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Thyme & Place Design LLCWhen my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy.
The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office.
My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start?
Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office.
At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties.
In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker.
We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece.
The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see.
The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing.
There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses.
Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.
Colossus Mfg.This moody game room boats a massive bar with dark blue walls, blue/grey backsplash tile, open shelving, dark walnut cabinetry, gold hardware and appliances, a built in mini fridge, frame tv, and its own bar counter with gold pendant lighting and leather stools.
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Lenton Company, Inc.Removing the wall between the old kitchen and great room allowed room for two islands, work flow and storage. A beverage center and banquet seating was added to the breakfast nook. The laundry/mud room matches the new kitchen and includes a step in pantry.
Laura Lochrin InteriorsPhoto of a traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
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Inspiration for a classic single-wall home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Inspiration for a classic single-wall home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Sea Island Builders LLCStunning built in wet bar with black and white geometric tile, floating shelves, glass front cabinets, built in wine refrigerator and ice maker. Perfect for entertaining.
Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & InteriorsThis is an example of a medium sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metal splashback, medium hardwood flooring and white worktops.
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Inspiration for a large classic single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Dream Finders HomesDesign ideas for a small coastal single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and grey worktops.
Photo of a medium sized country u-shaped breakfast bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey worktops and feature lighting.
Paper Moon PaintingFabulous home bar where we installed the koi wallpaper backsplash and painted the cabinets in a high-gloss black lacquer!
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, black worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, black worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
Plaistow CabinetShiloh Cabinetry, Custom paint by Sherwin Williams - Peppercorn. Yes, that's the fridge! Our favorite part of the kitchen... a coffee and wine bar! The devil is in the details!
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This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, brick splashback, vinyl flooring, brown floors, white worktops, glass-front cabinets and orange splashback.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, brick splashback, vinyl flooring, brown floors, white worktops, glass-front cabinets and orange splashback.
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