Small home bars can be a statement piece! White painted with black glazing custom cabinets separate the design from the dark-wood kitchen. Wood block countertop against the black matte petite subway tile continues the Scandinavian design style. Black painted plumbing pipe and custom floating shelf that matches cabinets completes the look of this small dry bar.

Moody Bar

La Costa Cabinets & Design

An alcove becomes a moody bar scene drenched in a deep rich black paint, black stone countertops, accented with warm wood floating shelves and copper antique mesh. Under shelf lighting illuminates the display area on the shelves and extra bottles are stored neatly in the custom diagonal open shelving rack to the side of the wine fridge.

Bright Eclectic Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

This home bar is included in the kitchen design and features a mini refrigerator with a glass door front as well as a hidden cabinet that lifts up to display liquor bottles and glassware.

Wakefield Wine Bar and Fireplace

Griffin Design

Posh Home Remodel

Everything Home

Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

Large Scale Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

Reclaimed and Painted Brick Creole Style

Wyrick Residential Design

Riverside Victorian Kitchen & Baths Modernized

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Coffee and Beverage bar with wine storage and open shelving

Pinnacle Entertainment Unit

Incredible Home

Custom entertainment unit in luxurious penthouse, offering a place to display wine, serve dishes, and store glassware.

An Island for Days

TruKitchens

The coffee bar features cabinets from Grabill Cabinets in Glacier White on their Aberdeen door style. It is topped with a Walnut wood countertop from Grothouse. It looks like a beautiful piece of furniture and serves as a great location for overflow serving in the event of a large gathering.

New Rosedale Home With A Classic Renovation Vibe

CG&S Design-Build

Crystal Cove Newport Coast

Interiors By Patrick

Dimensional Kitchen - Elm Grove

Callen Construction, Inc.

This corner is dedicated to their mini home bar. Between the counterspace and storage in the cabinets, there is plenty of room for their beverage needs.

Modern & Chic Leander Home

Afka Designs Ltd.

Turned the awkward indented space into a beautiful bar area. This is a bar area to make make mixed drinks or pour a glass of wine to kick back and relax after a long day.

Colorful & Cheery

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Stainless steel coffee maker on dry bar with black granite countertops and backsplash, and dark wood cabinetry.

Decora Hospital Lottery Home - Saskatoon

Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.

Home Bar on the main floor - gorgeous ceiling lights with lots of light brightening the room. They have followed a Great Gatsby Theme in this room. Saskatoon Hospital Lottery Home Built by Decora Homes Windows and Doors by Durabuilt Windows and Doors Photography by D&M Images Photography

Distillery District Condo

AC Interiors Design & Build

This bar was created in an unused hallway space. It also provides extra storage for kitchen over flow.

Navy St

High Touch Remodeling

Custom Walnut Bar for a complete home remodel in Santa Monica

FIDDLETOWN KITCHEN

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Tonka Bay Beach House

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

In terms of functionality, the dry bar includes an under-cabinet wine refrigerator and unique drawers for bottle storage.

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.