New Fireplace Transforms Cold Basement into Warm Family Room

A basement may be the most overlooked space for a remodeling project. But basements offer lots of opportunities. This Minnesota project began with a little-used basement space with dark carpeting and fluorescent, incandescent, and outdoor lighting. The new design began with a new centerpiece – a gas fireplace to warm cold Minnesota evenings. It features a solid wood frame that encloses the firebox. HVAC ductwork was hidden with the new fireplace, which was vented through the wall. The design began with in-floor heating on a new floor tile for the bar area and light carpeting. A new wet bar was added, featuring Cherry Wood cabinets and granite countertops. Note the custom tile work behind the stainless steel sink. A seating area was designed using the same materials, allowing for comfortable seating for three. Adding two leather chairs near the fireplace creates a cozy place for serious book reading or casual entertaining. And a second seating area with table creates a third conversation area. Finally, the use of in-ceiling down lights adds a single “color” of light, making the entire room both bright and warm.

Kitchen, Den, Master Bath, Second Bath, Powder Room and Loft

North Shore Kitchen Design Center

Dennis Stierer via Candlelight Cabinetry

VB Seaside Bar

Intra-Coastal Cabinets

Hard Rock Stone & Tile

Hard Rock Stone and Tile

Upscale Transitional

Arjay Builders Inc.

Olathe Man Cave Basement Finish

KC Home Solutions, LLC

Talk about MAN CAVE! We finished this basement in Olathe and were finally able to go by there and grab some completion pictures. If there is a big game on, and you can't reach us? We are likely in this basement. A few details? 145" diagonal HD projection TV with custom 7:1 surround sound, full wet-bar (with another TV), full bathroom and a play room.

White Traditional Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Kim Case

Main Level Transformation - Brookfield

Callen Construction, Inc.

The dry bar provides a designated area for beverages, especially for entertaining.

Sterling Rd

Artisan Custom Homes

Rustic Glamour

Reflections Interior Designs

Coffee bar cabinetry with recessed hammered sink and travertine countetop

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

http://www.cabinetwerks.com. Coffee bar with hammered copper bar sink and roman travertine countertop. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.

Jeansonne Residence

Jairo Leon Architect

Contemporary Beach Home

Vertex AV

85'' Sony 4K TV

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Overview shot of galley wet bar.

Mill Pond Road

Betsy Bassett Interiors

The Lux Getaway

Parkyn Design

A traditional kitchen alcove with details in the millwork.

Naperville Kitchen Remodel - By Leslie Lee at Normandy Remodeling

Leslie Lee

Country Kitchen

User

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Beige Splashback

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.