Bar

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

A Wine Connoisseur’s Idea of a Basement Entertainment Room

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

Wine is one of the few things in life that improves with age. But it can also rapidly deteriorate. The three factors that have the most direct impact on a wine's condition are light, humidity and temperature. Because wine can often be expensive and often appreciate in value, security is another issue. This basement-remodeling project began with ensuring the quality and security of the owner’s wine collection. Even more important, the remodeled basement had to become an inviting place for entertaining family and friends. A wet bar/entertainment area became the centerpiece of the design. Cherry wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances complement the counter tops, which are made with a special composite material and designed for bar glassware - softer to the touch than granite. Unused space below the stairway was turned into a secure wine storage room, and another cherry wood cabinet holds 300 bottles of wine in a humidity and temperature controlled refrigeration unit. The basement remodeling project also includes an entertainment center and cozy fireplace. The basement-turned-entertainment room is controlled with a two-zone heating system to moderate both temperature and humidity. To infuse a nautical theme a custom stairway post was created to simulate the mast from a 1905 vintage sailboat. The mast/post was hand-crafted from mahogany and steel banding.

Brookside - 16750 Glen Way, Westfield, IN

Homes by C.M. Watson

Amy Harnish, Portraiture Studios www.fishersphotography.com

Peters Township - Kitchen/Living Area Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

Entertainment Bar & Staircase

Jeff King & Company

Read all about this family-friendly remodel on our blog: http://jeffkingandco.com/from-the-contractors-bay-area-remodel/. Architect: Steve Swearengen, AIA | the Architects Office / Photography: Paul Dyer

All about Traditions

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This craftsman lake home incorporates modern amenities and cherished family heirlooms. Many light fixtures and furniture pieces were acquired over generations and very thoughtfully designed into the new home. The open concept layout of this home makes entertaining guests a dream.

Home Bar

Finished Basements Plus

Paint: SW 7044 Amazing Grey Flooring: Sierra Tahoe Encore-Windsong Oak Vinyl Plank Cabinetry: Dark Ale Tori Maple Backsplash: New York Collection Broadway 4x8" tile in brick pattern Granite: Giallo Ornamental Light with Thumbnail Edge

Out of the Blue

Coastal Signature Homes

Tom Jenkins Photography

Old Campbell Lake House

Celtic Custom Homes

Chesapeake Modern

TailorCraft Builders, Inc.

Entertainment area with bar style kitchen and a barrel ceiling skylight. The two-way sliding glass doors create a 6-foot opening, allowing the two spaces to become one. Built by TailorCraft Builders, custom home builders in MD.

Fairbanks Estates

Christin Homes LLC

Contemporary Craftsman Bungalow

Bowood Homes

Trails End - Rustic Manor

Manor Homes

Barnsley

Accro Woodworking Ltd.

Meghan Beattie

Suburban Sprawl

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops

Eric Roth Photography Kemper Cabinets Door Style Amstead Cabinet stain color Storm

129th Ave

Abstract Homes and Renovations Inc

Des Moines Craftsman

Structur Design + Interiors

Blackhawk

Mountain Element Construction LLC

Butler's Pantry

Suburban Builders

Arts and Crafts Wet Bar Design Ideas

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.