Andrew Ashton

A basement should be a warm wonderful place to spend time with family in friends. But this one in a Warminster was a dark dingy place that the homeowners avoided. Our team took this blank canvas and added a Bathroom, Bar, and Mud Room. We were able to create a clean and open contemporary look that the home owners love. Now it’s hard to get them upstairs. Their new living space has changed their lives and we are thrilled to have made that possible.

Designer Showhouse 2021

MARGARITA BRAVO

Our Miami studio’s designs for the lounge, bar area, and powder room for the Home & Garden 2021 Designer Showhouse feature unique, eclectic pieces from our SORELLA furniture line, MB Home Collection, and louis + rocco home décor styling rental business. The lounge boasts a light, sunlit look with gray accents and an edgy metal pendant. One-of-a-kind highlights include a beautiful MARIA LAURA table from our SORELLA furniture line and a distinct piano bench we designed. A minimal shower and gold statement light give the powder room a sleek look. --- Project designed by Miami interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Miami as well as surrounding areas such as Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and Hallandale Beach. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/denver-2021-designer-showhouse/

Paul Gray Homes 916 Ledgestone

Design Group Architects Ltd.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Fabulous Las Vegas-themed Home Bar and Lounge

Bianconi Design LLC

A Bourbon lover's dream bar!

Wellesley Residence 2

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography

G.A. White Homes - Cox

Mauk Cabinets by Design

This project goes to show you that using a simple color palette of white and grey is not "simple" by any means. This contemporary kitchen produces a clean, sharp, and timeless look that will be appreciated for years to come. It carries over the beautiful brick-like tile into another room by including it on the fireplace, which is a great way of tying the whole design of the house together. Please share your thoughts with us! Builder: G.A. White Homes Designer: Aaron Mauk Photos by Aaron Mauk

Ponte Vedra Beach Kitchen + Wet Bar

R Cabinet Studio

Kelsey Schumaker - Peach Cactus Photography

Contemporary New Build

Mahlander's

This great entertaining space/wet bar features a U-Line wine captain and undercounter refrigerator. Interior Design by Sue Hitt, New Interiors Design. Photography by Cipher Imaging.

Nola Minimalist

Midcity Design Group

Montage Penthouse

Alder and Tweed Design Co.

Love the luxe tile our design team used for this stunning bar

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Basement Bar Ofallon MO

Pro Basement Inc.

Plenty of under bar work space and storage.

Hollywood Hills Warm Contemporary

VBM Home

Open Concept Kitchen and Living Room

Gina Sims Designs

Cati Teague Photography

Cellar & Bar

Lewisham Interiors

Fairfield County Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Westwind 2019

Maric Homes & Renovations

Project Naranja

Well Done Building & Design

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets

A contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.