Vacation Home in Mammoth Lakes, Traditional

Corinne Brown ASID, Inc., dba Brown Design Group

Lesley Allen Photography, interior design by Corinne Brown, ASID This rec room is on the lower floor, but hemp wallpaper on the ceiling keeps it from feeling like a cold box. Red barstools from Lorts take advantage of the star motif running throughout the room.

Interior Design, Chester NJ

Keep Calm and Stage LLC

Bar Area

Top Shelf Interiors

Cherry home bar, paneled wall with wall unit accents

Basement Office with Dry Bar

Copperhead Renovations, LLC

We installed these white cabinets in a basement for a home office. The countertop is made out of african padauk wood and walnut wood. We custom made this countertop for the dry bar area.

Raymus Homes - Raceway Collection

SPACES

CabinetMakers - Bars & Islands

CabinetMakers - Fine Cabinetry

Traditional Country

The Design Project

This cozy basement bar has grey tufted bar stools.

Kendal Mini Bar

Billiard Factory

The Kendal Mini Bar is a great option for smaller spaces that still desire a home bar experience.

BuildTech - Bespoke Lunch Booth

Buildtech

After; The bespoke sofas were made to measure. The booth is finished off with a wooden table in the centre. Perfect for the workers at this commercial facility to take their breaks.

2017 Fall Parade of Homes Victoria

City Homes, LLC

Custom Mini Bar

Madera Furniture Company

The Madera Mini Bar can be custom designed to suit. This version features Afromosia veneer and solid wood, dimmable LED lights, and a pull-out work surface, 3-form textured acrylic panel and blackened steel framing. Photo by Madera.

Dark & Dramatic Lounge

The Decorating Therapist

A symmetrical seating area using two striking black leather chairs places the focus on the burl wood and black painted Chinoiserie cabinet and the oil painting of the dancers above. Good reading light is provided by the gold finished bamboo stem floor lamps. The royal blue patterned rug and blue velvet pillows are an exciting bit of color with the other neutral furnishings. Design: Carol Lombardo Weil, The Decorating Therapist. Photogrpahy: Alain Jaramillo

North Pointe Interiors Custom Woodworking Projects

North Pointe Interiors

For this project, we were hired to refinish this family's unfinished basement. A few unique components that were incorporated in this project were installing custom bookshelves, wainscoting, doors, and a fireplace. The goal of the whole project was to transform the space from one that was unfinished to one that is perfect for spending time together as a family in a beautiful space of the home.

Springbank Project

Gilchrist Olsson Designs

Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH

Ciboro Construction

Anna Ciboro

Amish Dining Sets

All About Furniture LLC

Hawthorne Project

Dream Finders Homes

Pearson Bonus Room

Center Point Cabinets

Eudora Homestead II Maple Door in Taupe Finish Photography by Tom Jenkins

Custom Mini Bar

Madera Furniture Company

Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Carpet

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.