Cozy bar with leaded glass column cabinetry

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Contemporary Entertainment Room with Barnwood Bar area.

Llama Architects

Stylish Drinks Bar area in this contemporary family home with sky-frame opening system creating fabulous indoor-outdoor luxury living. Stunning Interior Architecture & Interior design by Janey Butler Interiors. With bespoke concrete & barnwood details, stylish barnwood pocket doors & barnwod Gaggenau wine fridges. Crestron & Lutron home automation throughout and beautifully styled by Janey Butler Interiors with stunning Italian & Dutch design furniture.

Cypress County, Medicine Hat, Acreage

Design Kitchens & Countertops

A stunning yet simple home bar to meet all your entertaining needs. Rustic Pecan Cabinets combined with clean white quartz turn this space into a modern farmhouse feel. With one sink, and one beverage sink, you will always have a cold drink on hand.

Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse

Swanson Homes

The lower level of your home will never be an afterthought when you build with our team. Our recent Artisan home featured lower level spaces for every family member to enjoy including an athletic court, home gym, video game room, sauna, and walk-in wine display. Cut out the wasted space in your home by incorporating areas that your family will actually use!

SAB Homes for 2019 Spring Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Horses View

The Leland Group

Modern farmhouse describes this open concept, light and airy ranch home with modern and rustic touches. Precisely positioned on a large lot the owners enjoy gorgeous sunrises from the back left corner of the property with no direct sunlight entering the 14’x7’ window in the front of the home. After living in a dark home for many years, large windows were definitely on their wish list. Three generous sliding glass doors encompass the kitchen, living and great room overlooking the adjacent horse farm and backyard pond. A rustic hickory mantle from an old Ohio barn graces the fireplace with grey stone and a limestone hearth. Rustic brick with scraped mortar adds an unpolished feel to a beautiful built-in buffet.

Strand 2019 (Lakeville, MN)

Brooks Construction Group, LLC

Contemporary Interior Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive Design Build

The previously underutilized formal dining room now serves as a welcoming home bar, while the former kitchen has been reimagined as a cozy casual dining area.

Alluring Basement on Armitage

Dan Wangler: Design • Build • Renew

Basement bar cabinets (full overlay) by Mouser Cabinetry in Seaglass. Countertop by Vicostone in Luna Plena. Tx2 Ceramic Wall Tile in Snow with Mapei grout in Avalanche. Hardware by Top Knobs. Open shelves include under cabinet lighting.

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.

Basement Extraordinaire

Just Basements

The rustic aesthetic and sophisticated edge of the main bar area was created using matte black bar cabinetry, concrete-look quartz counters, as well as a live edge wood countertop on the raised bar ledge. Warm smoky hues were chosen for the walls and the dark elements throughout the rest of the space help to anchor the design and provide contrast and drama.

Mississippi River Valley Residence

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

Victorian Kitchen Collaboration in Melrose MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen remodel in late 1880's Melrose Victorian Home, in collaboration with J. Bradley Architects, and Suburban Construction. Slate blue lower cabinets, stained Cherry wood cabinetry on wall cabinetry, reeded glass and wood mullion details, quartz countertops, polished nickel faucet and hardware, Wolf range and ventilation hood, tin ceiling, and crown molding.

Cardinal Flower

Cameron Getter Design

Coffee bar renovation included new cabinet doors and drawer fronts, new countertops, backsplash, tile, new lighting and hardware fixtures, open shelving and fresh paint.

Chermside West Renovation

Little White Label

A cool and sophisticated home bar that features in the games room. Floating steel-frame shelving with glass inserts were used for sleek look. VJ Panelling in a dark charcoal wraps around the room to create a moody look whilst still keeping with the rest of the home.

Englewood 3075

Shadow Creek Homes

'21 New Home - North Oaks, MN

Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic Splashback and Engineered Quartz Splashback

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.