Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

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Weilert Homes

Sharon Dr - Farmhouse Style

Kitchens by Good Guys

Here in the bar area, we updated the cabinetry, opened up the cubby this wall created, added dark floating shelves and took the cement tile from counter to ceiling as an accent wall. One of the homeowners favorite spot now!

Concord Street

Modern Construction of Minnesota, Inc.

Wet bar with drop in copper sink Randall Baum - Elevate Photography

Limitless Kitchens

Limitless Renovations Statewide, LLC

Modern blue cabinets with gold hardware.

Tualatin River Rustic I Large Addition featuring Outdoor Living & Guest Suite

COOPER Design Build

The home bar also includes a place for books, making this area more like a study or lounge.

Aledo

SAJ Designs, LLC

Focus Fort Worth Matthew Jones

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Large custom lower level wet bar with vintage red refrigerator.

Indigo

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Oakmont Modern Home

Freestyle Interiors

Beethoven Ave

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Laurel Park Panorama

Prudhomme Design & Interiors

The Laurel Park Panorama is a relatively well-known home that sits on the edge of a mountain overlooking Hendersonville, NC. It had eccentric wood choices a various challenges to over come with the previous construction. We leveraged some of these challenges to accentuate the contrast of materials. Virtually every surface was refreshed, restored or updated. The combination of finishes, material and lighting selections really makes this mountain top home a true gem.

Overlook 2

Katz Builders, Inc.

Hill Country Craftsman home with xeriscape plantings RAM windows White Limestone exterior FourWall Studio Photography CDS Home Design Jennifer Burggraaf Interior Designer - Count & Castle Design Hill Country Craftsman RAM windows White Limestone exterior Xeriscape Kitchen was gutted. Cooktop was placed in same location and vent hood was added. Previously there was no venthood. Island that existed in the kitchen was removed and wrap around counter top was placed. The kitchen feels spacious and more than one person can get around without bumping into the other. Also, previous kitchen was so tight that owner had to stand to the side when opening up the dishwasher. Wine storage was added and pantry was expanded. Ceder was added to the ceiling as were the trusses to reflect the exterior space.

Walnut Creek full remodel - Photos by Nadia Andreini DILUNA

Florentine Design

Dry bar and pantry, featuring white shaker cabinets with gold hardware, wine fridge, wall ovens, quartz coutnerop, wood shalves with LED lights, and a gorgeous patterned ceramic tile backsplash

Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills

Byrd Design and Build

In Town Living

New River Building Co.

Downtown Modern- Bar

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Designer: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: C.H. Newton Builders, Inc. Photographer: Karen Philippe

AM Interior Design - Indian Wells

Ambiente European Tile Design

AM Interior Design. Ambiente designer Tiffany Aweeka worked with Aimee at AM Interior Design to imagine this space. Using Encore Ceramics tile.

Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills

Byrd Design and Build

Florencia Model

Alvarez Homes

Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Splashback and Ceramic 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.