Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design

New build house - Bar designed, supplied and installed. Lava grey matt laminate furniture with dark grey worktops and smoked mirror creates the perfect hangout for a drink. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com

Bar for Morning and Evening – Darien, IL

Drury Design

The idea was to create a beverage-centric space. Located right by the newly extended kitchen and no longer separated by a wall, this space acts as if it is part of the kitchen but is also a stand-alone place for enjoying morning coffee and evening drinks. To work, the space needed more than a bar cart or a converted buffet against the wall. Samantha designed a gorgeous beverage-specific station with counterspace and storage that is functional and classy. A coffee maker and a few ready-to-pour bottles can be out in the open while stemware, special bottles and mixology elements can be out of the way. In addition to being a great energy-up and wind-down space on either side of a typical day, the area comes in handy as a spacious drink-prep place while entertaining.

RG Project

Dion Group Projects

The Kensington at Simmons Creek

Landmark Homes

This 2-story home with first-floor Owner’s Suite includes a 3-car garage and an inviting front porch. A dramatic 2-story ceiling welcomes you into the foyer where hardwood flooring extends throughout the main living areas of the home including the Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, and Breakfast Area. The foyer is flanked by the Study to the left and the formal Dining Room with stylish coffered ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting to the right. The spacious Great Room with 2-story ceiling includes a cozy gas fireplace with stone surround and shiplap above mantel. Adjacent to the Great Room is the Kitchen and Breakfast Area. The Kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and attractive cabinetry featuring crown molding. The sunny Breakfast Area provides access to the patio and backyard. The Owner’s Suite with includes a private bathroom with tile shower, free standing tub, an expansive closet, and double bowl vanity with granite top. The 2nd floor includes 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

Venice

Vicky's Homes

U shaped Entertaining bar with quartz top seats 10. Feature tile wall. Family room area.

Reflective Gem Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau

Ainsworth Project

DesignFix LLC

Removing heavy upper cabinets and replacing them with floating shelves on a newly-painted wall transformed this home bar into a stylish spot for entertaining.

Artisan Home 2018

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography

Arcadia

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

A Well Traveled Thousand Oaks Treasure

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography

Broad Highway

Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

This statement modern bar turns the top floor of this family home into a boutique bar perfect for socialising and entertaining.

Virginia Elegance

Phil Kean Design Group

Bespoke Home Bar

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

Home bar Fitted storage Bespoke Bespoke cabinetry Shaker style Pendant lighting Spot lighting Brass handles Storage wall

Cortijo

Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

Grey toned bar with dramatic ceramic tiles by Ann Sacks.

Bar for Morning and Evening – Darien, IL

Drury Design

Family Area Redesign and Full Renovation

Despina Design

What is a bar without a cabinet and consealed bar fridge? I am certain by now our clients have fully stocked their new bar cabinet! Floor to shelf strip mirror effect, is what transformed the ones lifeless wall, to the life of the party! Mirrors give the room the feel of infinity whilst reflecting attractive aspects of the room. Shelf above is placed at the same height as curtain, unifying the room further and providing an opportunity for these funky pendant lights over the counter.

Basement Bar

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

This lighting is the focal point and what first draws you into the space. It provides the perfect mood lighting in this basement bar.

Benders Landing Custom Home

Interior Design Concepts

Greystone Whole House Remodel

User

Wellesley Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and 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.