The client had a finished basement space that was not functioning for the entire family. He spent a lot of time in his gym, which was not large enough to accommodate all his equipment and did not offer adequate space for aerobic activities. To appeal to the client's entertaining habits, a bar, gaming area, and proper theater screen needed to be added. There were some ceiling and lolly column restraints that would play a significant role in the layout of our new design, but the Gramophone Team was able to create a space in which every detail appeared to be there from the beginning. Rustic wood columns and rafters, weathered brick, and an exposed metal support beam all add to this design effect becoming real. Maryland Photography Inc.

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Unique Bar with Galley micro kitchen Lily Otte

Beautifully Finished Basement - Leonardtown, MD

Southern Maryland Kitchen, Bath, Floors, & Design

HGTV Smart Home 2013

Glenn Layton Homes

HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Adult Game Room with Bar and retractable wall theater

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Open concept almost full kitchen (no stove), seating, game room and home theater behind thee bar. Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling Home currently for sale contact Maria Wood (352) 217-7394 for details

Bar with Wine Storage

The Kitchen and Bath Gallery, Inc

This basement bar features knotty alder cabinetry with custom wine storage. The Kitchen Aid icemaker, U-Line beverage center, and Fisher Paykel drawer dishwasher all have custom wood fronts to match cabinetry. The wall oven is a GE Advantium. The countertop is Mombassa granite. Photograph by Patrick Wherritt.

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Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this mansion's home bar featuring vaulted ceilings, custom windows, and stone countertops.

Bar Tops

Marblex Design International, Inc.

Morgan Howarth Photography

Basement for entertaining

VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING

Basements

KBF by Audi Contractors

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Multi-Cook Entertaining Kitchen (HBA Excellence Award)

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

Remodeled butler's pantry adjacent to kitchen and dining room. Custom cabinets, integrated ice maker. Inspired Imagery Photography

Off to the side of the kitchen we installed a dry bar that was fitted with a wine cooler and storage for the homeowners wine bottles. Glass cabinetry was installed to showcase the decorative glassware the homeowner had.

Lower Level Remodel | Ocomonowoc

Rigsby Group, Inc.

Full Lake Home Renovation

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Large custom lower level wet bar with vintage red refrigerator.

Colfax

Ross Builders, Inc.

Lounge

BALLANTRAE ESTATE - Steps from CIA Headquarters in McLean, Virginia

Fouad Talout - Talout International LLC

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Wet Bar in Family/Theater Room - The Aerius - Two Story Modern American Craftsma

Cascade West Development

The Aerius - Modern American Craftsman on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. The upstairs rests mainly on the Western half of the home. It’s composed of a laundry room, 2 bedrooms, including a future princess suite, and a large Game Room. Every space is of generous proportion and easily accessible through a single hall. The windows of each room are filled with natural scenery and warm light. This upper level boasts amenities enough for residents to play, reflect, and recharge all while remaining up and away from formal occasions, when necessary. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Highlands Creek

Cornelius Homes, Inc.

Wonderful lower level with 10 foot ceilings, alder wood bar, wine cellar behind heavy glass doors, poker room, exercise room, home theater, bedroom, half bath, brick pattern herringbone tile floor, 1 x 6 wood ceiling with beams. The home theater is open and adjacent to this area, it's back where the camera is sitting for this photo. And, there's a view of the waterfall from the pool outside the windows behind the bar! Photo by Paul Bonnichsen.

Modern Scottsdale Pool Room

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Photographer: Stephen Simms

Expansive Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite 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.