Spencer

Wellesley Remodel

Carby's Lumber

Point Loma Casita

Ike Kligerman Barkley

William Waldron

Capital Hill Bar & Family Area

Candace Nordquist Interiors

1816 Knights Chance Lane

Laurel Haven Homes

ElevenSound Kitchen

Clarice Zusky

East Fremantle Renovation - Before & After Photos

Moda Interiors

Kitchen (home bar) - after photo.

21 East 66th - 2

Milan Custom Build

Holger Obenaus

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, Santa Barbara

Custom Pantry & Wine Storage with Colorful Etched Glass Accents

Basement Pool and Changing Room

Nicola Merritt Interior Design

Beautiful bespoke bar within the swimming pool area. Teak slats surround the front and sides to contrast warmly against the neutral limestone and polished plaster walls while still being suitable within wet areas.

Lake House Pool kitchen

Brock Design Group

Fall 2016: New Tile collection

Olympia Tile

Our Merino series is a combination of the essential appeal of concrete mixed with the delicacy and lightness of fabrics. Complemented by a geometric patterned decor. Perfect for residential walls and floor; commercial walls and generally heavy traffic wear floors.

Tranquility

lavieinteriors

The home bar is modern and neutral.

Contemporary Brentwood Estate

Flairwood Inc. Cabinetry

Farshid Assassi

A vibrant and playful L-shaped blue plywood Kitchen with bespoke integrated handles makes this contemporary kitchen a unique space. Within the central kitchen island sits a Bora hob, making it easier to socialise (or catch up on your favourite TV program) when cooking. The kitchen’s design is continued with a custom kitchen table bench and cork TV unit.

ElevenSound Kitchen

Clarice Zusky

Contemporary Warmth: Highland Park Residence

Carolina V. Gentry, RID

This forever home, perfect for entertaining and designed with a place for everything, is a contemporary residence that exudes warmth, functional style, and lifestyle personalization for a family of five. Our busy lawyer couple, with three close-knit children, had recently purchased a home that was modern on the outside, but dated on the inside. They loved the feel, but knew it needed a major overhaul. Being incredibly busy and having never taken on a renovation of this scale, they knew they needed help to make this space their own. Upon a previous client referral, they called on Pulp to make their dreams a reality. Then ensued a down to the studs renovation, moving walls and some stairs, resulting in dramatic results. Beth and Carolina layered in warmth and style throughout, striking a hard-to-achieve balance of livable and contemporary. The result is a well-lived in and stylish home designed for every member of the family, where memories are made daily.

Thornhill / O'Fallon MO

Sea Interior Design

Marquesas Project

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Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Solid Surface 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.