Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Award-Winning Bar

Khoury Design

Dave Adams Photography

North Haven

Timothy Godbold Ltd

Rikki Snyder

Rivertown Traditional

J.L. Smith Construction, Inc.

This small morning kitchen in the master bedroom is full of functionality in a tiny space. A trough sink and bar faucet are next to a built in refrigerator and coffee maker.

Ranch Chic

RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)

Ebony and Ivory - Indoor Outdoor Bar

Drewett Works

The indoor/outdoor bar is the showpiece of the main living area, providing a stunning setting to socialize and sip. Ivory chipped-face limestone walls and an innovative ceiling treatment are standout features. Project // Ebony and Ivory Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interiors: Mara Interior Design - Mara Green Landscape: Bedbrock Developers Photography: Werner Segarra Fireplace and limestone walls: Solstice Stone Flooring: Facings of America Hearth: Cactus Stone Metal detailing: Steel & Stone https://www.drewettworks.com/ebony-and-ivory/

Arizona Moderne - Bar

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H. Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com

Tom Watson Photography

Billiard Room Refreshment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Custom designed refreshment center for billiards room. Materials: Belgian Chocolate Thermally Fused Laminate with Thermofoil fronts and high-pressure laminate countertop. Designed, manufactured and installed by Valet Custom Cabinets - Campbell, CA. Special thanks to homeowners for allowing us to photograph.

Combination Wine Bar & Office

Closet Factory - Colorado

A spare room transforms into an office and wine storage/bar. The textured material gives the space a rustic modern style that reflects the mountain rang living lifestyle. The style is carried out from the bar to the office desk and the custom cabinets showcase the wine collection and decor while hiding the clutter.

Basement

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Pool House

Swimming Pool Services

This client loves to entertain and needed a relaxation area for both the owners and their children.

A Wine Connoisseur’s Idea of a Basement Entertainment Room

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

Wine is one of the few things in life that improves with age. But it can also rapidly deteriorate. The three factors that have the most direct impact on a wine's condition are light, humidity and temperature. Because wine can often be expensive and often appreciate in value, security is another issue. This basement-remodeling project began with ensuring the quality and security of the owner’s wine collection. Even more important, the remodeled basement had to become an inviting place for entertaining family and friends. A wet bar/entertainment area became the centerpiece of the design. Cherry wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances complement the counter tops, which are made with a special composite material and designed for bar glassware - softer to the touch than granite. Unused space below the stairway was turned into a secure wine storage room, and another cherry wood cabinet holds 300 bottles of wine in a humidity and temperature controlled refrigeration unit. The basement remodeling project also includes an entertainment center and cozy fireplace. The basement-turned-entertainment room is controlled with a two-zone heating system to moderate both temperature and humidity. To infuse a nautical theme a custom stairway post was created to simulate the mast from a 1905 vintage sailboat. The mast/post was hand-crafted from mahogany and steel banding.

Finished Basement with Bar in Brighton, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Sussex Pool House

Kurber Construction LLC

Paradise Valley Rustic Modern

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Warm and cozy home bar in knotty alder with pewter accents and custom metal screens for cabinet doors. Rustic modern materials and finishes.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Laminate Benchtops

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.