Carl Eschenburg

An Open Invitation in Ridgefield, Kitchen

Functional layout and beautiful finishes make this kitchen a dream come true. Placing the sink on an angled corner of the island between the range and refrigerator creates an easy work triangle while the large island allows for roomy prep space. Two pantries, one near the range and one near the refrigerator, give plenty of storage for dry goods and cookware. Guests are kept out of the cooks way by placing ample seating and the full service bar on the other side of the island. Open views through the breakfast room to the beautiful back yard and through large openings to the adjoining family room and formal dining room make this already spacious kitchen feel even larger.

Red Rock Renewal - Home Bar

Stephanie Larsen Interior Design and Associates

Interior Design: Stephanie Larsen Interior Design Photography: Steven Thompson

Transitional Home Bar

Lower Level Bar

CAP Carpet & Flooring

CAP Carpet & Flooring is the leading provider of flooring & area rugs in the Twin Cities. CAP Carpet & Flooring is a locally owned and operated company, and we pride ourselves on helping our customers feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door. We are your neighbors. We work and live in your community and understand your needs. You can expect the very best personal service on every visit to CAP Carpet & Flooring and value and warranties on every flooring purchase. Our design team has worked with homeowners, contractors and builders who expect the best. With over 30 years combined experience in the design industry, Angela, Sandy, Sunnie,Maria, Caryn and Megan will be able to help whether you are in the process of building, remodeling, or re-doing. Our design team prides itself on being well versed and knowledgeable on all the up to date products and trends in the floor covering industry as well as countertops, paint and window treatments. Their passion and knowledge is abundant, and we're confident you'll be nothing short of impressed with their expertise and professionalism. When you love your job, it shows: the enthusiasm and energy our design team has harnessed will bring out the best in your project. Make CAP Carpet & Flooring your first stop when considering any type of home improvement project- we are happy to help you every single step of the way.

Inndale Drive

FBC Remodel

A balance of modern finishes with a traditional feel. The asymmetrical design makes this walk up bar aesthetically pleasing. ©Finished Basement Company.

68' 912

Rogers Design Build

Plymouth, MN | Basement Bar

Franklin Builders

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga

Arrowhead Custom Cottage

Master Plan Builders & Master Plan Design

Fully featured wet coffee bar with moroccan inspired tile, floating shelving, and wine refridgerator.

Basement Wet Bar

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Overview shot of galley wet bar.

Hazelwood Homes- Unique Home Bar With Suspended Top

Village Home Stores

A unique home bar design with dark cabinetry and an extra-thick bar top with the illusion of being suspended. Wood look tile is installed on the floor and in the backsplash area. Design and materials from Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes.

Home Bar

4D Design + Consulting

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

This moody game room boats a massive bar with dark blue walls, blue/grey backsplash tile, open shelving, dark walnut cabinetry, gold hardware and appliances, a built in mini fridge, frame tv, and its own bar counter with gold pendant lighting and leather stools.

The Hyde - Bar

Papallo Kitchens

Custom bar with black wenge ravine finish. Custom handmade brass trim to shadowlines. Custom made cabinet with LED back-lit glass shelving. Photo Credit: Edge Design Consultants.

Lang Builders Flooring Project

CAP Carpet & Flooring

Parker West Interiors Lomita

S / Wiley Interior Photography

Stephanie Wiley Photography

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of bar shelving above the workspace.

Hendricks Park Design + Build

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Porcelain 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.