Butlers Pantry/ Bar area - Mid Century inspired remodel

The butlers pantry area between the kitchen and dining room was transformed with a wall of cement tile, white calcutta quartz countertops, gray cabinets and matte gold hardware.

Wet Bar

FE Design Architecture

Frontenac Lounge and Bar Area

User

Photographed by Karen Palmer - Photography for Karen Korn Interiors

BOOKER BAY HOUSE 2020

No Chintz

Modern San Diego History

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Perdido Key

Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design

Residence PrakashKasturi

Contours The Design Company

Modern Transitional Custom Home in Ann Arbor

Forward Design Build Remodel

Our clients relocated to Ann Arbor and struggled to find an open layout home that was fully functional for their family. We worked to create a modern inspired home with convenient features and beautiful finishes. This 4,500 square foot home includes 6 bedrooms, and 5.5 baths. In addition to that, there is a 2,000 square feet beautifully finished basement. It has a semi-open layout with clean lines to adjacent spaces, and provides optimum entertaining for both adults and kids. The interior and exterior of the home has a combination of modern and transitional styles with contrasting finishes mixed with warm wood tones and geometric patterns.

Cozy bar with leaded glass column cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Private Residence, Naples, Florida

Harwick Homes

Doug Thompson Photography

Lakeside Neighborhood Duplex - Wet Bar

Resourceful Renovator

Living Room Bar Area

Past Meets Present at 2017 Pasadena Showcase House

Carolyn Reyes

Suncadia Mountain Retreat

Ben Trogdon Architects

Modern Hamptons Style

Intrim Group Pty Ltd

The team at One Property Design designed and created this immaculate modern Hamptons inspired home. The use of cool greys and modern features ensures this home is nothing short of spectacular. Every detail has been attended to and the view of the Brisbane skyline is featured throughout. Intrim SK72 Skirting 185x18mm, Intrim SK72 Architraves 66x18mm, Intrim CR25 Chair rail and Intrim IN13 Inlay mould were used throughout.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

The Aspen

Nathan Homes LLC

Interior Design, Chester NJ

Keep Calm and Stage LLC

Sunroom Addition w/ Vaulted Ceilings, Beams & Shiplap

The Cleary Company

City Park Denver Square

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a 1906 Denver Square next to our city’s beautiful City Park! This was a sizable remodel that expanded the size of the home on two stories.

St. Pete Country Kitchen Transformation

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

How cute is this little bar? It houses a wine cooler, ice maker and a wine rack.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green 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.