A beautiful finished basement with custom bar and custom wine cellar constructed using Glen-Gery Landmark Stone in the Ashford Stackstone color. Buckeye Basements & Perry English Masonry

Bar Globes

Waypoint Geographic

2015 Award of Excellence - 2

Natural Stone Institute

When United Marble Fabricators was hired by builders Adams & Beasley Associates to furnish, fabricate, and install all of the stone and tile in this unique two-story penthouse within the Four Seasons in Boston’s Back Bay, the immediate focus of nearly all parties involved was more on the stunning views of Boston Common than of the stone and tile surfaces that would eventually adorn the kitchen and bathrooms. That entire focus, however, would quickly shift to the meticulously designed first floor wet bar nestled into the corner of the two-story living room. Lewis Interiors and Adams & Beasley Associates designed a wet bar that would attract attention, specifying ¾ inch Honey Onyx for the bar countertop and full-height backsplash. LED panels would be installed behind the backsplash to illuminate the entire surface without creating any “hot spots” traditionally associated with backlighting of natural stone. As the design process evolved, it was decided that the originally specified glass shelves with wood nosing would be replaced with PPG Starphire ultra-clear glass that was to be rabbeted into the ¾ inch onyx backsplash so that the floating shelves would appear to be glowing as they floated, uninterrupted by moldings of any other materials. The team first crafted and installed the backsplash, which was fabricated from shop drawings, delivered to the 15th floor by elevator, and installed prior to any base cabinetry. The countertops were fabricated with a 2 inch mitered edge with an eased edge profile, and a 4 inch backsplash was installed to meet the illuminated full-height backsplash. The spirit of collaboration was alive and well on this project as the skilled fabricators and installers of both stone and millwork worked interdependently with the singular goal of a striking wet bar that would captivate any and all guests of this stunning penthouse unit and rival the sweeping views of Boston Common

Quarter Sawn Mahogany - Contemporary Custom Cabinetry

Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

Joanne Balaban of Joanne Balaban Designs joined forces with Superior Woodcraft of Doylestown, Pa to create unique custom cabinetry - including custom finish on maple with copper inlays.

Transitional Family Room in Logan Square

Habitar Design

Basements / Garages

The Christian Contractor

Lakewood Glen

Gabay Construction

Michelle Gabay-Moore

Patel Residence

Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC

Melissa Oivanki/Oivanki Photography

Bar sink

Stonehenge Construction LLC

Eden Light Photography

Bar Globes

Waypoint Geographic

Barons Court

London Design Collaborative

The drinks cabinet is for us one of the highlights of this property. The owners are book lovers and didn’t want their spirits on permanent display. So we hid them behind 2 sliding bookshelves. The wine fridges were kept visible since they add lighting and atmosphere. Shaker style spray lacquered door handle. Solid Oak interior, with visible Oak recessed finger bar. The wine coolers are Miele.

Showroom Bar

Tony Ellis - Kitchen & Bath Design

Home Bar

City Renovations & Remodeling, LLC

Custom Waterfront Home

Kelly Canada Design + Build

Wyatt Farm Custom

Progress Street Builders

Inspiration

User

Amazing Ash hardwood flooring. 100% Canadian made. See all of the colours at www.southbruceflooring.com

Parker Basement Bar

Castle Building Company

Multi-colored glass tile backdrop over sink in home bar.

Under Counter Refrigerator

Guideline Studios, LLC

An undercounter refrigerator, sink and dishwasher make preparing (and cleaning up) beverages a breeze in the Lower Level Bar area.

Home Bar with Ice Maker, Sink, and Full Dishwasher

Denise Quade Design

Tons of countertop space on the front side of the bar next to the sink offers a great space to prep and get drinks ready for family and friends. The raised bar top offers a great spot for friends and family to gather and hang out that is right off the living room.

Lakewood Glen

Gabay Construction

Michelle Gabay-Moore

Orange Galley 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.