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Bar area design??

4 years ago

Need help with bringing this together! This is my bar area next to formal living room. How would you make this look good, and see that nook with faux plant- which is NOT staying, what would you put there? design style: spanish revival Thanks



Comments (19)

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Can we see the whole area next to this ? Do you really need a bar ?Waht is in the space with the nook . Maybe a to scale floor plan too. I honestly never like this type of bar in my LR so I need more info.

    jbella2012 thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 4 years ago


    These pics were from realtor, NOT my furniture.


  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Scratch any faux flower arrangements.


    I'd find a large vintage poster, alcohol related, there are beautiful reproductions.

    I hope you are going to FILL the liquor cabinet.

    if it we're mine, I'd paint the walls in that area a very deep color

    to moody up the cabinet wall.

  • 4 years ago

    Consider painting the bar cabinetry a color complimentary with your decor and update countertop. Goodness all that dark crown molding. I’m sure you’ll have fun decorating to make it your own and will be lovely.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I would paint it all out. Paint the ceiling crown and baseboards white, then find a taupe-y beige for the bar cabinets, assuming you don't want to change the counters. If you're open to changing the stone on the counters, you can go with any color you like.

  • 4 years ago

    @Sabrina Alfin Interiors but i feel like the trim ties in the spanish feel, right?


    @bearbev can i paint the wood cabintry? I actually would love to do this bc there is so much of the same wood color.


    And definitely adding liquor/glasses soon!


  • 4 years ago

    Jbella2012, yes cabinetry can certainly be painted. Just like folks are doing with their kitchen cabinets, hire a reputable cabinet painter.

    jbella2012 thanked bearbev
  • 4 years ago

    Ooh, yes so many colors! Dont know why I didn’t think of that! Now the color…Thanks!!

  • 4 years ago

    The faux stone in the entry could be replaced with a nice wood console or cabinet. The bar counter and flooring clash with each other. Is the bar cabinet counter different from the sink counter material? I would add doors to the upper shelving rather than have the bottles on display. I would definitely add some art or framed posters on the bare walls.

  • 4 years ago

    If you’re keeping the stone counter, painting all the wood a deep grey (whichever looks like the one in the countertop) will make your glassware look prettier. I would consider shopping at stone yards for a different stone.
    OR - paint the bar navy blue and change the countertop to a beautiful walnut piece.

    In the entryway, can you take that faux stone thing down? Do you know if the floor goes under it? And if. OT, do you have more of it to fill in? You do not have to live with that.

  • 4 years ago

    No, it seems like the floor stops at that stone. And sadly no more of that floor, so more costs there. Im not opposed to changing the granite countertop because I do not like it.

  • 4 years ago
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    I’d use wallpaper or paint, and copper or wood counters. Showing these pics for counters only:











    More:

    https://www.houzz.com/photos/home-bar-with-copper-countertops-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_12302~a_19-35

    https://www.houzz.com/photos/home-bar-ideas-phbr0-bp~t_12302

    I’d find a cool pendent light(s):







    Art or more shelves for the wall above sink.

    jbella2012 thanked Jilly
  • 4 years ago

    @Jilly I like the copper countertops!! Our painters are coming over this week and I will have him look at the cabinets. I may try to do a sage green?? Im changing my

    formal living room furniture bc too large for space and will lean toward fabric colors to compliment the green.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I love sage! But I like the color they are now; I think it looks cohesive within the room.

    I think copper or wood counters would integrate it more into the room, instead of looking like a little kitchen.

    jbella2012 thanked Jilly
  • 4 years ago

    Seeing this latest view, disregard my suggestions of pendants and wallpaper (or paint different from living area). I don’t think those additions would look best.

    jbella2012 thanked Jilly
  • 4 years ago

    @Jilly definitely changing countertops!

  • 4 years ago

    No suggestions, but I think it could be really beautiful and function if you drink or entertain. Is there an under counter frig or ice maker? That would be really handy. Maybe incorporate some wine storage too.

    jbella2012 thanked Kate
  • 4 years ago

    Noooo! And I’m so sad about that! There should be a fridge or ice maker. Trying to figure out how to make that happen since cabinets are already finished.