Westminster

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

www.zoon.ca

Olathe Project March 2021

Premium Cabinet Studio

Navy blue beverage bar with glass wall cabinet + butcher block countertop.

Grand Oaks Renovation

d3 interiors

Chambers Lane Addition + Reno

Michaelson Homes LLC

This exquisite pub features a brushed copper metal tile that perfectly complements the Napoli round self rimming antique copper bar sink by Thompson Traders. The bar, designed by Michaelson Homes and crafted by Riverside Custom Cabinetry, includes seeded glass in the upper cabinets, a walnut countertop, and two 24" Thermador Build in Wine Preservation Columns, each with custom paneling to seamlessly fit with the other cabinets. Lighting in and under the upper cabinets, as well as under the base cabinets, adds an extra touch of style and warmth to the space.

Castlewood Dr.

Janet Biddick Designs

Jeansonne Residence

Jairo Leon Architect

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.

Featured Details

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

Keller Bourbon Bar/Library Lounge

Gallagher Interiors

Turned an empty, unused formal living room into a hip bourbon bar and library lounge for a couple who relocated to DFW from Louisville, KY. They wanted a place they could entertain friends or just hang out and relax with a cocktail or a good book. We added the wet bar and library shelves, and kept things modern and warm, with a wink to the prohibition era. The formerly deserted room is now their favorite spot. Photos by Michael Hunter Photography

Dutch Colonial Charm

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Combination wet bar and coffee bar. Bottom drawer is sized for liquor bottles. Joyelle West Photography

GRANT PARK GUT

WYNTER HOUSE DESIGNS | Whitney Jones

©Jeff Herr Photography, Inc.

Modern Rustic Retreat

Victoria Highfill

Lower Vintners

Jay Andre Construction, Inc.

Palm Breeze on Ono

Bob Chatham Custom Home Design

The upstairs has a seating area with natural light from the large windows. It adjoins to a living area off the kitchen. There is a wine bar fro entertaining. White ship lap covers the walls for the charming coastal style. Designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and built by Phillip Vlahos of VDT Construction.

Modern Lodge

Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland

Kitchen Bar Addition

Tunde Decor, LLC

We opened up the wall between the kitchen and a guest bedroom. This new bar/sitting area used to be the bedroom. We used textured wallpaper, and walnut countertop, floating shelf to warm up the space.

Westport Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Weston Renovation

Fresh Start Contracting Company

Transitional Transformation

Meechi Design

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Brown 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.