Bars

Solid Rock Concrete Design

Sycamore Springs Ranch

Mindy Gudzinski Design

Project in collaboration with Lake Flato Architects - Project team: Ted Flato, Karla Greer & Mindy Gudzinski Photo by Karla Greer

Westport Transitional

Segerson Builders

Pantry featuring custom cabinetry and a textured tile backsplash.

Loft living - home bar with reclaimed wood

Greenbrook Design Center

Build Method: Inset Base cabinets: SW Black Fox Countertop: Caesarstone Rugged Concrete Special feature: Pool Stick storage Ice maker panel Bar tower cabinets: Exterior sides – Reclaimed wood Interior: SW Black Fox with glass shelves

Manshed

Paul Uhlmann Architects

Christopher Frederick Jones

Transitional Home Bar

Southall Residence

3D Builders, LLC

454 sqft free standing pool cabana with plenty of room for gaming and watching the game. Key features include a wet bar with recycled barnwood accents, a full bath which includes a custom designed suspended vanity and a natural stone shower, and of course space for a cigar humidor.

Newport Beach

Inspirations Interior Design Inc.

Now you can see the advantage of removing the wall and opening up the kitchen to the family area. The owner can stand behind his brand new bar, talk to his guest and still have a great view of the 80 inch TV screen on the opposite wall. For continuity, the cabinetry and countertops match what we used in the kitchen.

Southwestern Saddle Seating at Bar

The Hidden Touch

Fun rustic saddle seating in this rustic luxury home in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon. Photography by The Hidden Touch.

This expansive loft inspires kicking off one's shoes and mixing up a cocktail, whether for a crowd or just after a long day of work. The limited palette of charcoal and walnut combines with bright touches of polished nickel in the bar cart and round mirror above it, for just the right mix of warm and cool, in this modern loft apartment in Harlem, NY, designed and photographed by Clare Donohue / 121studio.

Transitional Home

Art Tile

Strawberry Hollow Farm Basement Bar

MK Designs LLC

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.

Basement Update

Riegis Design Co. LLC

The client wanted to add in a basement bar to the living room space, so we took some unused space in the storage area and gained the bar space. We updated all of the flooring, paint and removed the living room built-ins. We also added stone to the fireplace and a mantle.

Residential Concrete Bar with Integrated Champagne Trough and Sink

Thiel Studios

McIllree

Trentwood Homes

Basement Bar & Fireplace

FBC Remodel

The basement bar faces the fireplace wall. Large wooden beams on the ceiling.Hidden speakers throughout the space. ©Finished Basement Company

Isle Of Capri, Gold Coast

Mintconstruct Pty Ltd

West End Home Bar

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

The bar as seen from the family room between it and the kitchen. A glimpse of the living room is seen beyond. John Magor

Home Bar Design Ideas with Concrete Benchtops and Terrazzo Benchtops

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.