Complete Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

Modern Prairie in the Country

SKD Architects

Saari & Forrai Photography Briarwood II Construction

Contemporary Built-In cabinetry

K. Salowe & Co.

Custom designed bar in private residence including fiber optic star ceiling, glass countertop with multi-color edge lighting, art glass knee wall and backsplash with back-lighting, lots of storage space behind. more at www.ksalowe.com

Mt Pleasant | New Construction | More than Kitchensq

Southeast Kitchens

Extreme Renovation

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

A home office was converted into a full service sports bar. This room has space to seat 20. It has three televisions, a refrigerated wine room, a fireplace and even a secret door. The countertop is zinc, the ceiling tiles are authentic stamped tin. Behind the counter are taps for two kegs, soda machine, custom ice makers, glass chillers and a full professional service bar. There's a cocktail station with integrated drains, refrigeration drawers, and a dedicated dishwasher. Why leave the house?

Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and living rooms custom built-ins, exposed beams, wood floors, and arched entryways.

In-Home Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

No drinking on the job but when a client wants an in-home bar, we deliver!

Rotunda Bar Detail

Dean Brenneman Architect

Abacoa Complete Home Renovation

Island Time Renovation & Design

DC Ranch

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton | Image Photography

Hermosa Beach Residence

Carte Blanche Studio

The beach level bar has windows looking into the deep end of the pool and a glowing bartop made of think glass. Kim Pritchard Photography

Modern Northwoods Residence

Amy Carman Design

Details of the lower level in our Modern Northwoods Cabin project. The long zinc bar, perforated steel cabinets, modern camp decor, and plush leather furnishings create the perfect space for family and friends to gather while vacationing in the Northwoods.

Kenwood MN Family Room Bar

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Photography by Susan Gilmore Interior Design by Tom Rauscher & Associates

Romantic Modern European

Diane Hasso Studios

Diane came up with this original wall finish covering and applied it to the walls of the home bar and to the adjacent coffee station. We had the lower cabinets painted White Dove OC-17, added glass to the wood countertops, and glass shelves with gold brackets to the space.

Native House Photography A place for entertaining and relaxation. Inspired by natural and aviation. This mantuary sets the tone for leaving your worries behind. Once a boring concrete box, this space now features brick, sandblasted texture, custom rope and wood ceiling treatments and a beautifully crafted bar adorned with a zinc bar top. The bathroom features a custom vanity, inspired by an airplane wing. What do we love most about this space? The ceiling treatments are the perfect design to hide the exposed industrial ceiling and provide more texture and pattern throughout the space.

Stillwater MN Entertainment Room

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons Photography: Landmark Photography Home & Interior Design: Tom Rauscher Cabinetry: North Star Kitchens

Model Home at Village at Seven Desert Mountain - Bar

Drewett Works

Modern style meets eclectic design in this wet bar wall with its whimsical backlit liquor bottle display shelf and adjacent wine cellar. The textured wall is clad in a blue stone tile from Villiago Tile and is warmed by European oak floors. Black Farmhouse "Dot" pendants illuminate the bar. The Village at Seven Desert Mountain—Scottsdale Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Cullum Homes Interiors: Ownby Design Landscape: Greey | Pickett Photographer: Dino Tonn https://www.drewettworks.com/the-model-home-at-village-at-seven-desert-mountain/

Pleasanton, CA

Influent Home

This coffee bar was made possible by reusing an existing buffet and giving it a fresh coat of warm color, a glass top and stripping the original hardware. Along with the subtle area rug and the strong accent wall color, a whole new space was created that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Photo by Michael Garig

Home Bar Design Ideas with Zinc Benchtops and Glass 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.