Turned an empty, unused formal living room into a hip bourbon bar and library lounge for a couple who relocated to DFW from Louisville, KY. They wanted a place they could entertain friends or just hang out and relax with a cocktail or a good book. We added the wet bar and library shelves, and kept things modern and warm, with a wink to the prohibition era. The formerly deserted room is now their favorite spot. Photos by Michael Hunter Photography

Suburban Walkout Basement Remodel

The Cleary Company

Summit Vista

Laura Lochrin Interiors

Christmas Lane

A. Sadowski Designs

Alyssa Lee Photography

2018 - Francis Street

Jilco Kitchen and Bath

Kitchen Designer (Savannah Schmitt) Cabinetry (Eudora Full Access, Cottage Door Style, Creekstone with Bushed Gray Finish) Photographer (Keeneye) Interior Designer (JVL Creative - Jesse Vickers) Builder (Arnett Construction)

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca

Traditional Home Bar

Contemporary Farm Style Kitchen

Ross Design Inc.

Custom bar cabinet designed to display the ship model built by the client's father. THe wine racking is reminiscent of waves and the ship lap siding adds a nautical flair. Photo: Tracy Witherspoon

Basement Bar – Kintyre Model – 2015 Spring Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Basement bar with wood backsplash and full sized fridge. Sculptural wine rack and contemporary floating shelves for glassware. Photography by Spacecrafting

The French Country

The Highpoint House

This home was meant to feel collected. Although this home boasts modern features, the French Country style was hidden underneath and was exposed with furnishings. This home is situated in the trees and each space is influenced by the nature right outside the window. The palette for this home focuses on shades of gray, hues of soft blues, fresh white, and rich woods.

Kitchen Bar Addition

Tunde Decor, LLC

We opened up the wall between the kitchen and a guest bedroom. This new bar/sitting area used to be the bedroom. We used textured wallpaper, and walnut countertop, floating shelf to warm up the space.

Walnut Grove

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Modern Craftsman Custom Home Wet Bar

Paradigm Homes

DSUndergroundSwank

Amy Storm & Company

Basement Remodel with multiple areas for work, play and relaxation. Kitchenette / Bar

Palm Breeze on Ono

Bob Chatham Custom Home Design

The upstairs has a seating area with natural light from the large windows. It adjoins to a living area off the kitchen. There is a wine bar fro entertaining. White ship lap covers the walls for the charming coastal style. Designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and built by Phillip Vlahos of VDT Construction.

Greg Grupenhof

Observatory Park Denver Wine Wall

VintageView

Mixing both wine racking styles and textures, this climate-controlled wine room holds 96 bottles in a wet bar area just off the kitchen. Total artistic style. David Lauer Photography

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Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Grey Cabinets

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.