A standard approach to kitchen design was not an option for this glamorous open-plan living area. Instead, an intricate bar sits front of house, with attractive and practical kitchen space tucked in behind.

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Harbor Pointe

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Custom Contemporary Michigan Home

Berghuis Construction LLC

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TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

Walk-up Bar in Espresso stained Rift Cut Oak and Maple. This little gem measures less than 6' long but packs all the necessities to service you and your guests for any occasion - resting just between the Kitchen and matching Entertainment Center for maximum convenience. The main focal point is the engraved lower doors with their concentric designs framing the glass front Cooler. Each side has interior liquor drawers built in for ease of selection when hunting for that seldom used liqueur. Above the open work surface hangs the stemware with LED lighting. The upper glass storage has 1/2" polished glass illuminated with cool operating LED lights all behind wood framed frosted glass inserts to match the white counter top

Contemporary Wet Bar - Hartland

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Modern bar, Frameless cabinets in Vista Plus door style, rift wood species in Matte Eclipse finish by Wood-Mode Custom Cabinets, glass shelving highlighted with abundant LED lighting. Waterfall countertops

Room To Spare

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Yellowstone Lane 2 Story

Zehnder Homes

Home Bar with tile floor, backsplash, and sink!

Multi-Seat Bar with Metal Accents

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Unique custom designed full bar with seating for 6. Built-in arched bookshelves at wall include wood framed glass shelves. Decorative pilasters spaced in between bookshelves. Bar also includes several appliances, curved wainscot panel & bar rail.

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Intricate Concepts of South Florida, Inc.

Bar Epoxy Countertops

Tonic Interiors

Custom epoxy bar top installation, full basement remodel featuring game room and wet bar. In addition to providing a wide range of interior design services, Tonic Interiors also specializes in the installation of custom epoxy counter and bar tops. Epoxy countertops are a beautiful, durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional stone and laminate surfaces, and may be applied over many existing substrates such as formica, granite or tile. Each countertop is a seamless, one-of -a-kind work of art with an endless variety of finishes and color options, and may be formulated to replicate marble, quartz and high-end stone surfaces for a fraction of the cost.

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FLOORING SHOWROOM

Basement Bar Remodel, Peoria, Illinois

Wet Bar with full refrigerator, wine rack and bar seating.

The "Chateau"

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Kilpatrick Basement

Kristina Kilpatrick

2014-2016 Falcon Ridge House

Cristina Mullins Interiors

Elements of rustic, industrial with a bit of modern fun. Painted chalkboard backsplash adds a bit of whimsy to an otherwise very adult space.

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Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Ceramic 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.