This custom bar area is made in white and features a traditional tile backsplash with a bit of edge. Notice how the molding carries from floor to ceiling, and the built in "feet" accents at the bottom of the cabinets.

Massive Man Cave in Lebanon il.

Fulford Home Remodeling

Humphrey Photography Nashville, il.

Xene

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC

Hickory Wet Bar in Warm Gray Stain With Brushed Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in Hickory "Stone" stain with Black Pearl Brushed granite counters and stainless appliances. Design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Bar, Ogden Point, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, IN

T.L. Jackson Construction

This home bar area allows for plenty of seating for entertaining guests. It is a bright open area that has plenty of storage for supplies and food.

Fieldstone Addition & Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara Photography

Massive Man Cave in Lebanon il.

Fulford Home Remodeling

Humphrey Photography Nashville, il.

Xene

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC

Entertainment area

Summit Designs LLC

The homeowners wanted to turn this rustic kitchen, which lacked functional cabinet storage space, into a brighter more fun kitchen with a dual tap Perlick keg refrigerator. For the keg, we removed existing cabinets and later retrofitted the doors on the Perlick keg refrigerator. We also added two Hubbardton Forge pendants over the bar and used light travertine and mulit colored Hirsch glass for the backsplash, which added texture and color to complement the various bottle colors they stored. We installed taller, light maple cabinets with glass panels to give the feeling of a larger space. To brighten it up, we added layers of LED lighting inside and under the cabinets as well as under the countertop with bar seating. For a little fun we even added a multi-color, multi-function LED toe kick, to lighten up the darker cabinets. Each small detail made a big impact.

Winchester Twist on Traditional

PEGASUS Design-To-Build LLC

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Bethesda, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

A well balanced color palette between backsplash and cabinetry.

Upscale Family Home

Courtney Thomas Design

We designed this home bar, which lies just to the side of the living room. The dark woods and dark leather upholstering clearly distinguish this area from the rest of the home and give it that classic bar look. We made sure to integrate all the luxury home bar essentials, such as a built-in wine rack, wine cooler, display shelves, storage, and a sink. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/berkshire-house/

Waunakee Basement Remodel

Traci Rauner Design

Basement bar with wine storage and floating shelves. Gray stained cabinets, built in refrigerator and raised counter.

Cool House Tour 2008

CG&S Design-Build

Both of these houses were on the Cool House Tour of 2008. They were newly constructed homes, designed to fit into their spot in the neighborhood and to optimize energy efficiency. They have a bit of a contemporary edge to them while maintaining a certain warmth and "homey-ness". Project Design by Mark Lind Project Management by Jay Gammell Phtography by Greg Hursley in 2008

Bars

MILLIRON GRANITE & QUARTZ

7 Springs Game Room/Bar

Michael F Whalen Contracting

Custom basement remodel. We turned an empty, unfinished basement into a beautiful game room and bar, with a ski lodge, rustic theme.

Glazing

Design Interventions by Lindsey Tipler

Kenilworth

Oakley Home Builders

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Multi-Coloured 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.