Home bar with glass cabinets and wine cellar trap door

Custom-designed contemporary home bar with wooden barstools, glass cabinets, pendant lighting, custom tile, and glass trap door to wine cellar in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Acreage Bayside

Robbins Contracting

Contemporary Industrial Ranch

Blenker Construction

Atlanta Design & Build

Barbara Brown Photography

Open kitchen designed entertaining. Kitchen with view of dining and family room. Butcher block island counter top and stove vent trim, quarts stove and sink counter top,with subway tile back splash. Multi storage spaces to keep the kitchen uncluttered. Coffered ceiling with tongue and grove panels. Built in desk.

Our Work

DanBerry Construction

Rustic Classic

Versa Homes

The “Rustic Classic” is a 17,000 square foot custom home built for a special client, a famous musician who wanted a home befitting a rockstar. This Langley, B.C. home has every detail you would want on a custom build. For this home, every room was completed with the highest level of detail and craftsmanship; even though this residence was a huge undertaking, we didn’t take any shortcuts. From the marble counters to the tasteful use of stone walls, we selected each material carefully to create a luxurious, livable environment. The windows were sized and placed to allow for a bright interior, yet they also cultivate a sense of privacy and intimacy within the residence. Large doors and entryways, combined with high ceilings, create an abundance of space. A home this size is meant to be shared, and has many features intended for visitors, such as an expansive games room with a full-scale bar, a home theatre, and a kitchen shaped to accommodate entertaining. In any of our homes, we can create both spaces intended for company and those intended to be just for the homeowners - we understand that each client has their own needs and priorities. Our luxury builds combine tasteful elegance and attention to detail, and we are very proud of this remarkable home. Contact us if you would like to set up an appointment to build your next home! Whether you have an idea in mind or need inspiration, you’ll love the results.

Naperville Kitchen Remodel - By Leslie Lee at Normandy Remodeling

Leslie Lee

GA 17

Covenant Millwork Inc.

Cabinetry and Post & Beam Framing by CMI. Photo by R. Shultz.

Functional home bar in basement with walk-out patio

Kitchen remodel

On The Level Contracting & Trucking inc

Bailey Whole Home Renovation

Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.

The centrepiece to the living area is a beautiful stone column fireplace (gas powered) and set off with a wood mantle, as well as an integrated bench that ties together the entertainment area. In an adjacent area is the dining space, which is framed by a large wood post and lintel system, providing end pieces to a large countertop. The side facing the dining area is perfect for a buffet, but also acts as a room divider for the home office beyond. The opposite side of the counter is a dry bar set up with wine fridge and storage, perfect for adapting the space for large gatherings.

Denise Bauer Photography

Collector's Kitchen

Frances Flautt Zook Architect, LLC

Emily Followill Photography

When finishing the basement these clients wanted a bar to entertain, to complement the dark cherry cabinetry they decided on a stone that would accent with brown towns and highlight with contrast!

Laurel Lakes Residence

Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC

Laurel Lakes Residence

Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC

Lai-Valenti Residence

Jaimie Lee Interiors

Modern Built-In Wet Bar Design. Interior Designer - Jaimie Lee Interiors Architect - NavCAD General Contractor - Grayson Construction

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Beige 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.