Here is a basement bar in new construction. Homeowner wanted a real sense of place, more like the feel of a bar and not just a family room basement. Natural light windows and a real attention to fabulous construction and design details got them a great space for entertaining.

Mooney Residence - Bar Detail

Elisons Workshop

Patinaed copper counter top with integrated sink, reclaimed wood and custom-made oil rubbed hardware.

Beautiful Bar in the home theater with custom copper bar top inside and outside the bi fold window to the patio, Leathered granite surround.

A home bar is the perfect place to watch the game and entertain friends. Metal and Glass doors make the wine cellar transform the cine cellar into a feature wall in the room.

Stargazer

Tiffany Homes

Modern Bar Design Alexandria, VA by Reico Kitchen & Bath

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Rachel Mignogna of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, VA, this modern bar design features Merillat Basic cabinets in the Wesley door style in Maple with a Dulce finish. Countertops are custom made copper countertops. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com.

Lake Summit Blackhawk

Packard Cabinetry of North Carolina

Kevin J. Smith

Classic Details

Rhoads Design & Construction

Photography by Starboard & Port of Springfield, MO.

Colorado Ski Home #2

Eggers Architecture, Inc.

The custom made bar sits adjacent to the family room (camera location) and a billiards area. A set of double doors at the end of the billiards table enters a home theatre. The space is open and views to the ski mountain.

Traditional Bar Remodel

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Poliquin

Interior Exterior Designs Inc.

Luis Becerrca

Fifth Ave Apartment

David Estreich Architects

A wet bar is tucked into a recess near the dining room. It features bronze and sandblasted glass upper cabinets paired with leather fronted base cabinets and a unique bronze mesh countertop.

House in Budleigh Salterton, Cocktail Bar

Touch Design Group

Touch Design Group designed and made this bespoke Cocktail Bar in copper and smoked oak. The bar incorporates an integrated secret drawer dishwasher and has it's own copper sink and tap to match the natural copper surface which will develop a unique patina over time. Back-lit shelving offers plenty of room to show off essential cocktail ingredients and martini glasses.

Quick Residence

AB Design Elements, LLC

Jack London Photography

Built in Wet Bar update

The Little Black Chair

Bar - Copper & Neolith (Iron Moss)

Austin Granite Direct

Home bar area with a copper counter, copper vanity sink finishes, and Neolith backsplash.

Moving On Up

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

Our team renovated and completely furnished our client’s Tualatin home three years ago and when they planned a move to a much larger home in Lake Oswego, they included ATIID in a major renovation, new addition and furnishings. We first determined the best way to incorporate the furniture we’d recently sourced for every room in their current home, then upgrade new formal and entertaining spaces big time with color and style! In the living room, we looked to custom furnishings, natural textures and a splash of fresh green to create the ultimate family gathering space. Hand painted wallpaper inspired our formal dining room, where bold blue and mixed metals meet warm wood tones and an awe-inspiring chandelier. Wallpaper also added interest in the powder bath, master and guest bedrooms. The most significant change to the home was the addition of the “Play Room” with golf simulator, outdoor living room and swimming pool for decidedly grown-up entertaining. This home is large but the spaces live cozy and welcoming for the family and all their friends! Photography by Cody Wheeler

Sands Point, NY

Abaca Interiors

Built-in wet bar in open modern-rustic great room. Photographer: Raquel Langworthy (Untamed Studios LLC)

Home Bar Design Ideas with Copper 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.