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Custom Contemporary Michigan Home
Custom Contemporary Michigan Home
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped home bar in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and concrete worktops.
Waterstone Loop
Waterstone Loop
Orlando Interior PhotographyOrlando Interior Photography
Russell Hart - Orlando Interior Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped breakfast bar in Orlando with black cabinets, mirror splashback and flat-panel cabinets.
Park Manor
Park Manor
Brent Gibson Classic Home DesignBrent Gibson Classic Home Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops and light hardwood flooring.
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Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Jim Schmid Photography
Design ideas for a traditional breakfast bar in Charlotte with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
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mckimm residential designmckimm residential design
Photo of a large contemporary breakfast bar in Melbourne with marble worktops.
Lochwood-Lozier Traditional Custom Home in Clyde Hill
Lochwood-Lozier Traditional Custom Home in Clyde Hill
Lochwood-Lozier Custom HomesLochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped breakfast bar in Seattle with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, beaded cabinets, quartz worktops, grey floors and grey worktops.
Innovative Inspiration
Innovative Inspiration
Creative Design Construction, Inc.Creative Design Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary home bar in New York.
Basement Bar – Kintyre Model – 2015 Spring Parade of Homes
Basement Bar – Kintyre Model – 2015 Spring Parade of Homes
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Basement bar with wood backsplash and full sized fridge. Sculptural wine rack and contemporary floating shelves for glassware. Photography by Spacecrafting
Hilltop Custom Build
Hilltop Custom Build
Stonewood, LLCStonewood, LLC
Spacecrafting
This is an example of a classic home bar in Minneapolis.
New Custom Homes
New Custom Homes
T-Olive PropertiesT-Olive Properties
Inspiration for a classic home bar in Atlanta.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Home Matters LLCHome Matters LLC
In the 750 sq ft Guest House, the two guest suites are connected with a multi functional living room. Behind the solid wood sliding door panel is a W/D, refrigerator, microwave and storage. The kitchen island is equipped with a sink, dishwasher, coffee maker and dish storage. The breakfast bar allows extra seating.
Vachery at Sanctuary Utah
Vachery at Sanctuary Utah
James L Carroll & Associates IncJames L Carroll & Associates Inc
Eric Russel
Contemporary home bar in Salt Lake City.
Floating on Glass, In Glass
Floating on Glass, In Glass
VintageViewVintageView
This two story wine cellar is separated by a glass floor, with metal frames attached direct to it. Crazy cool ingenuity on this one. Fully climate controlled. Holds 912 bottles.
Uptown Brownstone 2
Uptown Brownstone 2
Mowery Marsh Architects LLCMowery Marsh Architects LLC
A fresh and inviting bar space was added to the basement level to offer a lovely spot to entertain next to the Media Room. A mirrored backsplash with steel & glass shelving, and discreet LED lighting brighten this space that otherwise been dark at the lower level. Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography
Palm Beach Spanish Villa
Palm Beach Spanish Villa
Beacon Construction Group IncBeacon Construction Group Inc
Mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback and multicoloured worktops.
Special Additions - Home Bar
Special Additions - Home Bar
Special AdditionsSpecial Additions
Special Additions Dura Supreme Cabinetry Chapel Hill Panel Door Knotty Alder Morel
Medium sized country u-shaped breakfast bar in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and grey worktops.
Griffey Remodeling - Basement Over $100,000
Griffey Remodeling - Basement Over $100,000
NARI of Central OhioNARI of Central Ohio
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped breakfast bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and beige floors.
Prohibition Basement
Prohibition Basement
Harmony Drive InteriorsHarmony Drive Interiors
Photo of an industrial home bar in DC Metro with dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Tour
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Tour
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Photo of a traditional breakfast bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets and grey cabinets.

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.
Basement Bar - Schwartz
Basement Bar - Schwartz
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
A beautiful basement bar remodel. The use of contrast between Marsh's "Espresso" stain against the gorgeous grey tones in the "Omicron Silver" countertop and back splash tile create a clean and crisp look. The brushed nickel hardware, appliances, and plumbing fixtures help tie everything together. Designer: Aaron Mauk
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