Casual Elegance for Lake Geneva Lake House

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC., Beverage Bar and Butlers Pantry with Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry with recessed Georgetown style door in Vintage Navy finish. Display glass door cabinets are polished aluminum for a chrome look with storage of glass ware, coffee bar with deep drawers and shimmer blue mosaic backsplash. Victoria McHugh Photography

Foxcroft Contemporary

Kingswood Custom Homes

Outdoor bar

SH interiors

Sexy outdoor bar with sparkle. We add some style and appeal to this stucco bar enclosure with mosaic glass tiles and sleek dark granite counter. Floating glass shelves for display and easy maintenance. Stainless BBQ doors and drawers and single faucet.

Beach Drive

Studio Miel

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Dry Bar

KraftMaster Renovations

The large picture window allows a ton of natural light to pour into the space and brighten up the two-tone cabinetry. With raised panel cabinet doors, the kitchen is traditional and matches the elegant style of this comfortable home. The back of the kitchen has a small dry bar, while the front has a dedicated coffee bar - not to mention the awesome pot filler at the range!

Innerwood in Indian Hill

The V Collective

"Just Enough" Bar Area between Kitchen and Dining Rm

Transitional Home Bar

Wet Bar & Pantry

Coastal Signature Homes

Kelly Ct. Basement

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House

Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour

Purple Cherry Architects

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Macassar ebony wet bar

Lackey Woodworking Inc.

A wet bar/dinning room cabinet made with grain matched Macassar ebony veneer.

Classic Modern Beach House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Compact Kitchenette/Bar

NGD Interiors, Inc.

A small area is turned into a kitchenette/bar area. White cabinets with clean lines, paired with dark countertops and floor create a clean contemporary feel.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour

Purple Cherry Architects

Indian Rocks Beach Custom Home Bar

Paris Flea Interiors

Set the scene for an intimate get-together or a relaxing evening at home with this dazzling custom built home bar. This modern and wonderfully luxe bar area features ocean blue glass mosaic tile backsplash. The expansive island allows for gatherings while the eye catching blue Ikat upholstered chairs provide comfortable seating. Transitional crystal pendants keep this space light and bright.

Casual Elegance for Lake Geneva Lake House

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Kitchen

TS Manufacturing

South Austin Home

Kristen James, AIA, WELL AP + LEED AP

Home bar with penny round tile connects the great room / dining room area with the kitchen

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Splashback and Mosaic Tile 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.