Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Interior - Games room and Snooker room with Home Bar Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs Project Summary Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The interpretation of experiencing life at the beach in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off a circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. The interiors reinforce architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun.   Project Description Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The house is designed to maximise the spectacular Avoca beachfront location with a variety of indoor and outdoor rooms in which to experience different aspects of beachside living. Client brief: home to accommodate a small family yet expandable to accommodate multiple guest configurations, varying levels of privacy, scale and interaction. A home which responds to its environment both functionally and aesthetically, with a preference for raw, natural and robust materials. Maximise connection – visual and physical – to beach. The response was a series of operable spaces relating in succession, maintaining focus/connection, to the beach. The public spaces have been designed as series of indoor/outdoor pavilions. Courtyards treated as outdoor rooms, creating ambiguity and blurring the distinction between inside and out. A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. Verandah is final transition space to beach: enclosable in winter; completely open in summer. This project seeks to demonstrates that focusing on the interrelationship with the surrounding environment, the volumetric quality and light enhanced sculpted open spaces, as well as the tactile quality of the materials, there is no need to showcase expensive finishes and create aesthetic gymnastics. The design avoids fashion and instead works with the timeless elements of materiality, space, volume and light, seeking to achieve a sense of calm, peace and tranquillity. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Focus is on the tactile quality of the materials: a consistent palette of concrete, raw recycled grey ironbark, steel and natural stone. Materials selections are raw, robust, low maintenance and recyclable. Light, natural and artificial, is used to sculpt the space and accentuate textural qualities of materials. Passive climatic design strategies (orientation, winter solar penetration, screening/shading, thermal mass and cross ventilation) result in stable indoor temperatures, requiring minimal use of heating and cooling. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Accommodation is naturally ventilated by eastern sea breezes, but sheltered from harsh afternoon winds. Both bore and rainwater are harvested for reuse. Low VOC and non-toxic materials and finishes, hydronic floor heating and ventilation ensure a healthy indoor environment. Project was the outcome of extensive collaboration with client, specialist consultants (including coastal erosion) and the builder. The interpretation of experiencing life by the sea in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of the pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. The interior design has been an extension of the architectural intent, reinforcing architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum capacity. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/

Andy Mamott
Inspiration for a modern galley seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Large bar area made with reclaimed wood. The glass cabinets are also cased with the reclaimed wood. Plenty of storage with custom painted cabinets.
Photo of a large industrial wet bar in Charlotte with concrete benchtops, brick splashback, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and red splashback.

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

Build Method: Inset Base cabinets: SW Black Fox Countertop: Caesarstone Rugged Concrete Special feature: Pool Stick storage Ice maker panel Bar tower cabinets: Exterior sides – Reclaimed wood Interior: SW Black Fox with glass shelves

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mid-sized u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

Taking good care of this home and taking time to customize it to their family, the owners have completed four remodel projects with Castle. The 2nd floor addition was completed in 2006, which expanded the home in back, where there was previously only a 1st floor porch. Now, after this remodel, the sunroom is open to the rest of the home and can be used in all four seasons. On the 2nd floor, the home’s footprint greatly expanded from a tight attic space into 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The kitchen remodel, which took place in 2013, reworked the floorplan in small, but dramatic ways. The doorway between the kitchen and front entry was widened and moved to allow for better flow, more countertop space, and a continuous wall for appliances to be more accessible. A more functional kitchen now offers ample workspace and cabinet storage, along with a built-in breakfast nook countertop. All new stainless steel LG and Bosch appliances were ordered from Warners’ Stellian. Another remodel in 2016 converted a closet into a wet bar allows for better hosting in the dining room. In 2018, after this family had already added a 2nd story addition, remodeled their kitchen, and converted the dining room closet into a wet bar, they decided it was time to remodel their basement. Finishing a portion of the basement to make a living room and giving the home an additional bathroom allows for the family and guests to have more personal space. With every project, solid oak woodwork has been installed, classic countertops and traditional tile selected, and glass knobs used. Where the finished basement area meets the utility room, Castle designed a barn door, so the cat will never be locked out of its litter box. The 3/4 bathroom is spacious and bright. The new shower floor features a unique pebble mosaic tile from Ceramic Tileworks. Bathroom sconces from Creative Lighting add a contemporary touch. Overall, this home is suited not only to the home’s original character; it is also suited to house the owners’ family for a lifetime. This home will be featured on the 2019 Castle Home Tour, September 28 – 29th. Showcased projects include their kitchen, wet bar, and basement. Not on tour is a second-floor addition including a master suite.

Outdoor enclosed bar. Perfect for entertaining and watching sporting events. No need to go to the sports bar when you have one at home. Industrial style bar with LED side paneling and textured cement.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with black cabinets, concrete benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Blue Bird Photography
Small modern single-wall wet bar in Christchurch with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.