East Nashville contemporary

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Oakbrooke Residence

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Jennifer at Timeless Memories

Modern Organic

Jefferson Street Designs

Moody Smoking Lounge Perspective

CALEB by design

This project is in progress with construction beginning July '22. We are expanding and relocating an existing home bar, adding millwork for the walls, and painting the walls and ceiling in a high gloss emerald green. The furnishings budget is $50,000.

Ashland Street Reclaimed Wood Bar Front

Jamie House Design

Designing this spec home meant envisioning the future homeowners, without actually meeting them. The family we created that lives here while we were designing prefers clean simple spaces that exude character reminiscent of the historic neighborhood. By using substantial moldings and built-ins throughout the home feels like it’s been here for one hundred years. Yet with the fresh color palette rooted in nature it feels like home for a modern family.

1st Floor Transformation in West Dundee

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Tanner Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Classic hand painted bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Studio Green with work tops in Calacatta marble. Nightingale cabinet in Farrow & Ball Studio Green with Antique mirror back, glazed shelves and Smoked Bronze handles. Photography by Nick Kane.

Bar to the kitchen

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Original brick was retained and restored in this historic home circa 1794 located on Charleston's Peninsula South of Broad. Custom cabinetry in a bold finish features fixture finishes in a mix of metals including brass, stainless steel, copper and gold. Photo by Patrick Brickman

Boho Prairie 2

Nathan Homes LLC

3846 CABANA

Tag & Associates, LLC

Step into the stylish wet bar, featuring custom shelving for displaying your finest glassware and spirits. A unique brass chandelier adds a touch of elegance, illuminating the marble countertop and sink. A wine cooler is conveniently tucked away, providing easy access to your favorite bottles. This alcove by the dining room is perfect for entertaining guests in style.

Banbury + Ball

Clark + Aldine

Perfectly Tailored Northfield Kitchen and Remodel

Normandy Remodeling

Even the butler’s pantry gained extra counter space and a wine chiller so when their kids and grandkids come over for gatherings, it can serve as the perfect entertaining buffet. See more from Normandy Designer Laura Barber: https://normandyremodeling.com/team/laura-barber

Indian Trail Destin

Revive Properties LLC

East Nashville contemporary

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

White Kitchen, Warm Wood Island with Green Dining Room Cabinets

HTZ Construction

This client's old kitchen was dated and dysfunctional. They hated their peninsula and how small the workspace and kitchen felt with it. They needed more cabinetry and workspace, and wanted a large island to be able to prep and eat at, perfect for family time and entertaining. The white cabinetry, warm wood island, shelving and hood, and bright quartz countertops gives the space an updated contemporary feel that is warm and inviting. In the dining room, the glass mirrored arches were removed and green custom cabinetry installed for a fun look that adds character to the space. We also opened up the stove wall and the mud room wall and door to allow for a better flow into the mud room behind the kitchen.

Resort Style Living

Shannon Pepper Design

Bonnie

Phillips Design and Build

Expansive Forest Green Kitchen

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

The new Kitchen design takes full advantage of the benefits of custom cabinets. We removed the wall separating the bar, so the kitchen and bar now wrap together seamlessly, making it easy to access the bar sink and beverage fridge without disturbing the cook and utilizing the expansive footprint of the home. Frosted glass cabinets keep barware on display and the lockable cabinets keep items safe and out of reach.

Barnstone (Mississauga), ON

Stanislav Kulisek Renovations Ltd.

Basement Wet Bar in Saybrook Sage HC-114, Quartz Calacatta Countertop, and Chevron Backsplash

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green Cabinets and White 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.