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Fairbanks Estates

Christin Homes LLC

Parkgate - Traditional Craftsman

Visbeen Architects

The Parkgate was designed from the inside out to give homage to the past. It has a welcoming wraparound front porch and, much like its ancestors, a surprising grandeur from floor to floor. The stair opens to a spectacular window with flanking bookcases, making the family space as special as the public areas of the home. The formal living room is separated from the family space, yet reconnected with a unique screened porch ideal for entertaining. The large kitchen, with its built-in curved booth and large dining area to the front of the home, is also ideal for entertaining. The back hall entry is perfect for a large family, with big closets, locker areas, laundry home management room, bath and back stair. The home has a large master suite and two children's rooms on the second floor, with an uncommon third floor boasting two more wonderful bedrooms. The lower level is every family’s dream, boasting a large game room, guest suite, family room and gymnasium with 14-foot ceiling. The main stair is split to give further separation between formal and informal living. The kitchen dining area flanks the foyer, giving it a more traditional feel. Upon entering the home, visitors can see the welcoming kitchen beyond. Photographer: David Bixel Builder: DeHann Homes

2014 Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home at The Ridges at Paris Mtn.

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

A Dillard-Jones Builders design – this home takes advantage of 180-degree views and pays homage to the home’s natural surroundings with stone and timber details throughout the home. Photographer: Fred Rollison Photography

2015 Parade of Homes- The Juniper - Waunakee, WI - Kilkenny Farms

Ozark Mountain Granite and Tile

Foothills-Hartwell

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The walk out basement features a wet bar with a dark wood cabinetry topped with granite.

Asheville Custom Build

Towery Builders, Inc.

Interior Reclaimed Wood

Story Barns

2015 Parade of Homes- The Juniper - Waunakee, WI - Kilkenny Farms

Tim O'Brien Homes

Contemporary Home Bar

Mountainside Woodwork Inc.

Cedar-Hartwell

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

White cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a feature wall done in dark T&G.

Wexford Outdoor Living I

Brind'Amour Design

Behind the bar with beers on tap

1926 Craftsman

HQ Architects

Greeting the visitor at the foot of the stairs stands the home bar, sophisticated tv area and a throw back to old English cigar smoking clubs, all oozing with a speakeasy vibe. Surprisingly, the matte blacks and dark grays don't dim the light in the basement but rather set the stage for the pops of color found in the historic and rustic fireplace, stained woods of the cabinetry, oiled leathered furnishings and the honey tones of the liquor on display.

Fairbanks Estates

Christin Homes LLC

{Z} Family Home, Lower Level Bar

Laura of Pembroke

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Laura of Pembroke

2014 Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home at The Ridges at Paris Mtn.

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

Arts and Crafts Home Bar Design Ideas with Concrete Floors

A arts and crafts home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for an arts and crafts home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in arts and crafts home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your arts and crafts home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.