Kitchen and Main Level Remodel Waconia 2021

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga

Family Farmhouse

Lenton Company, Inc.

A new wine bar in place of the old ugly one. Quartz countertops pair with a decorative tile backsplash. The green cabinets surround an under counter wine refrigerator. The knotty alder floating shelves house cocktail bottles and glasses. Photos by Brian Covington

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.

Riverside Victorian Kitchen & Baths Modernized

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Coffee and Beverage bar with wine storage and open shelving

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of bar shelving above the workspace.

Custom Bar Design

Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design

Custom Basement Bar Design by Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design, Calgary & Kelowna Interior Design Firm. Featuring Caesarstone Raw Concrete quartz countertops, symmetrical bar design, ebony oak custom millwork, antique glass backed open shelves, wine fridges, and bar sink. Photo Credit: Lindsay Nichols Photography. Contractor: Triangle Enterprises Ltd.

New Butler's Pantry

Realty Restoration, LLC

Kitchen - South Charlotte

Tailored Designs

Denver Contemporary Farmhouse

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a Craftsman home in Denver’s Hilltop neighborhood. We added a family room, mudroom and kitchen to the back of the home.

Peace of the Rock

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink

Back Country Basement Oasis

Dream Homes Inc./Daydream Incorporated

This was a 2200 sq foot open space that needed to have many purposes. We were able to meet the client's extensive list of needs and wants and still kept it feeling spacious and low key. This bar includes a live edge bar and custom leather barstools.

JohnsonM Kitchen South Tampa

Schoeman Construction

Modern Kitchens

The Affordable Kitchen Company

Alamo Wine/Poker Room Refresh

Gayler Design Build

The homeowners wanted to update an existing poker room to function as a secondary entertainment space, complete with a large built-in wine rack that was built into the existing cabinetry, new lighting, paint and a wallpaper accent wall. It was important to preserve the existing stone flooring and the cabinetry, which ran consistently throughout the home.

Sierra De Monserat Transitional Mediterranean

Donald Joseph Inc.

Wonderful house bar done by Donald Joseph Inc. Arteriors Pendant,sleek cabinet design with floating shelves. Viewing one of the fantastic olive trees we planted on the property. An example of some of our beautiful interior architecture and design work.

Precision Builders Parade Home

House of Carpets

Precision Builders

Family Friendly in Fairbanks

Design Studio West

This Fairbanks ranch kitchen remodel project masterfully blends a contemporary matte finished cabinetry front with the warmth and texture of wire brushed oak veneer. The result is a stunning and sophisticated space that is both functional and inviting. The inspiration for this kitchen remodel came from the desire to create a space that was both modern and timeless. A place that a young family can raise their children and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Hidden Hollow

Mend Services

Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain 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.