This family created a great, lakeside get-away for relaxing weekends in the northwoods. This new build maximizes their space and functionality for everyone! Contemporary takes on more traditional styles make this retreat a one of a kind.

Shoreline Dr

Gibson Contracting

1950s Ranch Addition

Bobby Sanders -- Sanders Design Build

This project was a 6,800 square foot addition to a 1950s ranch home in Amarillo and it’s loaded with character. The remodeled spaces include new bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen, bar, wine room and other living areas. There are some very unique touches found in this remodel such as the custom stained glass windows of the homeowner’s family crest.

Ranjit Remodel

R.W. Jones Construction, Inc.

Basement Bar and Bathroom in Harford County, MD

Lasting Impressions Design, LLC

Noser Island & Bar Area

Rima Nasser

In this charming kitchen, we added an island and a bar area using distressed black cabinets. This traditional look with old European details gives this kitchen the kick it needed! Photo Credit: Rima Nasser

Private Residence, Hyde Park

Sally Noble Architect, LLC

MIles Wolf, photographer

Lewes Home Theater

Atlantic Kitchen & Bath LLC

1950s Ranch Addition

Bobby Sanders -- Sanders Design Build

Custom Cherry Kitchen and Wine cooler station.

Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.

Pool House in Fairview

Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters

Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters create flexibility in both space and security. Pictured here, you see custom multifold panels framing an inviting fireplace, creating versatility to keep in warm air or create airflow during the warm weather months.

Phoenix, MD Basement Bar

Lasting Impressions Design, LLC

Oakton/ Vale

Good Star Homes

Granite topped with Chicago Bar Rail. Black Brookhaven cabinetry with ornate glass, racks for wine bottles, undermount metal sink, oil rubbed bronze faucet. Grey textured stone wall behind bar and on knee wall. Engineered wood flooring looks absolutely beautiful. Recessed lighting. Coffered ceiling.

"Pleasure Bay" - Ocean City, NJ

Bachich Associates

Montecito Mediterranean

Socal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Lion Windows and Doors Erika Bierman Photography

Bars

Robinson Building Corp.

Basement Bar

Braaten Cabinets

Willowgrove, Saskatoon - Bar

Kitchen Designs Studio

Simple single wall home bar. Oak stained black with granite counter top. Grey glass with gold flake, glass back splash.

Kitchen with Big Island

CABINET WORLD - Pittsburgh

Great kitchen for a family in the Pittsburgh area. Contemporary light fixtures compliment neutral cabinetry and a contrasting island. Multiple sinks and professional grade appliances make the space functional.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Beige Splashback

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.