1900s Country Home Renovation & Extension

Adera Radiance

Tavan Group

2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #12 - Divine Custom Homes

Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

Builder: Divine Custom Homes - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

Hardy View Project

Solid Surface Specialists, LLC

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.

Villa de Leon

Kandel Construction Group

Andrea Joseph Photography

Custom 2707

Zicka Homes

Beautifully detailed wet bar.

Traditional Estate - Newport Landing

Arjay Builders Inc.

Home built by Arjay Builders Inc.

On Outdoor Oasis

Braen Supply

This steeply sloped property was converted into a backyard retreat through the use of natural and man-made stone. The natural gunite swimming pool includes a sundeck and waterfall and is surrounded by a generous paver patio, seat walls and a sunken bar. A Koi pond, bocce court and night-lighting provided add to the interest and enjoyment of this landscape. This beautiful redesign was also featured in the Interlock Design Magazine. Explained perfectly in ICPI, “Some spa owners might be jealous of the newly revamped backyard of Wayne, NJ family: 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space, complete with an elevated patio area, pool and hot tub lined with natural rock, a waterfall bubbling gently down from a walkway above, and a cozy fire pit tucked off to the side. The era of kiddie pools, Coleman grills and fold-up lawn chairs may be officially over.”

Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and living rooms custom built-ins, exposed beams, wood floors, and arched entryways.

Silverleaf Residence 1

KAM Interiors

Wet bar

Bar

O’Hara Interiors

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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.

Bars & Wine Cellars

Timeless Design Center, LLC

Bar and Game Room - Full service wet bar with cherry custom milled woodwork.

Reed Residence

Tabberson Architects

Basements

Hurst Design Build Remodeling

James Barron

Long Island House

Indecor Professional Inc.

Private Scotch Collection

Robert R. Larsen, Architect

Miniature bottles line the entryway to this private scotch collection. All woodwork custom designed by Robert R. Larsen, A.I.A. Carpet was custom made to match the client's Scottish tartan plaid. Ron Ruscio Photo

Rock Creek Estate - New Home Build

Thomas E Hall & Associates

Merion Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Tom Crane Photography Interior Designer: Joanne Bateman Interiors

Expansive Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.