Capitol Hill Full House Renovation, Basement Digout, and Third Floor Renovation

Four Brothers Design + Build

The Beaver Dam- Kitchen, Bar, Living Room, Sunroom

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald

Luxe Redux

Interiology Design Co.

In this asymmetrical dining room, the unused niche is now the home for a custom modern two-tone bar, featuring natural walnut and rift-cut oak with a deep java stain. The natural walnut cabinetry highlights carved integrated pulls and a backsplash with an unexpected random wave pattern. The java stained framing and interior lighting create drama. The cabinet base houses two refrigerators and generous liquor drawers, with rich modern satin bronze hardware. This custom bar brings high function and a unique modern element to our traditional New England home.

Dublin OH Basement

J.Holderby - Renovations

English Gentleman's Bar

Futurian Systems

Studio Hideaway

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Rustic single-wall kitchenette with white shaker cabinetry and black countertops, white wood wall paneling, exposed wood shelving and ceiling beams, and medium hardwood flooring.

Kitchen Renovation

Joni Spear Interior Design

The pantry on the right was purchased at an architectural salvage warehouse and painted the same color as the new custom cabinets for a seamless transition.

Marian Way

Christiano Homes, Inc.

Tankersley Photography

Roslyn Basement

D&G Construction

This home got a modern facelift with wide-plank wood flooring, custom fireplace and designer wallpaper bathroom. The basement was finished with a modern industrial design that includes barn wood, black steel rods, and gray cabinets.

Custom Whiskey Bar & Other Custom Work | Edmonton, AB

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Bakes & Kropp - Beach Blues Bar

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

Custom Craftsman in Western Mass

Pecoy Homes and Remodeling

Behind the bar, there is ample storage and counter space to prepare.

White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Interior Design: Talla Skogmo Interior Design Cabinetry Design: Megan at Michels Homes Photography: Scott Amundson Photography

Cockeysville Basement Bar

Cox Kitchens & Baths

JS Design

JS DESIGN LLC.

Museum District Townhome

Connie Anderson Photography

Connie Anderson Photography | Rainey Richardson Interiors

New Construction Birmingham Colonial

M B Wilson Interior Design

The sweetest butler's pantry sits between the kitchen and the formal dining room. The entire space is paneled with wood panels, including the trim around the beautiful window. Moldings draw the eye upward, enjoying the display in the glass cabinets on the way. Cabinets by Graber, Interior Design by James Douglas Interiors, Photo by Beth Singer.

Moorestown, NJ Kitchen

Under Construction Builders LLC

Presidio Heights Remodel

Ann Lowengart Interiors

A smokebell light fixture adds a hint of shine to the space, contrasting well with the white of the exterior cabinetry and the deep brown walnut of the countertops and cabinet interiors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Timber Splashback and Medium Hardwood 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.