Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation

This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home. This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

Bleached Oak Bar

Adriatic Construction

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Tailored & Sophisticated Lakeside Remodel

Monarch & Maker

Step into the ultimate hangout spot: this home bar offers a full-service wet bar, complete with a TV for entertainment, and a cozy seating area for socializing. The custom upholstered chairs, antique mirrors, and stylish patterned rug infuse a touch of glamour into the space.

Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Golf Course Dr. - Thousand Oaks - Kitchen & more

Trade custom cabinets

Mini Bar & living room Cabinets & Fire place mantle with T.V moldings.

Open Wet Bar

Kimmel Studio Architects

East Jefferson 1

Zimmermann Homes

Contemporary Loft Living

Robinson Home

This luxurious downtown loft in historic Macon, GA was designed from the ground up by Carrie Robinson with Robinson Home. The loft began as an empty attic space above a historic restaurant and was transformed by Carrie over the course of 2 years. A galley kitchen was designed to maximize open floor space and merge the living and cooking spaces.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

OLD MILL SHAWNEE

Don Justice Cabinet Makers

Classic Bourbon & Smoking room cabinetry in ML Campbell brand "Tobacco" stained Zebrawood. Sealed glass door humidors display this special Cigar selection on roll out trays with a center Bourbon Bar display. Glowback Brand lighting provides the "glow effect" in this relaxing enviroment.

Modern Lake Home

Alair Homes Clemson

North Capitol Hill

Marc Blackwell New York

From the sitting room adjacent to the kitchen, a look into the dining room, with a 7' x 7' custom table, with banquette, and flannel modern chairs.

93rd Street Kitchen Addition

Schloegel Design Remodel

The homeowner's wide range of tastes coalesces in this lovely kitchen and mudroom. Vintage, modern, English, and mid-century styles form one eclectic and alluring space. Rift-sawn white oak cabinets in warm almond, textured white subway tile, white island top, and a custom white range hood lend lots of brightness while black perimeter countertops and a Laurel Woods deep green finish on the island and beverage bar balance the palette with a unique twist on farmhouse style.

Whiskey Bar - Speakeasy Bar

Ario Studio

Smithtown Artisan Home

Aspect Design Build

Prairie Luxury

Redl World Class Kitchens

Design - Atmosphere Interior Design

Horsforth Home Bar & Entertainment room

Beckett & Beckett Interiors

Luxury entertainment room with home bar. We designed and manufactured a bespoke bar with added shelving and doors in the recess of the fire place. Wallpaper by Arte is available from our showroom.

SEACLIFF ON THE GREENS

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Alydar

Lauren Nicole Designs

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Benchtop and Blue Benchtop

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.