You won't find an existing cabinet that can be retrofit to receive the depth of a wine cooler 24"+. It will have to be something completely custom possibly using cabinets from a kitchen cabinet fabricator.

This custom cabinet is 72" wide

Not sure an open bar is a good idea if there are children in the home.

Beverly, Thank you for your professional opinion. All great ideas to consider. No young kids in the home (all adults), just kitties. The entry table looks small in the photo, but seats 4 for dinner, when we need a back-up table. Also there is enough room around it to get in the door, and then to the closet. I did consider a larger table, but then again traffic flow. I have to remember bigger - is better in the open concept home. Have a wonderful weekend there in Ft. Meyers! Many thanks, Deborah.

I wasn't recommending a larger table. I was recommending a round rug in the entry.

Are there any electrical outlets for a wine cooler in that corner where the lonely chair is in your photo #2? That looks to be a likely spot for a bar.

Bev - sorry, that rug was a leftover from the office. Will be looking for a round rug in the future.

decoenthusiaste - yes! There are two outlets that would work for this project. Or just add another one. And yes, the lonely chair. It was a must when I had the furniture build, and it's just a placeholder for now. When the bar settles in, the chair has a friend in the bedroom. Thanks for your interest in our project.

I don't know where you live, but we have some awesome flea markets here and I would hunt those for a great interesting piece that I could make adjustments to and make a "statement" piece. You have a lot of dark wood, so I would look for something you could paint a metallic color or for an Art Deco buffet type piece. Something you could make reflective and a conversation piece.

Here are some ideas:

Various types of ideas that could be modified to meet your needs. Use your imagination to find some piece or pieces that you could convert. So much better than a "built-in". Your kitchen area is not far from this space, so I don't think you need refrigerator there? Not sure how much you could fit in that area. Just do a scale drawing with detailed dimensions and take it with you "hunting" along with a tape measure and "discover" and repurpose something no one would imagine taking this form! Totally fun.

Flo, Thank you. I saw three out of the four photos that you posted, and loved each one. My husband and I just saw an ice chest at a interior design store, but it was new and we thought it should be more worn. I do want to have that one of a kind piece, and will just have to hit the streets to find it. We are located 20 minutes from Mt. St. Helens, in Washington State.

Hello Tiggertoby,

From an art on walls point of view, may I suggest having a look at my DRINKS section. I specialise in designing and creating artwork to specifically compliment a rooms decor and furnishings, and here you will find some pretty smart pieces:

http://www.houzz.com/projects/1743597/drinks

Alternatively, there are many artwork pieces that are ready and available to buy from our website also:

http://thejonescollection.gallery

If I can be of further assistance, feel free to contact me via my Houzz profile or through my website.

All the best with whatever you decide to choose.

Shop in your house too! It looks like you have a great collection of wonderful pieces.

I loved the repurposing of the church pieces, although I might feel guilty serving drinks at the "alter"! Sure was creative though. Using "chalk paint" you could really brighten up that corner with something that says "fun starts here!"

Flo - great suggestions. I do try to change things up, but sometimes forget. I will travel into the depths of the closets and go up into the attic to see what I can find. Thanks for the reminder!

Flo - Hi again! I want to go down so many creative paths, but then I'm pulled back as this home is really a lodge style home. Loads of windows that pull nature in. I'm always inspired by Ralph Lauren and his cozy, yet elegant rooms. LOL - loved the "alter" joke!

Flo - P.S. We have those chairs at the island. The ones in the alter photo.

iSAW - What a great site you have! I will take a deeper look and then stand back and see what might fit into our space. I do appreciate you taking the time to reach out to me with this terrific option.

Thank you for the compliment Tiggertoby.

Just play on that theme then. Tiki lounge in "lodge" style! Metal overhang, log bar, natural edge bar top. It could be done.

Now that's what I'm talkin bout! Very clever!

Markandmegan, LOVE the piano bar! So creative!

Flo, love repurposing ideas in those pics! I love changing things up that way

????? I guess you are new to this posting? Perhaps a review will give you insights.

They say all that are wandering are not lost. But maybe in this case (wink). Hope you find your post Ovchinnikov Eugene N. Happy new week to all!

I think you could do custom for less

Eugene has been reported to Houzz but no action on this hacker yet.

You folks are clearly right on top of this. Thanks for taking the steps necessary to keep our Houzz - our home. Such people really need to find something better to do with their time.

Life is hard enough with out these folks. Now, I don't feel bad about saying this person was "lost"! Love Michigan, grew up in the Chicago area. People there are just all around great. Thanks.

Danielle - Quick check at home improvement store - $10,000. But I know it can be done for less. Just need to be creative. Thanks for the photo and the advise.