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Rhoads Estate Homes, LLCRhoads Estate Homes, LLC
Mountain Village Ski Chalet - Telluride, CO
Mountain Village Ski Chalet - Telluride, CO
Designs West - Telluride, CODesigns West - Telluride, CO
Josh Johnson
Retro Kitchen in Mid-Century Home
Retro Kitchen in Mid-Century Home
Servigon Construction GroupServigon Construction Group
Mid Century Modern kitchen design incorporates existing brick fireplace uno the design. Grey and White Cabinets with white countertops.
Full Outdoor Enclosed Bar
Full Outdoor Enclosed Bar
DMD General Construction, Inc.DMD General Construction, Inc.
Outdoor enclosed bar. Perfe
Charming Retreat
Charming Retreat
H.J. Martin and SonH.J. Martin and Son
With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.
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.
Rustic Bars
Rustic Bars
Vienna WoodworksVienna Woodworks
A Rustic Restaurant Style Bar by Vienna Woodworks
Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel
Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
Plain Jane Photography
Party Barn
Party Barn
Ardent LivingArdent Living
This bar was created from reclaimed barn wood salvaged form the customers original barn.
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Davis Mill and CabinetDavis Mill and Cabinet
Mobile Bar
Mobile Bar
Stewart Construction IncStewart Construction Inc
Dave Bigler Photos & Films
Party Barn
Party Barn
Ardent LivingArdent Living
This bar was created from reclaimed barn wood salvaged form the customers original barn.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Brobst Custom Cabinetry & DesignBrobst Custom Cabinetry & Design
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.
Beautiful Transitional Remodel in Campbell
Beautiful Transitional Remodel in Campbell
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
Rustic Farm House Wet Bar
Rustic Farm House Wet Bar
R J Hoppe IncR J Hoppe Inc
As part of the overall concept for the room this wet bar was created to fit in with the rustic nature of the space. It's primarily made from rough sawn yellow pine with a faux finish applied to it. The top is a wood grain plastic laminate for durability. The inset vinyl panels are of a popular motif used on German pottery. The stools are handcrafted by us as well.
In-Home Bar
In-Home Bar
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
No drinking on the job but when a client wants an in-home bar, we deliver!
Custom Basement Remodel | Hickory
Custom Basement Remodel | Hickory
Jay Miller General Contractors, Inc.Jay Miller General Contractors, Inc.
Custom Basement Renovation | Hickory | Custom Bar
Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars
Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Custom Amish built cabinetry with light distressed stain. Honed granite countertops.
Rustic Downingtown Bar
Rustic Downingtown Bar
Dwell Design CoDwell Design Co
Photo Courtesy of: Rittenhouse Builders Photo By: Josh Barker Photography Lancaster County's Design-Driven Cabinetry Experts

U-shaped 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 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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