Twist Tours

Mountain Modern Style Home

Next Stage Design + Build

Scott DuBose Photography /Designed by Nicole Guilbert: https://www.casesanjose.com/bio/nicole-guilbert/

South Medea

Inside Stories

Basement Finishing in Clarksburg, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

A very nice and simple combination of lower dark cabinetry and white countertop.

Contemporary Painted Cabinets

Azure Cabinets

Sea Hawk

Surfside Home Co.

Wet bar with blue backsplash, open shelves and brass ceiling fixtures.

Hamptons Home Bar

Brooke Taylor Designs Inc

Bar area with built-in appliances, beverage center, refrigerator and freezer drawers, two sinks with touch-activated pull faucets, one of which is a long wine cooler, dishwasher and microwave.

Butler's Pantry Looking into the Dining Room

Tim Barber Architects

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.

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

San Clemente

Blackband Design

AFTER: BAR | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt

Pohl Project

Jamco Unlimited Inc

I'm not sure what's more beautiful the eclectic backsplash or the wine refrigerator. This would be the perfect place to unwind after a long day.

Casseque Province Kitchen

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Photography: Jason Stemple

White, Blue and Brass in Bronxville

FitzPatrick Design and Cabinetry

Photo: Christine FitzPatrick

St Judes Dr

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

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.

Lakeside Condo

Britany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors

The sunroom features a wet bar designed in Starmark Cabinetry's Maple Cosmopolitan finished in Graphite. The quartz counters are from Zodiaq in a new color called Versilia Grigio. Hardware is from Hickory Hardware in Verona Bronze. Wet bar features include glass doors, wine bottle and glass storage, and a wine refrigerator and ice maker.

Portfolio

Halm & Perkins, LLC

The Destination Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Moody Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beverage center is located adjacent to the kitchen and joint living area composed of greys, whites and blue accents. Our main focus was to create a space that would grab people’s attention, and be a feature of the kitchen. The cabinet color is a rich blue (amalfi) that creates a moody, elegant, and sleek atmosphere for the perfect cocktail hour. This client is one who is not afraid to add sparkle, use fun patterns, and design with bold colors. For that added fun design we utilized glass Vihara tile in a iridescent finish along the back wall and behind the floating shelves. The cabinets with glass doors also have a wood mullion for an added accent. This gave our client a space to feature his beautiful collection of specialty glassware. The quilted hardware in a polished chrome finish adds that extra sparkle element to the design. This design maximizes storage space with a lazy susan in the corner, and pull-out cabinet organizers for beverages, spirits, and utensils.

Mediterranean reboot

Wieland Studio, LLC

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue 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.