In this episode, freelance kitchen designer Faye Newman shares her tips for crafting the perfect home bar. She covers six key points: purpose and use, location, design features, materials, layout, and lighting. Faye emphasises knowing your hosting needs and incorporating practical appliances like sinks and ice makers.

Faye suggests picking a location that’s both accessible and stylish and shares creative design ideas, including mirrored splash-backs and unique lighting to set the mood.

This episode also offers practical tips, like using offcuts for splash-backs and choosing the right height and style for plinths. Tune in for insightful advice on creating a home bar that reflects your personality while being perfect for entertaining!

Key Takeaways

Think about how often you entertain, how many guests you typically host, and what your favourite drinks are. This will help you figure out your storage needs and decide if you want your bar to be a standout feature or more subtly integrated into your home’s design.

Consider the best location for your bar. The ideal spot could be near the kitchen for easy access, out in your outdoor space for those sunny days, or even in the dining room to keep the vibe going during meals.

Personalising your bar can be a lot of fun. Think about adding mirrored splash-backs for that touch of glamour, using offcuts of stone to keep things interesting, or mixing different finishes and textures to create a unique look that reflects your style. It’s all about making the space feel like yours!

Best Moments

"I always find, as well, from a design perspective, that clients are really brave when it comes to furniture choices, design ideas, you know, worked-up choices, etc, for a bar, I think it's because kitchens are obviously a lot bigger. They're, you know, used day to day more, and they hold more, I would say, functional and practical values."

"When it comes to the bar section…this is where you can inject your own personality and vibrancy into the space, which is just what I love.”

"Lighting is probably the biggest part I would say, of your bar area that you need to, you know, really hone in on. Bars are obviously a space to relax and to host from. So again, having that ambient lighting right in that space, you know, is crucial.”

About the Host

Faye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with eight years of experience in the industry. With a background in furniture design and a passion for creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home, Faye brings a unique perspective to kitchen design. Her dedication to client satisfaction and love for her craft shines through in every project she undertakes.

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