A Young Couple's Expanding Footprint When my clients realized their new baby was going to require new space they didn't have to move very far. Three floors up they found a tastefully renovated 3 bedroom in their Art Deco Gramercy building. The apartment came complete with a timeless Henrybuilt kitchen, but the bathrooms needed a bit of work. They also needed a lot more furniture to fit the space that wouldn't make it look like a preschool. An eclectic mix of furniture was selected by my client, myself and an additional designer. An Art Deco steel door by Erik Anderson From Gunnard Design and Art Deco furniture took their cues from the building. Mid Century reproductions are mixed with modern designs from BluDot, and the Dulwich Extendable Table from Design Within Reach. Their Master Bedroom Suite was turned into a Hotel Suite.

Loft

Michele Bitter Designs

Mark Roskams

Reena Ravi Design LLC

Traditional Tudor

Melanie by Design

Traditional Tudor home completely updated and given a bright fresh style with crisp white millwork and a mix of blue and white fabrics and prints. A mix of custom and antique furnishings complete the space. Photographor: Elena Kaloupek | Dust Studios

Staircase + Home Bar

Alli Rader Creative

2017 Des Moines Home Show

Elements by K Sorbe

The Design Team at The Elements is thrilled to partner with Mark Kiester and Unique Homes to present Home 1 for the Home Show Expo 2017 in The Estates on the Ridge development at Echo Valley in Norwalk. The home’s Arts and Crafts exterior belies an interior rich with a sophisticated mix of styles and textures. The warm finishes make this home instantly comfortable, and the fine craftsmanship mean many years of worry-free enjoyment in this incredible home. Photo by Mary Rose Timko, The Elements at Prairie Trail

MG+BW at Robb & Stucky

Robb & Stucky

Berkeley Hills Residence

Erin King Interiors

http://www.micheleleewillson.com/

Brooklyn Modern

Get Decorated

A Modern Apartment Makeover in Brooklyn, New York. This one bedroom apartment was transformed into a sleek and structured home for a single-father looking to create a space that identified with his personal style but was also accommodating to having his kids visit and to entertain family and friends. Check out the photo tour of this beautifully renovated, NYC apartment. The project included the combined Living and Dining Room, Master Bedroom, bathroom, entry foyer and kitchen.

Hunter Pasteur Homes, “The Ashley” - Novi, MI

Home Interior Warehouse

Check out a great use for this nook area...a home bar! You have ample storage for all your wine and wine paraphernalia

Elegant Townhouse

Fontana & Dames Interior Design

Cove Neck Kitchen

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

the bar transitioning from the kitchen to the formal dining room was visible coming down the hallway from the front foyer so it had to reflect the antiques in the home and stand on its own. ---Matthew Adam Photography

Heart of the Home Tour

Added swivel bar stools to the bar for a fun and functional space off the kitchen. Great space to congregate and talk with family and friends.

Timber Vista - 2,800

User

Bar Cart Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

A 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 a 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 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 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.