Spacious game room with adjacent kitchen. Ceiling is lined with woven matting, as well as custom cabinet inserts, Limestone flooring and mahogany stained wood trim and cabinetry.

Curated Haven

European Design Interiors

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Carolyn, Beverly Hills

Milano Granite

Linda Kasian Photography

Coastal Signature Homes

Cabinets: Centerpoint Cabinets Wall color: Sherwin Williams (Comfort Grey) Appliances: Jennair Countertops: Cambria Faucet: Ferguson

Casa Cervejaria - Brewery Home

Otoni Arquitetura

Workshop for brewing craft beer! The openings and the counter were designed to integrate spaces and enhance socialization, which is the heart of the brewing culture. Photo: M. Caldo Studio

William Spencer/Kingsmill

Kitchen Design Inc.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Brecksville Whole Home Renovation

Jennifer Speer Design

Custom wine and coffee bar. Glazed Caribbean blue tile; custom walnut butcher block; glass & wood shelving. Whole home design for first floor renovation. Second floor is in progress. Oversee entire project and work directly with contractor and vendors. Purchased all furnishings and design the final space in all area.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Morning Bar in Master Bedroom Vestibule

Central Bar Area

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

This symmetrical Bar divides the space between the banquette and the family room, allowing easy access to both. The quartzite slab continues on the backsplash to differentiate this area.

The Destination Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Coastal entertaining bar with glass accent wall cabinets and perfect symmetry.

Remodeling Project 3

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom built dry bar serves the living room and kitchen and features a liquor bottle roll-out shelf. Beautiful Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co. Tile by Halsey Tile Co.; Hardwood Flooring by Hoosier Hardwood Floors, LLC; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Bar and Murphy Bed Cabinets - Walnut stained custom cabinetry. Vicostone Quartz in Bella top on the bar. Glazzio/Magical Forest Collection in Crystal Lagoon tile on the bar backsplash.

The Perfectly Imperfect Farmhouse

GLDESIGN

Sometimes what you’re looking for is right in your own backyard. This is what our Darien Reno Project homeowners decided as we launched into a full house renovation beginning in 2017. The project lasted about one year and took the home from 2700 to 4000 square feet.

HMS Kitchen Remodel

LB Designs

Adjacent to the kitchen is the wine cooler and bar with cabinetry flowing into the pantry area. Photo by Jason Brooks - cameraeyephoto.com

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Splashback and Pink 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.