Our clients are a family with three young kids. They wanted to open up and expand their kitchen so their kids could have space to move around, and it gave our clients the opportunity to keep a close eye on the children during meal preparation and remain involved in their activities. By relocating their laundry room, removing some interior walls, and moving their downstairs bathroom we were able to create a beautiful open space. The LaCantina doors and back patio we installed really open up the space even more and allow for wonderful indoor-outdoor living. Keeping the historic feel of the house was important, so we brought the house into the modern era while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship to preserve the historic ambiance. The bar area with soapstone counters with the warm wood tone of the cabinets and glass on the cabinet doors looks exquisite.

Beverage Center

Arch Studio, Inc.

Arch Studio, Inc. Best of Houzz 2016

Craftsman Rambler

Norton Homes

The lower level walk out is the perfect entertaining space for children and guests. The family room features a 6” raised ceiling, recreation/game area with game closet and wet bar with a full-sized fridge.

Craftsman Custom (Heights)

Houston Plans & Permits, LLC

har.com

Townsend, DE Major Renovation

Peake Green Design

Located at one end of the family room, and just inside the doors to the screened porch, this wet bar with wine rack and under counter refrigerator is ideal for entertaining. Cabinet layout by Shore Lumber and MIllwork of Centreville, Maryland.

Open Concept Contemporary Craftsman Custom Home by Thorson Homes

Dakota County Lumber Co.

Spacecrafting, LLC.

Sasser Construction Craftsman Cottage Suffolk

Sasser Construction L.C.

Images by Light

Custom Craftsman Home

Hannah J. Designs

Custom Wet Bar

Oakdale Modern

Brent Cornman Construction Inc.

Sentu Point-Hartwell 2

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The wet bar in the basement entertainment room adds a sophisticated touch to the space.

Acerage in Big Horn

Drafting Your Design

Expansive Lakeside Beauty

Duke Homes, Inc.

This home is made for entertaining and this basement level board holds true to that fact.

8th Street

stirling group inc

contractor: Stirling Group, Charlotte, NC architect: Studio H Design, Charlotte, NC photography: Sterling E. Stevens Design Photo, Raleigh, NC engineering: Intelligent Design Engineering, Charlotte, NC

1920s Tudor Renovation

Lexington Designs

Staging with Deana M. Chow, Photos by Shoot to Sell

Ussher's Creek in Ariss, ON

Granite Homes

Cumming, GA Custom Build

User

Dave Burroughs

Cumming, GA Custom Build

User

Dave Burroughs

Shelldale Way Remodel

WARNDORF REMODEL & DESIGN

East Haven Evergreen A

Trust Homes

Sentu Point-Hartwell 2

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The wet bar in the basement entertainment room adds a sophisticated touch to the space.

Arts and Crafts Home Bar Design Ideas with Subway Tile Splashback

A arts and crafts home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for an arts and crafts home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in arts and crafts home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your arts and crafts home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.