Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Floor-to-Ceiling Wine Bar

Oasis In the Woods

LiLu Interiors

This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. This home's thoughtful design extends to the beverage bar area, which features open shelving and drawers, offering convenient storage for all drink essentials. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/

Built-in Bar Cabinet

User

Beautiful Basement Redo

Krista Hermanson Design

David Watt Photography

Dramatic Family Home

Wiles Design Group

In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. This kitchen embraces a sleek black-gray wood palette. Thoughtful storage solutions complement the island's functionality. With island chairs and a convenient layout, the space seamlessly merges style and practicality. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design

Chermside West Renovation

Little White Label

A cool and sophisticated home bar that features in the games room. Floating steel-frame shelving with glass inserts were used for sleek look. VJ Panelling in a dark charcoal wraps around the room to create a moody look whilst still keeping with the rest of the home.

The Vista Residence

KES Studio

Inspired by the Brooklyn-esque nature of the surrounding historic buildings, this penthouse pairs sleek, urban-contemporary design with luxury finishes and materials, reflecting an industrial luxe aesthetic.

Lower Milford Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Ainsworth Project

DesignFix LLC

A brass sink and fixtures add interest and warmth to an otherwise cool color scheme.

Finished Basement in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Full Outdoor Enclosed Bar

DMD General Construction, Inc.

Outdoor enclosed bar. Perfect for entertaining and watching sporting events. No need to go to the sports bar when you have one at home. Industrial style bar with LED side paneling and textured cement.

Kitchen bar cabinetry with pull-out dog gate. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro.

Best Dressed Home

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

www.genevacabinet.com - luxury kitchen in Lake Geneva, Wi designed with cabinetry from Plato Woodwork, Inc. This is the Inovea frameless cabinet in natural maple veneer, countertops are Zodiaq quartz in Valente Pearl, the Range Hood is from Modern-Air

Beacon Hill Brownstone

TOMHILL STUDIO

A small bar area sits in a corner of the Conservatory. The entire wall system and cabinet were designed using the 200 yr old beams from the basement excavation and is a nice contrast to the sleek finishes throughout the home. A turquoise retro mini fridge keeps snacks and drinks at the right temp and saves one from traveling the 4 flights of stairs down to the Kitchen.

The Beach House Retrofit Project

Westchester Real Homes, LLC

Pilot House

Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC

Pilot House - Dining / Bar

Crescent H ST

Sargent Schutt Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with Timber Splashback and Engineered Quartz 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.