Home Bar Area

Almost everything in this kitchen has a sparkle! The Chrome bar seats sparkle, the gloss doors shine and the mirrors reflect!

Rantagada

The Wood Works

Transforming a Coal Shoot Cupboard Into a Trendy Wine and Coffee Station

York House Designs

The kitchen presented its own set of challenges. Our clients craved more storage, surface area, and a cosy nook for relaxed conversations over wine. We transformed an outdated, damp coal shoot cupboard into a trendy wine and coffee station, ensuring every inch of the space was utilised

Quincho /U + P/

Martina Pinasco

Valencia Kitchen Remodel

Double H Builders

Kitchen Remodel Valencia, custom cabinetry, quartzite counters, and hardwood floor.

A&C's Bartility room

OnePlan

One of our more unusual projects, helping two budding interior design enthusiasts to create a bar in their garage with a utility area at the rear with boiler and laundry items and a sink... OnePlan was happy to help and guide with the space planning - but the amazing decor was all down to the clients, who sourced furnishings and chose the decor themselves - it's worthy of a visit from Jay Gatsby himself! They are happy for me to share these finished pics - and I'm absolutely delighted to do so!

The Bar

In Archive Studio

Render concepts for a bar design in a modern home -

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Wet Bar is an extension of the Ross Peak Kitchen, continuing the walnut cabinetry, while adding unique elements. The elongated hexagonal etched mirror provides a sophistication, with integrated lighting to add a warm illumination to the wet bar. The custom shelving is made of perforated stainless steel and is trimmed in brass, with added details including a wine rack and wine glass storage. The Bar countertop and cabinet lining is made of brass, finished in Teton Brass. Cabinets are made in a grain-matched walnut veneer with stainless steel recessed shadow pulls. Custom pocket door reveals a built-in coffee maker. Cabinetry also features a built-in wine fridge, trash pullout, and lift away upper doors for plenty of storage.

Custom Fitted Bar

RD Designs

A custom fitted Home Bar with a rustic feel. Oak butcher-block worktop with chipped paint doors, Oak veneer carcasses & shelves with steel supports. Painted in RAL 7021.

Classico in Designer & Fashion Grey New Construction in Inlet Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: MS01027 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Classico Finishes: Fashion Grey Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard)

Paraditas C/Diagonal con Nápoles

Ipséité Design Studio

Surrey Home

Studio RIA

Built in Wet Bar update

The Little Black Chair

Eclectic Flair Renovation

Melichar Architects

Photo by Jessica Ayala

• the kitchen/sunroom dining area were reconfigured. A wall was removed between the sunroom and kitchen to create a more open floor plan. The space now consists of a living room/kitchen/dining/sitting area. • this new wall was designed to accommodate a second sink, open shelves to display barware and to create a divide between the kitchen and the terrace entry • the kitchen was cavernous. Adding the new wall and a fabric paneled drop ceiling created a more comfortable, welcoming space with much better acoustics

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

Paraditas C/Diagonal con Nápoles

Ipséité Design Studio

The ultimate Home Bar

WR Woodworking

Walnut face grain bar top with a brass inlay

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with an Integrated Sink

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.