Chanhassen Basement Finish

R|House Design Build

Bar and mudroom area

West Peckham Snooker Room

The Swift Organisation Ltd

When our West Peckham based client initially contacted us with his impressive aspirations, we could see that this was going to be a well-deserved indulgence for his retirement and we certainly approved of the choice! Retirement should definitely be the time when you relax, with no daily grind to worry about… It’s time to enjoy yourself. Our retiree had a dream of combining Ye Olde Worlde Snooker Hall, a place where you could go of an evening with friends for a drink and a game, with the modern convenience, locality, and luxury of his own garden room. Perhaps the most important aspect was the dimensions. The 9 x 5.5m building not only needed to house a full size (which means 12 by 6 foot!) snooker table, but also a well-stocked and comfortable bar area in order to create the entire Snooker Hall experience! To accommodate the sheer weight of the beautifully crafted and authentic table meant that the floor needed to be largely reinforced. Our client also decided to extend the entertainment area beyond just the inside bar, deciding to surround the room with a generous 2m wrap around decking area in top-caliber composite. A triangular glazed feature creates extra interest as a homage to the invaluable snooker triangle and embellishes the two sets of high-quality powder-coated aluminium bifold doors. These are combined elegantly to create a fully opening glazed corner, which takes lavish advantage of the woodland setting. The walls needed to be reinforced in order to mount the bar television and other important bar paraphernalia. The ceiling required reinforcement too, underneath its sloping roof and feature vaulted ceiling effect, in order to mount two of the large obligatory overhead roof lights.

Kitchen - South Charlotte

Tailored Designs

Sports Fan Dream Basement in Northern Virginia

Metro Building and Remodeling Group LLC

Photographer: Bob Narod

Modern Rustic Retreat

Victoria Highfill

Washington

Dan Rak Design

Our client came to us after purchasing a 2,500 square foot, 2-bedroom 2 1/2 bath unit in Chicago's hot West Loop neighborhood. The unit had great space and was in a great location, but there was a lot of wasted space and it looked like a 1990s Las Vegas hotel suite (complete with floor to ceiling water feature). We tore out all of the finishes and re-configured the floor plan to allow better flow. We even found space for an additional bedroom, taking the unit from a two bedroom to a three bedroom and greatly increasing it's value. In the end, our client was left with a tailored and stylish urban home that is aslo comfortable and approachable. Photo by Eric Hausman

River Oaks Federal Colonial

Windham Builders

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions

This modern and polished design extends the kitchen and creates a space for entertaining in an otherwise underutilized nook.

Lochwood-Lozier Traditional Custom Home in Clyde Hill

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

#328 Wolseley

mckimm residential design

Landara

Tommy Bahama Home

Tommy Bahama Home's Balboa Chest is coupled with art to create a statement look.

Chevy Chase Renovation

Mangan Group Architects

Having an office desk against a window is a great way to let natural light in as well as look out to nature

Wet Bar Cabinetry

Cabinets Direct USA | Zimmerman Kitchen Design

Brand: UltraCraft Cabinet Style/Finish: Vision Florence Dark Roast Photographer: Edward Butera Designers: Shuky Conroyd, Marcia Castleman

Fox Hollow Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography

Lake Cowichan Sunshine and Views

McPherson Cabinetry

Coffee Bar and Drinks Station, custom designed to appreciate crystal collection and be the entertainment hub of the house.

Hermès Ave

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter

Custom Bar Lounge on Manasota Key

Lancaster Interior Design

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Ski Cottage

Élysée

Large Home Bar Design Ideas

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.