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.

Mallwyd Road Renovation

Glenbrook Cabinetry

After renovating their uniquely laid out and dated kitchen, Glenbrook Cabinetry helped these homeowners fill every inch of their new space with functional storage and organizational features. New additions include: an island with alcove seating, a full pantry wall, coffee station, a bar, warm appliance storage, spice pull-outs, knife block pull out, and a message station. Glenbrook additionally created a new vanity for the home's simultaneous powder room renovation.

Middle Street Home, Newburyport, MA

Keery Design

Lake House Retreat

In Site Designs

Modern Rustic Retreat

Victoria Highfill

Basement Walk-up Wet Bar

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company

Windermere Whole Home Remodel and Interior Design

KBF Design Gallery

This dining room and home bar space is a nice and inviting area to host guests in. From the warmth of the new wood floors to the coolness in the blues used as accents, this home exudes balance in the most stunning way.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse style kitchen with reclaimed materials and shiplap walls.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

A butler pantry with a dedicated coffee station on a granite countertop. The lower cabinets house roll-out appliances, recycling and garbage. The espresso machine is plumbed in or can be filled with the pull spray faucet. The upper cabinets house pantry supplies.

Beachfront Oasis

Arlene Williams

Ossawinnamakee Lake 2

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Brick Accents with Shuffleboard Basement

Harmony Drive Interiors

Extreme Renovation

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

A home office was converted into a full service sports bar. This room has space to seat 20. It has three televisions, a refrigerated wine room, a fireplace and even a secret door. The countertop is zinc, the ceiling tiles are authentic stamped tin. Behind the counter are taps for two kegs, soda machine, custom ice makers, glass chillers and a full professional service bar. There's a cocktail station with integrated drains, refrigeration drawers, and a dedicated dishwasher. Why leave the house?

Vibrant Kitchen & Butler's Pantry Renovation

CLR Design Services, Inc.

Billiards Room

The Cleary Company

Marshall Evan Photography

Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and living rooms custom built-ins, exposed beams, wood floors, and arched entryways.

In-Home Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

No drinking on the job but when a client wants an in-home bar, we deliver!

Hampton Lake Residence - New Construction

Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

Sports basement

D&G Construction

Full bar with custom cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steal back splash.

Beige Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Floor

A 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 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 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 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.