This master bedroom is a sanctuary, boasting neutral tones, a cozy sitting area, and a convenient coffee bar for ultimate relaxation.

Peaceful Influence

Shannon Allen Design

Open Contemporary Custom Home

GM Drafting & Design Inc.

Photo: Julian Plimley

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Far Hills Design Build

Hudsonville basement bar rec room

PR Design Build LLC

Basement Wet Bar - Smyrna, Georgia

Artisan Custom Closets

This custom designed basement home bar in Smyrna features a textured naples finish, with built-in wine racks, clear glass door insert upper cabinets, shaker door lower cabinets, a pullout trash can and brushed chrome hardware.

Young Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

Traditional Transformation

Owen Homes LLC

KSI Designer, Zey Hilla

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Dura Supreme, Crestwood, Square Inset Arcadia Panel in custom Paint and Glaze Formulated for Cranbrook Homes. Photos courtesy of Cranbrook Homes. Photography by Beth Singer.

Refined Industrial Basement Bar

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Elizabeth Steiner Photography

Southern Colonial Style Home

Shane McFarland Construction

Basement Bar – Edina Home Transformed Inside and Out

Gonyea Custom Homes

New pendant lights and simple coat of gray paint transformed the basement bar from a vaguely western theme to something more timeless. Photography by Spacecrafting

Asheville Model Home Interior Design 1264f

User

This home bar features a wall mount wine rack, wine cooler, and a granite bar. arthur rutenberg homes

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.

Young Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Muskego Lake Home

Cabinet Supreme by Adair

Open bar concept across from the lower level lake access. Efficient bar space keeps things simple.

Hudsonville basement bar rec room

PR Design Build LLC

Rylestone - Narrow Lakefront Cottage

Visbeen Architects

An enchanting mix of materials highlights this 2,500-square-foot design. A light-filled center entrance connects the main living areas on the roomy first floor with an attached two-car garage in this inviting, four bedroom, five-and-a-half bath abode. A large fireplace warms the hearth room, which is open to the dining and sitting areas. Nearby are a screened-in porch and a family-friendly kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a great room and bunk room; downstairs you’ll find a traditional gathering room, exercise area and guest bedroom.

Classic Midtown Residence

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Stone Tile 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.