Elevate your home by converting your basement into a recreation room. Create a functional space with personality by bringing in durable and elegant materials and cabinetry with plenty of storage space. Consider including a wet bar, a TV-watching spot, and a game table to deliver the best intimate entertainment experience.

Davis Ct

Urban 1111 Design, LLC

The original formal dining room was one of the unused rooms in the house. We have now turned it into a true home office since my client now works from home only.

Brookfield Prairie Home

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The butler service counter has a fun spash of texture with the mosaic marble backsplash. Blue cabinets with brass hardware top if off.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

3D Skizzen

Roomy Design

Parc Fermé

Josh Wynne Construction

Parc Fermé is an area at an F1 race track where cars are parked for display for onlookers. Our project, Parc Fermé was designed and built for our previous client (see Bay Shore) who wanted to build a guest house and house his most recent retired race cars. The roof shape is inspired by his favorite turns at his favorite race track. Race fans may recognize it. The space features a kitchenette, a full bath, a murphy bed, a trophy case, and the coolest Big Green Egg grill space you have ever seen. It was located on Sarasota Bay.

Finished Basement in St. Paul

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and a more open and airy.

Steve's Bar

Frontal Kitchens

Ardmore Mediterranean Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

#Ross_Haus

25:8 Research + Design

A massive kitchen island makes it the perfect place to gather.

Finished Basement in St. Paul

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

Finished Basement with Bar, Bathroom and Living Room in New Hudson, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Spice Wood Estates Kitchen

Matterhorn Development Co.

Project Cadboro

Cielo & Oak Interiors

The Winfield Project

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

Discover the enchanting secret behind our latest project with @liccrenovations - a stunning dark blue dry bar that seamlessly doubles as a hutch for the upcoming dining space. Stay tuned for the grand reveal! ✨

Manhattan Valley

Michele Bitter Designs

Custom designed bar for entertaining with metal grid inserts and marble countertop and brass inlay.

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That Design Studio

The Lake Life | Basement Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Coastal-inspired home bar with a modern twist. Navy painted cabinetry with brass fixtures and a modern tile backsplash to create the clean look for a simple nautical theme for the family and guest to enjoy. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Wet bar Replacement Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina Cabinet Company

Replacement wet bar finished in Chapel Hill, NC. Completed with Masterpiece cabinetry in lagoon paint which can look blue or gray depending on the lighting

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue 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.