Cherry wood. inch and half thick glass counter tops with LED lights that change colour. synchronized TV - inspired by a Vegas Bar.

Balboa, Newport Peninsula

Erica Bryen Design

Ryan Garvin

L&R Project Pittsburgh

Cabinet Sales Plus

Since the family room is adjacent to the kitchen the client wanted a bar area that was as sophisticated as the kitchen. Our designers used the same shaker style cabinets and added ThinkGlass counter tops with dramatic back lighting and glass mosaic tiles to pull off the look.

Notting Hill Townhouse

Barlow & Barlow Design

Green metro tiled cocktail bar area.

Pleasanton, CA

Influent Home

This coffee bar was made possible by reusing an existing buffet and giving it a fresh coat of warm color, a glass top and stripping the original hardware. Along with the subtle area rug and the strong accent wall color, a whole new space was created that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Photo by Michael Garig

Lakeview #2

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Complete Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

Chicago glass countertops

Ultimate Glass Art, Inc.

Home bar/lounge

Jaimie Anand Interiors

Millennium Tower

StudioBecker

A kitchen ideal for entertaining was accomplished by utilizing integrated appliances that included both a refrigerator and wine refrigerator, two dishwashers (the owner was accustomed to having 5) and a BBQ for indoor grilling using Miele cooktops. Studio Becker’s Concealed Elevation System (CES) was utilized in the island for storage of small appliances and maximizing the space inside the large island, while seating at the island provides an opportunity for casual dining. Collection M was utilized in a combination of Manhattan Alpi grey matte and Portofino in white high gloss, accented by aluminum toekicks with the bar cylinder and CES interior in aquamarine. The client’s request for a bar and liqueur storage was accomplished with a display featuring drawers topped with clear glass. The display is crowned by a cylindrical champagne cooler and glass bar that swivels.

African Wenge and Metal

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

CONTEMPORARY WINE CELLAR AND BAR WITH GLASS AND CHROME. STAINLESS STEEL BAR AND WINE RACKS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SEXY DESIGN

Midcentury Remix

Brooke Kelly Design Studio

Casa de la Paz

The Hills Group

Photographer: Kat Alves

Trump Palace

Michael Wolk Design Associates

Soft, gossamer thin curtains by MWS Drapery filter the sunlight that streams through the large windows. Butterscotch bar stools sit adjacent to the elegant bar area, perfect for entertaining.

Seneca Lake Home Remodel

Cutri Construction

Beautiful custom home bar expands to family room and fireplace. Herringbone patterned hardwood flooring with decorative wood inlay. Walls and trim finished with faux finish.

Lincoln Towers Combination

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

Custom wet bar with a glass countertop and shelves, as well as custom bronze detailing, which allows light to filter through

Wildewood 4

Duket Architects Planners

Bel Air Beauty

BuildAppeal Design & Remodel

virtuallyherestudios

Nathan_Allan_Glass Bar

Morgan Howarth Photography

Modern glass bar

LED Back-lit Bar

Creative Kitchens

Photography by Brent Thomas

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass 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.