Photo by Gieves Anderson

DENISE DAVIES

Lake House New Construction

Leighanne LaMarre Interiors

Moody Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beverage center is located adjacent to the kitchen and joint living area composed of greys, whites and blue accents. Our main focus was to create a space that would grab people’s attention, and be a feature of the kitchen. The cabinet color is a rich blue (amalfi) that creates a moody, elegant, and sleek atmosphere for the perfect cocktail hour. This client is one who is not afraid to add sparkle, use fun patterns, and design with bold colors. For that added fun design we utilized glass Vihara tile in a iridescent finish along the back wall and behind the floating shelves. The cabinets with glass doors also have a wood mullion for an added accent. This gave our client a space to feature his beautiful collection of specialty glassware. The quilted hardware in a polished chrome finish adds that extra sparkle element to the design. This design maximizes storage space with a lazy susan in the corner, and pull-out cabinet organizers for beverages, spirits, and utensils.

Vibrant Kitchen & Butler's Pantry Renovation

CLR Design Services, Inc.

Contemporary Farm Style Kitchen

Ross Design Inc.

Custom bar cabinet designed to display the ship model built by the client's father. THe wine racking is reminiscent of waves and the ship lap siding adds a nautical flair. Photo: Tracy Witherspoon

Bold Blue Wet Bar Renovation

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This bold blue wet bar remodel in San Juan Capistrano features floating shelves and a beverage center tucked under the countertop with cabinet storage.

Chanhassen Lake Charmer

Boyer Building Corporation

This creative walkway is made usable right off the kitchen where extra storage, wine cooler and bar space are the highlights. Library ladder helps makes those various bar items more accessible.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Cape Cod Classic

Laplante Construction Inc.

Vartanian custom built cabinet with inset doors and decorative glass doors Glass tile backsplash Counter top is LG Hausys Quartz “Viatera®” Under counter Sub Zero fridge

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

So cute! Tiny little area to keep your coffee warm and drinks chilled!

Westwood Modern Mountain

Hendel Homes

Painted Brick Transitional on the Green

Wyrick Residential Design

Heritage Basement Remodel

Adryin Glynn Designs

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca

Palisades Riviera

Jackson Paige Interiors, Inc.

William Hefner Architecture, Erika Bierman Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Benchtop and Purple Benchtop

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.