A built-in is in the former entry to the bar and beverage room, which was converted into closet space for the master. The new unit provides wine and appliance storage plus has a bar sink, built-in expresso machine, under counter refrigerator and a wine cooler. Mon Amour Photography

Alcove Dry Bar

Choptank Closets, LLC

Dry bar with granite counter top; unrefrigerated wine bottle storage; deep drawer for tall liquor bottle storage; beaded back splash; lighted cabinets for glass and display; hanging glass stemware storage.

Wetbar

CMM Custom Homes

David Lau, Jason Lusardi, Architect

Annapolis Water Front Retreat

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This project was an especially fun one for me and was the first of many with these amazing clients. The original space did not make sense with the homes style and definitely not with the homeowners personalities. So the goal was to brighten it up, make it into an entertaining kitchen as the main kitchen is in another of the house and make it feel like it was always supposed to be there. The space was slightly expanded giving a little more working space and allowing some room for the gorgeous Walnut bar top by Grothouse Lumber, which if you look closely resembles a shark,t he homeowner is an avid diver so this was fate. We continued with water tones in the wavy glass subway tile backsplash and fusion granite countertops, kept the custom WoodMode cabinet white with a slight distressing for some character and grounded the space a little with some darker elements found in the floating shelving and slate farmhouse sink. We also remodeled a pantry in the same style cabinetry and created a whole different feel by switching up the backsplash to a deeper blue. Being just off the main kitchen and close to outdoor entertaining it also needed to be functional and beautiful, wine storage and an ice maker were added to make entertaining a dream. Along with tons of storage to keep everything in its place. The before and afters are amazing and the new spaces fit perfectly within the home and with the homeowners.

Surf's Up Wet Bar

Boardwalk Builders

Surf themed wet bar off of the game room. Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com

The Ravencrest

SAB Homes LLC

Wall color: Passive #7064 Countertops: Nero Orion Honed Tile: Emser Edge in Pewter Light Fixtures: Wilson Lighting Faucets: Moen STo in Chrome - MS62308

Lake Life

CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC

We gave this newly-built weekend home in New London, New Hampshire a colorful and contemporary interior style. The successful result of a partnership with Smart Architecture, Grace Hill Construction and Terri Wilcox Gardens, we translated the contemporary-style architecture into modern, yet comfortable interiors for a Massachusetts family. Creating a lake home designed for gatherings of extended family and friends that will produce wonderful memories for many years to come.

Almeria

Arthur Rutenberg-Oakmont Custom Homes

Coastal Cottage

ADŌR Homes

Benjamin Moore Black shaker style cabinets Belvedere granite countertops Black leather, brass and acrylic barstools Feiss pendants Metallic black subway tile Emtek satin brass hardware white oak flooring with custom stain Photo by @Spacecrafting

VB Seaside Bar

Intra-Coastal Cabinets

Chatham Residence

Kotzen Interiors, LLP

Richard Mandelkorn

Grey Oaks Private Residence Naples

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designer: Lana Knapp, Senior Designer, ASID/NCIDQ Photographer: Lori Hamilton - Hamilton Photography

Kim Case

Rob Cuni Photography

Watersound West Beach _ Whole House

The Final Touch Design

Cute Little Bar tucked away in a corner

Our studio’s designs for this luxury new-build home in Zionsville’s Holliday Farms country club reflects the client’s personality. Comfortable furnishings and a lightly textured fur bench add coziness to the bedroom, while beautiful wood tables and stunning lamps add a natural, organic vibe. In the formal living room, a grand stone-clad fireplace facing the furniture provides an attractive focal point. Stylish marble countertops, stunning pendant lighting, and wood-toned bar chairs give the kitchen a sophisticated, elegant look. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Beach Style Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops

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.