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Home Bar with Open Cabinets and Medium Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Novak Project
Novak Project
Aurora TechnologyAurora Technology
Photo of a large urban single-wall breakfast bar in Omaha with open cabinets, brick splashback, concrete flooring, grey floors, medium wood cabinets and granite worktops.
21 East 66th - 2
21 East 66th - 2
Milan Custom BuildMilan Custom Build
Holger Obenaus
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood flooring, composite countertops, brown floors and open cabinets.
Aspen Residence
Aspen Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
David O. Marlow Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic u-shaped breakfast bar in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, mirror splashback and light hardwood flooring.
Cardiff by the Sea: Modern Zen
Cardiff by the Sea: Modern Zen
M. Swabb Interior DesignM. Swabb Interior Design
Steve Cachero
Design ideas for a small rustic single-wall home bar in San Diego with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, metal splashback, slate flooring and brown worktops.
Outdoor Entertaining Area
Outdoor Entertaining Area
schubatcontractingschubatcontracting
Photo Credits-Schubat Contracting and Renovations Century Old reclaimed lumber, Chicago common brick and pavers, Bevolo Gas lights, unique concrete countertops, all combine with the slate flooring for a virtually maintenance free Outdoor Room.
Bar
Bar
Habitat StudioHabitat Studio
©2012 Jens Gerbitz www.seeing256.com
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and carpet.
Antique Home Renovation
Antique Home Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a large bohemian l-shaped wet bar in Bridgeport with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Wellesley Remodel
Wellesley Remodel
Carby's LumberCarby's Lumber
This is an example of a large classic galley breakfast bar in Boston with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback and stone tiled splashback.
Vincente Shoot
Vincente Shoot
UserUser
Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo
This is an example of a classic bar cart in San Francisco with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and beige worktops.
Orchard Home Theater
Orchard Home Theater
eMOD Construction Inc.eMOD Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley breakfast bar in Chicago with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, mirror splashback, limestone flooring and beige floors.
1816 Knights Chance Lane
1816 Knights Chance Lane
Laurel Haven HomesLaurel Haven Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and open cabinets.
Factor Residence
Factor Residence
(fer) studio(fer) studio
Joshua White
Contemporary galley breakfast bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and grey floors.
Capitol
Capitol
Deco DesignDeco Design
These were the floating shelves we made out of reclaimed barn wood for the master bedroom wet bar Cami McIntosh Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and marble worktops.
Interior view
Interior view
Adam Green ArchitectAdam Green Architect
The Powder Room is a sophisticated 1920's inspired addition to the award-winning cocktail lounge Mo's House in Evansville's arts district. The interior features exposed steel beams, custom wall coverings and cherry wood accents.
BDI Furniture
BDI Furniture
Reference Media IncReference Media Inc
Small contemporary single-wall bar cart in Seattle with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble flooring and white floors.
Avenel Aglow II
Avenel Aglow II
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a contemporary home bar in DC Metro with dark hardwood flooring, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.
South Norwalk Beach Renovation
South Norwalk Beach Renovation
Michael Smith ArchitectsMichael Smith Architects
Design ideas for a large nautical single-wall wet bar in New York with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, zinc worktops, brown splashback and wood splashback.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Custom Woodworking By JT LTDCustom Woodworking By JT LTD
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley wet bar in Philadelphia with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Eclectic/Modern
Eclectic/Modern
Mabry DesignMabry Design
Medium sized modern single-wall breakfast bar in Cleveland with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops and dark hardwood flooring.
Mt. Washington Contemporary Condo
Mt. Washington Contemporary Condo
Kitchen & Bath Concepts of PittsburghKitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh
Craig Thompson Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary breakfast bar in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback and grey floors.

Home Bar with Open Cabinets and Medium Wood Cabinets 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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