Oak Craftsman style bar with hammered copper farm sink and wall mounted faucet. Cabinets Decora beaded inset by Masterbrand

Westwood Modern Mountain

Hendel Homes

Basement Build-out

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The bar areas in the basement also serves as a small kitchen for when family and friends gather. A soft grey brown finish on the cabinets combines perfectly with brass hardware and accents. The drink fridge and microwave are functional for entertaining. The recycled glass tile is a show stopper!

"O.A.R" Contemporary

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Tidy Space for a Good Time

Midland Cabinet Company

It may be petite, but this cozy space offers up a fully functioning bar, with refrigerator, storage and faucets tucked into recessed cubbyholes. Photo by Rusty Reniers

River North Condo Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Right off of the kitchen, DGI designed custom built-ins for our client’s “must-have” wine bar. We opted to carry over the same walnut finish and shaker profile seen at the kitchen island to help it feel as if it is an extension of the kitchen. We really wanted to celebrate the views outside of the floor-to-ceiling windows beside the built-ins, so we opted to install an antique glass backsplash in the center. It helps to bounce even more light around the space, as well as extend the views of Lake Michigan and the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel even further.

Sierra Reserve - Private Residence

Collins DuPont Design Group

Colleen Wilson: Project Leader, Interior Designer, ASID, NCIDQ Photography by Amber Frederiksen

Kitchens

Austin Homes and Remodeling

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Custom built shaker style cabinetry with rich brown stain. Cambria quartz countertop. Wine storage and liquor cabinet.

Ultracraft Metropolis Bar in Vertical Flame Oak

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Ultracraft Style: Metropolis (Slab) Finish: Textured Melamine - Flame Oak Vertical Countertop: Custom Wood by Alchemist Wood Designs Hardware: Hardware Resources – Katharine Knobs in Brushed Pewter Cabinetry Designer: Andrea Yeip Interior Designer: Justine Burchi (Mere Images) Contractor: Ken MacKenzie

Sunset Hills Master Suite

Faust Construction

Sterling Rd

Artisan Custom Homes

Modern Bar - Scottsdale AZ

Builders Flooring & Design

Wine Bar Unit & Crockery Unit in Bronze Expressive Oak! Inspired Elements

Inspired Elements Ltd

Wine bar unit & Crockery Unit in bronze expressive oak

Black Heart

Maven Home Interiors

Kitchenette with open shelving.

Concord New Farmhouse

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru

Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Bethesda, Maryland

BasementRemodeling.com

A well balanced color palette between backsplash and cabinetry.

The Ocean Retreat

Stefanie Rotella, AKBD - Neil Kelly Company

Barto home makeover

Bella Casa Kitchen and Bath

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets

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.