Bar

Platinum Design Build

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography

Chiang Residence

Modern Smart Homes

Kenwood MN Family Room Bar

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Photography by Susan Gilmore Interior Design by Tom Rauscher & Associates

Saddleback Residence

Aspect Design Build

NEW CANAAN CT - Panda Bar

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

A DEANE client returned in 2022 for an update to their kitchen remodel project from 2006. This incredible transformation was driven by the desire to create a glamorous space for entertaining. Taking the space that used to be an office, walls were taken down to allow the new bar and tasting table to be integrated into the kitchen and living area. A climate-controlled glass wine cabinet with knurled brass handles elegantly displays bottles and defines the space while still allowing it to feel light and airy. The bar boasts door-style “wave” cabinets in high-gloss black lacquer that seamlessly conceal beverage and bottle storage drawers and an ice maker. The open shelving with integrated LED lighting and satin brass edging anchor the marble countertop.

Green with a hint of Gold

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

In developing this design + build kitchen for our repeat clients, we created a custom color palette that included white, with a touch of green and a hint of gold. The white cabinets keep the space light and bright, while the green cabinetry brings in sophistication and color, highlighted with the jewelry like touches of gold in the hardware, venthood, and tiles. A former desk area gave way to a beautiful and functional wine storage space that completes the transformation of this kitchen.

Enfield Way Basement

Carla Bast Design

Custom Cabinets with Shaker Door Style in Sherwin Williams SW7069 Iron Ore, Cabinet Hardware: Amerok Riva in Graphite, Backsplash: 3 x 6 Subway Tile, Upper Bar Top: Concrete, Lower Bar Top: Silestone Quartz Lagoon, Custom Gas Pipe and Reclaimed Wood Wine Racks, Sink: Native Trails Concrete Bar Sink in Ash, Reclaimed Wood Beams, Restoration Hardware Pendants, Alyssa Lee Photography

Plymouth, MN | Basement Bar

Franklin Builders

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Eagle Mountain Lake New Construction

Inspired Designs

Tidy Space for a Good Time

Midland Cabinet Company

It may be petite, but this cozy space offers up a fully functioning bar, with refrigerator, storage and faucets tucked into recessed cubbyholes. Photo by Rusty Reniers

Eastmont, West Vancouver

Raveninside

Ultra Modern Co-Op Remodel - Great Neck, NY

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Glorious home bar situated right where all the action is - in the expansive living/dining space. Custom high gloss cabinetry adorns the wine bar which is surrounded by black glass cabinetry that is back-lit. An undercounter wine fridge, black quartz counter holds a fine selection of wine and liquor. The glass cabinets stores a multitude of glasses and displays beautiful artwork, Mirrored back splash finishes this wonderful design.

Lakeside Neighborhood Duplex - Wet Bar

Resourceful Renovator

Living Room Bar Area

Project 1427 Whole House Remodel 2 Story Addition Kitchen Basement Wet Bar Mpls

Castle Building & Remodeling

Taking good care of this home and taking time to customize it to their family, the owners have completed four remodel projects with Castle. The 2nd floor addition was completed in 2006, which expanded the home in back, where there was previously only a 1st floor porch. Now, after this remodel, the sunroom is open to the rest of the home and can be used in all four seasons. On the 2nd floor, the home’s footprint greatly expanded from a tight attic space into 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The kitchen remodel, which took place in 2013, reworked the floorplan in small, but dramatic ways. The doorway between the kitchen and front entry was widened and moved to allow for better flow, more countertop space, and a continuous wall for appliances to be more accessible. A more functional kitchen now offers ample workspace and cabinet storage, along with a built-in breakfast nook countertop. All new stainless steel LG and Bosch appliances were ordered from Warners’ Stellian. Another remodel in 2016 converted a closet into a wet bar allows for better hosting in the dining room. In 2018, after this family had already added a 2nd story addition, remodeled their kitchen, and converted the dining room closet into a wet bar, they decided it was time to remodel their basement. Finishing a portion of the basement to make a living room and giving the home an additional bathroom allows for the family and guests to have more personal space. With every project, solid oak woodwork has been installed, classic countertops and traditional tile selected, and glass knobs used. Where the finished basement area meets the utility room, Castle designed a barn door, so the cat will never be locked out of its litter box. The 3/4 bathroom is spacious and bright. The new shower floor features a unique pebble mosaic tile from Ceramic Tileworks. Bathroom sconces from Creative Lighting add a contemporary touch. Overall, this home is suited not only to the home’s original character; it is also suited to house the owners’ family for a lifetime. This home will be featured on the 2019 Castle Home Tour, September 28 – 29th. Showcased projects include their kitchen, wet bar, and basement. Not on tour is a second-floor addition including a master suite.

Coffee bar

Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows

This was a cramped mom's desk that was a complete clutter catcher! Now it is beautiful and takes the pressure off of the adjacent kitchen by moving the coffee center here.

Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Spring Lake Retreat

threshold interiors

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Sheet Splashback 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.