Butler's Pantry Bar

Tim Barber Architects

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.

Rustic Western Style Bar

The Halifax Cabinetry Company Ltd.

Our clients sat down with Monique Teniere from Halifax Cabinetry to discuss their vision of a western style bar they wanted for their basement entertainment area. After conversations with the clients and taking inventory of the barn board they had purchased, Monique created design drawings that would then be brought to life by the skilled craftsmen of Halifax Cabinetry.

East Hampton Village

Phoebe Howard

Tria Giovan

Cottonwood Contemporary Dream

Cultivate Construction

COLLABORATION PROJECT| SHEAR FORCE CONSTRUCTION

Wet Bar & Pantry

Coastal Signature Homes

Compact Kitchenette/Bar

NGD Interiors, Inc.

A small area is turned into a kitchenette/bar area. White cabinets with clean lines, paired with dark countertops and floor create a clean contemporary feel.

Windermere Showhome

Integri Kitchens

Cabinetry: DeWils Custom Cabinetry Doorstyle: Lacerta Material: Thermofoil - Black high gloss

Modern Wet Bar in Lakeside Park, KY

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Wine Refridgerator and Custom Barn Door

MAK Design + Build Inc.

JLP Photography

Katama Summer Home

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Eric Roth Photography

Reiman Residence

Dunn Carpentry

Home Bar with grain matched cherry cabinetry

Sofo Kitchens

Rustic Western Style Bar

The Halifax Cabinetry Company Ltd.

Hokulia

Three Roses Interiors

Spacious game room with adjacent kitchen. Ceiling is lined with woven matting, as well as custom cabinet inserts, Limestone flooring and mahogany stained wood trim and cabinetry.

Milano Canyon Walnut, New Construction in Destin, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Canyon Walnut Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Under Cabinet Lighting, Trash Bay Pullout (Standard), Stainless Steel Toe-Kick Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Appliance Panels, Frosted Glass Inlays

Contemporary Coastal in Cardiff

La Costa Cabinets & Design

A coastal home loses its dark Tuscan roots in favor of a modern palette of blue and white. Wood floors anchor the living space, with white textured laminate cabinetry surrounds the space. A pop of bright blue frames in a stainless steel countertop around the professional cooktop and range hood. A hidden bar joins the kitchen and living space.

Compact Kitchenette

NGD Interiors, Inc.

A small area is turned into a kitchenette/bar area. White cabinets with clean lines, paired with dark countertops and floor create a clean contemporary feel.

Citation North

Julie Smith Design and Retail

Home Bar Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Blue Splashback

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.