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bar area recommendations

10 months ago

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions / ideas I could do to make this area (in the kitchen) more appealing. My husband doesn’t want liquor on display and I already have floating shelving on either side of my oven hood.

Comments (7)

  • 10 months ago

    I think it’s lovely as is, but if you want to add to it you can have sconces on either side of the picture. Interesting bar equipment such as a wine aerator and other decorative pieces on the counter may dress it up.

  • 10 months ago

    I was thinking some color on counter & inside cabinets. I wouldn’t add sconces with the light over the art. It would look nice to have lights inside the 2 glass door cabinets to light up sparkly glass ware. Maybe some wine decanters on the counters. That plant - something’s off with it. Maybe a lower plant in a colorful pot & set it on the other side of the cabinet - closer to art.

  • 10 months ago

    The painting adds a lot to the space, but the picture light seems much too short. (Our lighting designer used much longer ones for ours.) Place a fuller plant on the left of the painting. I love hanging a nice french bar towel a kitchen / bar area for a little texture.




  • 10 months ago

    IDK. I just wanted to chime in and say that's a great piece of artwork! Maybe bring in some blue doo-dads or runner/area rug to play off the painting.

  • 10 months ago

    Thank you

  • 10 months ago

    Functionally it acts as a beverage center. It would be a great spot for tea and coffee, and tea sets are so nice to display.



  • PRO
    10 months ago

    Coffee, tea, snack bar is option.

    Place a compact espresso machine or coffee maker just to the right of the sink (keeps cords out of sight and easy access to water).


    Add a small canister set for coffee beans, tea bags, or sugar.

    Left side counter


    Use this area as your prep and presentation zone.


    A tray with mugs, spoons, and napkins.


    A small cake stand or covered snack dish for baked goods or snacks.


    Keep your plant for height and freshness.


    Right side counter


    Great spot for a snack basket or fruit bowl — think seasonal fruit, granola bars, or nuts in clear jars.


    You could also add a small cutting board leaning against the backsplash as a textural accent.

    Upper cabinets (wood/glass ones):


    Store attractive coffee cups, glasses, and snack jars (nuts, biscotti, granola).

    Use neutral containers (ceramic, glass, or rattan baskets) to keep things looking tidy and intentional.