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.

Ossawinnamakee Lake 2

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Home Bar (August 2017)

Andres De Los Reyes

Shelf is 52" long X 16" deep X 2 1/4" thick, solid Parota (Guanacaste) wood, created by Rustic Trip ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/RusticTrip). Countertop is Fantasia soapstone created and installed by M. Teixeira Soapstone ( http://www.soapstones.com/). Cabinets installed custom-made from Closet Stretchers ( http://closetstretchers.com/).

Transitional Basement & Bath Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House

Built for Art in Pacific Heights

Architect Mason Kirby Inc.

Joseph Schell

Tanglewood

Courtney H. Design LLC

Norman & Young

Litchfield County

Cole Harris Associates LLC

CabinetMakers - Bars & Islands

CabinetMakers - Fine Cabinetry

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A bar area was added as part of the rear addition to this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom (door closed in this photo).

Yountville Farmhouse

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Located on a serene country lane in an exclusive neighborhood near the village of Yountville. This contemporary 7352 +/-sq. ft. farmhouse combines sophisticated contemporary style with time-honored sensibilities. Pool, fire-pit and bocce court. 2 acre, including a Cabernet vineyard. We designed all of the interior floor plan layout, finishes, fittings, and consulted on the exterior building finishes.

North Dallas New Build 5911 Club Oaks

3rd Street Custom Homes

Chilton Townhome

Alliance Home Remodeling

Normandy Style Cottage | West University

Mirador Builders

Horsemen Lane Residence

AR Homes - Cincinnati, OH

Tracy Doyle Photography

Longmeadow Rd

Remake Architecture LLC

Bellaire New Home Showcase 2017

Stone Acorn Builders

Sandshell Living, Wine Room & Kitchen

Alair Homes Plano

This house got a facelift with a new kitchen, living room built ins and a wine room! The homeowners love how these new finishes have updated their central living spaces and made them feel at home! Medium hardwood floors throughout tie the spaces together! Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A home bar was part of the addition that was added onto the back of this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom. Dark grey porcelain floor tiles.

Built for Art in Pacific Heights

Architect Mason Kirby Inc.

Joseph Schell

Beige Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops

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.