Jim Crotty

Bar

Woodstone Builders, LLC.

Fort Road

Addison Grace Design

The wet bar off the kitchen is seen using a mix of materials with the white cabinets and wood display unit, tying in the modern farmhouse theme perfectly. There is plenty of cabinet and counter space available.

Woodland Road I New Construction

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

Tetherow - Skene Trail 2

Mayne Construction, LLC

Indian Point Kitchen

Brickhouse Construction, LLC

Beaded Inset Bar

KraftMaster Renovations

Entertaining space within the kitchen this bar neatly stores the liquor in extra deep rollout trays. Thorton doors lighten up the space showing off the decorative glass on display. Photos by Chris Veith

Mulligan Home

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Glenn Bashaw, Images in Light

Cohasset Seaside Cape

Thorson Restoration & Construction

Kyle J. Caldwell Photography

Split-Level Home Remodel in Fairfax

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

This household desired a large area on their main floor to entertain. They loved their neighborhood, and wanted to stay in their home. Their kitchen felt closed off, and they needed an office space. Being a split-level, they also desired a powder room on the main level, and to no longer have steps up from the main entrance so there was a much more welcoming "hello" when visitors came. As a result, we added a 15' addition to the home, expanding it to allow a powder room, a new butlers pantry, a dining room and formal parlor/office space. In addition, the main entrance was raised to remove any need for stairs inside the front door, giving the home owners a spacious foyer with two coat closets and a built-in bench seat with storage underneath. The ceilings were also raised to 9' to give the home more height, and the back of the house was expanded a few feet for openness. Greg Hadley Photography.

GuyCo - Beechtree Basement

The Guy Corporation

This kitchenette features a full refrigerator/freezer, microwave, wine cooler, and sink.

Country Home

Margaret Pook Interior Design, LLC

A wet bar located off the dining room is great for entertaining and keeps everyone out of the kitchen. Mixers are stored in the pullout spice cabinets.

French Blue Oven is the Star of this Roswell Kitchen Remodel

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Hydrangea wallpaper. Wet bar.

Bellefeuille House

Laurie Yapp Design

A home bar for a gathering or a quiet night with a sink and a mini fridge. Open shelving keep things interesting and ties in the oak flooring. We went with herringbone patterned ceramic tiles right to the ceiling for a dramatic look!

Wine Room Elegance

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Replacing an Old World style space, we created a new elegant wine room with farmhouse elements coupled with our interpretation of modern European detailing. Beginning with white inset base cabinetry, we designed the matte black upper cabinet with warm oak interior and integrated lighting to bring warmth and interest to the space. Our custom built and lighted bottle shelf is placed in front of beveled mirror tiles over Cambria Minera counters to bring the bling this space deserves! Another beautiful space to share and create memories.

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and White 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.