A New Take on Entertaining

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Ranch Chic

RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)

Basement Bar

Clawson Cabinets

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

Our New DFW Showroom

User

Basement Finishing In Potomac, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

A medium size wet bar with espresso cabinetry and white countertop

Modern Home on Championship Golf Course

Wyrick Residential Design

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.

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.

Basement Build-out

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The bar areas in the basement also serves as a small kitchen for when family and friends gather. A soft grey brown finish on the cabinets combines perfectly with brass hardware and accents. The drink fridge and microwave are functional for entertaining. The recycled glass tile is a show stopper!

Sports basement

D&G Construction

Full bar with custom cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steal back splash.

Sports Bar

House of Fine Carpentry- CABIFY Cabinetry

Custom built sports bar with glass shelves.

Tidy Space for a Good Time

Midland Cabinet Company

It may be petite, but this cozy space offers up a fully functioning bar, with refrigerator, storage and faucets tucked into recessed cubbyholes. Photo by Rusty Reniers

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Custom built shaker style cabinetry with rich brown stain. Cambria quartz countertop. Wine storage and liquor cabinet.

Cottonwood Contemporary Dream

Cultivate Construction

COLLABORATION PROJECT| SHEAR FORCE CONSTRUCTION

The Ultimate Bar Room Man Cave

Down Home Renovations

Sterling Rd

Artisan Custom Homes

Moody Instaworthy Basement

Rosy Alexander Interior Design

Evanston Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Wine Bar Unit & Crockery Unit in Bronze Expressive Oak! Inspired Elements

Inspired Elements Ltd

Wine bar unit & Crockery Unit in bronze expressive oak

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown 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.