Champagne Bar Addition: Elevating Entertaining with Elegance
In luxury home design, there's often a delicate dance between enhancing a space and disrupting what already works beautifully. For the owners of this exquisite residence, their kitchen was already a stunning showcase of design, but they envisioned something more. As busy business owners with a passion for entertaining, they dreamed of creating a dedicated champagne bar that would elevate their gatherings while complementing their existing white kitchen. The challenge? Executing this vision while they were abroad, without disturbing the immaculate timber ceiling that had been whitewashed just months earlier.
A Vision for Sophisticated Entertaining
"Before we started, it was already a very nice kitchen space," Pete from Build Unlimited explains. "But the client wanted to change the fridge to be integrated and wanted to add the champagne bar area for entertainment reasons."
This addition wasn't about correcting deficiencies it was about elevating an already beautiful space to match the homeowners' lifestyle and entertaining preferences. The vision called for creating a dedicated area where champagne bottles could be displayed like art pieces, and glassware could hang elegantly, ready for impromptu celebrations or planned gatherings.
A Partnership of Trust and Design
The project began with a collaboration between the homeowners and Michelle, an interior designer with whom Build Unlimited has developed a strong partnership. Together, they created a design that would transform a section of the kitchen into a sophisticated champagne bar that would stand distinct from, yet harmonious with, the surrounding white kitchen.
"The client worked with Michelle, our interior designer, to create the plan for the space," Pete notes. "We came in to manage and complete the onsite construction works and custom cabinetry install.”
What made this project particularly special was the extraordinary level of trust the clients placed in the team. "The client was overseas during the renovation works, allowing us our own access, which was a massive show of trust," Pete reflects. "This meant we did not want to disappoint our client when they came back from their trip away. This is a prime showcase of the level of trust we build with our clients."
Precision Work in a Pristine Environment
Working within an already beautifully finished home presented significant challenges. The white-washed timber ceiling, finished just months before the champagne bar project began, required exceptional care to protect.
"We had to be very careful while carrying out the work to protect the existing home," Pete explains. "Using our Zipwall dust barrier to seal off the work area was essential, but we also had to be careful not to damage the existing timber ceiling."
This level of precision extended to the construction of a new bulkhead above the champagne bar area, which needed to match the existing kitchen perfectly. Any discrepancy in finish or alignment would stand out in this high-end environment, making attention to detail paramount.
Design Elements that Shine
The design vision for the champagne bar centered around creating a sophisticated focal point that would complement rather than compete with the existing kitchen. Dark oak cabinetry was selected to create a striking contrast with the predominant white kitchen while harmonizing with the timber ceilings and floors.
"Dark oak cabinetry complements the rest of the kitchen and dining spaces, making it a feature from the white kitchen while complementing the timber ceilings and floors," Pete notes.
Perhaps the most striking design element was the mirrored glass backdrop that would showcase the hanging glassware and champagne bottles. " The glass mirror splashback that showcases the hanging glasses and champagne bottles," Pete explains. This reflective surface not only created a dramatic display for the homeowners' collection but amplified light throughout the space, making the area feel both intimate and expansive.
The integrated fridges further refined the space, creating a seamless flow between the original kitchen and the new champagne bar. This thoughtful detail eliminated the visual interruption of a freestanding appliance, allowing the custom cabinetry to take center stage.
A Stunning Transformation Through Teamwork
When the homeowners returned from their travels, they were greeted by the elegant champagne bar they had envisioned, a testament to the collaborative efforts of both the design and construction teams. While Build Unlimited focused on the precise construction work required to prepare the space, Michelle brought her design expertise by selecting the materials, colors, and layout.
This partnership approach resulted in a space that earned high praise from the clients. In their feedback to Michelle, they expressed their delight with the transformation: "Michelle and her team transformed our kitchen and dining room into a masterpiece. Their innovative design perfectly blends functionality with style, creating a real focal point."
Though this testimonial was directed specifically to the interior designer, it reflects the success of the entire project, a success that wouldn't have been possible without Build Unlimited's careful execution of the construction elements that form the foundation of any great design. The clients' mention of "attention to detail" particularly resonates with Build Unlimited's approach to protecting the existing space while creating something new within it.
A Showcase of Collaboration
For Pete and the Build Unlimited team, the champagne bar project exemplifies the power of collaboration between skilled tradespeople and talented designers. "Michelle has done a fantastic job of the design and colours, and our team has done a fantastic job of implementing it," Pete reflects. "I am very proud of the end result of this project."
This pride is well-placed. Creating a harmonious addition to an already beautiful space requires more finesse than starting from scratch. The champagne bar stands as a testament to Build Unlimited's ability to work with precision in delicate environments, to honor existing design elements while creating something new, and to execute a vision so perfectly that clients returning from abroad find exactly what they'd hoped for—and perhaps a bit more.
In the world of high-end renovations, it's often these thoughtful, targeted additions that most dramatically enhance a home's livability and reflect the personalities of those who dwell within. As this family pops the cork on their first bottle of champagne in their new dedicated space, the success of this project is truly something to celebrate.
IT STARTS WITH A VISION.
At Build Unlimited, we believe that every home should be as distinctive as the people who live in it. Your space should not only reflect your personality but also serve your lifestyle, with no compromises on function, quality, or style.
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