The owners love to ball room dance so we created an upstairs dance room with cork flooring under the hardwood to lessen the sound. The room also has a wet bar, full bathroom, and surround sound system.

5 Corners Basement Bar

Owen Homes LLC

Des Moines Craftsman

Structur Design + Interiors

Shades of Grey Kitchen Redmoel

Legacy Construction

Van Buren Traditional Remodel

MBS Interiors

The home bar and prep area adds character and interest to this space that is tailor made for entertaining. StarMark Cherry Hanover cabinetry makes for a warm welcome in Toffee with Ebony Glaze. Subway tile backsplash, richly veined countertops, and plenty of space for bar-ware storage; this home bar has it all!

Gables Residence

Maritza Capiro Designs Corp.

A Reclaimed Retreat

Gramophone

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.

5 Corners Basement Bar

Owen Homes LLC

Contemporary Bar & Display

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Custom built sliding barn door. Portraits by Mandi

Kathy's Elk Grove Village, IL Kitchen

Stevens Residential Remodeling & Repair, Inc

Not all bars need a sink! This Dry Bar uses the same cabinet design as the kitchen but sports a stained maple finish. A wine chiller is flanked by cabinets with roll out shelves. The curio cabinets above the granite speak fro themselves.

Black is the New Gray: Back in Black East Cobb Home Makeover

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Black Bar. Gold stools. Gorgeous tile and counters. Gold hardware

Woodfin House

M-Gray Architecture

Photo by Wade Griffith

Oakton VA

Denbrook Kitchens

Wine Lovers, this wine bar in Java Black, wine frig, glass holder, wire mesh cabinet doors, Bianco Carrara

The Kensington at Simmons Creek

Landmark Homes

This 2-story home with first-floor Owner’s Suite includes a 3-car garage and an inviting front porch. A dramatic 2-story ceiling welcomes you into the foyer where hardwood flooring extends throughout the main living areas of the home including the Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, and Breakfast Area. The foyer is flanked by the Study to the left and the formal Dining Room with stylish coffered ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting to the right. The spacious Great Room with 2-story ceiling includes a cozy gas fireplace with stone surround and shiplap above mantel. Adjacent to the Great Room is the Kitchen and Breakfast Area. The Kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and attractive cabinetry featuring crown molding. The sunny Breakfast Area provides access to the patio and backyard. The Owner’s Suite with includes a private bathroom with tile shower, free standing tub, an expansive closet, and double bowl vanity with granite top. The 2nd floor includes 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

Kadenwood Whistler

Sofo Kitchens

Toronto Loft Conversion Suite 2

Fuse Flooring

Industrial touches are a foil to the clean, refined design of the space.

Lorne park luxury home

avenue design inc

New Home Construction; Pine Point, Maine

StoneWood Builders of Maine

New Home Construction; Pine Point, Maine

StoneWood Builders of Maine

Bar Interior Design

Yantram Animation Studio

Modern Bar Interior Design, with wooden furniture.

Expansive Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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.