A pair of hand carved leprechauns for an Irish pub style bar designed by architect Jim McNeil.

Alex Claney Photography Glazed Cherry cabinets anchor one end of a large family room remodel. The clients entertain their large extended family and many friends often. Moving and expanding this wet bar to a new location allows the owners to host parties that can circulate away from the kitchen to a comfortable seating area in the family room area. Thie client did not want to store wine or liquor in the open, so custom drawers were created to neatly and efficiently store the beverages out of site.

Sunset Drive, Avalon, NJ

Chris Hartzell

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

New Orleans style bistro bar perfect for entertaining

Ranch Renovation

Donald William Fairbanks Architect, P.C.

Dan Murdoch, Murdoch & Company, Inc.

Modern Victorian Gem

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Rick Lee Photo

City Home Renovation + 3rd Floor Addition

One Source Contracting

This stunning townhouse located in the city of Baltimore has both style and charm. Featuring a first floor sunroom, large backyard, Juliet balcony off the master bedroom, shiplap detail in the hallway leading up to the second floor, and third floor addition showcasing a deck, wet bar, and lounge, this home really is the perfect oasis for a powerhouse woman and her friends.

Traditional Bar Remodel

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Origin Architects - Classic French Cottage

Ideo Architects

Custom Built Bars

Daniel J Mailey Carpentry, Inc.

Bar with cherry hardwood

On Outdoor Oasis

Braen Supply

This steeply sloped property was converted into a backyard retreat through the use of natural and man-made stone. The natural gunite swimming pool includes a sundeck and waterfall and is surrounded by a generous paver patio, seat walls and a sunken bar. A Koi pond, bocce court and night-lighting provided add to the interest and enjoyment of this landscape. This beautiful redesign was also featured in the Interlock Design Magazine. Explained perfectly in ICPI, “Some spa owners might be jealous of the newly revamped backyard of Wayne, NJ family: 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space, complete with an elevated patio area, pool and hot tub lined with natural rock, a waterfall bubbling gently down from a walkway above, and a cozy fire pit tucked off to the side. The era of kiddie pools, Coleman grills and fold-up lawn chairs may be officially over.”

Stone Addition

Crisp Architects

Old World - Newport Beach

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

New Orleans style bistro bar perfect for entertaining

Website

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Wood Teek Countertop Mother of Pearl Mini-Brick Backsplach Mosaic

English Gentleman's Bar

Futurian Systems

Green Oaks Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

Alex Claney Photography

Portland Dunthorpe Remodel

Cornerstone Construction Services

David Papazian

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.