A Minnesota Lakehouse Transformed with Exotic Spice

The lower level contains the couple's wine cellar, as well as a fully equipped bar where they can savor wine tastings, cocktail parties and delicious meals while enjoying quality time with family and friends. The existing concrete floors were sprayed a rust color adored by the Lady of the House, and served as the color inspiration for the rust/orange swivel chairs in the TV viewing area. Two dramatic floor lamps flank a console table and divide the TV viewing zone from the nearby pool table. I can't wait to see my client again soon, not only to put the finishing touches on their home's transformation, but to break bread and share a cocktail, as we have become close during the past 21 months with our many flights to and from Chicago to Minneapolis.

Custom Ranch House

Huber & Huber Architects

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley limestone floor seated home bar photo in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and brick backsplash

Forest Rustic/Modern Farmhouse

Oakley Home Builders

Example of a mid-sized mountain style galley light wood floor seated home bar design in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash and brick backsplash

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Yorktowne Cabinetry

GR Mitchell Design Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash and brick backsplash

Westport, CT

Silva Woodworking

Home bar - coastal single-wall light wood floor and beige floor home bar idea in Bridgeport with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, brick backsplash and gray countertops

Vieux Carre

Gossen Architects

Seated home bar - mid-sized traditional l-shaped travertine floor and beige floor seated home bar idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash and brick backsplash

Project Saddlerock

Makkan Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley light wood floor and brown floor dry bar remodel in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, black backsplash, brick backsplash and white countertops

Vault Bar

Riegis Design Co. LLC

Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped laminate floor and gray floor wet bar remodel in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

Cityscape Warehouse

Centrum Architects

Dianna Snape
Mid-sized urban u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar photo in Melbourne with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx countertops, brick backsplash and brown countertops

Riverside Medicine Hat Infill

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Wet bar - mid-sized rustic single-wall vinyl floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, brown backsplash, brick backsplash and white countertops

Quincho /U + P/

Martina Pinasco

Reforma quincho - salón de estar - comedor en vivienda unifamiliar. Al finalizar con la remodelación de su escritorio, la familia quedó tan conforme con los resultados que quiso seguir remodelando otros espacios de su hogar para poder aprovecharlos más. Aquí me tocó entrar en su quincho: espacio de reuniones más grandes con amigos para cenas y asados. Este les quedaba chico, no por las dimensiones del espacio, sino porque los muebles no llegaban a abarcarlo es su totalidad. Se solicitó darle un lenguaje integral a todo un espacio que en su momento acogía un rejunte de muebles sobrantes que no se relacionaban entre si. Se propuso entonces un diseño que en su paleta de materiales combine hierro y madera. Se propuso ampliar la mesada para mas lugar de trabajo, y se libero espacio de la misma agregando unos alaceneros horizontales abiertos, colgados sobre una estructura de hierro. Para el asador, se diseñó un revestimiento en chapa completo que incluyera tanto la puerta del mismo como puertas y cajones inferiores para más guardado. Las mesas y el rack de TV siguieron con el mismo lenguaje, simulando una estructura en hierro que sostiene el mueble de madera. Se incluyó en el mueble de TV un amplio guardado con un sector de bar en bandejas extraíbles para botellas de tragos y sus utensilios. Las mesas se agrandaron pequeñamente en su dimensión para que reciban a dos invitados más cada una pero no invadan el espacio. Se consiguió así ampliar funcionalmente un espacio sin modificar ninguna de sus dimensiones, simplemente aprovechando su potencial a partir del diseño.

Beautiful composition of Breakfast Table on the Foyer wall

In Design Decor

Modern & Indian designs on the opposite sides of the panel creating a beautiful composition of breakfast table with the crockery unit & the foyer, Like a mix of Yin & Yang.

Quincho /U + P/

Martina Pinasco

Dry bar - mid-sized industrial l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor dry bar idea in Barcelona with an integrated sink, floating shelves, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, brick backsplash and black countertops

Home Bar with Light Wood Cabinets and Brick Backsplash Ideas

Everyone has their favorite spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey. For some people, that spot is right in the comfort of their own home bar. In-home bars can act as a central hub for entertainment, and can easily bring with them the fun atmosphere of a tavern or cocktail lounge. When browsing photos for home bar ideas, ask yourself the following questions to make sure you create exactly what you want and need:

I want to build a home bar. Where do I start?

First, pick a location. Generally, people will build a basement bar or corner bar in an area near the kitchen or dining room. If you are limited in terms of available indoor space, an outdoor bar is an excellent option, especially during warmer seasons. Once you have secured a location, decide on what functionality you want to include in your space, such as sinks, storage and refrigeration. This will help you with the overall layout of your home bar design, and then you can start picking materials and finishes that will coordinate with the rest of the space.

Do I need a wet bar or portable bar?

Including a sink in the functionality of your new watering hole makes it a wet bar. Sinks are convenient for home bars if you choose a location far from your kitchen. Don’t need running water? You might think about going with one of the many portable home bar design ideas, which will enable you to conveniently turn any space in your house into a barroom or cantina. For portable options, try a fun bar cart.

What home bar furniture should I get?

Choose furniture that will coordinate well with the rest of your home’s decor. Seating and storage are essential to home bar designs, so look for bar stools and a liquor cabinet of some sort. If you are creating a freestanding station instead of using existing countertops, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stool and table height work together before you finalize any home bar designs. Once you’ve found all of the right furniture pieces, you can implement your favorite decorative elements based on the home bar ideas that inspire you the most.

How should I decorate my home bar?

Accessorizing is the fun part of finalizing home bar designs. Find a theme that you want to incorporate — think about what you might see at your favorite pub or alehouse. There are infinite bar decorating ideas to choose from, but don’t stress too much about finding the right barware pieces, as these are easy to change out. Bottle openers, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and glassware are a few of the functional accessories to remember to pick up. Coasters, neon lights or signage are all great home bar ideas that will help you achieve the look you want, whether it’s a futuristic lounge or a historical saloon. Last, but not least, don’t forget to stock up on your beverage of choice!