Give a classic alcove a new identity by filling the shelves traditionally reserved for books and DVDs with an enticing mix of drinks and glassware. This smart enclosed design is backed with mirrored metro tiles for a glamorous touch that works beautifully with the brass lighting and rich, dark paint.
Home bars are a popular feature in home design today and not just as a place for swilling a pint of beer. Houzzers are adding home bars that make it easy for family members and party guests to help themselves to any manner of drinks — espresso, juice boxes, fine wine and serious mixology. In designing home bars today, homeowners are tweaking the butler’s pantry, borrowing previously wasted space and converting part of their basements. Here are eight trends showing up in the most popular recent home-bar photos, as measured by the number of people who have saved them to their Houzz ideabooks from January through March. See whether you can find ideas to take away for your own home bar and entertaining area.
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