Wall color SW 7015 Repose Gray, full bar, floating shelves, Heatilator Rave linear fireplace

Occupied Staging 4S Ranch

Teresa Rutherford

Home Show Expo 2017: Bar and Entertainment Space

accents + interiors

This space is made for entertaining.The full bar includes a microwave, sink and full full size refrigerator along with ample cabinets so you have everything you need on hand without running to the kitchen. Upholstered swivel barstools provide extra seating and an easy view of the bartender or screen. Even though it's on the lower level, lots of windows provide plenty of natural light so the space feels anything but dungeony. Wall color, tile and materials carry over the general color scheme from the upper level for a cohesive look, while darker cabinetry and reclaimed wood accents help set the space apart. Jake Boyd Photography

Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle

Solitude Homes

Park City Parade of Homes 2017

Foremost Interiors

New Home with River View coming to Bethesda in 2017 on Expansive 21,000 SF Lot

Laurence Cafritz Builders

Rock Lake Show Home (Phase 4)

Photo by Ted Knude

Carrington Hill Designs, Inc.

Michele Lee Willson Photography

Olathe Man Cave Basement Finish

KC Home Solutions, LLC

Talk about MAN CAVE! We finished this basement in Olathe and were finally able to go by there and grab some completion pictures. If there is a big game on, and you can't reach us? We are likely in this basement. A few details? 145" diagonal HD projection TV with custom 7:1 surround sound, full wet-bar (with another TV), full bathroom and a play room.

Yellowstone Club Residence - Wet Bar

Montana Tile & Stone

Bar featuring 3cm Polished Titanium with full slab splash and mitered front. Rab Photography

Sports Theme

DW Design & Decor LLC

Photography by Nick Daunys

Rrbuilders

This custom bar comes complete with custom shelving, white granite bar, wine fridge, custom cabinets, and modern chairs. Check out our Houzz profile for more modern inspiration.

Custom Adult Beverage Center

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Elegant bar with carved details and leaded glass doors. Photo by Vaughn Hartung

Lower Level Wet Bar with Grey Stained Cabinets and Thick Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves were used instead of wall cabinets to allow for bottle display. A pullout trash can, sink base, and beverage center were used on the base cabinets. Oil rubbed bronze hardware and faucet were used.

Fantastic Facelift

Chastain Interiors

Wayne The client purchased a beautiful Georgian style house but wanted to make the home decor more transitional. We mixed traditional with more clean transitional furniture and accessories to achieve a clean look. Stairs railings and carpet were updated, new furniture, new transitional lighting and all new granite countertops were changed.

New Build Closer to Family

Ingrid Porter Interiors, LLC

A stylish built in bar area with storage galore!

Family Room

Stonewood, LLC

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Carpet

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.