In the process of renovating this house for a multi-generational family, we restored the original Shingle Style façade with a flared lower edge that covers window bays and added a brick cladding to the lower story. On the interior, we introduced a continuous stairway that runs from the first to the fourth floors. The stairs surround a steel and glass elevator that is centered below a skylight and invites natural light down to each level. The home’s traditionally proportioned formal rooms flow naturally into more contemporary adjacent spaces that are unified through consistency of materials and trim details.

Longboat Key, Florida

Dawn M Smith Photography

Summer Dream Home 2017

J & V Painting

Custom Built Traditional Home in Hagerstown, MD

driscoll interior design, LLC

The stained walnut coffered ceiling gives the pub room a warm, European feel. Custom window treatments soften the windows and add to the warmth. The window treatments are designed with a bohemian pleat on a decorative rod with rings using a gorgeous embroidered fabric. Interior Design Hagerstown, MD.

Steampunk Wetbar in Alexandria, VA

Trim Spaces

Biltmore Estates

An Original, Inc.

Full detail of the bar and integrated soffit lighting and under-counter lighting. One of the lower cabinets is a wine fridge that is paneled, and the other is a custom cabinet with rollouts for storage. The upper Elements back painted glass was custom-sized to fit the space and the color is bronze gloss.

Kirkwood - South Clay

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Vinnings Estate 2

Kellogg Creek Cabinetry

John McDonald

1403 Lincoln Ave

FBC Remodel

Sheik Rustic Modern Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Mount Pleasant, SC Marshfront Custom Home

Nautilus Company, LLC

Photo Credit - Patrick Brickman

Mountain Timber Home

River City Woodworks

New Canaan Contemporary Home

The RAM Group

Steven Rossi Photography LLC

Kitchen & Bar Remodel - Amy Mood

Kitchen Views at National Lumber

Steampunk Wetbar in Alexandria, VA

Trim Spaces

Bar Area

KraftMaster Renovations

Drawing inspiration from old-world Europe, Tuscan-style decorating is never short on drama or elegance. We brought a touch of that old-world charm into this home with design elements that looks refined, warm, and just a touch of rustic. This Tuscan kitchen design is basically inspired by Italian forms and designs. Granite -Juparana Crema Bordeaux Backsplash - Tam Petra Stone Orsini - Listello - ABCF (Pencil) - 1x12 - ABC Photo Credit - Blackstock Photography

Kapple Project

Bearded Builders

Home Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love everything about this game room, especially the wet bar and wainscoting!

Timeless Transitional Residence

The Decorators Unlimited

Designed and constructed with a clean and timeless look, this home is a reflection of the perfect transitional design. From the light wood floors with white walls to the espresso wood accent, the features of this home allow for the timeless design to be ageless. Keeping the furniture a dark wood tone paired with white fabrics also allows them to use accent colors through the seasons.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Splashback and Light Hardwood Floors

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.