Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga

Clarendon

Lisa Lev Design

Tartan Ridge Lot 88

Romanelli & Hughes Custom Home Builders

J.E. Evans

Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Check out the herringbone floor pattern in this custom home bar! We love the wine fridge, wood flooring, French doors and the wall sconces.

Open-plan Concept | Contemporary Living, Dining & Bathroom

Improva

This modern contemporary style dry bar area features Avant Stone Bianco Orobico - honed, benchtop and splash back with a sliding door to hide the bar when not in use.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

East Cobb Clean and sophisticated Kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Clean and Sophisticated kitchen with white perimeter and black/blue island and vent hood, mitered edge porcelain countertops in a honed finish - picket backsplash with white grout, black faucet, black sink and black decorative hardware.

Keenes Pointe Trackman Golf Room

Waters Custom Builders LLC

Man Cave/She Shed

Evanston Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Drink and Meal Prep Station

dRemodeling

Away from the main circulation of the kitchen, the drink and meal prep station allows for easy access to common amenities without crowding up the main kitchen area. With plenty of cabinets for snack and a cooler for drinks, it has you covered!

Rustic Refined Remodel

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Main Level Transformation - Brookfield

Callen Construction, Inc.

The dry bar provides a designated area for beverages, especially for entertaining.

Mona Home Remodel

Designs By Liv

25th Street

Live Oak Houston Builders

Port Abbey Place

V.I.Photography & Design

Vincent Ivicevic

Belleair Shore beach home remodel

Dream Coast Builders

In a cozy den nestled within Jon Cancellino's home, the atmosphere exudes warmth and masculinity, making it the ultimate man cave retreat. As you step inside, your eyes are immediately drawn to the rich, dark brown wood flooring that runs throughout the space. The deep, chocolate hues underfoot create a solid foundation for the room's character. Above, the ceiling lights cast a soft, inviting glow, illuminating the room's treasures and hidden gems. Suspended on the white ceiling, they punctuate the den with pockets of light, adding to the overall ambiance. The white wall behind the glass cabinet provides a stark, contrasting backdrop, allowing the treasures on display to truly shine. The glass cabinet stands proudly, showcasing Jon's carefully curated collection of vintage memorabilia, from sports memorabilia to antique curiosities. The transparent glass panels protect and proudly exhibit the cherished contents within, making it a focal point of the room. To one side, there's a fully equipped kitchenette, featuring an oven, sink, and tap. The stainless steel sink and tap gleam under the ambient lighting, offering both functionality and style. It's here that Jon can whip up his favorite game day snacks or simply enjoy a cold drink with friends. All around, the AC ducts are cleverly concealed, blending seamlessly with the den's design. They ensure that the room remains comfortable year-round, allowing for hours of entertainment and relaxation without worry about temperature. With its combination of dark brown wood flooring, ceiling lights, and tasteful displays, Jon Cancellino's man cave is a haven for relaxation and enjoyment, where memories are made and cherished.

Feeling Blue? : Mini Bar

Tamara Day Design

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Macedonia Project

KAS Interior Design

Wet Bar area of great room. Custom wood cabinets with granite counter. Photgraphy by: KAS Interiors

Crafted Comfort

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Multi-Coloured Benchtop

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.