Open shelving in a brushed brass finish allows for an evolving display of spirits and curated barware for this St. Albans Bay home. Photo: Taylor Hall
Haus of Rowe helps homeowners embrace effortless, refined entertaining style.
Home bars have long been a popular feature, ranging from tucked-away convertible cabinetry to entire sections of entertainment rooms being devoted to pour and serve hosting. But are we leaning away from tiki and other themed indoor bars and toward more elevated serving spaces? Some homeowners definitely are shaking (or stirring!) up their bar spaces, and the team at Haus of Rowe offers its expert design knowledge to help curate and define a personal public house—large or small.
The materials used in home bars don’t go unnoticed. Something as necessary as a countertop can have extensive character and serve as a centerpiece. “The quartzite countertop grounds the space with its organic veining, offering a refined yet approachable feel,” Marcelle Timonen says of the Orono project. Photos: Chelsie Lopez
Haus of Rowe has an extensive portfolio of local projects, and we take an appreciative look at two of its bar-centric endeavors—one on Lake Minnetonka’s St. Albans Bay and another in Orono. Co-owners Kate Adamcsek and Marcelle Timonen share their inspirational insights into creating home bars, which are increasingly integrated into home milieus in creative and thoughtful ways and viewed as more inviting and tailored to the client’s overarching design story.
“Each bar is a beautiful reflection of its home and the people who live there,” Adamcsek says. “Today’s home bars are seamlessly integrated into the architecture of the home. They’re no longer tucked away afterthoughts but are intentional, design-forward spaces that feel like a natural extension of the overall aesthetic—sophisticated, functional and tailored to the homeowner’s lifestyle. It’s less transient, more experiential. A dedicated bar space creates a sense of occasion. It invites you to stay, to gather, to savor.”
Haus of Rowe is dedicated to bringing out the homeowners’ unique personalities in each design. “[In this Orono home], the brass shelving system was custom-designed to float above the bar, adding a layer of architecture and creating an artful display for glassware,” Kate Adamcsek says.
Timonen adds, “It’s about creating spaces that honor the art of gathering, the small celebrations, the moments that turn a house into a home.”
It’s all in the details when it comes to design. For the Orono project, the design team selected hand-glazed, deep green tile for the backsplash, paired with black cabinetry and accented by brass hardware and brushed brass wire grill insets, adding a subtle layer of warmth.
Mirrored Mission
In 2020, Marcelle Timonen and Kate Adamcsek had a shared vision: an interior design firm, dedicated to offering something fresh, thoughtful and grounded in elevated and intentional design. And so began Haus of Rowe.
“Our partnership grew from a shared design philosophy and a deep appreciation for the creative process,” Timonen says. “We also acknowledge and genuinely value each other’s strengths, and together, we bring something uniquely complete to the table. Kate is more analytical and structured while I lean into the artful and intuitive side of design. It’s that balance of strategy and creativity that allows us to deliver spaces that are both beautifully conceptualized and thoughtfully executed.”
For this St. Albans Bay project, the team leaned into natural textures, including lighter, washed white oak wood cabinetry, paired with a leathered black quartzite countertop for contrast. Marcelle Timonen says, “The placement adjacent to the kitchen and great room allows it to serve multiple moments—morning coffee, evening cocktails, weekend gatherings—with effortless style.” Photo: Taylor Hall
Together, Timonen and Adamcsek believe homes shouldn’t sacrifice functionality for beauty; they can have both. Through offering full-service interior design, the duo has a comprehensive approach that helps bring cohesive and intentional spaces to life. From new builds to bespoke furniture creation, Haus of Rowe takes design to the next level.
“Every detail matters: how it feels underfoot, how light moves through a space [and] how materials patina over time,” Adamcsek says. “We design for longevity, layering organic textures, refined craftsmanship and thoughtful details that enrich the lives lived within the walls.”
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