Home Bar Area

Tranquil Sophistication

Henderson Custom Homes & Remodeling

British Pub Style Home Bar

My House Design/Build/Team

My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Liz Dehn Photography

Modern English Tudor

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Susan Gilmore Photography

Loomis Industrial Eclectic

Nar Design Group

Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state. Featuring multiple Columbia Cabinet finishes; contrasting backsplashes, wall textures and flooring are all part of what makes this project so unique! Features include: Sharp microwave drawer, glass front wine fridge, fully integrated dishwasher, Blanco compost bin recessed into the counter, Walnut floating shelves, and barn house lighting. PhotographerLink

Sterling Oaks

TruKitchens

This bar lives in the kitchen space, just off the living room. For the cabinetry, a custom dark stain was used on rift cut white oak in Grabill Cabinet's Lacunar door style. Glass upper cabinets add sparkle and interest to the clean lines of the door style. Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets; Interior Design: Kathryn Chaplow Interior Design; Builder: White Birch Builders; Photographer: Werner Straube Photography

Interior Design, Chester NJ

Keep Calm and Stage LLC

Basement Renovation

D'Aloia Designs

photos by Andrew Pitzer

Hand Hammered Copper Sink in Custom Back Bar

Dovetail Group LLC

Mountain Maritime Bar

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Backsplash: Cle Tile Beverage Refrigerator: Albert Lee Sconces: Shades of Light

Royce Court

Cari Berg Interior Design

Timeless Eclectic in Tomball, TX

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Wood floating shelves play host to the homeowner's wine and spirits. White subway tiles are a simple yet cheerful touch to this black and white home bar.

Black Rock Renovation & Decoration

Danielle Scandrett Interiors

Stu Morley

Custom Coffee Room

JAWS Enterprises of GA LLC

Unique coffee room featuring built in cabinets to each side. Built in bench seating with storage below. Custom slab walnut table top and painted legs with glazing to match cabinetry. Dark hardwood floor. Photographed by Chuck Murphy Statesboro GA

Coffee bar in white and blue with walnut accents

This Old House NEW

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Chevy Chase, MD Barn-Style Custom Home

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

We were hired to build this house after the homeowner was having some trouble finding the right contractor. With a great team and a great relationship with the homeowner we built this gem in the Washington, DC area. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography

Whisky Bar

Clachan Wood

The wall unit is made with oak cupboards, glass shelves and a mirrored back. The freestanding bar has a burned oak worktop and open shelves. The front is made from woven Whisky barrel staves and has custom made metal straps at each corner. Jonathan Hagen Photography

WONDERLAND Video

RSZ Design Development

Home Bar Area

Eclectic Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets

A eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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.