Len Schneyder

Natural stone and free flowing live edge wood cut bar top are the focus in this pool/bar room. LVP flooring in a light warm driftwood color is a beautiful accent color with the Chilton Woodlake blend stone back bar wall. (Ryan Hainey)

Intracoastal Residence

b+g design inc.

Barry Grossman

Liquor Wall

Backlit Décor

Behind the Starphire Glass shelving is our Backlit Wall Feature used in this Walnut Bar. Made in two pieces split along the shelving.

Custom Wine Storage

Larson's Furniture and Cabinetry

Custom built and finished wine refrigerator, wine bottle and wine glass storage cabinet and shelving. Made of pine and maple woods.

Timbers Place

Willow Creek Design Group

David Agnello

Basement Design + Build - Metal Detail

Mood Design + Build

Copper Farmhouse sink in back bar

Medieval Pub

Vogue furniture

The homeowner of this newly purchased Bloomfield Hills residence requested converting an area that was previously used as a train room, into a medieval inspired pub. The cabinetry, millwork and furniture was milled from solid White Oak lumber, distressed and caroused in a rubbed lacquer to create this authentic old world finish. Heavy gothic profiles and details were incorporated into the half round front bar and rear bar with back lit bottle display encased in iron gates. The pub also features extensive wall paneling with lighted frames displaying leaded glass panels, a motorized large screen TV lift concealed in the lower cabinetry, a built in upholstered banquet and freestanding pews for seating.

Awkward Office to Beautiful Bar

Boxwood Design Co

We turned a long awkward office space into a home bar for the homeowners to entertain in.

Ultracraft Metropolis Bar in Vertical Flame Oak

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Ultracraft Style: Metropolis (Slab) Finish: Textured Melamine - Flame Oak Vertical Countertop: Custom Wood by Alchemist Wood Designs Hardware: Hardware Resources – Katharine Knobs in Brushed Pewter Cabinetry Designer: Andrea Yeip Interior Designer: Justine Burchi (Mere Images) Contractor: Ken MacKenzie

Wine Hutch with Wet Bar

Morris Black Designs

Custom wine cabinet/wet bar with full wine cooler at right, sink in center and glass display cabinets for stemware. Black beadboard back and accent molding. #MorrisBlackDesigns

Moody Instaworthy Basement

Rosy Alexander Interior Design

Beaver Creek Contemporary

186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell

This home in Beaver Creek Colorado was captured by photographer Jay Goodrich, who did an excellent job of capturing the lighting as it appears in the space. Using an unconventional technique for lighting shelves, these were silhouetted with LED lights hidden behind thickened block shelves. The textured wall beyond adds depth to the composition. Architect: Julie Spinnato, Studio Spinnato www.juliespinnato.com Builder: Jeff Cohen, Cohen Construction Interior Designer: Lyon Design Group www.interiordesigncolorado.net Photographer: www.jaygoodrich.com Key Words: Shelf Lighting, Modern Shelf Lighting, Contemporary shelf lighting, lighting, lighting designer, lighting design, modern shelves, contemporary shelves, modern shelf, contemporary shelf, modern shelves, contemporary shelf light, kitchen shelf light, wet bar, wet bar lighting, bar lighting, shelf light, shelf lighting, modern shelves, modern shelf lighting, lighting for shelves, lighting for built ins, backlighting, silhouette, lighting, shelf lighting, kitchen lighting, bar lighting, bar lighting, shelf lighting, bar lighting, bar lighting, bar lighting, bar lighting

State 48 Brewery Downtown Phoenix

AFT Construction

Modern Hill Top Home

Design Directives, LLC

Large game room with mesquite bar top, swivel bar stools, quad TV, custom cabinets hand carved with bronze insets, game table, custom carpet, lighted liquor display, venetian plaster walls, custom furniture. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/sedona/

Royal Richmond

April Hamilton Interiors LLP

Luxury home bar, which acts as an ante room for a home cinema

Basement Bar

Clawson Cabinets

Oak Craftsman style bar with hammered copper farm sink and wall mounted faucet. Cabinets Decora beaded inset by Masterbrand

Charming Architectural Treasure

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Phoenix Kessaku Luxury Apartment-Photographed By Shamanth Patil J

Shamanth Patil Photography

Shamanth Patil J

Liquor Wall

Backlit Décor

Behind the Starphire Glass shelving is our Backlit Wall Feature used in this Walnut Bar. Made in two pieces split along the shelving.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Wood Benchtops

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.