The full bar downstairs with an Ebony painted finish

This wet bar used to be a coat closet! We emptied the closet, removed the door, continued the hall floor tile and created a space for the homeowners to play bar tender! Hammered copper bar sink, copper bar faucet, soapstone countertops, vintage chandelier, under-cabinet lighting, ice maker.

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen

S&W Kitchens

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen - modernized for a 1920s house in Orlando, Florida.

Modern Guest House

Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers

Nat Rea

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

The lower level entertainment area is set up for large gatherings. LVP flooring with a worn wood look runs throughout the bar and entertainment space. Clear alder cabinetry, wainscoting and crown draws the bar and entertainment center together. The bar features tin ceiling detail, brass foot rail, metal and leather bar stools, waxed soapstone countertops, beveled antique mirror tiles, Irish inspired bar details and antique inspired lighting. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

The Little Park

User

1930s New England Colonial: Pub, Wine Cellar, Powder Room

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish, a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs - added an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic design, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision.

Hidden Meadow Kitchen Eagan

Ohana Home & Design

Ohana Home & Design | Minneapolis/St. Paul Residential Remodeling | 651-274-3116 | Photo by: Garrett Anglin

Great Room Transformation

IMPROVE or MOVE

Bar, stools and iron support brackets

Sea Island Residence

JDS Designs, Inc.

Montgomery County Gladwyne Kitchen Remodel "A New Home in an Old House"

Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors

This client initially retained us to design & build an addition but after an in-depth review of the house and the family's need we were able to create the ideal space by simply re-configuring the existing square footage. The dining room was over-sized and underused, which allowed us to relocate a primary wall in the kitchen to create a much larger foot print. Additionally we added an extra window to allow more natural light in. Once that was complete, the client felt the elegance we had in mind and enjoyed what felt like a completely new home

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A home bar was part of the addition that was added onto the back of this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom. Dark grey porcelain floor tiles.

Retreat in Sag Harbor

Lawrence Allan Inc.

Harbor Towers

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops

Metropolitan Cabinets ShowHouse Collection Mission Shaker door in honey stained mahogany. Countertops in oiled soapstone

Classic Beach House

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Custom Bar Project Gallery

Aspekt7 Construction Inc.

Bellaire New Home Showcase 2017

Stone Acorn Builders

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

The bar features tin ceiling detail, brass foot rail, metal and leather bar stools, waxed soapstone countertops, Irish inspired bar details and antique inspired lighting. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Ocean City, MD Multiple Room Beach House Project

Creative In Counters

This home bar features Soapstone countertops.

Scottsdale Eclectic

Dettaglio Interior Design

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops

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.