Crofton, MD The client wanted a small opening from the kitchen to the dining room to invite gathering while entertaining. My vision was to create a more gracious opening by filling it with cherry cabinets. I wanted to make it look like a piece of furniture and by adding glass doors and interior as well as under cabinet lighting it gave the space a nice glow. Contractor, Artech Construction.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Wet Bar with beverage fridge and bar seating.

Rockin' Games Room

K&W Audio

This client’s home has got a lot going, but the games room is extra special. The bar rocks with great sound, every game you can imagine & video distribution so everyone can watch their favorite sport. With a room like this you never need to go out!

Brian Covington

Kitchen & Home Bar Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Dining Room Bar

Cabinet Solutions USA

This wine bar features a balance of open and concealed storage with plenty of refrigeration. We partnered with Custom Creative Remodeling, a Phoenix based home remodeling company, to provide the cabinetry for this beautiful remodel! Photo Credit: Custom Creative Remodeling

Levitan Kitchen

Designer Kitchens LA

Jorge A. Martinez

Entertaining on Lake Wylie

McSpadden Homes

Lakeside Casual

Glas Associates

A home bar with a curved island and a medium wood finish Photo by Ashley Avila Photography

Lighting design is more than meets the eye; when done correctly it sets the tone for a specific space. Not always meant to be the object of attention in a room, but always the extension of beautiful interior and exterior design. We have more than a few ways to help you approach the subject. Lighting controls can easily duplicate the appearance of occupancy in your home while you are away or eliminate a large bank of light switches with a single lighting keypad that controls a large area . . . we are experts in this field.

Todd Hill Homes for 2018 Fall Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Ballwin Basement with Bar and Fireplace

Pro Basement Inc.

Larry Otte

Cozy in Commerce City

ACODenver

Our homeowners wanted a traditional, mohogany bar with a show stopping slab of granite... I'd say we delivered!

Anne Arundel County- Pasadena, MD - Basement

Lasting Impressions Design, LLC

Cedar Creek Entertainers Basement Finish

Comerio Homes

This basement finish was already finished when we started. The owners decided they wanted an entire face lift with a more in style look. We removed all the previous finishes and basically started over adding ceiling details and an additional workout room. Complete with a home theater, wine tasting area and game room.

Jeansonne Residence

Jairo Leon Architect

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Chandler Home Addition and Remodel

Republic West Remodeling

Large L-shaped wet bar area in the open living room has stacked stone accent wall, glass front cabinets, pendant lighting and open shelving. The dark wood cabinets contrast nicely with the light counter tops and stone wall.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Tile Splashback and Ceramic 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.