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Kitchen Remodel in Overland Park, KS
Kitchen Remodel in Overland Park, KS
Design Connection, Inc.Design Connection, Inc.
From the initial meeting, a space for bar glasses and a serving area was requested by the client when they entertain their friends and family. Their last kitchen lacked a space for sterling silver ware, placemats and tablecloths. The soft close drawers with full extension allow for easy access to her most precious possessions. The quartzite countertops and back splash create a beautiful ambience and allow for ease when using this space as a bar or serving area. The glasses will show center stage behind the seeded glass doors and glass shelves with Led puck lights. The dark coffee bean stain blends beautifully with the dark custom blend stain on the floors. The second phase of this project will be new furnishings for the living room that accompanies this beautiful new kitchen and will add various shades of dark finishes. Design Connection, Inc. provided- Kitchen design, space planning, elevations, tile, plumbing, cabinet design, counter top selections, bar stools, and installation of all products including project management.
Transitional Rustic Family Retreat Home
Transitional Rustic Family Retreat Home
B.L. Rieke Custom Home BuildersB.L. Rieke Custom Home Builders
This comfortable, yet gorgeous, family home combines top quality building and technological features with all of the elements a growing family needs. Between the plentiful, made-for-them custom features, and a spacious, open floorplan, this family can relax and enjoy living in their beautiful dream home for years to come. Photos by Thompson Photography
History in the Making
History in the Making
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
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California Rancher and Pool House
California Rancher and Pool House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
A clever closet in the Living Room hides this elegant and functional Bar for entertaining, Madison-Avenue style. Photo by Eric Rorer
Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ
Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Basement Bar Area
Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ
Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Basement Bar Area
Navy-Finish Wet Bar
Navy-Finish Wet Bar
UserUser
Dark opaque finish on built-in butler's pantry cabinetry. Stacked cabinetry to almost 10' tall. Wire mesh insert in glass front cabinets. Beveled mirror backsplash.
Pub Addition
Pub Addition
Lewis & Associates Designs, llcLewis & Associates Designs, llc
Chateau d'Oex
Chateau d'Oex
Jake's Drafting Service IncJake's Drafting Service Inc
Adam
Transitional
Transitional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Home Bar 2
Home Bar 2
PBS ContractorsPBS Contractors
This bar area was built to give the owners a place to unwind and relax in their home in paradise - Naples, Florida.
Hillarys
Hillarys
Brian Burke HomesBrian Burke Homes
D-Max Photography
Grothouse Countertop for Bar Area in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014
Grothouse Countertop for Bar Area in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014
Grothouse Wood CountertopsGrothouse Wood Countertops
Steven Miller designed this bar area for the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014. Countertop Wood: Peruvian Walnut Construction Style: Edge Grain Wood Countertop Location: Decorator’s Showcase in San Francisco, CA Size: 1-1/2" thick x 34" x 46" Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil Designer: Steven Miller Undermount or Overmount Sink: Undermount Sink Cutout for Kohler K-3391
FourSeasons
FourSeasons
FAB ArchitectureFAB Architecture
Nick Johnson
Gothic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park
Gothic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
A cramped butler's pantry was opened up into a bar area with plenty of storage space and adjacent to a wine cooler. Bar countertop is Petro Magma Granite, cabinets are Brookhaven in Ebony on Oak. Other cabinets in the kitchen are white on maple; the contrast is a nice way to separate space within the same room. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz
Pub Room in Mason
Pub Room in Mason
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
The primary style of this new lounge space could be classified as an American-style pub, with the rustic quality of a prohibition-era speakeasy balanced by the masculine look of a Victorian-era men’s lounge. The wet bar was designed as three casual sections distributed along the two window walls. Custom counters were created by combining antiqued copper on the surface and riveted iron strapping on the edges. The ceiling was opened up, peaking at 12', and the framing was finished with reclaimed wood, converting the vaulted space into a pyramid for a four-walled cathedral ceiling. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz
Homearama 2015
Homearama 2015
Prestige Builders Inc.Prestige Builders Inc.
2015 Parade of Homes
2015 Parade of Homes
ArtisanCrete of TylerArtisanCrete of Tyler
Craig Blackmon Photo
Inset Cabinets
Inset Cabinets
Chelsea Kitchen & Bath Design StudioChelsea Kitchen & Bath Design Studio
Jonathan Jandoli

Home 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.
Outdoor Tiki Hut Bar Area
Outdoor Tiki Hut Bar Area
Knock on Wood Cabinetry, Inc.Knock on Wood Cabinetry, Inc.
Outdoor tiki hut bar area resin top with pictured planes inlay with a bamboo front This is located at the Miami International Airport
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