2018 CotY Award Winners

NARI of Minnesota

Basement Over $100,000 (John Kraemer and Sons)

Modern Magnetism

P&H Interiors

Clubhouse Court

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

Full height built-in's provide plenty of space for all of your dining and entertaining needs. Wine glasses, fine China, holiday place settings - you name it, we've got a place to store it.

Chicago Chic Basement

New Perspective Design, Inc.

Marcel Page marcelpagephotography.com

Basement Bar – Kintyre Model – 2015 Spring Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Basement bar with wood backsplash and full sized fridge. Sculptural wine rack and contemporary floating shelves for glassware. Photography by Spacecrafting

North Palm Beach Remodel

Rachiele Custom Sinks

15" copper undermount sink by Rachiele Custom Sinks in a stunning white home card.

Mansfield Boho Glam

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Tumbleweed Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

Timber Frame Home - Meadow Creek Residence

PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes-Southwest Idaho

Colorful bottles and fun chandeliers add character to this exciting home bar. PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes. Image Copyright: Longviews Studios, Inc

Stunning Basement in Barrington

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Basement wet bar with stikwood wall, industrial pipe shelving, beverage cooler, and microwave.

Home Is Where The "Hart" Is

Everything Home

This elegant home is a modern medley of design with metal accents, pastel hues, bright upholstery, wood flooring, and sleek lighting. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/mid-west-living-project/

Red Ledges Explorer

PureHaven Homes

Dark Ceiling with Live Edge Basement Bar

Harmony Drive Interiors

Fossil Creek Bar

Haven Design and Construction

This small but practical bar packs a bold design punch. It's complete with wine refrigerator, icemaker, a liquor storage cabinet pullout and a bar sink. LED lighting provides shimmer to the glass cabinets and metallic backsplash tile, while a glass and gold chandelier adds drama. Quartz countertops provide ease in cleaning and peace of mind against wine stains. The arched entry ways lead to the kitchen and dining areas, while the opening to the hallway provides the perfect place to walk up and converse at the bar.

Rustic Chic Basement Overhaul

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This rustic-inspired basement includes an entertainment area, two bars, and a gaming area. The renovation created a bathroom and guest room from the original office and exercise room. To create the rustic design the renovation used different naturally textured finishes, such as Coretec hard pine flooring, wood-look porcelain tile, wrapped support beams, walnut cabinetry, natural stone backsplashes, and fireplace surround,

Monogram Parade

American Kitchen Cabinets

East is the New West

The Vision Group

Centrally located coffee bar with hidden walk in pantry adjacent.

Compact Home Bar Features Walnut Top and Liquor Storage Drawers

Bay Area Kitchens

Solid walnut custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode, which features a hand-rubbed gray stain on the 1" thick walnut doors and drawer fronts, features two special liquor storage drawers.

Elk Peak Ranch

Charles Cunniffe Architects Aspen

David O. Marlow

Brown Home Bar Design Ideas

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.