The dark cabinetry of the bar contrasts the light cabinetry of the kitchen. The backsplash is made from the same marble but in a different pattern, unifying the spaces while adding a unique touch.

Silestone "Nebula" 3cm countertop • pre-finished bamboo cabinets • Sherwin Williams "Outer Space" paint at appliances & cabinets • Benjamin Moore "Ice Mist" paint at ceiling, walls • 5" solid white oak flooring stained medium brown • photo by Andrea Calo 2017

Custom designed bar in private residence including fiber optic star ceiling, glass countertop with multi-color edge lighting, art glass knee wall and backsplash with back-lighting, lots of storage space behind. more at www.ksalowe.com

The newly created dry bar sits in the previous kitchen space, which connects the original formal dining room with the addition that is home to the new kitchen. A great spot for entertaining.

We love the integrated lighting on the floating shelves! This not only allows the homeowner's decorative pieces to be displayed, but illuminates and incorporates them into the design of the bar.

This is a custom beverage center, in an area that can be considered a hub between the kitchen, dining room, and family room. Whether it’s in the family room, the office, or the butler’s pantry, every shelf is perfectly staged, down to the centimeter. photo credit: Rebecca McAlpin

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Stacy Zarin Goldberg

An English pub and game room await the company of family and friends in the walkout basement. Directly behind the pub is a summer kitchen that is fully equipped with modern appliances necessary to entertain at all levels.

Gordon Gregory

This Rochester Hills finished basement is a modern rustic dream! Everywhere you turn, there is gorgeous reclaimed wood on the walls and bar island. The dark brown cabinets, granite, and sliding barn door brings out all of the color variations on the barn wood. These homeowners decided to also dress up the support beams with reclaimed wood which turned them from eyesores into a unique piece. By Majestic Home Solutions, LLC

This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods. In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces. The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days. The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone. This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes. Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO