A balance of modern finishes with a traditional feel. The asymmetrical design makes this walk up bar aesthetically pleasing. ©Finished Basement Company.

Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill

DES Home Renovations

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Clean and Bright

Adams + Beasley Associates

Nat Rea Photography A modern and bright remodel in the heart of Downtown Boston. This dated 1980s condo unit was completely gutted, taking care to retain the original layout and framing as much as possible, but completely revamping the style. Designed in partnership with FD Hodge Interiors.

Kitchen Remodel

Modello Tile Studio Walnut Creek

Lanier Project

Level Team Contracting

Mark Residence

Z+ Interiors

Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography

Basement Build | Entertainment Room

Contreras Remodeling

Prince Edward Island Estate

Simply Home Decorating

Our clients hired us to completely renovate and furnish their PEI home — and the results were transformative. Inspired by their natural views and love of entertaining, each space in this PEI home is distinctly original yet part of the collective whole. We used color, patterns, and texture to invite personality into every room: the fish scale tile backsplash mosaic in the kitchen, the custom lighting installation in the dining room, the unique wallpapers in the pantry, powder room and mudroom, and the gorgeous natural stone surfaces in the primary bathroom and family room. We also hand-designed several features in every room, from custom furnishings to storage benches and shelving to unique honeycomb-shaped bar shelves in the basement lounge. The result is a home designed for relaxing, gathering, and enjoying the simple life as a couple.

Legacy Lakehouse

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

www.genevacabinet.com . . . Home bar on upper level of home, cabinetry by Medallion Cabinetry

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

Red Ledges

Hamilton Park Interiors

Crosby Road Artisan Home

Modern Design Cabinetry

Gemini Homes Inverhaugh Model Home

Ceramic Decor Centre Ltd.

Kitchen Floor: Ceraforge Oxide 32x32 Rectified Backsplash/Feature Wall: Ciot Diesel Stage Rust Drip White 4x12

Petrie Terrace Residence

Room By Room

Coastal Home 1st Floor Bar

Michael James Design, Inc.

We managed to maximize storage in this narrow wet bar by utilizing some open shelving. Also, by using glass door cabinetry, we gave the area an open feel versus closing in the room. The dark cherry espresso cabinets by Medallion Cabinetry gave the area a masculine appeal.

Cross

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Solid Wormy Maple bar top with custom painted shaker style cabinetry, brushed brass cabinet hardware, Wormy Maple floating shelves, Quartz countertop, Bernia Maple engineered floating floor, and porcelain tile back bar walls

Downing St

Ejay Interiors

Built-in bar for open concept loft Dining Room

59th Street Parade Home

GreenWood Design Build

Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain Splashback and Shiplap 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.