Whether you’re a coffee, cocktail or wine connoisseur, having an in-home bar area dedicated to your craft of choice is a game changer. We love taking an existing space and adapting it to a custom bar of our clients’ dreams, whether that’s transforming a pantry to a dedicated coffee nook or tacking a cooler space onto an outdoor fireplace.
It’s safe to say, if you can dream it, we can do it. Check out how we helped create the perfect bar space in these Tennessee homes.
Coffee
Pantries are some of the most versatile spaces in your home, and are completely customizable depending on what kitchen storage is needed for each individual family. In a recent remodel in Franklin, we converted a pantry closet to a coffee bar to keep our clients perfectly caffeinated. In doing so, we were able to create a bright space for a morning joe while also keeping storage space for lesser-used appliances. We also added a mini beverage fridge to store cans, wines and, of course, all the coffee creamers.
As the icing on the cake (or the sugar in the coffee), we swapped the existing door with wooden barn doors to hide the space when not in use and ensured we left space for a nugget ice maker and a barista-level cappuccino machine.
Cocktails
We’d be remiss not to mention this stunning mid-century modern masterpiece by Broken Compass Woodworking in a recent remodel. We converted an existing space in our client’s home to the ultimate entertainment center, complete with built-in seating and custom storage. The project’s focal point is the custom bar that beautifully displays our client’s collection of barware, heirlooms and pieces purchased while traveling.
When it comes to cocktail bars, we have a few tricks up our sleeves we can’t wait to debut soon. Stay tuned!
Wine Cooler
Having an in-home wine cellar or dedicated storage space is a luxury, and we were honored to have designed a few custom spaces over the years. One in particular came about during a design meeting, when we noticed a large collection of wine inside a side table. We thought, why not create a space for entertaining centered around wine? We added a wine fridge that can hold more than 30 bottles, plus seeded glass cabinet doors with visible wine racks for those meant to be at room temperature. We added storage for barware, cocktail napkins and accessories, and a small sink for convenience.
In a separate project, we created a completely custom space for our wine connoisseur clients leveraging their exterior brick fireplace. Formerly a screened in porch, the new addition kept the chimney, allowing us to add floating shelves, lighting and other bar-specific elements. The bar space has everything needed for entertainment, from a draws specifically for refrigeration and ice, and even one measured and weighted precisely for holding taller liquor bottles.
Thinking about adding a dedicated bar space in your home? We’d love to help. Schedule your consultation!