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The Strand House

Jordan Shields Design

New Canaan Townhouse Renovation

Dana Koebbe Interiors

Cerused wood bar with calacatta countertop and backsplash.

Past Present House

chadbourne + doss architects

The Kitchen extends outdoors to a custom stainless steel barbecue area and steps lead from the patio up to an outdoor dining pavilion beyond.

Game Room Wet Bar

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

We used raised panel traditional cabinets as well as a Magma Black granite countertop to assist in this lower-level game rooms aesthetic and function. A new undermount sink, brass faucet, and cabinet pulls made this space more creatively inviting. The gold and black marble backsplash ties in the golds and cherry cabinets seamlessly. We were also sure to include proper cabinet lighting for function and setting the spaces mood.

Chicago Transitional

Cabinetry Ideas

Designer; J.D. Dick, AKBD

Modern Excitement | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Now this is a bar made for entertaining, conversation and activity. With seating on both sides of the peninsula you'll feel more like you're in a modern brewery than in a basement. A secret hidden bookcase allows entry into the hidden brew room and taps are available to access from the bar side. What an energizing project with bright bold pops of color against warm walnut, white enamel and soft neutral walls. Our clients wanted a lower level full of life and excitement that was ready for entertaining. Photography by Spacecrafting Photography Inc.

Jeff McNamara Photography

Custom Walk Up Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Modern Farmhouse

PatriARCH Architecture

A truly Modern Farmhouse - flows seamlessly from a bright, fresh indoors to outdoor covered porches, patios and garden setting. A blending of natural interior finishes that includes natural wood flooring, interior walnut wood siding, walnut stair handrails, Italian calacatta marble, juxtaposed with modern elements of glass, tension- cable rails, concrete pavers, and metal roofing.

Beach House Mashpee, MA Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, Wet Bar, 5 Bathrooms

Elegance In Stone

Mary Prince Photography

Timeless Traditional

Cooley Custom Cabinetry

Comforts of Home

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

A custom cabinetry dry bar sits perfectly on the short wall of the new addition, and gives ample space for all of the homeowners needs without crowding the space. Clever tricks, such as tucking the wine storage cooler on the side of the lower cabinet, mean extra space for glassware and storage.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Cellar Court Custom Home

LaFosse Construction

Spanish cedar cabinets with faux finish to look like white washed cypress, Milferd Perez (faux finisher)

Christina Faminoff

Bull Mountain Kitchen

Northland Design & Build

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

A close up view of the family room's bar cabinetry details.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Marble Splashback

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.