Olmos Park remodel

Paper Moon Painting

Gloss lacquered cabinets painted in Sherwin Williams' "Inkwell".

Custom Renovation and Addition, Bar

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

This renovation and addition project, located in Bloomfield Hills, was completed in 2016. A master suite, located on the second floor and overlooking the backyard, was created that featured a his and hers bathroom, staging rooms, separate walk-in-closets, and a vaulted skylight in the hallways. The kitchen was stripped down and opened up to allow for gathering and prep work. Fully-custom cabinetry and a statement range help this room feel one-of-a-kind. To allow for family activities, an indoor gymnasium was created that can be used for basketball, soccer, and indoor hockey. An outdoor oasis was also designed that features an in-ground pool, outdoor trellis, BBQ area, see-through fireplace, and pool house. Unique colonial traits were accentuated in the design by the addition of an exterior colonnade, brick patterning, and trim work. The renovation and addition had to match the unique character of the existing house, so great care was taken to match every detail to ensure a seamless transition from old to new.

Man Barn

Daniel Contelmo Architects

A bar provides seating as well as a division between the game room and kitchen area. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Classic New Construction

Castle Design

Alise O'Brien Photography

Custom Wet Bar off Kitchen

Hammersmith Associates

Genevieve Garruppo

Transitional Whole Home Remodel in Overland Park, KS

Design Connection, Inc.

The home bar features custom cabinetry and gray glass mosaic tiles to fit into the contemporary and masculine great room. The client loves to entertain, so by removing dated accordion doors, creating custom cabinets and brightly lighting the bar, Arlene transformed an old closet into a sophisticated jewel of the space.

Coeur Dalene Drive

Anne Marie Design Studio, LLC

New Project

Emperial Hardwood Flooring

Brentwood Addition/Remodel + Pool

Noble Johnson Architects

Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Berkeley Addition | Westover Hills, DE

Period Architecture Ltd.

General Contractor: Porter Construction, Interiors by:Fancesca Rudin, Photography by: Angle Eye Photography

Jewel-Toned Mansion

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer

Orchid Beach

Nautilus Homes

Orchid Beach's English pub style bar overlooking the nature preserve, billiards table and elevator hidden behind standard door.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen and Home Bar

Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC

Sedley Road Kitchen, Bar, Mudroom & Laundry Room Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Across from the wet bar, a customized pantry cabinet for stemware and serving pieces keeps things organized while also decroative. © Lassiter Photography **Any product tags listed as “related,” “similar,” or “sponsored” are done so by Houzz and are not the actual products specified. They have not been approved by, nor are they endorsed by ReVision Design/Remodeling.**

Brookline Rejuvenation

Oak Hill Architects

Bloomfield Hills Residence

Kirkshire Design Group

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Dark 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.