NSPJ Architects / Kiley Darden

Home Bars & Cellars

Fred E. Varney Company

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

A Spanish Mediterranean Home

John Cook Kitchens

Santa Fe Contemporary Territorial

Madera Builders LLC

Katie Johnson

Home bar with quarter sawn oak stained cabinets and black granite countertops

Denise Quade Design

Stained quarter sawn oak shaker cabinets were used in this home wet bar. A sink, beverage center, and alcohol bottle shelves all maximize storage and functionality. Black sueded granite was selected for masculinity and warmth. Floating shelves between wall cabinets provides the perfect spot to display alcohol bottles.

Contemporary Home in Venice, FL

Coastal Construction and Remodeling

Surf's Up Wet Bar

Boardwalk Builders

Surf themed wet bar off of the game room Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Classic basement bar with foot rail Lily Otte

Rustic Dallas Wetbar Remodel

Terri Becker Designs

Designer: Terri Becker Construction: Star Interior Resources Photo: Samantha Brown

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry Custom Line, Frameless, Standard Raised Panel in Rustic Cherry Paul Kohlman Photography

Quantum Homes

Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.

Custom Bars and Wine Storage

Randall Cabinets & Design, Inc.

A built-in sink makes this custom bar versatile.

Macedonia Project

KAS Interior Design

Wet Bar area of great room. Custom wood cabinets with granite counter. Photgraphy by: KAS Interiors

English Gentleman's Bar

Futurian Systems

Hall House

Alpine Wood Products

Willoughby Hills Custom Home October 2015

Otero Signature Homes

Basement Entertaining with Wet Bar

Bowers Design Build

The new basement is the ideal space to extend casual entertaining. This basement was developed to extend the entertaining space. The bar area has its own microwave and refrigerator. A dish washer makes clean up easier. This 1961 Cape Cod was well-sited on a beautiful acre of land in a Washington, DC suburb. The new homeowners loved the land and neighborhood and knew the house could be improved. The owners loved the charm of the home’s façade and wanted the overall look to remain true to the original home and neighborhood. Inside, the owners wanted to achieve a feeling of warmth and comfort. The family does a lot of casual entertaining and they wanted to achieve lots of open spaces that flowed well, one into another. They wanted to use lots of natural materials, like reclaimed wood floors, stone, and granite. In addition, they wanted the house to be filled with light, using lots of large windows where possible. Every inch of the house needed to be rejuvenated, from the basement to the attic. When all was said and done, the homeowners got a home they love on the land they cherish. This project was truly satisfying and the homeowners LOVE their new residence.

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Classic basement bar with foot rail Lily Otte

Yorkville Apartment

CastoID

Built-in antique mirror bar . Interior pull-outs . Design by Dan Casto, CastoID . Photography by Evi Abeler

Red Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops

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.