Large Living Room with a Home Bar Ideas and Designs

The Colony Project
The Colony Project
Hudson + Bloum DesignHudson + Bloum Design
Lucy Call
Photo of a large contemporary open plan living room in Salt Lake City with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floors and feature lighting.
Olana Drive
Olana Drive
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Photo of a large modern open plan living room in San Francisco with a home bar, white walls, porcelain flooring, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.
Summit Signature Homes, Inc.
Summit Signature Homes, Inc.
Beechen & Dill HomesBeechen & Dill Homes
A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.
Mountain Valley Residence
Mountain Valley Residence
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
This vast great room provides enough space for entertaining large groups. Soft leather and velvet are a nice counterpoint to the wood and stone throughout the home. The over-sized sofas and bulky coffee table suit the scale of the room. Interior Design: Megan at M Design and Interiors
Кухня гостиная
Кухня гостиная
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Photo of a large contemporary living room feature wall in Moscow with a home bar, beige walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv, beige floors, exposed beams and panelled walls.
A Hidden Gem
A Hidden Gem
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Transitional Lawndale
Transitional Lawndale
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Family Room
Large traditional open plan living room in Chicago with a home bar, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, a ribbon fireplace and a drop ceiling.
Lake Stone
Lake Stone
Bear Mountain BuildersBear Mountain Builders
Modern Metal and Stone Fireplace
Large rustic open plan living room in Other with a home bar, dark hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a built-in media unit.
フラッツS
フラッツS
西島正樹/プライム PRIME  Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹/プライム PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
This is an example of a large modern open plan living room in Tokyo with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floors.
亀岡のリノベーション
亀岡のリノベーション
一級建築士事務所シンクスタジオ一級建築士事務所シンクスタジオ
Photo:笹の倉舎/笹倉洋平
Photo of a large modern enclosed living room in Kyoto with a home bar, ceramic flooring, a wall mounted tv, grey floors, white walls and no fireplace.
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This awesome great room has a lot of GREAT features! Such as: the built in storage, the shiplap, and all of the windows that let the light in. Topped off with a great couch, and the room is complete!
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
This is an example of a large traditional open plan living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, porcelain flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.
Contemporaneo Soggiorno
Contemporaneo Soggiorno
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan living room in Rome with a home bar, white walls, terracotta flooring, a wood burning stove, a metal fireplace surround and brown floors.
Neo-Prairie Style Parade Home
Neo-Prairie Style Parade Home
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
This Neo-prairie style home with its wide overhangs and well shaded bands of glass combines the openness of an island getaway with a “C – shaped” floor plan that gives the owners much needed privacy on a 78’ wide hillside lot. Photos by James Bruce and Merrick Ales.
Lincoln Square Modern
Lincoln Square Modern
Carla 1 DesignCarla 1 Design
Large contemporary living room in Chicago with a home bar, beige walls, a wall mounted tv, a standard fireplace, porcelain flooring, a stone fireplace surround and feature lighting.
Briarwood Road
Briarwood Road
Granit Architects + InteriorsGranit Architects + Interiors
Photo Credit: Andy Beasley Clement crittall glazing. Bespoke joinery creates a feature out of your books and DVDs. Painting the joinery in a bold colour makes a statement while adding dynamic interest and depth to a very bright white space. You can afford to go dark with furniture and walls if you have a very light space. Keep the rest of the walls simple and plain for maximum impact in your home. Choosing sofas in the same colour family in lighter shades and tones works well to tie everything together. For a more retro feel, small, short, thin planks in a medium tone create an authentic mid century look with a feature chair in a typical retro shape adds personality. A polished concrete plinth below a toasty log burner perfect for snuggling up to read on a long winter night, the plinth elevates the burner and directs the warmth your way. Polished concrete is a contemporary material with long lasting and hard wearing properties, while adding to the industrial feel of this property.
Altbau Wohnung
Altbau Wohnung
Lux Design LivingLux Design Living
Bei der Einrichtung und Gestaltung Ihrer Wohnung gibt es ein Element, das jedem Raum eine besondere Atmosphäre und einen ganz besonderen Charakter verleihen kann, das ist die richtige Wandfarbe. Bei diese Altbau Wohnung haben wir das Beige als Wandfarbe benutzt von Farrow and Ball
Parker Project
Parker Project
Stephanie Alegre InteriorsStephanie Alegre Interiors
Casual yet refined living room with custom built-in, custom hidden bar, coffered ceiling, custom storage, picture lights. Natural elements.
Inspiration for a large beach style open plan living room in New York with a home bar, white walls, a coffered ceiling and medium hardwood flooring.
Holz. Stein. Haus.
Holz. Stein. Haus.
BRÜNING INTERIORSBRÜNING INTERIORS
Sorgfältig ausgewählte Materialien wie die heimische Eiche, Lehmputz an den Wänden sowie eine Holzakustikdecke prägen dieses Interior. Hier wurde nichts dem Zufall überlassen, sondern alles integriert sich harmonisch. Die hochwirksame Akustikdecke von Lignotrend sowie die hochwertige Beleuchtung von Erco tragen zum guten Raumgefühl bei. Was halten Sie von dem Tunnelkamin? Er verbindet das Esszimmer mit dem Wohnzimmer.
La Quinta Modernist Home - Living Room
La Quinta Modernist Home - Living Room
Bradshaw ConstructionBradshaw Construction
This 6,500-square-foot one-story vacation home overlooks a golf course with the San Jacinto mountain range beyond. The house has a light-colored material palette—limestone floors, bleached teak ceilings—and ample access to outdoor living areas. Builder: Bradshaw Construction Architect: Marmol Radziner Interior Design: Sophie Harvey Landscape: Madderlake Designs Photography: Roger Davies

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