Kitchen Design: Jan Kepler, Custom Cabinetry: Plato Woodwork, Contractor: Holland & Knapp, Photography: Elliott Johnson

A few years back we had the opportunity to take on this custom traditional transitional ranch style project in Auburn. This home has so many exciting traits we are excited for you to see; a large open kitchen with TWO island and custom in house lighting design, solid surfaces in kitchen and bathrooms, a media/bar room, detailed and painted interior millwork, exercise room, children's wing for their bedrooms and own garage, and a large outdoor living space with a kitchen. The design process was extensive with several different materials mixed together.

Atlanta Design & Build

Barbara Brown Photography

Open kitchen designed entertaining. Kitchen with view of dining and family room. Butcher block island counter top and stove vent trim, quarts stove and sink counter top,with subway tile back splash. Multi storage spaces to keep the kitchen uncluttered. Coffered ceiling with tongue and grove panels. Built in desk.

Bar

Platinum Design Build

Nashville living room

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Mandy

Enfort Homes

Mandy's timeless white oak kitchen features a geometric square backsplash that gives LOTS of texture, custom panel Sub-Zero refrigerator, hidden pantry, under counter beverage cooler, microwave drawer, and black undermount prep sink.

High-End Basement Renovation

Owen Homes LLC

Canyon Contemporary

Kepler Design

Kitchen Design: Jan Kepler, Custom Cabinetry: Plato Woodwork, Contractor: Holland & Knapp, Photography: Elliott Johnson

Munsey Park

Artista Kitchen & Bath Design

Open concept comprising kitchen, dining room, and family room

Redwoods Manor

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photography: Paul Grdina

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of galley wet bar and pantry door.

Galveston St. House

MK Development & Investment LLC

Close-up of the built-in buffet.

Arrowhead Custom Cottage

Master Plan Builders & Master Plan Design

Fully featured wet coffee bar with moroccan inspired tile, floating shelving, and wine refridgerator.

Total House Remodel - Scottsdale

S Interior Design

The sit - down bar area clad in custom metal and topped with the same Quartzite stone used in the kitchen. The upper cabinet doors have a metal grid insert that works to repeat the pattern found on the sit down bar walls in a smaller scale. The open shelves have integrated LED lights that add an ambient glow.

Wet Bar | Complete Remodel | Hollywood Hills

Pure Builders Inc.

Conveniently located with easy access, this wet bar features a contrast of black cabinetry, white countertops, white backsplash, open shelving with cold beverage fridge and a tall wine fridge.

Duluth Kitchen Remodel

J. Henry Designs

This is our show stopper. These are "real" leaded glass cabinets. Many thanks to A-1 Leaded Glass. In the old kitchen this space was that clutter collecting desk and a tiny pantry. Now it's a beautiful space for housing wine, mixing drinks and impressing friends.

Napa Nest

Patti Ogden Design

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Bar

Platinum Design Build

DreamDesign®46: Queen's Harbour Waterfront

Starr Custom Homes

This 4150 SF waterfront home in Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club is built for entertaining. It features a large beamed great room with fireplace and built-ins, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with wet bar and working pantry, and a private study for those work-at-home days. A large first floor master suite features water views and a beautiful marble tile bath. The home is an entertainer's dream with large lanai, outdoor kitchen, pool, boat dock, upstairs game room with another wet bar and a balcony to take in those views. Four additional bedrooms including a first floor guest suite round out the home.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.