Fine wine is an investment too valuable and beautiful to be confined to a dusty cellar or shut away unceremoniously in a cupboard. And to pull out a dry cork or serve wine from a bottle with a moldy label – unthinkable. Better storage for the bottle means more enjoyment in the glass. Sub-Zero wine storage units act not merely as coolers but as guardians against the four enemies of wine: heat, humidity, light and vibration.

Media Room

Colby Craig Custom Homes

Created by CASON luxury home - Media room with kitchen. Baja blue granite, with lucien metallics tile from Ann Sacks

Green Oaks Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

Alex Claney Photography Glazed Cherry cabinets anchor one end of a large family room remodel. The clients entertain their large extended family and many friends often. Moving and expanding this wet bar to a new location allows the owners to host parties that can circulate away from the kitchen to a comfortable seating area in the family room area. Thie client did not want to store wine or liquor in the open, so custom drawers were created to neatly and efficiently store the beverages out of site.

Walnut Cove Residence

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Interior Designer: Allard & Roberts Interior Design, Inc. Builder: Glennwood Custom Builders Architect: Con Dameron Photographer: Kevin Meechan Doors: Sun Mountain Cabinetry: Advance Custom Cabinetry Countertops & Fireplaces: Mountain Marble & Granite Window Treatments: Blinds & Designs, Fletcher NC

Dimple Dell 2014

Upland Development, Inc.

Apple Valley, Kitchen

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography This petite beverage nook is a luxurious feature and is conveniently located near the kitchen eating areas. To boost the function of this wet bar, it is designed with a built in wine rack, over head storage cabinets, and a trendy glass door, stainless steel mini fridge. We used the same high quality elements as the rest of the kitchen, including the mosaic backsplash, granite countertop, and under cabinet lighting.

Modern Remodel

The Arvada Flooring Company

Basement Bar with Wood Flooring and Stone Wall

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Cabinetry in a Mink finish was used for the bar cabinets and media built-ins. Ledge stone was used for the bar backsplash, bar wall and fireplace surround to create consistency throughout the basement. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Engerman

Engerman Companies

Photo by John Engerman Custom Bar created from sail boat.

Contemporary Home Bar

Tetherow - Bainbridge Ct.

Pacwest Builders LLC

Ross Chandler

Basement Bar - Kintyre Model - 2014 Spring Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Stainless steel appliances in basement wet bar. Subway tile backsplash. Large floor tiles. Stone countertops. Photography by Spacecrafting.

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

The lower level entertainment area is set up for large gatherings. LVP flooring with a worn wood look runs throughout the bar and entertainment space. Clear alder cabinetry, wainscoting and crown draws the bar and entertainment center together. The bar features tin ceiling detail, brass foot rail, metal and leather bar stools, waxed soapstone countertops, beveled antique mirror tiles, Irish inspired bar details and antique inspired lighting. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Westminster Estate

The WhiteHouse Collection

Caleb Vandermeer Photography

Walnut Cove Transitional Retreat

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Interior Designer: Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc Architect: Con Dameron, Architectural Practice Builder: Dan Collins, Glennwood Custom Builders Photographer: David Dietrich Photography

Avenida Del Valle

JL Rowley Contracting Inc.

Highland Park Whole House Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Second Story Mediterranean Addition

TriplePoint Design Build

Craftsman Style, New Construction Project

Laura of Pembroke

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets

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.