By Dwell Candy Designer Stephanie

In this luxurious Serrano home, a mixture of matte glass and glossy laminate cabinetry plays off the industrial metal frames suspended from the dramatically tall ceilings. Custom frameless glass encloses a wine room, complete with flooring made from wine barrels. Continuing the theme, the back kitchen expands the function of the kitchen including a wine station by Dacor. In the powder bathroom, the lipstick red cabinet floats within this rustic Hollywood glam inspired space. Wood floor material was designed to go up the wall for an emphasis on height. The upstairs bar/lounge is the perfect spot to hang out and watch the game. Or take a look out on the Serrano golf course. A custom steel raised bar is finished with Dekton trillium countertops for durability and industrial flair. The same lipstick red from the bathroom is brought into the bar space adding a dynamic spice to the space, and tying the two spaces together.

Novak Project

Aurora Technology

Wet Bar before pic

Whiskey and Cigar Bar Remodel Project in Westfield, Indiana

Gettum Associates Inc

Alan Petersime

Un bureau transformé en appartement familial design – Projet Beaugrenelle

Mon Concept Habitation

Dès l’entrée, nous sommes immédiatement cueillis par un coin bar aux lignes arrondies, habillé de cannelures en chêne naturel et d’un plan de travail en quartz immaculé qui se marie aux chaises hautes en velours vieux rose avec harmonie. Sans oublier ses deux bibliothèques toute hauteur, parfaites pour ranger verres à cocktails, spiritueux et objets décoratifs.

Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home wet bar & indoor outdoor lounge

Whipple Russell Architects

Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home wet bar & indoor outdoor lounge. Photo by Simon Berlyn.

Residential Concrete Bar with Integrated Champagne Trough and Sink

Thiel Studios

ElevenSound Kitchen

Clarice Zusky

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.

Basement Bars

Cambria

Countertop: Wellington™ from Cambria's Waterstone Collection

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

Cleveland

Michael Abraham Architecture

Louis XV French Classical House in Highland Park, Tx

Richard Drummond Davis Architects

Soho Duplex

Décor Aid

A custom walnut bar features two fridges and a wine rack.

Custom Home Bar

UDN, Inc.

Photo by Hannah Corey

BARS

TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

sit down bar with granite tops, bottle display and sports memorabilia All items pictured are designed and fabricated by True To Form Design Inc.

The maple top rounds out this upstairs space. Who doesn't want a bar upstairs too?

Oak Hammock

Agsia Design Group

Moris Moreno Photography

Boulder Trailhead: Home Cellar

Joe McGuire Design

In this beautiful home, our Boulder studio used a neutral palette that let natural materials shine when mixed with intentional pops of color. As long-time meditators, we love creating meditation spaces where our clients can relax and focus on renewal. In a quiet corner guest room, we paired an ultra-comfortable lounge chair in a rich aubergine with a warm earth-toned rug and a bronze Tibetan prayer bowl. We also designed a ⁠spa-like bathroom showcasing a freestanding tub and a glass-enclosed shower, made even more relaxing by a glimpse of the greenery surrounding this gorgeous home. Against a pure white background, we added a floating stair, with its open oak treads and clear glass handrails, which create a sense of spaciousness and allow light to flow between floors. The primary bedroom is designed to be super comfy but with hidden storage underneath, making it super functional, too. The room's palette is light and restful, with the contrasting black accents adding energy and the natural wood ceiling grounding the tall space. Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/boulder-trailhead

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Louvered Cabinets

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.