Bars and Wine Cellars

We work hard, and when we come home, we want to relax, unwind, and maybe even play hard.  So the best space for that would obviously be a bar or wine cellar in your home.  These spaces can be magnificent and a focal point for your entertaining space.  These spaces don't have to be banned to the "Man Cave," either!  Bring them out and let the fun and party begin.  Have a wine tasting in your own home, no limo needed.

Your cellar can be equipped with a small tasting table like this design.
This Mediterranean Inspired Wine Cellar is designed by
Compassionate Arts Tile and Stone in Los Angeles, CA 

This Traditional Wine Cellar is designed by
Austin Interior Designer, Cravotta Studios - Interior Design

Wine cellars don't have to be ornate, they can be modern and minimal also.
This Modern Wine Cellar is designed by
San Francisco Architect, Fulcrum Structural Engineering

This amazing design doesn't lend itself to a wine tasting party, however  it is a
great conversation piece, and a true work of architectural art.
(Designer Unknown)

This Traditional Bar is great for the entertaining space and parties.
This design is by San Francisco Architect, Sutton Suzuki Architects

This Entertaiment Center creatively doubles as a bar.
Design by Charleston Interior Designer, Alix Bragg Interior Design

This Contemporary bar uses the space below a staircase.
Design by San Francisco Architect, Buttrick Wong Architects

This unique design both has wine storage, and wine displays.
This Traditional Design is by Boston Kitchen and Bath Designer,  Divine Kitchens LLC

The New Home Office

There was once a time when a small desk in the kitchen was desirable. Then everyone found out this clutter-collecting space was just that, a clutter collector, and always a mess. Then people wanted them out. Swapping their small desk for more usable storage, like a pantry, buffet, or even a bar inspired space. So what happened to the small office? Many were moved down the hall into a spare bedroom, forced to share with guests when they arrive. Great, now the guests are forced to look at the piles of unpaid bills and unfiled paperwork. There must be a better solution. Enter the newest trend in small home offices.

The home office doesn't have to be as big as its own bedroom.  They can be tucked away in a spare closet, hidden down a hall, and exuisitely stuffed into any unused corner.  While yes, wherever the home office ends up, it can still lead to the desk of clutter (if you let it), the task is finding somewhere to not only fit the office, but hide the clutter too.

This small office area, hidden in the space under the stairs.
This contemporary space is designed by London Interior Designer, Kia Designs

A small nook can be used to hide an office, and many times can be constructed if there isn't already space.
This traditional home office is designed by Minneapolis Architect, Murphy & Co. Design

A larger walk in pantry can alwasy share with the home office.
This traditional space is also designed by Murphy & Co. Design 

A niche is always a great space to hide an office space.
This transitional space designed by Minneapolis Designer, Martha O'Hara Interiors. 

This excellent solution places a small office space at the end of a tall cabinet, like a pantry, refrigerator, or oven.
This traditional design is by Dura Supreme Cabinetry  

This small office space shows how a small closet can be utilized.
This space is by Bon Bon Living. 

Another small office space utilizing a small closet.
Design by iheartorganizing

Pantry Perfect

Every kitchen want's an excellent pantry, even if it is a tall cabinet with roll out trays, it is better than nothing.  Granted, everyone would love to have a giant walk in pantry with room for the rarely used small appliances, as well as all of the groceries that don't need to be refrigerated.  Even if you can't incorporate that type of space into your kitchen, there is always room for even a small pantry.

This pantry shows what you can do with any unused closet space, or a closet that is intended for a pantry.  By using simple closet shelving, your space can not only be used for storage of unused items, but foods as well.
A Contemporary Kitchen design by Boston Closets And Organization
Marie Newton, Closets Redefined

Available in many sizes, using tall cabinets as a pantry is a great way to maximize space in a smaller kitchen.  Roll out trays also allow you to access items in the back of a deep cabinet easily.
Traditional Kitchen Design and Pantry by
Dallas Design-Build Curb Appeal Renovations

This pantry space was created with simple wire shelving units, which can be purchased at any hardware store, and combined to make not only pantry storage, but additional household storage as well.  

This Mediterranean Kitchen features a pantry that is beautiful and functional.  When the pantry is going to be visible to guests, like this pass through butlers pantry, it is important to have a space that is as beautiful as functional, and makes a statement like the rest of the kitchen.
by Chicago Interior Designer, Letitia Holloway

The use of interior organizational accessories help maximize any pantry, no matter what the size.  Be sure to talk to your designer so you know what options are available.
by San Francisco General Contractor, Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.