You could do a moveable cart because IMO that location has major traffic. This cart from Ashley Furniture is only 50" wide

YOu could select a bar cabinet This one from Ashley Furniture.

I actually have a piece of furniture, the bottom part of a bakers rack that could go there but I like the built in look but don't want it to look forced either.

Why not try the baker's rack and see if it works temporarily?

I had it there and it doesn't fit with the direction I want to go. Thanks tho!

Maybe the scale is wrong for a built in.

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I like the idea of using shelving instead of a cabinet. Still has the built in look, but visually keeps it open. Plus it helps with the cold air return.

For more storage that is easily accessible, focus on drawers below in the galley. If the walls feel bare above without upper cabs, try some open shelves. You're liable to have a bottle-neck with a bar at that location. Consider how well it could work in the foyer where there is more circulation space, its where you greet guests and make them a drink, and you have room for a chair to tuck in beside it.

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How about this? Does this work? Now to stage the space. Help appreciated!

Oh dear, I might have the picture crooked!!!! Ugh!

That's not bad, but the chest is a little too large and I'd prefer the previous piece of vertical art over it instead of the mirror. To feel balanced, a good rule of thumb is for the chest to take up no more than 75% of that wall's width and for the wall hung item to be no wider than 75% of the chest's width.

Maybe lose the framed picture and put shelves above instead? Then you can trick it out like a real bar:

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All good points! I was afraid the mirror tall wise would cover the vent. I like the floating shelves, although it's something more to dust!!!!!

I think your cabinet is a good solution and looks nice. If you aren't living there full time, I appreciate your point about wanting stemware and glassware in a closed cabinet so you don't have to rinse them off when you arrive. You can consider a relatively shallow upper with glass doors on the right side and balance it with shelves on the left to display decor or liquor bottles.

very pretty!