No space is too small! This homeowner wanted to add a wet bar to this tiny space in their family room. The Tague Design Showroom made it happen! Photos by: JMB Photoworks

Yountville Farmhouse

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Located on a serene country lane in an exclusive neighborhood near the village of Yountville. This contemporary 7352 +/-sq. ft. farmhouse combines sophisticated contemporary style with time-honored sensibilities. Pool, fire-pit and bocce court. 2 acre, including a Cabernet vineyard. We designed all of the interior floor plan layout, finishes, fittings, and consulted on the exterior building finishes.

Fauxwood Cabinets

Guyton Industries, LLC.

2015 photos, Butler's Pantry, Wood-Mode

San Luis Kitchen Co.

The owners of a local historic Victorian home needed a kitchen that would not only meet the everyday needs of their family but also function well for large catered events. We designed the kitchen to fit with the historic architecture -- using period specific materials such as dark cherry wood, Carrera marble counters, and hexagonal mosaic floor tile. (Not to mention the unique light fixtures and custom decor throughout the home.) The island boasts back to back sinks, double dishwashers and trash/recycling cabinets. A 60" stainless range and 48" refrigerator allow plenty of room to prep those parties! Just off the kitchen to the right is a butler's pantry -- storage for all the entertaining table & glassware as well as a perfect staging area. We used Wood-Mode cabinets in the Beacon Hill doorstyle -- Burgundy finish on cherry; integral raised end panels and lavish Victorian style trim are essential to the kitchen's appeal. To the left of the range a breakfast bar and island seating meets the everyday prep needs for the family. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Beacon HIll

Boca Raton-Private Residence 2

Opustone

Bianco Mykonos countertops & backsplash

Ward Parkway Provincial

Scovell Remodeling, Inc.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Irish pub style basement home bar. Dark rich wood custom cabinets wood countertop bar.

Tucker Ranch Residence

Jackson Hole AV

Elm Grove - Lower Level Bar

Stone Dimensions

Lower Level Bar with (profile) Flat-Eased (stone) Red Dragon Granite Countertops

Elk River - T.RS. - Bar 3

Banner's Cabinets

This refreshment bar was brought to Banner's Cabinets by the owner in a couple of different parts and was missing significant hand-carved portions required for completion. We love a challenge, and our expert craftsmanship blends in seamlessly on this antique piece.

Coastal Rustic Basement

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

These light pendants have a mix of wood and metal with an exposed Edison style bulb. They make a statement in this basement bar.

DeWils Cabinetry

Sundown Development Construction

Kitchens and Baths

S.F. Pauli Builders, Inc.

Waupaca Chain Round Lake Log Home

Strongwood Homes

Bindley

Burdge & Associates Architects

Mediterranean Home designed by Burdge and Associates Architects in Malibu, CA.

Home Bar Area

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Living room and home bar's arched entryways, pendant lighting, and wood flooring.

Graphite Basement Bar

Western Custom Cabinetry

mark tepe

Home Bar Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and Raised-panel 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.