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Timeless Beauty
Timeless Beauty
Miller Brothers StoneMiller Brothers Stone
The project involved using a combination of different stone materials creating a highly luxurious finish to this period property on one of Dublin's finest residential roads. In the games room, London Black Quartzite was used which has a beautiful variation of colour running through it. The colour, particularly mixed with the honed texture of the stone material, really suits the mood of this space. Materials used: Calacatta Paonazzo Marble, London Black Quartzite, Ponte Vechia Marble. Status: Completed in Summer 2015.
Number 56
Number 56
Newcastle DesignNewcastle Design
Home Bar & Drinks Cabinets
Home Bar & Drinks Cabinets
Enigma DesignEnigma Design
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Large Open-Plan Kitchen Diner
Large Open-Plan Kitchen Diner
Cillian JohnstonCillian Johnston
Ballinclea Heights
Ballinclea Heights
Timbercraft Custom Built German KitchensTimbercraft Custom Built German Kitchens
Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth
Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth
HestiaHestia
Bespoke home bar design by hestia , integrated under counter fridge & freezer , vintage oak display shelving finished with a mirror backsplash to reflect in natural light and reeded glass
Interior Design renovation
Interior Design renovation
FIOR StudiosFIOR Studios
This is a view from the sunroom into the bar area. The metal arch was created to centre the entrance to the bar and to add another art deco-styled feature.
Fully renovated apartment in Drumcondra
Fully renovated apartment in Drumcondra
Ethos Home DesignEthos Home Design
Embassy Court Penthouse
Embassy Court Penthouse
Phoenix Interior Design LtdPhoenix Interior Design Ltd
Mulingar
Mulingar
Nook DesignsNook Designs
Foxrock
Foxrock
WoodaleWoodale
Coastal House
Coastal House
Ulster Interiors LtdUlster Interiors Ltd
Family Home - Shankill
Family Home - Shankill
HausOlogy DesignHausOlogy Design
Hazelbrook
Hazelbrook
Miriam Clarke InteriorsMiriam Clarke Interiors
BuildTech - Bespoke Lunch Booth
BuildTech - Bespoke Lunch Booth
UserUser
After; The bespoke sofas were made to measure. The booth is finished off with a wooden table in the centre. Perfect for the workers at this commercial facility to take their breaks.
SAN MIGUEL
SAN MIGUEL
Joel Contreras DesignJoel Contreras Design
Jonathan Williams Contemporary Collection - Castleknock
Jonathan Williams Contemporary Collection - Castleknock
Jonathan Williams Luxury KitchensJonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens
Eaton
Eaton
WoodaleWoodale
Inframe Kitchen and Dining Room
Inframe Kitchen and Dining Room
JDM Woodworks LtdJDM Woodworks Ltd

Home Bar Ideas and Designs

A home bar is one of the ultimate indulgences for a homeowner. By no means essential but all the more satisfying for that very reason. Whether your home bar ideas would be having the boys round to watch the big match in a pub-style atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon, ‘going uptown’ to sip an espresso martini in your home cocktail bar in the loft, or hoping to recreate the vibe of an intimate speakeasy in your basement, a style home bar is a treat that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits. A place where you are always guaranteed a seat.

How big should my home bar be?


The ideal style of your home bar will depend on your lifestyle and entertaining habits as well as the amount of available space. If big groups come round regularly then you should consider dedicating a part of your living room or basement to a larger seating area – complete with a bar table, bar stools and wet bar section – to keep everyone suitably comfortable and merry. If TV is essential, check if there is a wall nearby that’s a big enough to mount it on without restricting anyone’s view. A key feature of home bar ideas is the storage – gleaming wine racks and low-lit glass shelves. Make sure you can afford these little delights after you have built the basic structure. Alternatively, if space is limited, a freestanding home cocktail bar would give you somewhere to prepare cocktails that is out of the way – in the corner of your dining room or under the stairwell for instance. Also, mirrored surfaces can help to create the illusion of space. Sketch the layout of the room in which you would like to place the bar and think about where all those bottles, cans and snacks are going to go. Then speak to either a home bar specialist about your home bar ideas, or to a joiner about adapting a vintage bookcase or creating something bespoke.

What style of home bar should I choose?


Try to play off the interior decor of the surrounding area. A kitsch Manhattan-inspired home cocktail bar will look out of place in a country cottage, for example. Similarly, a long white walnut home bar would jar against a bright red contemporary kitchen. That said, contrast might be something that you accentuate, not least through the choice of flooring, which would help to make your home bar stand out. Collect home bar ideas in an Ideabook, settle upon a theme and then discuss the design with your home bar specialist or joiner. Lighting sets the mood in bars, particularly late at night, so pay special attention to placement, intensity and how you want your guests to feel. Dim underbar lighting creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, while spotlights brighten and energise.

Which home bar accessories and facilities should I include?


This really does depend on how far you are willing to go. A home bar can replicate almost everything you see in your local, from running water and refrigerated wine cabinets to draught beer pumps and bespoke lighting and a sound systems. Again, the most important thing is to work with what’s there – available space and home decor. Is that black lizard effect leather flooring really going to go? How about the turquoise splashback? Do those flowers look out of place or will they help to soften up what’s fast becoming a man cave? There are several ways to make a home bar more visually interesting without spending big on fixtures and fittings. Select furniture that’s comfortable but also sparks interest, such as salvaged chairs or a second-hand leather sofa. Add a touch of glitz and glamour through your choice of glassware, drinks trolley, ice bucket, shaker and spirit bottles if you want the home cocktail bar look. Then scatter a few curios around the bar – ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great home bar ideas to get the conversation started.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a home bar renovation or are building a designer home bar from scratch, Houzz has 151 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Timbercraft Custom Built German Kitchens and Joel Contreras Design. Look through home bar photos in different colours and styles and when you find a home bar design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful home bar ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Dublin Residence - Kitchen Design and Build
Dublin Residence - Kitchen Design and Build
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