ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting

A closet and hall countertop were converted into an extension of the kitchen and became the bar. Cats love tending bar, as they can keep track of all comings and goings.

Custom Home Bar

Achristavest Developers

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

19th St. Manhattan Beach

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

Detail of the stunning custom woodwork on this cabinet! __ We had so much fun designing in this Spanish meets beach style with wonderful clients who travel the world with their 3 sons. The clients had excellent taste and ideas they brought to the table, and were always open to Jamie's suggestions that seemed wildly out of the box at the time. The end result was a stunning mix of traditional, Meditteranean, and updated coastal that reflected the many facets of the clients. The bar area downstairs is a sports lover's dream, while the bright and beachy formal living room upstairs is perfect for book club meetings. One of the son's personal photography is tastefully framed and lines the hallway, and custom art also ensures this home is uniquely and divinely designed just for this lovely family. __ Design by Eden LA Interiors Photo by Kim Pritchard Photography

Talis Park Contemporary

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designer: Alina Dolan, Allied ASID - Collins & DuPont Design Group Photographer: Lori Hamilton - Hamilton Photography

Butler's Pantry

TONI SIMS design studio

Beachfront Oasis

Arlene Williams

Basement Bar and Bathroom in Harford County, MD

Lasting Impressions Design, LLC

Home Wet Bar with Brick Arch, Dark Wood Panelled Storage, and Rustic Wood Door

Dawn

Dynamic Woodworking

KITCHEN BAR

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

Oil rubbed bronze hardware and glass knobs echo the chandelier with lightly dripping crystals. The quartz countertop and marble backsplash reflect light, and the herringbone pattern adds interest. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

Traditions of America - Saucon

Stonewood Interiors, Inc

Basement Finishing In Potomac, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

A medium size wet bar with espresso cabinetry and white countertop

Rustic Craftsman

42 North Custom Homes LLC

Transitional White Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

S&W Kitchens

Four Seasons 12th Floor Condo

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Webb Chappell / Betsy Bassett

Bar Room in Allen

Mr Fixit Fast

Front study was transformed into a bar room with built in wine coolers, pull out drawers, silestone countertops (artic ocean) and mosaic tile backsplash. Floor is a tile floor that looks like wood planks.

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile Splashback

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.