Ario Studio

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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Ario Studio
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Modern Speakeasy

This modern speakeasy was part of the complete renovation of an 8000 sqft home. The homeowners wanted a space to display their whiskey collection and enjoy it with friends in a cozy, intimate setting.
Project Year: 2022
Project Cost: $100,001 - $150,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 29690
Wall paneling opens to reveal the secret entrance to the speakeasy.
Speakeasy entrance
This speakeasy is full of surprises. The artwork in the entry opens to reveal a hidden whiskey nook. Hand-stitched leather wallpaper covers the entry walls.
Hidden nook behind artwork
This custom-made, solid walnut whiskey wall contains twenty-one bottle nooks, each with a mirror and dimmable downlighting.
Whiskey wall
This custom whiskey wall made from walnut wood contains twenty-one bottle nooks, each with a mirror and dimmable downlighting.
Whiskey wall
Each whiskey nook is mirrored and downlit to highlight the unique qualities of each bottle and enhance the ambiance of the room. Each nook was hand crafted with solid walnut wood.
Whiskey nook close-up
Beautiful brass hardware details in the bar area of the speakeasy.
Cabinet hardware detail
This custom bar area in the speakeasy provides the homeowner with a space to prepare drinks, display additional bottles, and set out food.
Bar area
These hammered brass fixtures illuminate the solid walnut paneling in a cozy conversation nook in the speakeasy.
Hammered brass wall sconce
These solid brass dimmers allow the client to control the light levels in the speakeasy.
Solid brass dimmers
These handstitched, genuine leather panels cover the walls and ceiling of the entry to the speakeasy. The rich tone of the leather complements the solid walnut door trim.
Genuine leather wallcovering
These hammered brass wall sconces illuminate a cozy conversation nook within the speakeasy.
Walnut paneling
The speakeasy contains plenty of storage, a wet bar, and additional shelving for whiskey bottles. The shelving is trimmed by custom brass gallery rails.
Speakeasy
The breathtaking entrance to the speakeasy is covered with hand-stitched, genuine leather panels. A piece of commissioned artwork hangs next to the door and hides another whiskey nook.
Speakeasy entrance
The breathtaking entrance to the speakeasy is covered with hand-stitched, genuine leather panels. A piece of commissioned artwork hangs next to the door and hides another whiskey nook.
Speakeasy entrance
These hammered brass wall sconces illuminate a cozy conversation nook within the speakeasy.
Custom brass gallery rail
This conversation nook provides some extra space for guests in the speakeasy.
Conversation nook
This conversation nook provides some extra space for guests in the speakeasy.
Conversation nook
This beautiful, genuine leather, handstitched wallcovering surrounds the entry of the speakeasy.
Genuine leather wallcovering