Shadow Hawk, Shingle Springs CA - Whole House Renovation

Game & entertainment room is hidden behind the barn doors off the kitchen in order to take advantage of the views while entertaining guests. Georgia George Design, Karan Thompson Photography

Lake House Dream

Renovation and Construction Services

View of the bar area off of the main living space. This house is meant for entertaining. Both the patio door and the bar window are collapsible to really bring the indoors out. The music extends out to the patio where flush ceiling mount heaters keep you warm during the colder months.

Parade of Homes- 2016 Model 2

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske

Alison's Basement

Wow Great Place

Parade of Homes- 2016 Model 2

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske

Basement Bar with Medallion Frappe Gray Cabinets

Cabinet-S-Top

This basement renovation involved installing Medallion Lancaster Frappe cabinetry in the bar area. On the countertop is Dolomite-Pietra Caravino granite with a leather finish. Also installed: A Miseno Apronfront stainless steel sink and a Moen chrome Arbor bar faucet, 3 Hinkley Linear pendant lights and a new pool table light. New basement stairs were installed using Kraus Landmark 5” plank floor whistle stop color and a new custom barn door. On the floor is Enstyle Culbres wide – Inglewood Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Classic Statuario

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Albarano Residence

Judy Coutts, AIA Architect

The husband's entertaining space allows him and his friend to watch sporting events on TV while enjoying adult beverages and snacks at the bar.

Kitchen and Main Level Remodel Waconia 2021

Titus Contracting

Brighter Days Ahead

TLN INTERIORS

Believe it or not, there was a wet bar in the exact same space, but it looked very dated, took up far too much real estate, and didn't match our client's style. So, we stripped it back. Instead of an enclosed cubical where you play bartender for the guests, there is a much smaller and more comfortable installment.⁠

Project Clinton

Cielo & Oak Interiors

Coal River Living

Sinclair Interiors, LLC

Wilmette Basement Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Twin Brooks Project

Addison Grace Design

basement finishing with wet-bar and custom built-ins

BasementRemodeling.com

Saddle on up to this home's casual bar with a small wine rack.

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.

Antler Lake Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Barnwood Backbar in Weathered Gray Barnwood

The Lincoln - Bar Area

Snowden Builders LLC

Wilmette Basement Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Whole home renovation

Lyndsay Stokes Interiors

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Vinyl Floors

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.