Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

A 1940’s Home Gets a New “Heart”

Our designers also included a small column of built-in shelving on the side of the cabinetry in the kitchen, facing the dining room, creating the perfect spot for our clients to display decorative trinkets. This little detail adds visual interest to the coffee station while providing our clients with an area they can customize year-round. The glass-front upper cabinets also act as a customizable display case, as we included LED backlighting on the inside – perfect for coffee cups, wine glasses, or decorative glassware. Final photos by Impressia Photography.

Transitional Remodel

Sanning Construction LLC

Butler's Pantry

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

TruPlace This serving center, between the Kitchen & Dining Room helps keep things organized while entertaining, but also keeps the Kitchen clear.

Dorian Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

Modern Sophistication

Rawlyk Developments

Gary Campbell- Photography, DeJong Designs Ltd- Architect, Nam Dang Mitchell- Interior Design

Aurora Kitchen Remodel

Otero Signature Homes

Photos by Gwendolyn Lanstrum

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

The butler pantry allows small appliances to be kept plugged in and on the granite countertop. The drawers contain baking supplies for easy access to the mixer. A metal mesh front drawer keeps onions and potatoes. Also, a dedicated beverage fridge for the main floor of the house.

Kitchens

Richard & Company Interior Design

Jeff White Photography

Shallow Depth Floating Shelves made with reclaimed wood

Denise Quade Design

A bar was built in to the side of this family room to showcase the homeowner's Bourbon collection. Reclaimed wood was used to add texture to the wall and the same wood was used to create the custom shelves. A bar sink and paneled beverage center provide the functionality the room needs. The paneling on the other walls are all original to the home.

Broughton Road Wet Bar

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Photography: Jason Stemple

Basement Design and Remodeling-- Hawthorn Woods, Il

Design First Builders

Kitchen Design and Remodeling-- Bloomingdale, Ill http://www.askdesignfirst.com All Design and Remodeling by DESIGNfirst Builders of Itasca, Il. Photography by Anne Klemmer.

Ashburn Transitional Basement - Bar

Synergy Design & Construction

Architectural details such as columns, bulkheads, arches and tray ceilings disguise the inner workings of the basement ceiling, while adding interest and giving the rec room an "upstairs" feel.

Dorian Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

Hayden Project

No Longer In Business

A pull out wine cabinet stores 12 bottles of wine while the hidden side panel door on the end opens up for additional shelving......Photo by Jared Kuzia

Crosby New Build

Poppy Design

Larger Than Life

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

A beautiful basement man cave, complete with bar, wine room, golf simulator, and theatre room opening onto a custom build putting green outside.

Kitchens / Bars

Rhoads Estate Homes, LLC

Classic & Charming Family Home

Charleston Building and Development

Rolfe Hokanson

Westminster Estate

The WhiteHouse Collection

Caleb Vandermeer Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.