This is 2020. It’s TIME to Break Out the Good Stuff!

What “happens in Vegas” stays at home with people building entertainment bars and cellars of their own

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd. has a reputation as the single designation for high-end, custom designs. Specializing in millwork, mouldings, and custom cabinets, Scott Arthur brings life to kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, closets, and entertainment spaces in some of the city's most beautiful homes through sophisticated designs and luxurious materials.

As of late, people have pivoted to home entertainment so clients are asking Scott Arthur to design and build home wine cellars, entertainment bars, and whiskey cellars. Instead of a weekend in Vegas, the trend has now turned to have the party in the house! ▶

WORDS BY KAREN MEURER

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One client was inspired by a hotel in Vegas when describing their vision for a home bar. Beautiful cherry wood was used in the construction and a 1 ½ inch thick glass countertop with LED lights that change colour were installed. A backsplash of synchronized TVs allows for great fun for cohort friends to watch their favourite sports and entertainment shows while sipping wine and spirits together.

Another client installed a magnificent wine room with storage for over 1000 bottles of wine. (ONE THOUSAND people — if there is any room to quarantine in, this would be it!) The shelves are made from maple wood and the room has a custom

cooling unit to keep the wine at a precise temperature. ▶

But the pièce de résistance of the latest Scott Arthur projects is this stunning whiskey room. Think a Sherlock Holmes or Al Capone-esk secret cellar (well maybe not so secret cause you want to show it off!) in your house. Inspired by London’s cigar and cocktail lounge Savoy Hotel — there is storage for around 500 bottles of whiskey! Red oak and maple wood was put through an extensive distressing process to give the room that weathered look. The room has a ventilation system which removes cigar smoke so you can sip and lounge all you like! www.scottarthurmillwork.com