First Place - National Kitchen and Bath Association Design Competition - Mequon,

The key to this project was to create a kitchen fitting of a residence with strong Industrial aesthetics. The PB Kitchen Design team managed to preserve the warmth and organic feel of the home’s architecture. The sturdy materials used to enrich the integrity of the design, never take away from the fact that this space is meant for hospitality. Functionally, the kitchen works equally well for quick family meals or large gatherings. But take a closer look at the use of texture and height. The vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses bring an additional element of awe to this already stunning kitchen. Project specs: Cabinets by Quality Custom Cabinetry. 48" Wolf range. Sub Zero integrated refrigerator in stainless steel. Project Accolades: First Place honors in the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2014 Design Competition

The Perfect Bar For a Gathering

KBF by Audi Contractors

With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Antique Home Renovation

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer

Bayfield Ranch

Candent Design

Custom Bar built into staircase. Custom metal railing.

Lower Level Wet Bar in Media Room

Orren Pickell Building Group

Lower level wet bar features open metal shelving. Backsplash field tile is AKDO GL1815-0312CO 3" x 12" in dove gray installed in a vertical stacked pattern.

Sienna Bordeaux, Midlothian

Capitol Granite LLC

Presidente

Remodel Experts, Inc.

KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

Painted Brick Transitional on the Green

Wyrick Residential Design

Transitional Remodel

Sanning Construction LLC

Custom Bar

MLC Interiors

Custom Wet Bar Area MLC Interiors 35 Old Farm Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Traditional Butlers Pantry with Built In Lighting and Wine Cooler

Classy Closets San Diego

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

Rocky Mountain Homes- Mountain Timberframe

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

This home bar features built in shelving, custom rustic lighting and a granite counter, with exposed timber beams on the ceiling.

Needham Bar

Venegas and Company

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Storm Grey Kitchen

White Wood Kitchens

This storm grey kitchen on Cape Cod was designed by Gail of White Wood Kitchens. The cabinets are all plywood with soft close hinges made by UltraCraft Cabinetry. The doors are a Lauderdale style constructed from Red Birch with a Storm Grey stained finish. The island countertop is a Fantasy Brown granite while the perimeter of the kitchen is an Absolute Black Leathered. The wet bar has a Thunder Grey Silestone countertop. The island features shelves for cookbooks and there are many unique storage features in the kitchen and the wet bar to optimize the space and functionality of the kitchen. Builder: Barnes Custom Builders

OLD MILL SHAWNEE

Don Justice Cabinet Makers

Classic Bourbon & Smoking room cabinetry in ML Campbell brand "Tobacco" stained Zebrawood. Sealed glass door humidors display this special Cigar selection on roll out trays with a center Bourbon Bar display. Glowback Brand lighting provides the "glow effect" in this relaxing enviroment.

Amazing basemnt wetbar and wine cellar

BasementRemodeling.com

Entertaining takes a high-end in this basement with a large wet bar and wine cellar. The barstools surround the marble countertop, highlighted by under-cabinet lighting

Milton Equestrian Home

LB Designs

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops 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.