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Wet Bar with Arched Opening and Glass Fronted Cabinetry
Wet Bar with Arched Opening and Glass Fronted Cabinetry
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Midnight Magic Bar
Midnight Magic Bar
Aubrey CostelloAubrey Costello
Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Montclair Renovation & Facade
Montclair Renovation & Facade
RTH Building CompanyRTH Building Company
Open Concept Kitchen and Living Room
Open Concept Kitchen and Living Room
Gina Sims DesignsGina Sims Designs
Cati Teague Photography
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & CabinetryDEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry
Here is an example of DEANE Inc’s custom cabinetry in this fresh and beautiful bar layout. Perfect for entertaining, this new look provides easy access with both opened and closed shelving as well as a wine cooler and sink perfect for having guests.
Butler's Pantry Bar
Butler's Pantry Bar
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Cabinets
Cabinets
Dalton Carpet One Floor & HomeDalton Carpet One Floor & Home
Riverdale Apartment
Riverdale Apartment
BuiltIN studioBuiltIN studio
Rancho Santa Fe Custom Home
Rancho Santa Fe Custom Home
Bungalow 56Bungalow 56
Kristen Vincent Photography
Beaver Creek Contemporary
Beaver Creek Contemporary
186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell
This home in Beaver Creek Colorado was captured by photographer Jay Goodrich, who did an excellent job of capturing the lighting as it appears in the space. Using an unconventional technique for lighting shelves, these were silhouetted with LED lights hidden behind thickened block shelves. The textured wall beyond adds depth to the composition. Architect: Julie Spinnato, Studio Spinnato www.juliespinnato.com Builder: Jeff Cohen, Cohen Construction Interior Designer: Lyon Design Group www.interiordesigncolorado.net Photographer: www.jaygoodrich.com Key Words: Shelf Lighting, Modern Shelf Lighting, Contemporary shelf lighting, lighting, lighting designer, lighting design, modern shelves, contemporary shelves, modern shelf, contemporary shelf, modern shelves, contemporary shelf light, kitchen shelf light, wet bar, wet bar lighting, bar lighting, shelf light, shelf lighting, modern shelves, modern shelf lighting, lighting for shelves, lighting for built ins, backlighting, silhouette, lighting, shelf lighting, kitchen lighting, bar lighting, bar lighting, shelf lighting, bar lighting, bar lighting, bar lighting, bar lighting
Elbow Park Residence
Elbow Park Residence
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Modern Basement Bar
American Farmhouse // Organic Modern
American Farmhouse // Organic Modern
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Full Circle
Full Circle
Sho and CoSho and Co
This cozy coffee bar is nestled in a beautiful drywall arched nook creating a quaint moment to be enjoyed every morning. The custom white oak cabinets are faced with reeded millwork for that fine detail that makes the bar feel elevated and special. Beautiful marble with a mitered edge pairs nicely with the white oak natural finish. The new faucet from Kohler and Studio McGee was used for the bar sink faucet. This light bright feel is perfect to set that morning scene.
North Dewey Renovation
North Dewey Renovation
CRx - The Cure for the Common BuildCRx - The Cure for the Common Build
Chainbridge Rd Model Home, McLean, VA
Chainbridge Rd Model Home, McLean, VA
Leigh Newport Staged by Design®Leigh Newport Staged by Design®
Blue Jack Home Design
Blue Jack Home Design
Whiteley & WhiteleyWhiteley & Whiteley
The wet bar is located in the den.
South Meets West
South Meets West
HouseHomeHouseHome
Such an exciting transformation for this sweet family. A modern take on Southwest design has us swooning over these neutrals with bold and fun pops of color and accents that showcase the gorgeous footprint of this kitchen, dining, and drop zone to expertly tuck away the belonging of a busy family!
Wide shot - media unit and bar
Wide shot - media unit and bar
Red Studio FurnitureRed Studio Furniture
Tenth Line
Tenth Line
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
coffee bar for the coffee lover
Forever Farmhouse
Forever Farmhouse
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Wet 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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