Bar Cabinetry Rustic Wood Warm Brown Mosaic

A perfect basement bar nook in a rustic alder with a warm brown tile mosaic and warm gray wall

Foxcroft Contemporary

Kingswood Custom Homes

Modern

Canterbury Custom Homes LLC

Beautiful soft modern by Canterbury Custom Homes, LLC in University Park Texas. Large windows fill this home with light. Designer finishes include, extensive tile work, wall paper, specialty lighting, etc...

Mississauga Full Home Interior

Gatti Brothers Ltd.

Life of the Party: A Bright Kitchen Design

Next Stage Design + Build

Pool parties and sports-watching are cherished activities for the family of this 1961 ranch home in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood. As the design process evolved, the idea of the Ultimate Cocktail Bar emerged and developed into an integral component of the new bright kitchen.

New England Family Friendly Remodel

User

G.A. White Homes - Lask

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another beautiful home built by G.A. White Homes. We had the pleasure of working on the kitchen, living room, basement bar, and bathrooms. This home has a very classic and clean elements which makes for a very welcoming feel. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Sterling Drive Project

Welling Kitchen, Bath & Floor

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Finished Basement Renovation

Nishi J. Interiors

Annandale Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

WELLINGTON BUNGALOW

HW Interiors

Clerestory

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

We remodeled the interior of this home including the kitchen with new walk into pantry with custom features, the master suite including bathroom, living room and dining room. We were able to add functional kitchen space by finishing our clients existing screen porch and create a media room upstairs by flooring off the vaulted ceiling.

Croft Project

Tango Design Studio

white shaker door servery with wine cooler

Basement remodel

Sethbennphoto

Northern MN Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

A pass through bar was created between the dining area and the hallway, allowing custom cabinetry, a wine fridge and mosaic tile and stone backsplash to live. The client's collection of blown glass stemware are showcased in the lit cabinets above the serving stations that have hand-painted French tiles within their backsplash.

Sweet Repeat!

Melissa Jessup, Designer

Mt. Kisco Classic White Kitchen

Studio Dearborn

A young family moving from NYC to their first house in Westchester County found this spacious colonial in Mt. Kisco New York. With sweeping lawns and total privacy, the home offered the perfect setting for raising their family. The dated kitchen was gutted but did not require any additional square footage to accommodate a new, classic white kitchen with polished nickel hardware and gold toned pendant lanterns. 2 dishwashers flank the large sink on either side, with custom waste and recycling storage under the sink. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Architect Brad DeMotte. Interior design finishes by Elizabeth Thurer Interior Design. Calcatta Picasso marble countertops by Rye Marble and Stone. Appliances by Wolf and Subzero; range hood insert by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore White Opulence. Hardware by Jeffrey Alexander Belcastel collection. Backsplash tile by Nanacq in 3x6 white glossy available from Lima Tile, Stamford. Bar faucet: Signature Hardware. Bar sink: Elkay Asana. Photography Neil Landino.

Eastern Shores Estate

Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)

Transitional house wet bar with wine cellar.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Mosaic Tile Splashback

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.