"Buying a house for the first time is a rewarding experience - as is tackling your first big project in your place, whether you own or not. Both were true for Brooke Innaimo and her husband. Their built-in bar was the very first project they completed in their new house; Brooke says it was the "project that eased us into the world of home ownership.""
""It was a blank slate with so much potential to become something stylish, fun, and functional," Brooke says. "We love to host, so we wanted this nook to serve a real purpose: a spot we'd use daily for morning espresso, evening martinis, or a glass of wine with friends." There are new cabinets and a countertop. The under-stairs area became a bar area with a mix of professional and DIY work."
"The couple had cabinets and quartz countertops installed - plus a wine fridge from Best Buy. "If your project involves tricky angles or tight spots - and budget allows - it's worth consulting a professional to ensure you get it right the first time," Brooke suggests. One way they saved money was by shopping on Amazon for the cabinet pulls."
The under-stairs niche was an empty blank slate after previous homeowners opened up the wall. The space was transformed into a built-in bar used for morning espresso, evening martinis, and wine with friends. Cabinets and quartz countertops were professionally installed and a wine fridge added. Wallpaper and statement lighting provided the biggest visual impact, with wallpaper applied to angled ceiling parts requiring professional help. Cost savings were achieved by sourcing cabinet pulls and screw covers on Amazon. A neon sign from the owners' wedding was mounted in the nook to personalize the space.
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