This comfortable, yet gorgeous, family home combines top quality building and technological features with all of the elements a growing family needs. Between the plentiful, made-for-them custom features, and a spacious, open floorplan, this family can relax and enjoy living in their beautiful dream home for years to come. Photos by Thompson Photography

English Gentleman's Bar

Futurian Systems

Butler's Pantry and Kitchen

Advanced Custom Cabinets

Lower Level Bar

NSPJ Architects

Fair Oaks Estate Remodel and Addition

Suzanne Kyle Design, Inc.

Wayne Fenton Photography

Plymouth - Contemporary Lower Level Finish

Michels Homes

Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography

Home Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Full sized appliances serve this lower level wet bar. Space for a pool table. Slate tile throughout the lower level. Custom maple (stained and glazed) bar cabinetry by Ayr Custom Cabinets, Nappanee, Indiana. Granite bar top. Design by Lorraine Bruce of Lorraine Bruce Design; Architectural Design by Helman Sechrist Architecture; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Photos by Marie Kinney. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.

Lower Level Rec Room - Delafield

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Edmunds Studio Photography

Basement Design and Remodeling-- Hawthorn Woods, Il

Design First Builders

Kitchen Design and Remodeling-- Bloomingdale, Ill http://www.askdesignfirst.com All Design and Remodeling by DESIGNfirst Builders of Itasca, Il. Photography by Anne Klemmer.

Bar / Man Cave

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Chelsey Olafson

Bar Area

Fox Interiors

Photography by Mark Ehlen, Ehlen Creative Communications ehlencreative@gmail.com

Wexford - Basement Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

Gary Yon

Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

A hill country farmhouse at 3,181 square feet and situated in the Texas hill country of New Braunfels, in the neighborhood of Copper Ridge, with only a fifteen minute drive north to Canyon Lake. Three key features to the exterior are the use of board and batten walls, reclaimed brick, and exposed rafter tails. On the inside it’s the wood beams, reclaimed wood wallboards, and tile wall accents that catch the eye around every corner of this three-bedroom home. Windows across each side flood the large kitchen and great room with natural light, offering magnificent views out both the front and the back of the home.

Gioa's Kitchen

Dream Kitchen Designs

The Gioia's Kitchen Mountainside NJ White Painted with Caffee Glaze and Liberty Bell stain on Cherry cabinets

Dimiti Ganas

Complete basement finishing--Blaine, Minnesota

BC Projects, Inc.

7 Springs Game Room/Bar

Michael F Whalen Contracting

Custom basement remodel. We turned an empty, unfinished basement into a beautiful game room and bar, with a ski lodge, rustic theme.

Wexford - Basement Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

Gary Yon

Riccione - Black Galaxy Bar

GoodFellas Granite, LLC.

Black Galaxy Granite

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Granite 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.