I’ve always coveted more closet space. I never seem to have enough of it, and there’s no better way to hide a lot of accumulated stuff – whether it’s clothes, board games, golf clubs, or old paperwork – than behind a closed closet door. Which is why it might sound a little outrageous to suggest […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen Accessories, Latest Trends
Six Reasons Bar Carts Have Become The Hottest New Accent Piece of 2019
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Feb
Feb
One of the unexpected breakout trends of 2019 is the meteoric rise in popularity of one simple accent piece: the bar cart. At a glance, this trend feels oddly specific: why this one particular, relatively obscure piece of furniture? But it’s actually one that meshes well with several other overarching trends: the move toward multi-purpose […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Quintessential Bar Lighting: How To Recreate The Ambiance of Your Favorite Pub or Club
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Feb
Feb
You don’t have to give up the bar life just because you’re not going out. Home bars are an incredibly popular way to entertain in the privacy of your own house and lower the risk of drunk driving, along with being a classy way to turn your basement into a happening spot for social gatherings. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Get The Look: Use Your Dining Room For Entertaining With A Built-In Bar Buffet
10
Oct
Oct
The trend towards open, dine-in kitchens has, in many ways, made traditional formal dining rooms obsolete – especially if you aren’t knocking down the walls of one to create a barrier-free floorplan. But while the bulk of entertaining is getting moved to kitchen islands and greatrooms, that doesn’t mean your old dining room has to […]
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May
May
A home bar is a great way to entertain without having to go out to a dimly-lit tavern. That said, it can feel very underwhelming in atmosphere if you only have the bare necessities for your bar. Choice accessories not only add to the atmosphere of the bar environment, but also provide both functional and […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Stylish Spirits: Tips for Making a Home Bar Work in Your Space
09
Sep
Sep
Bars aren’t typically something most of us would associate with our houses. Bars are for dates or relaxing after work, possibly meeting up with old friends. Also, bars are about brushing shoulders with strangers and buying overpriced drinks. Anyone with a bar in their house must be wealthy, or willing to indulge in irresponsible extravagances, […]
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Sep
Sep
The best tasting beer is beer that’s served on tap. That means that enjoying your favorite beer the way it’s meant to be consumed often means having to go out and find a place where it’s served on tap by someone who knows how to pour a drink. But home taps – real, bar quality […]
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Oct
Oct
If you ask me, man caves are some of the most fun spaces to decorate in the whole home. Big or small, in a man cave dude decor reigns supreme, and there’s a little more wiggle room to just have fun, rather than to try to make sure everything matches and is on trend and […]
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Jun
Jun
I’m a big believer in tailoring your home to suit your own personal needs, whether it’s turning a patio into a kitchen, a loft into an art space, or a basement into a bar. For anyone with a big wine collection, a passion for beer, or a knack for mixing drinks, the last can be […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Outdoor Bars: A Simple Solution For Summertime Entertainers
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Jun
Jun
Summer is prime time for entertaining – the perfect part of the year to get together with family and friends and enjoy a little warm weather and sunshine. Accessories for a backyard gathering range from a cooler and a grill next to a picnic table all the way to complete, elaborate outdoor kitchens and everywhere […]
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