Sheik Rustic Modern Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

California Rancher and Pool House

LMB Interiors

Pool house galley kitchen with concrete flooring for indoor-outdoor flow, as well as color, texture, and durability. The small galley kitchen, covered in Ann Sacks tile and custom shelves, serves as wet bar and food prep area for the family and their guests for frequent pool parties. Polished concrete flooring carries out to the pool deck connecting the spaces, including a cozy sitting area flanked by a board form concrete fireplace, and appointed with comfortable couches for relaxation long after dark. Poolside chaises provide multiple options for lounging and sunbathing, and expansive Nano doors poolside open the entire structure to complete the indoor/outdoor objective. Photo credit: Kerry Hamilton

Contemporary Beach Home

Vertex AV

40' Sony TV for a pool table room

Basement Build-out

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The bar areas in the basement also serves as a small kitchen for when family and friends gather. A soft grey brown finish on the cabinets combines perfectly with brass hardware and accents. The drink fridge and microwave are functional for entertaining. The recycled glass tile is a show stopper!

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography

Hermosa Beach Residence

Carte Blanche Studio

The beach level bar has windows looking into the deep end of the pool and a glowing bartop made of think glass. Kim Pritchard Photography

Contemporary Home Bar

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs

Historic home with modern kitchen amenities

DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber

The Dry bar with glass door storage, open lattice wine area & drawer storage sits adjacent to the dining space just off the kitchen Photography by Chris Kayser KayserPhotography@wi.rr.com

Chiang Residence

Modern Smart Homes

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Decora Hospital Lottery Home - Saskatoon

Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.

Home Wet Bar - this bar has a built in sink with a stunning gold faucet. The wine fridge is concealed in a stylish way. The real winner here is the wine wall and the design of the glass backsplash. Saskatoon Hospital Lottery Home Built by Decora Homes Windows and Doors by Durabuilt Windows and Doors Photography by D&M Images Photography

Apost Residence

Olympic Kitchens

Pelham Teen Hang Space

KELLY + CO DESIGN

Little Cloud

Zone 4 Architects, LLC

The large family room splits duties as a sports lounge, media room, and wet bar. The double volume space was partly a result of the integration of the architecture into the hillside, local building codes, and also creates a very unique spacial relationship with the entry and lower levels. Enhanced sound proofing and pocketing sliding doors help to control the noise levels for adjacent bedrooms and living spaces.

Fall Parade Home 2020

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Expansive lower level family room featuring wet bar, exercise room and sport court.

Custom Bar

Realty Design Associates, Inc.

Home Bar

Vulkan Architects

Grant Basement

Daylight Basement Company

15 Foot L-shaped 2-level Front Bar

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Brown Floor

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.