Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

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.

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.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Home Bar with Koi Wallpaper Backsplash and Black High Gloss Cabinets

Paper Moon Painting

Fabulous home bar where we installed the koi wallpaper backsplash and painted the cabinets in a high-gloss black lacquer!

Remodel

DeSanctis Homes

Step Rock Estates Lot #1

Simons Design Studio

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography

Whiskey Room

Upside Interiors

Whiskey Room Lounge

Green with Envy: A Living and Dining Room Refreshi

Gina Sims Designs

Los Altos Hills Kitchen, Bar, Wine Cabinet, Bathrooms & Front Door

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Custom wine storage. Bar with white lacquered glossy back panels and grey glossy vertical opening cabinets with integrated LED lights.

Duck, NC - New Construction

Amy Hilliker Certified Designer-The Design Project

2018 Hinckley Home

Otero Signature Homes

Step Rock Estates Lot #1

Simons Design Studio

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography

Nebel Street Project

Welling Kitchen, Bath & Floor

Perfect built-in coffee bar, complete with a sink and plenty of storage. Natural maple cabinets from Crystal Cabinetry and Steel Grey suede granite countertops make a statement and frame the views of the trees and lake out of all of the windows. Removing a wall made a huge difference to open up the space and maximize the view.

Marshall St. Bar +

LaBonte Construction

Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

The butler pantry allows small appliances to be kept plugged in and on the granite countertop. The drawers contain baking supplies for easy access to the mixer. A metal mesh front drawer keeps onions and potatoes. Also, a dedicated beverage fridge for the main floor of the house.

Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition

Studio Z Architecture

This elegant butler’s pantry links the new formal dining room and kitchen, providing space for serving food and drinks. Unique materials like mirror tile and leather wallpaper were used to add interest. LED lights are mounted behind the wine wall to give it a subtle glow. Contractor: Momentum Construction LLC Photographer: Laura McCaffery Photography Interior Design: Studio Z Architecture Interior Decorating: Sarah Finnane Design

Wet Bar with Charging Drawer

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

This beautiful wet bar with cooktop features white Ann Sacks Nottingham Cascade tile, engineered quartz "Eternal Noir" by Silestone, maple cabinets Medallion, and an induction cooktop. The cabinetry is semi-custom and offers a wide range of pull out cabinet and drawer storage.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black 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.