Greg Hadley

Margate

J&L Designs

Paul S. Bartholomew

South Florida Oceanfront Mansion

Bravas Boca Raton

Traditional beachfront living with luxury home automation bar and wine room.

Layered Wine Bar

David K Warfel at LightCanHelpYou.com

A prime example of a multi-layered approach to lighting design, the wine bar adjacent to the new cellar features light under the bar top, inside the cabinets, built into the crown, pendants, recessed lights, and more. Put together, the space is truly illuminated. Visit LightCanHelpYou.com for more of my stories, articles, blog posts, and services.

Historic New York City Townhouse Wet Bar – Major Renovation

Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.

The mahogany wood paneling in the Wet Bar has been French polished by hand to create a visibly stunning finish that is also wonderful to touch. Historic New York City Townhouse | Renovation by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Richard Keith Langham

Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Bedrosians Enchane in Moderno 8x8 tile is used as the beverage station backsplash in this Portland kitchen.

Cochran Chapel

Robert Elliott Custom Homes

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio

Bar

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

Rye Beach Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

Set against the shiplap paneling of the recreation room walls, an L-shaped rift-sawn mahogany wet bar curves statuesquely into the hall accommodating a resort-like service station between the counter and glass-and-mirror-shelved hutch that any mixologist could get behind. James Merrell Photography

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

Woodley Park Living Areas Renovations

Jordan Design-Build Group

The owners engaged us to conduct a full house renovation to bring this historic stone mansion back to its former glory. One of the highest priorities was updating the main floor’s more public spaces which serve as the diplomat's primary representation areas where special events are hosted. Worn wall-to-wall carpet was removed revealing original oak hardwood floors that were sanded and refinished with an Early American stain. Great attention to detail was given to the selection, customization and installation of new drapes, carpets and runners all of which had to complement the home’s existing antique furniture. The striking red runner gives new life to the grand hall and winding staircase and makes quite an impression upon entering the property. New ceilings, medallions, chandeliers and a fresh coat of paint elevate the spaces to their fullest potential. A customized bar was added to an adjoining sunroom that serves as spillover space for formal events and a more intimate setting for casual gatherings.

Cliffs at Glassy - H.S. - Pub Bar Seating 2

Banner's Cabinets

This is a custom-designed banquette seat with storage behind the raised-panel doors (which are on touch-catches). The seating is accented by plinths and paneled columns and has space for the owner to display a few sculptures.

Westgate Hardwoods Millwork

Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors

34- Draper, Utah Residence

Masterpiece Millwork & Door

Joshua Caldwell

Colorado I

Cortina & Käll

Francisco Cortina / Raquel Hernández

Noir Desir Naturali Collection

Ollin Stone

The distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.

Transitonal - Bennington, NE

Arjay Builders Inc.

Car Enthusiast Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI, Bar and entertaining area with back bar customized to integrate mirrored back shelving, undercount sink and flat screen television. Countertop by Grothouse.

Secluded in the City | West Linn Custom Home

Mountainwood Homes

Entertain in style with a versatile built-in coffee bar area. The cherry shaker cabinets and sleek white quartz countertops work for casual coffee mornings and evening cocktail parties.

Expansive Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets

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.