Design-Build project included converting an unused formal living room in our client's home into a billiards room complete with a custom bar and humidor.

Our clients were living in a Northwood Hills home in Dallas that was built in 1968. Some updates had been done but none really to the main living areas in the front of the house. They love to entertain and do so frequently but the layout of their house wasn’t very functional. There was a galley kitchen, which was mostly shut off to the rest of the home. They were not using the formal living and dining room in front of your house, so they wanted to see how this space could be better utilized. They wanted to create a more open and updated kitchen space that fits their lifestyle. One idea was to turn part of this space into an office, utilizing the bay window with the view out of the front of the house. Storage was also a necessity, as they entertain often and need space for storing those items they use for entertaining. They would also like to incorporate a wet bar somewhere! We demoed the brick and paneling from all of the existing walls and put up drywall. The openings on either side of the fireplace and through the entryway were widened and the kitchen was completely opened up. The fireplace surround is changed to a modern Emser Esplanade Trail tile, versus the chunky rock it was previously. The ceiling was raised and leveled out and the beams were removed throughout the entire area. Beautiful Olympus quartzite countertops were installed throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry with white Chandler cabinets and Grace 4”x12” Bianco tile backsplash. A large two level island with bar seating for guests was built to create a little separation between the kitchen and dining room. Contrasting black Chandler cabinets were used for the island, as well as for the bar area, all with the same 6” Emtek Alexander pulls. A Blanco low divide metallic gray kitchen sink was placed in the center of the island with a Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless. To finish off the look three Iconic Classic Globe Small Pendants in Antiqued Nickel pendant lights were hung above the island. Black Supreme granite countertops with a cool leathered finish were installed in the wet bar, The backsplash is Choice Fawn gloss 4x12” tile, which created a little different look than in the kitchen. A hammered copper Hayden square sink was installed in the bar, giving it that cool bar feel with the black Chandler cabinets. Off the kitchen was a laundry room and powder bath that were also updated. They wanted to have a little fun with these spaces, so the clients chose a geometric black and white Bella Mori 9x9” porcelain tile. Coordinating black and white polka dot wallpaper was installed in the laundry room and a fun floral black and white wallpaper in the powder bath. A dark bronze Metal Mirror with a shelf was installed above the porcelain pedestal sink with simple floating black shelves for storage. Their butlers pantry, the added storage space, and the overall functionality has made entertaining so much easier and keeps unwanted things out of sight, whether the guests are sitting at the island or at the wet bar! The clients absolutely love their new space and the way in which has transformed their lives and really love entertaining even more now!

A modern rustic black and white kitchen on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. Complete with a French Le CornuFe cooking range & Sub-Zero refrigeration and wine storage units. The sink is made by Galley and the decorative hardware and faucet by Waterworks. photo credit: Alyssa Lee

Grabill Cabinets Lacunar door style White Oak Rift wet bar in custom black finish, Grothouse Anvil countertop in Palladium with Durata matte finish with undermount sink. Visbeen Architects, Lynn Hollander Design, Ashley Avila Photography.

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ローリーにある高級な小さなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、I型) の写真

This wet bar is situated in a corner of the dining room adjacent to the screened porch entrance for easy warm weather serving. Black shaker cabinets with antiqued glass fall in with the old glass of the original Dutch door.

A wine bar for serious entertaining. On the left is a tall cabinet for china and party platter storage, on the right a full height wine cooler from Sub-Zero. In between we see closed doors for liquor storage, glass doors to display glassware. In the base run, a beverage fridge for soda and undercounter fridge for beer. a lot of drawers for items like napkins, corkscrews, etc. Photo by James Northen

エドモントンにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、磁器タイルの床、ベージュの床、モザイクタイルのキッチンパネル) の写真

Modern Architecture and Refurbishment - Balmoral ​ The objective of this residential interior refurbishment was to create a bright open-plan aesthetic fit for a growing family. The client employed Cradle to project manage the job, which included developing a master plan for the modern architecture and interior design of the project. Cradle worked closely with AIM Building Contractors on the execution of the refurbishment, as well as Graeme Nash from Optima Joinery and Frances Wellham Design for some of the furniture finishes. The staged refurbishment required the expansion of several areas in the home. By improving the residential ceiling design in the living and dining room areas, we were able to increase the flow of light and expand the space. A focal point of the home design, the entertaining hub features a beautiful wine bar with elegant brass edging and handles made from Mother of Pearl, a recurring theme of the residential design. Following high end kitchen design trends, Cradle developed a cutting edge kitchen design that harmonized with the home's new aesthetic. The kitchen was identified as key, so a range of cooking products by Gaggenau were specified for the project. Complementing the modern architecture and design of this home, Corian bench tops were chosen to provide a beautiful and durable surface, which also allowed a brass edge detail to be securely inserted into the bench top. This integrated well with the surrounding tiles, caesar stone and joinery. High-end finishes are a defining factor of this luxury residential house design. As such, the client wanted to create a statement using some of the key materials. Mutino tiling on the kitchen island and in living area niches achieved the desired look in these areas. Lighting also plays an important role throughout the space and was used to highlight the materials and the large ceiling voids. Lighting effects were achieved with the addition of concealed LED lights, recessed LED down lights and a striking black linear up/down LED profile. The modern architecture and refurbishment of this beachside home also includes a new relocated laundry, powder room, study room and en-suite for the downstairs bedrooms.

Fabulous home bar where we installed the koi wallpaper backsplash and painted the cabinets in a high-gloss black lacquer!
オースティンにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、黒いキッチンカウンター、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

This wine bar/dry bar is on the opposite side of the great room/kitchen. Integrated Subzero wine storage and custom soffit with integrated lighting. Corner views of the adjacent desert mountainside. Design: City Chic, Cristi Pettibone Photos: SpartaPhoto - Alex Rentzis

トロントにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなホームバー (I型、シンクなし、ガラス扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、黒いキッチンパネル、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、ガラス扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、木材カウンター、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

European Marble and Granite
ソルトレイクシティにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、メタルタイルのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルの床、白い床) の写真

We gave this man cave in San Marino a moody masculine look with plaid fabric walls, ebony-stained woodwork, and brass accents. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/basement-bar-san-marino/

A room custom-made to entertain with effortless style. Room features lighting shades from Lutron Electronics, Savant temperature control, Sonance speakers and a Samsung USA TV.

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ヒューストンにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなドライ バー (磁器タイルの床、茶色い床、I型、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット) の写真

The client wanted a stunning bar with room for a large TV and closed shelving to hide any messes. We lined the back of the bar with the same ledger stone on the TV/Fireplace wall and added accent lighting to rake across the tile. Additionally we used a white Cambria countertop and did a waterfall outside edge on the raised bar. Photo: Matt Kocoureck