Lakehouse for the Whole Family

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Beachfront Oasis

Arlene Williams

Coastal Lake Family Getaway

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

A simple bar sits right off the family room. Perfect for hopping in from the lake or deck to mix up a quick cocktail. Textured laminate cabinetry and quartz countertops match the kitchen cabinetry.

The Lake Life | Basement Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Coastal-inspired home bar with a modern twist. Navy painted cabinetry with brass fixtures and a modern tile backsplash to create the clean look for a simple nautical theme for the family and guest to enjoy. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Project Country Trails

ASR DESIGN STUDIO

Our mission was to completely update and transform their huge house into a cozy, welcoming and warm home of their own. “When we moved in, it was such a novelty to live in a proper house. But it still felt like the in-law’s home,” our clients told us. “Our dream was to make it feel like our home.” Our transformation skills were put to the test when we created the host-worthy kitchen space (complete with a barista bar!) that would double as the heart of their home and a place to make memories with their friends and family. We upgraded and updated their dark and uninviting family room with fresh furnishings, flooring and lighting and turned those beautiful exposed beams into a feature point of the space. The end result was a flow of modern, welcoming and authentic spaces that finally felt like home. And, yep … the invite was officially sent out! Our clients had an eclectic style rich in history, culture and a lifetime of adventures. We wanted to highlight these stories in their home and give their memorabilia places to be seen and appreciated. The at-home office was crafted to blend subtle elegance with a calming, casual atmosphere that would make it easy for our clients to enjoy spending time in the space (without it feeling like they were working!) We carefully selected a pop of color as the feature wall in the primary suite and installed a gorgeous shiplap ledge wall for our clients to display their meaningful art and memorabilia. Then, we carried the theme all the way into the ensuite to create a retreat that felt complete.

Pool side ADU construction in Studio City

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

An ADU that will be mostly used as a pool house. Large French doors with a good-sized awning window to act as a serving point from the interior kitchenette to the pool side. A slick modern concrete floor finish interior is ready to withstand the heavy traffic of kids playing and dragging in water from the pool. Vaulted ceilings with whitewashed cross beams provide a sensation of space. An oversized shower with a good size vanity will make sure any guest staying over will be able to enjoy a comfort of a 5-star hotel.

East is the New West

The Vision Group

Centrally located wet bar with glass front cabinets.

Ship Channel

Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home

Coastal Home in Gloucester minutes from the beach

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

Inlet Isle - Miscellaneous

That Design Studio

Indigo Fabuwood cabinets for a kitchenette with matching floating shelves, sink, fridge, and shiplap back splash.

Lake Michigan Cottage

Buccellato Design LLC

grant beachy

Regatta Bay Golf Course/Lakefront home

Destin Custom Home Builders

Mac-a-vista lake home

ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.

Duck Lake Landing

Roughing It In Style

Zoom in on the details, and the live-edge wood slab pub table takes center stage. Supported by a wrought iron base, the table emanates rustic sophistication. Distressed brown leather saddle stools sit poised for your next casual gathering. On top, a duck decoy serves as a unique centerpiece, paying homage to a love for the outdoors. Above it all, an open-framed metal pendant light in a lantern style casts a welcoming glow, adding an industrial edge to this cozy corner. Every element is purposefully chosen, making this close-up snapshot a perfect reflection of curated comfort and style.

True-blue views

LMK Interiors

Porcelain tile floor, basaltina counters, live edge elm bar top carrier landing strip, Urban Electric lights, Sub Zero Wine Refrigerators, Kegerator

Mount Dora Split Level

Gail Barley Interiors, LLC

This lakefront, split level home in Mount Dora features a secondary kitchen and bar area in the game room for plenty of entertaining. Gail Barley Interiors created an updated kitchen plan, a custom bar and two custom designed banquettes to fully optimize the space.

Kennebunk Carriage House

Your Kitchen Imagined, LLC

Lori Steigerwald

Coastal Luxe

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Coastal Luxe interior design by Lindye Galloway Design. Built in wine bar.

Mango + Pear Place

Surfside Home Co.

Beach Style Home Bar Design Ideas

A beach style 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 a beach style 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 beach style 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 beach style 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.