Daniel Wexler

Bar, inside bar, hanging bar, timber benchtop, timber, sliding glass doors, family room, pool room, bar room, games room, entertainment room, entertainment, cabinetry, kitchenette,

Everwood - Modern Ranch

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Brad DeHaan Homes Photographer: Brad Gillette Every day feels like a celebration in this stylish design that features a main level floor plan perfect for both entertaining and convenient one-level living. The distinctive transitional exterior welcomes friends and family with interesting peaked rooflines, stone pillars, stucco details and a symmetrical bank of windows. A three-car garage and custom details throughout give this compact home the appeal and amenities of a much-larger design and are a nod to the Craftsman and Mediterranean designs that influenced this updated architectural gem. A custom wood entry with sidelights match the triple transom windows featured throughout the house and echo the trim and features seen in the spacious three-car garage. While concentrated on one main floor and a lower level, there is no shortage of living and entertaining space inside. The main level includes more than 2,100 square feet, with a roomy 31 by 18-foot living room and kitchen combination off the central foyer that’s perfect for hosting parties or family holidays. The left side of the floor plan includes a 10 by 14-foot dining room, a laundry and a guest bedroom with bath. To the right is the more private spaces, with a relaxing 11 by 10-foot study/office which leads to the master suite featuring a master bath, closet and 13 by 13-foot sleeping area with an attractive peaked ceiling. The walkout lower level offers another 1,500 square feet of living space, with a large family room, three additional family bedrooms and a shared bath.

Kitchen/Living Room Remodel

Sherrie Stewart

Large open kitchen and bar remodel with a combination of white oak and painted white cabinets. Antique pantry doors and two flip up pass through windows.

Wayzata Scandinavian Modern

Pillar Homes

Built by Pillar Homes Landmark Photography

Basement Family Room with Wine Cellar and Game/TV Areas

Sibrava & Associates, Interior Concepts

Home Bar/Entertainment Area. Architectural feature includes vaulted, arched wood ceiling that accentuates the bar area. Bar stools swivel adding comfort and ease of use for friends and relatives. Upholstered in treated leather on the seat and inside backs, they offer easy maintenance while contrast fabric backs provide smart style.

Heart of the Home

Big Sky Design

Home Bar

City Renovations & Remodeling, LLC

Basement bar created from bump out of the upper level. Perfect space

Home Bar

Modern Hippie Design Studio

Home Bar

The cabana bar overlooks the pool courtyard. A custom bar and custom wine cooler were designed specifically for this client.

Rockin' Games Room

K&W Audio

This client’s home has got a lot going, but the games room is extra special. The bar rocks with great sound, every game you can imagine & video distribution so everyone can watch their favorite sport. With a room like this you never need to go out!

Aurora - New Construction Home

Desa Design Studio

Large Basement Bar with Dark Grey Cabinets, White Quartz Countertops, Beer Taps, Floating Stainless Steel Shelving, Modern Rustic Wall Feature and Modern Barstools. Photo by Alcove Images

Hollywood Custom Home

CKA Construction Group

Edkins Road Residence

Faith Ashley of Wilson Lighting

Wilson Lighting

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors

A modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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.