Tips for Home Bar Design

Designing a home bar can be tricky. While you want to create a designated area for recreational use, it is also important to tie your home bar aesthetic into your home’s overall décor. Here are some easy tips to guide you through the home bar building process to ensure design cohesion.

Lighting: One of the most important elements of home bar design is lighting. A home bar is for relaxing with friends and family, and letting go of any anxieties or annoyances from earlier in the day. Harsh lighting can seriously impede this relaxation time. Thus, soft lighting is key for illuminating your home bar. Achieve soft lighting by positioning floor lamps rather than severe overhead lighting around your home bar area for a better, more comfortable, ambiance.

Comfort: Home bars are for letting loose and having a great time. In order to unwind properly, your home bar needs to be comfortable. Make sure you choose comfortable stools to place at your bar for ultimate relaxation. Helpful hint? Go in person to test out stools before purchase to ensure you choose comfortable models.

Storage: Are you a wine aficionado? Do you collect rare liquors? Whatever your vice of choice, make sure to build your home bar with ample storage to house your growing collection. A great way to make a storage area behind your bar feel open is by lining the back of its cabinetry with mirrors, and using glass shelving. The mirrors bounce light easier, and in conjunction with the glass shelving, create a more open feel, expanding the room for added fun.

Sink: Do you like to compose complicated cocktails? Perhaps you just want to be able to easily keep your bar area clean? The best way to do so is to install a sink into your bar area. Having a sink in this area eliminates the need to transfer clean up into the kitchen after a night of fun, for easily accessible cleanup.

Mahogany: Would you like a classic-looking home bar? Mahogany is the typical wood of choice for home bar furnishing, as its warm color gives your home bar area a soothing feel, perfect for unwinding. Add mahogany to your home bar in some way, shape, or form to keep with that classic aesthetic.

Would you like to install beautiful mahogany bar furnishings in your home? Expressions of Time offers beautifully crafted home bar furnishings, sure to wow your guests time and time again. 

Authentic German Clocks

Hermle Clapham Mechanical Wall Clock

Authentic German Clocks

The Black Forest of Germany has long been known for hand-crafted cuckoo clocks.  These clocks can last generations and are often passed down from generation to generation. Many other fine clocks are also manufactured in Germany.

Founded over 90 years ago, Hermle produces some of the highest quality mechanical clock movements and clocks on the market.  They offer a beautiful selection of grandfather clocks, mantel and wall clocks.  Hermle's dedication to producing quality, innovative timepieces and their attention to detail has allowed the company to prosper, while other companies failed.

Today, Hermle is so confident that they produce a quality product, that they offer a 3-year manufacturer's warranty on all mechanical and quartz, battery-operated clocks they offer.  This is by far, the best warranty available.

Buying German Cuckoo Clocks from German Clock Companies

Great article from one of our suppliers cautioning end-consumers about buying German Cuckoo Clocks from German clock companies.  Beware of illegal practices or hidden fees. 

Purchase a German Cuckoo Clock from Expressions of Time and you won't have hidden fees (import duties) and you won't have to send your clock to Germany for warranty work.

http://blog.germanclocks.org/2013/09/shopping-for-german-cuckoo-clock.html.

New Mechanical Wall and Mantel Clocks

We have several new mechanical clocks available.  These clocks feature the highest quality German-made movements.

Tristan 8-day Mechanical Mantel Clock

The Sternreiter Tristan Solid Wood Case, Mechanical Mantel Clock is assembled in the U.S.A. and features an 8-day mechanical key-wind movement.  The clock plays the Westminster chime and includes an automatic night shutoff option.  The clock also features a cast-brass bezel and enamel dial.

This clock is available in cherry or oak finish.

This is a beautifully made clock that will last for generations.

Jugend German "Box-Clock" style wall clock

The Jugend is a German “Box-Clock” style clock made popular by Gustav Becker in the early 1900s.

The solid walnut case is made in the U.S.A. and assembled in Berea, Ohio.  The clock features a German-made movement, solid brass dial and Westminster chime tuned chime rods for truly quality sound.

Westminster chime tuned chime rods

Check out our other great Hermle, Howard Miller and Sternreiter mechanical clocks.

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Wine & Bar Furnishings

Sonoma Wine & Bar Cabinet

Expressions of Time offers more than just decorative clocks.  We also offer a full line of beautifully crafted wine and bar furnishings from Howard Miller. 

You'll find several styles, including Hide-A-Bar cabinets such as the Sonoma Wine & Bar Cabinet (pictured to the left); low-profile consoles; traditional bars and bar stools. 

Each cabinet or bar offers specific features; hanging stemware racks; locking doors for added security; adjustable shelves and room to store wine and other spirits. 

Additional features in select models include granite tops and cutting boards; power strips; mirrored backs; Auto-On™ light switch; utensil drawers; appliance storage and work space.

Niagara Home Bar, Console, Hutch and Bar Stools

Expressions of Time includes free upgraded shipping on all home bar furnishings (excluding items shipped via UPS or FedEx).  Expressions of Time realizes the difficulty moving large pieces of furniture so we include delivery inside your home, to the room of your choice.  Delivery personnel will unpack your new wine cabinet or home bar furniture and remove all trash.  Many of our competitors only include delivery to your front door.  It is your responsibility to move the cabinet into your home, unbox and complete the setup.  It is also your responsibility to remove all packaging. 

Feel free to contact us if we can answer any questions about the purchase of a Howard Miller wine cabinet or home bar.