Julie Krueger

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Bar Area of the Basement

San Clemente

Blackband Design

AFTER: BAR | We completely redesigned the bar structure by opening it up. It was previously closed on one side so we wanted to be able to walk through to the living room. We created a floor to ceiling split vase accent wall behind the bar to give the room some texture and break up the white walls. We carried over the tile from the entry to the bar and used hand stamped carrara marble to line the front of the bar and used a smoky blue glass for the bar counters. | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt

Basement Bar

Western Custom Cabinetry

Black Onyx Basement Bar.

New Basement Bourbon Bar

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling

This basement bar was updated to give an authentic feel to the space. Dark stained cabinets, quartz tops, and a stone wall. The live edge top and antique mirror are the perfect touch to this bar back drop.

Golden Gate Heights

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition

Studio Z Architecture

This elegant butler’s pantry links the new formal dining room and kitchen, providing space for serving food and drinks. Unique materials like mirror tile and leather wallpaper were used to add interest. LED lights are mounted behind the wine wall to give it a subtle glow. Contractor: Momentum Construction LLC Photographer: Laura McCaffery Photography Interior Design: Studio Z Architecture Interior Decorating: Sarah Finnane Design

Our Aspen studio designed this luxe modern home with fabulous furnishings and decor that are in sync with the natural beauty of Colorado. In this foyer, the large glass door pivots, and as light pours in, it mellows the hemlock-paneled wall and white oak floors. The glow of the Noguchi lantern above, the soft Moroccan runner under foot, and the woven cognac leather bench all create a welcoming entry to this modern mountain home. The golden hillside grasses inspired the warm tones we chose for furnishings, including the custom white oak dining table with steel wishbone legs and the handmade console cabinet. A little bit of a lavender hue in the bedrooms relates to the lavender and sage that grows so beautifully in Colorado. We used a classic black and white combination in the kitchen, creating an elegant, sophisticated vibe. For the home bar, we followed a similar scheme with white quartz countertops contrasting with black-stained fluted paneling. Oak flooring, brass accents, and Italian bar stools by Amura create a warm and inviting corner to settle in for a drink. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/modern-chalet

Westfield NJ, New Build

Raychel Wade Design

Custom One-Story Luxury Home (The Polo Club of Boca Raton)

Ellish Builders

New Farmhouse - Lower Level Wet Bar

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Lower Level Wet Bar

6526

Bickford And Company

Wine wall with glass front panels in home bar

Transitional Home Bar

Delray Noir

Nikki Levy Interiors

This 22' bar is a show piece like none other. Oversized and dramatic, it creates drama as the epicenter of the home. The hidden cabinet behind the agate acrylic panel is a true piece of art.

20th Street, Manhattan Beach

South Bay Green

This bar features distressed mirrored backsplash tile and an under lit agate counter top that really makes a statement.

Mid-century Modern Rambler in Richmond Beach

Polymath Properties LLC

Los Altos Hills Kitchen, Bar, Wine Cabinet, Bathrooms & Front Door

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Custom wine storage. Bar with white lacquered glossy back panels and grey glossy vertical opening cabinets with integrated LED lights.

Lilly Farm 2019 Model

Robert Gill Builder Inc.

roca grossa 2

Piramide Grup

Galley and U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas

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.