Asymmetrical floating shelves, stacked stone splash, refrigerator in niche, raised bar counter.

An otherwise unremarkable lower level is now a layered, multifunctional room including a place to play, watch, sleep, and drink. Our client didn’t want light, bright, airy grey and white - PASS! She wanted established, lived-in, stories to tell, more to make, and endless interest. So we put in true French Oak planks stained in a tobacco tone, dressed the walls in gold rivets and black hemp paper, and filled them with vintage art and lighting. We added a bar, sleeper sofa of dreams, and wrapped a drink ledge around the room so players can easily free up their hands to line up their next shot or elbow bump a teammate for encouragement! Soapstone, aged brass, blackened steel, antiqued mirrors, distressed woods and vintage inspired textiles are all at home in this story - GAME ON! Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment). Overall, a WIN-WIN!

Cool House Tour 2008

CG&S Design-Build

Both of these houses were on the Cool House Tour of 2008. They were newly constructed homes, designed to fit into their spot in the neighborhood and to optimize energy efficiency. They have a bit of a contemporary edge to them while maintaining a certain warmth and "homey-ness". Project Design by Mark Lind Project Management by Jay Gammell Phtography by Greg Hursley in 2008

Lower Level Kitchenette

The Tuckerman Home Group

Holliday Farms Model for Home-A-Rama 2020

Sigma Builders LLC

Bourbon room with double sided fireplace

Marais apartment Paris

Olivier Gay Architecture & Design

Frenchie Cristogatin

South Minneapolis Modern

K8 Interior design LLC

We were able to acheive the masculine modern look with the cabintery color and hardware, while incoporating the colorful spirit of these homeowners with the beautiful backsplash tile.

North Scottsdale Eclectic Design

Cosa Belle Interiors

Lincoln Park 3 level - complete renovation to sell

Flat Pack Kitchen Design

This beautiful tri level townhome nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park Chicago needed some of our design love and TLC. The owners were ready to sell, so The Dowell Group at Berkshire Hathaway hired us to come in and help. We redid all the finishes top to bottom with refreshed original wood flooring, paint, lighting, new kitchen cabinets, updating the master bathroom, painting the bar and bath cabinets, quartz counters and more. We gave it a facelift to show a little love for our clients home that was about to hit the market. The finishes we chose were not what they personally liked, however what buyers are looking for and willing to pay more for. We are proud to present our Lincoln Park Modern Farmhouse. Designed by Flat Pack Kitchen Design, Melinda Cabanilla

Custom Back Bar with Glass Shelves

Dovetail Group LLC

Banbury + Ball

Clark + Aldine

Miradero on Lake Hartwell

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Bar

Mount Pleasant, SC – Eclectic – Anvil Ferrum Metal Bar Top

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Countertop Wood: Composite Substrate Construction Style: Composite Substrate Countertop Thickness: 2-1/2" Size: 16 1/2" x 122 7/32" Shape: C shaped Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8” Roundover Anvil™ Metal Finish: Ferrum Topcoat: Durata® Permanent Waterproof Finish in Satin Job: 21571

House London

Laroya & Co.

The colourful and playful wallpaper used to dress the insides of this bar, adds an unexpected element.

Coffee Nook

HDR Remodeling Inc.

These clients hand picked the tiles they'd like to go in their newly remodeled coffee nook and it truly brightens up this corner area!

Hand Hammered Copper Sink in Custom Back Bar

Dovetail Group LLC

Rural Sioux City

Modern Kitchen Design

Mark Karrer DutchMade, Inc. Cabinetry was provided by Modern Kitchen Design. The homeowner supplied all other materials.

Kitchen Fixtures & Countertops

ELEMENTS

Gilded

Rachel Reider Interiors

Rare Brick

North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography

Eclectic Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Splashback

A eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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.