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Kitchen, Interior Renovation and Custom Fireplace Design
Kitchen, Interior Renovation and Custom Fireplace Design
Built Tough Construction of North GeorgiaBuilt Tough Construction of North Georgia
Architectural Design Services Provided - Existing interior wall between kitchen and dining room was removed to create an open plan concept. Custom cabinetry layout was designed to meet Client's specific cooking and entertaining needs. New, larger open plan space will accommodate guest while entertaining. New custom fireplace surround was designed which includes intricate beaded mouldings to compliment the home's original Colonial Style. Second floor bathroom was renovated and includes modern fixtures, finishes and colors that are pleasing to the eye.
Dutch Colonial Charm
Dutch Colonial Charm
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Combination wet bar and coffee bar. Bottom drawer is sized for liquor bottles. Joyelle West Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall wet bar in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown worktops and shaker cabinets.
Warm and Timeless Remodel in Millbrae
Warm and Timeless Remodel in Millbrae
Memmo InteriorsMemmo Interiors
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
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Casco Point Artisan
Casco Point Artisan
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Photo of a traditional home bar in Minneapolis.
Modern Mountain
Modern Mountain
Iconic by Kaitlyn WolfeIconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe
This is an example of a classic home bar in Phoenix.
Bright Transitional Refresh
Bright Transitional Refresh
Everything HomeEverything Home
In this gorgeous Carmel residence, the primary objective for the great room was to achieve a more luminous and airy ambiance by eliminating the prevalent brown tones and refinishing the floors to a natural shade. The kitchen underwent a stunning transformation, featuring white cabinets with stylish navy accents. The overly intricate hood was replaced with a striking two-tone metal hood, complemented by a marble backsplash that created an enchanting focal point. The two islands were redesigned to incorporate a new shape, offering ample seating to accommodate their large family. In the butler's pantry, floating wood shelves were installed to add visual interest, along with a beverage refrigerator. The kitchen nook was transformed into a cozy booth-like atmosphere, with an upholstered bench set against beautiful wainscoting as a backdrop. An oval table was introduced to add a touch of softness. To maintain a cohesive design throughout the home, the living room carried the blue and wood accents, incorporating them into the choice of fabrics, tiles, and shelving. The hall bath, foyer, and dining room were all refreshed to create a seamless flow and harmonious transition between each space. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-home-redesign-remodeling
Old World Charm
Old World Charm
Linette Dai DesignLinette Dai Design
Traditional home bar in Orange County.
Palatine Interior Remodel
Palatine Interior Remodel
BDS Design Build RemodelBDS Design Build Remodel
Photo of a traditional home bar in Chicago.
Adorned Homes Studio
Adorned Homes Studio
Adorned Homes | Katie KurtzAdorned Homes | Katie Kurtz
Photo of a traditional home bar in Minneapolis.
Denver New Build Bar
Denver New Build Bar
Compliment DesignCompliment Design
Photo of a classic home bar in Denver.
Remodeling Project 3
Remodeling Project 3
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Custom built dry bar serves the living room and kitchen and features a liquor bottle roll-out shelf. Beautiful Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co. Tile by Halsey Tile Co.; Hardwood Flooring by Hoosier Hardwood Floors, LLC; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Bar and Murphy Bed Cabinets - Walnut stained custom cabinetry. Vicostone Quartz in Bella top on the bar. Glazzio/Magical Forest Collection in Crystal Lagoon tile on the bar backsplash.
Bars
Bars
Webber Coleman WoodworksWebber Coleman Woodworks
Photo of a traditional home bar in Atlanta.
Englewood 3075
Englewood 3075
Shadow Creek HomesShadow Creek Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall wet bar in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, black floors and black worktops.
Boss Blue Project
Boss Blue Project
April InteriorsApril Interiors
Inspiration for a classic home bar in Austin.
Park Cities Patterns
Park Cities Patterns
Hawkins-Welwood HomesHawkins-Welwood Homes
Classic single-wall dry bar in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Westfield NJ, New Build
Westfield NJ, New Build
Raychel Wade DesignRaychel Wade Design
Traditional galley breakfast bar in New York with beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Serenity: Ivory & Walnut Transitional Kitchen in Bethesda, MD
Serenity: Ivory & Walnut Transitional Kitchen in Bethesda, MD
Design 613, LLCDesign 613, LLC
The small bar has a wine fridge and just enough storage to be useful. The angle end cabinet here has 2 doors and is shallower than typical because of limited depth before the step down to the family room. Glass shelves repeat the angle.
Devonshire Heights
Devonshire Heights
Pruett & Co.Pruett & Co.
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall dry bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Project MARKLAND
Project MARKLAND
Charlie Coull DesignCharlie Coull Design
Traditional home bar in Toronto with a feature wall.

Traditional 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 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.
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
The lower level of your home will never be an afterthought when you build with our team. ​Our recent Artisan home featured lower level spaces for every family member to enjoy including an athletic court, home gym, video game room, sauna, and walk-in wine display. Cut out the wasted space in your home by incorporating areas that your family will actually use!
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