Various

Palumbo Design and Development

Classical Shingle

Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn

Basement Bar & Gameroom

Superior Custom Homes & Remodeling

Home Pix Media

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Butler Pantry Bar

English style basement pub

Ober Woodworking

In collaboration with architect Joan Heaton, we came up with this design for an English styled pub for the basement of a Vermont ski chalet. It involved quite a bit of curved woodworking as well as many hand carved details. It is made of Honduran Mahogany with an oil rubbed finish. The combination of these elements give it a bold yet delicate impression. The contractor for this project was Brothers Construction, Waitsfield, Vermont. The architect was Joan Heaton Architecture, Bristol, Vermont, and the photographs are by Susan Teare of Essex Junction, Vermont

Denver Contemporary Farmhouse

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a Craftsman home in Denver’s Hilltop neighborhood. We added a family room, mudroom and kitchen to the back of the home.

Jr. League of Boston Show House Kitchen

Vani Sayeed Studios

Custom Residence Design - 8,800 Square Feet

Triangle Residential Designs

Home pub with ornate wood bar brought in from a true English pub. Gaming area, seating area, bar, billiards, library and piano room complete this grand home bar and in-home retreat.

New things

The Cabinetshop of South Florida

Kaleidoscope in Lincoln Park

JASMIN REESE INTERIORS

2018 CotY Award Winners

NARI of Minnesota

Basement Over $100,000 (John Kraemer and Sons)

Southwestern Home Bar

Finished Basement Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wy

COCOON

Finished Basement, Diner Booth, Bar Area, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Elevated Bar, Granite Countertops, Cherry Cabinets, Tiled Backsplash, Wet Bar, Slate Flooring, Tiled Floor, Footrest, Bar Height Counter, Built-In Cabinets, Entertainment Unit, Surround Sound, Walk-Out Basement, Kids Play Area, Full Basement Bathroom, Bathroom, Basement Shower, Entertaining Space, Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wynnewood, Glen Mills, Media, Newtown Square, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Aston, Berwyn, Frazer, Main Line, Phoenixville,

Stoke Newington

Cassidy Hughes Interior Design

Cherry Wood Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Open Living Space, Greenwich 2023

Tas-Built

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Classic basement bar with foot rail Lily Otte

GAME FACE

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

An otherwise unremarkable lower level is now a layered, multifunctional room including a place to play, watch, sleep, and drink. Our client didn’t want light, bright, airy grey and white - PASS! She wanted established, lived-in, stories to tell, more to make, and endless interest. So we put in true French Oak planks stained in a tobacco tone, dressed the walls in gold rivets and black hemp paper, and filled them with vintage art and lighting. We added a bar, sleeper sofa of dreams, and wrapped a drink ledge around the room so players can easily free up their hands to line up their next shot or elbow bump a teammate for encouragement! Soapstone, aged brass, blackened steel, antiqued mirrors, distressed woods and vintage inspired textiles are all at home in this story - GAME ON! Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment). Overall, a WIN-WIN!

North Oaks - French Country Cottage Remodel

Michels Homes

Interior Design: Bruce Kading | Photography: Landmark Photography

Red, Yellow 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.