Ryan Garvin Photography, Robeson Design

Details of the lower level in our Modern Northwoods Cabin project. The long zinc bar, perforated steel cabinets, modern camp decor, and plush leather furnishings create the perfect space for family and friends to gather while vacationing in the Northwoods.

Avondale Estates

Walter Studio Interior Design

Photography: Rustic White

Ocean Front Gated Community San Clemente, CA

Obvious Flair Interior Design

This amazing bar and breakfast nook sit adjacent to kitchen and sweeping ocean views not shown due to lighting. Entire ground floor of this ocean front home is open, airy and light. All furnishings are custom and hardwood floors are natural white oak. Mirrored bar has a waterfalled countertop in dramatic gray, navy and white quartzite. Barware and accessories sit on 3 floating shelves above refrigerated center drawers with aged brass cabinet pulls.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This wet bar floats in the game room and looks out over the rear terrace. 5 towers for bottles are set off by mirrored glass panels.

River Oaks

Windham Builders

The Bar is the perfect bar set up with Black Storm onyx countertops and marble floors, a commercial humidor, a smoke extraction system, a large sitting area for watching sports and an outsized banquet. The walls are paneled or have a hand painted foil wall covering.

Los Gatos Contemporary

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets - Larry Fox

Built-in bar with matching banquette bench seat. Tabu wood veneer with clear coat finish, Lumicor Kauri door inserts, Caesarstone Haze counter, Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, Hafele Loox lighting.

Private Residence, Okauchee Lake

Kings Way Homes

Kansas City Artisan Home Tour with Don Julian Builders

Wilson Lighting

Genesee Modern Transitional

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Scarsdale home

Lucy Harris Studio

Key decor elements include: Stools: Cappellini Rug: Boujad rug from Breukelen Berber Small artwork on the right: Paolo Arao Large art: Ho Sook Kang Tray: Belles Rive tray from the Lacquer Company Pendant: Half and Half pendant from Roll and Hill

New Residence - Southpointe, PA

Gaskill Architecture

PCH Modern

Burdge & Associates Architects

PCH Modern Mediterranean Home by Burdge Architects Malibu, CA

A Cape Cod Wonderfully Repurposed Lower Level Walk Out

Alyson Abby Interiors

The pool cabana with custom cabinetry, concrete counter surfaces and sink, custom tile walls, Serena & Lily bar chairs and three sliding glass doors going out to the poo; deck.

Lakeview Orono Home

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography

Modern Tudor

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Basement bar with access to outdoor living area by folding doors directly near the movie theater and pool.

Gorgeous Home Bar

Henderson Custom Homes & Remodeling

Contemporary New Build, Ribble Valley

Design by UBER

The full back wall of the bar is a feature backlit onyx with display shelving and storage. The bar itself is a louvered and fluted front with slate curved top. Crystal pendants via our sister company UBER Interiors. And comfortable seating facing the media wall.

Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and living rooms custom built-ins, exposed beams, wood floors, and arched entryways.

Nestled into West End

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey 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.