Stephani Buchman Photography

Set against the shiplap paneling of the recreation room walls, an L-shaped rift-sawn mahogany wet bar curves statuesquely into the hall accommodating a resort-like service station between the counter and glass-and-mirror-shelved hutch that any mixologist could get behind. James Merrell Photography

Private Residence

Granoff Architects

It's In The Details- Full Home Design

Window Treats Inc.

Jackson Creek Residence

Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.

Pool House

R LUCAS Construction and Design

Wood topped bar brings natural beauty indoors.

Lower Vintners

Jay Andre Construction, Inc.

Bloomery

2nd Cycle

Walk out basement.

Calle Del Cerrito

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Wet Bar

Calle Del Cerrito

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Wet Bar

Fall Parade Home 2020

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Expansive lower level family room featuring wet bar, exercise room and sport court.

Home Bar

Vulkan Architects

Dramatic Family Home: Family Room

Wiles Design Group

In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. The upper level is a versatile haven for relaxation, work, and rest. In the elegant home bar, a brick wall accent adds warmth, complementing open shelving and a well-appointed island. Bar chairs, a mini-fridge, and curated decor complete this inviting space. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design

M Streets

Karia Designs

Created space for a wall mounted TV as well as additional wine storage. Finished with some glass cabinet doors with gold accent hardware.

Refined Contemporary Garden Condominium

NICHEdg

The custom built-in dry bar cabinetry and top make functional use of the awkward corner. The cabinetry provides enclosed storage for bar essentials while the fridge is a great place to store the client's craft beers. The custom floating shelves provide open storage to showcase our client's extensive beer and spirits glass collection acquired during his international travels. Unique, old world art finish the bar design creating both dimension and interest. Photo: Virtual 360 NY

Wisteria Lane Farmhouse

Timberlake Custom Homes

This large custom Farmhouse style home features Hardie board & batten siding, cultured stone, arched, double front door, custom cabinetry, and stained accents throughout.

Ox Lake 2

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Basement Bar

Striking Renovations

Custom Home Bar

DAVID RAMSAY, Cabinetmakers

Traditional American Cherry residential bar in Haddonfield, NJ. This bar features two entries from either side with doors and flip up bar top sections. A flat screen TV has been built in to the back bar and a matching wood soffit ceiling mirrors the bar footprint. Photo by David Ramsay, Cabinetmakers, Moorestown, NJ

Modern Victorian Gem

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Rick Lee Photo

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Floor and Brown Benchtop

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.