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/

Award-Winning Bar

Khoury Design

Dave Adams Photography

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

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)

Osprey Drive home on Topsail Isalnd

D's Interior Design

Handsome tile backsplash on wet bar.

Arizona Moderne - Bar

H. Ryan Studio

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

Pool House

Swimming Pool Services

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

Sussex Pool House

Kurber Construction LLC

Queen Ann Shingle

Lowell Custom Homes

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Ocean Front Estate

User

The cabana bar overlooks the pool courtyard. A custom bar and custom wine cooler were designed specifically for this client.

Side view of wet bar

JM Craftsmanship

Upstairs living room wet bar with gray cabinetry and built-in wine fridge; recycled glass countertop and backsplash

Kitchen Studio: KC

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This interesting patchwork hutch was created using bamboo, cherry, oak and painted cabinetry. Bob Greenspan

Roberge

Kitchens of Diablo

Dura Supreme Cherry Mocha, St Augustine Door Style, Mirror in Cabinets, Leaded Seedy Glass, X wine rack, Mosaic backsplash by Tile Shop in Coffee Cream, Sub Zero Wine refrigerator, Emtek Crystal knobs, Diano Reale Marble Ogee edge

Elliott Residence

Margaret Lynn, AIA

Interior bar overlooking the patio/pool/golf course. Photo by Jim Bartsch.

North Haven

Timothy Godbold Ltd

Rikki Snyder

Lake Michigan Cottage

Deidre Interiors

Pantry, Bar, Coffee Station - all in one!

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

Glenmore Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel

Walsh's Remodeling

Designed by Laurie Mandichak at Interiors by Laurie Mandichak, this custom wet bar is perfect for any kitchen. It has plenty of space for all your drink needs with a drink fridge, custom pull-out drawers with a cutting board, and another large, custom-made drawer that can hold bigger drink bottles. The bar has custom floating shelves with integrated LED lighting and an under-mount sink.

Backyard Pavilion

KHE Construction Corporation

This bar has built-in comfortable foot rests and both direct and indirect lighting that welcome the night. Photography © Dianne Ahto.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Recycled Glass 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.