.
WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME
WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
Jack Bates Photography
Purple Accent Design
Purple Accent Design
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Strait Lane Home
Strait Lane Home
Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.

U-shaped Home Bar with Dark Wood 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 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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