Spire Midtown

Drake House Construction & Design

Artisan Home Tour 2017

Landmark Photography

Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.

Dark hardwood cabinets with a white quarts countertop. Project by Spahn & Rose Cresco

East Van Contemporary

Mirani Homes

This contemporary wet bar has lots of storage with floor to ceiling cabinets. The fridge is built-in with a panel finish and the media equipment is located in the fabric-finished doors to the right. Elegant bar display and counter is well lit with under cabinet lighting.

The Easton

katrina3511

The Highlander - Scotch Bar

The Interior Design Group

Basement Reno

Vicana Home Renovations Inc.

Marda loop

Rados Construction Ltd.

Executive Rambler

Norton Homes

Upscale, luxurious living awaits you in this custom built Norton Home. Set on a large rural lot with a beautiful lake view this is truly a private oasis. Designed for both comfort and luxury, the wide open living space features a rec room, game area, wet bar and a wine room!

Conifer Kitchen & Living

Lisa Melvin Design

Quartzite / Abstract

Indy Custom Stone

Floor to Ceiling Remodel

Hawk Construction

Orchestrated Light Photography

Modern Traditionalist Townhome

The Mansion

Interior designer Emily Hughes, IIDA, helped her clients from Florida create a light and airy feel for their Iowa City town house. The couple requested a casual, elegant style incorporating durable, cleanable finishes, fabrics and furnishings. Artwork, rugs, furnishings, window treatments and interior design by Emily Hughes at The Mansion. The floors are a maple stained in a warm gray-brown, provided by Grays Hardwood. Tile/Stone and carpets: Randy's Carpets. Kitchen, bath and bar cabinets/counter tops: Kitchens by Design. Builder/Developer: Jeff Hendrickson. Lighting/Fans: Light Expressions by Shaw. Paint: Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray. Photography: Jaimy Ellis.

Versailles Modern Custom Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Fun & Functional Home Bar

3-D Design

Laundry room converted into a home bar. Features Elkay martini shaped sink and decorative faucet. Under counter wine refigerator and ice maker. Glass tile backsplash.

Rift-Cut White Oak Custom Bar

Cougar Custom Cabinets

Wet Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Beautiful custom bar covered in Florida Tile Quartzite Ledgerstone. Custom maple cabinetry by Ayr Custom Cabinets. Cambria Seagrove Quartz countertops. Blanco Diamond sink with Delta Trinsic Pro faucet. The following appliances serve the bar: Jenn-Air Microwave/Oven Combination; Jenn-Air Refrigerator; GE Monogram Dishwasher; and Marvel Icemaker. Virginia Tile Basaltine Dark Gray flooring tile. Florida Tile Ledgerstone on face of bar and walls. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; photos by Marie Martin Kinney.

Wet Bar

Willet Construction Inc.

The bar was constructed with a live-edge hackberry countertop, which was also used for the shelving behind it. On the sink side a quartz countertop was used, with a metal backsplash. All the appliances necessary for entertaining were included.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Grey Floor

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.