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.

Montclair Luxury Basement

JSE Interiors

Appalachian

ColleenRoach

Club Room with rustic wall and ceiling details including timber and metal details. perfect billiards room and man cave. Adequate wine storage and slate tile details.

Showplace Inset Gray Kitchen

Norfolk Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen remodel by Showplace was designed by Danielle from our Braintree showroom. The homeowner, having recently purchased the house, decided to “gut” and remodel the entire interior of the house, including the kitchen and dining area! Having a kitchen that looked flush was very important to the homeowner; in fact, he even built the wall around the refrigerator so that it would fit in perfectly. The kitchen features Showplace Inset cabinetry with schist & mahogany countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, glass cabinet doors, special wine shelving on the peninsula & a special tile backsplash behind the oven.

Remodel Ranch

Mayne Construction, LLC

Under the Sea Bar

J. Elizabeth Interiors

Chas Metivier

Katama Summer Home

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Eric Roth Photography

D 121

Hunterdon Kitchens

Island style Pool bar + Powder room

CT Design

A pool side bar was given a colourful lift with a deep green wall paint colour and a vibrant tropical wallpaper. 3 rattan lanterns lend a coastal vibe.

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Wilson Lighting

Carmel

SF Metalworks - Custom Decorative Metals

Michael Armstrong

Surf's Up Wet Bar

Boardwalk Builders

Surf themed wet bar off of the game room Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com

Sentu Point-Hartwell 2

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The wet bar in the basement entertainment room adds a sophisticated touch to the space.

Basement Bar

G.P. Harris Construction, Inc

Home Bars

CLUPNY CUSTOM CARPENTRY

22 Greenlawn New Home Construction

Alair Homes Winnipeg

22 Greenlawn was the grand prize in Winnipeg’s 2017 HSC Hospital Millionaire Lottery. The New York lofts in Tribeca, combining industrial fixtures and pre war design, inspired this home design. The star of this home is the master suite that offers a 5-piece ensuite bath with freestanding tub and sun deck.

G.A. White Homes - Warnock

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We are excited to share with you the finished photos of a lakehouse we were able to work alongside G.A. White Homes. This home primarily uses a subtle and neutral pallete with a lot of texture to keep the space visually interesting. This kitchen uses pops of navy on the perimeter cabinets, brass hardware, and floating shelves to give it a modern eclectic feel.

Hamilton

Landmark Building & Developments (Qld) Pty Ltd

White Kitchen

Spaces Inc

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