Radius wood countertop and custom built cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Company. Bar Sink: Native Trails Cocina with Kohler Artifacts Faucet. Leathered Black Pearl Granite Countertop. Soho Studios Mirror Bronze 4x12 Beveled tile on backsplash. Hinkley Lighting Cartwright large drum pendants. Luxury appliances. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission. — with Ferguson, Bob Miller's Appliance, Hoosier Hardwood Floors, and ZStone Creations in Fine Stone Surfaces

Matthieu

Atelier Aim

The Dulwich House - Under stairs bar

Fraher & Findlay Architects Ltd

For this project we made all the bespoke joinery in our workshop - staircases, shelving, doors, under stairs bar -you name it - we made it.

Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills

Byrd Design and Build

Orenda Wet Bar

Mimi & Hill interiors

DUSIK WET BAR

Moontower

Open home wet-bar.

Rancho Higuera Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchenette

Classic Modern Beach House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Edina Modern

Quartersawn Design Build

Classic Four Square Kitchen

Nar Design Group

Built in 1915, this classic craftsman style home is located in the Capitol Mansions Historic District. When the time came to remodel, the homeowners wanted to continue to celebrate its history by keeping with the craftsman style but elevating the kitchen’s function to include the latest in quality cabinetry and modern appliances. The new spacious kitchen (and adjacent walk-in pantry) provides the perfect environment for a couple who loves to cook and entertain. White perimeter cabinets and dark soapstone counters make a timeless and classic color palette. Designed to have a more furniture-like feel, the large island has seating on one end and is finished in an historically inspired warm grey paint color. The vertical stone “legs” on either side of the gas range-top highlight the cooking area and add custom detail within the long run of cabinets. Wide barn doors designed to match the cabinet inset door style slide open to reveal a spacious appliance garage, and close when the kitchen goes into entertainer mode. Finishing touches such as the brushed nickel pendants add period style over the island. A bookcase anchors the corner between the kitchen and breakfast area providing convenient access for frequently referenced cookbooks from either location. Just around the corner from the kitchen, a large walk-in butler’s pantry in cheerful yellow provides even more counter space and storage ability. Complete with an undercounter wine refrigerator, a deep prep sink, and upper storage at a glance, it’s any chef’s happy place. Photo credit: Fred Donham of Photographerlink

Open Wet Bar

Kimmel Studio Architects

Modern Lake Home

Alair Homes Clemson

Smithtown Artisan Home

Aspect Design Build

Prairie Luxury

Redl World Class Kitchens

Design - Atmosphere Interior Design

Horsforth Home Bar & Entertainment room

Beckett & Beckett Interiors

Luxury entertainment room with home bar. We designed and manufactured a bespoke bar with added shelving and doors in the recess of the fire place. Wallpaper by Arte is available from our showroom.

SEACLIFF ON THE GREENS

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Whiskey Room Lounge

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Black 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.