Contemporary Twist on an Eclectic Del Mar Home

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Classic Four Square Kitchen

Nar Design Group

Built in 1915, this classic craftsman style home is located in the Capitol Mansions Historic District. When the time came to remodel, the homeowners wanted to continue to celebrate its history by keeping with the craftsman style but elevating the kitchen’s function to include the latest in quality cabinetry and modern appliances. The new spacious kitchen (and adjacent walk-in pantry) provides the perfect environment for a couple who loves to cook and entertain. White perimeter cabinets and dark soapstone counters make a timeless and classic color palette. Designed to have a more furniture-like feel, the large island has seating on one end and is finished in an historically inspired warm grey paint color. The vertical stone “legs” on either side of the gas range-top highlight the cooking area and add custom detail within the long run of cabinets. Wide barn doors designed to match the cabinet inset door style slide open to reveal a spacious appliance garage, and close when the kitchen goes into entertainer mode. Finishing touches such as the brushed nickel pendants add period style over the island. A bookcase anchors the corner between the kitchen and breakfast area providing convenient access for frequently referenced cookbooks from either location. Just around the corner from the kitchen, a large walk-in butler’s pantry in cheerful yellow provides even more counter space and storage ability. Complete with an undercounter wine refrigerator, a deep prep sink, and upper storage at a glance, it’s any chef’s happy place. Photo credit: Fred Donham of Photographerlink

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography

Earthy Linden Reno

Dan Wangler: Design • Build • Renew

New Orleans Styled Home Remodel

KBF Design Gallery

There is no dreamier parlor room than this one. The antique mirrored backsplash, the checkered rug, the unique brass hardware, the whiskey towers, and hanging display shelf, all add such a distinct touch to this space.

Highcroft Home Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

We love the integrated lighting on the floating shelves! This not only allows the homeowner's decorative pieces to be displayed, but illuminates and incorporates them into the design of the bar.

Norfield Court

Carte Blanche Studio

The Dining Room features a hidden wet bar tucked away behind a touch latch section of the hand-painted wallcoverings.

Country Club Glam Living

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Attention to detail is beyond any other for the exquisite home bar.

NEW LISTING | Avalon Place | Locke Ln | $2M+

Showhomes Houston

Contemporary Wet bar with herringbone backsplash, stone wall accent, and white wainscoting.

Wine O'clock

Jamie the Cabinet Nerd, Virtual Assistant

Clear Glass, Adustable Wood Shelves, Drawer Storage & Bottle Organizers

Old Town transformation

BBA Architects

Werner Straube

TBS Design Gallery

Pamela Pennington Studios

A modern space for entertaining. Custom cabinetry, with limitless configurations and finishes.

Montage Penthouse

Alder and Tweed Design Co.

Love the luxe tile our design team used for this stunning bar

Maple Circle

Charla Ray Interior Design

Jarrod Smart Construction

Interior Design and Architecture: Vivid Interior Design Builder: Jarrod Smart Construction Photo Credit: Cipher Imaging

New Orleans Styled Home Remodel

KBF Design Gallery

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Black 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.