Lower level bar perfect for entertaining. The calming gray cabinetry pairs perfectly with the countertops and pendants. Meechan Architectural Photography

Edina Shingle Style

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Ben Nelson | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography

Locust Hills Drive Residence

O’Hara Interiors

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Stonewood LLC, Builder | Peter Eskuche, Architect | Troy Thies Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling

Beach House at The Strand, Dana Point, CA

Homer Oatman, AIA

Richard Powers

Curved family room bar

Terri Slee Interiors

Lower level bar in lake home.

James M. Residence

Current Concepts Home Automation

One touch of the button on the bar console, and the ambient lighting increases, your favorite music plays in the background and the pool table light comes on. Kevin Bubbermoyer Photography See more ideas at: http://www.cchas.com/lighting-and-shade-control

Bar

Jeneration Interiors

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.

Traditional Wine Cellar

Santa Barbara Dutch Colonial

Kathryne Designs, Inc

Mark Lohman Photography

Bar

Echelon Custom Homes

Wildflower Basement and Wine Cellar

Katy Allen Interior Design

Brookside: Eagles Nest

Everything Home

Unique textures, printed rugs, dark wood floors, and neutral-hued furnishings make this traditional home a cozy, stylish abode. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Hamptons Woodfield Country Club Addition and Remodel

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Basement Bar

SP Group Inc,

Elegant English Country Home

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Architect: DeNovo Architects, Interior Design: Sandi Guilfoil of HomeStyle Interiors, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

Rustic Modern Wine Bar

AVID Associates LLC

A modern and warm wine room and bar in a home in Dallas, Texas features a plate glass wall separating the bar area and climate controlled wine storage. The back wall is accented with an Austin stone material, while modern wine racks are both functional and beautiful. Abstract art pulls in the colors tones in the granite countertops while back lit honey onyx graces the front of the bar. Modern pendant lighting was installed at varying heights for added interest and drama. Interior Design: AVID Associates Builder: Martin Raymond Homes Photography: Michael Hunter

Industrial Basement

User

Barnwood Kitchen Cabinets & Bars

Roughing It In Style

O'Rourkes Pub

Erik Wyckoff Woodcarver

A pair of hand carved leprechauns for an Irish pub style bar designed by architect Jim McNeil.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets

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.