Completed Projects

A & B Building Group LLC

Coopersburg Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

Legacy

A. Perry Homes

Home bar in basement complete with tap and mirrored backing

Naples, FL - 41 West - High Rise Penthouse

User

Built-in bar, cherry finish, ornate molding, carved wood, columns, glass shelves, beige wall, built in wine rack

Scherrer Construction

Affectionately referred to as the ‘Christmas House’ - a custom wrapping room was designed for use during family holiday celebrations. Features include 7 fireplaces, heated floors, extensive quarter sawn and hand hewn wood floors. To minimize mechanical noise, outside A/C condensers are housed in a covered pit and a similar space was built for spa equipment.

Using stone on interior walls

Buechel Stone Corp

The bar, fireplace, and accent walls of this beautiful home interior feature Buechel Stone's Fond du Lac Rustic. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Fond-du-Lac-Ru...

Blackforest Island

Tamarack North

This traditional home located on Lake Rosseau is every athlete’s dream home. With a tennis court, a basketball court and two outdoor bars there is always something to do on Blackforest Island. The outdoor bar located beside the tennis court lies under a large timber frame gazebo supported by structural beams throughout the space. Moving down toward the water is a second bar area with a shingled roof, perfect for those hot summer days on the lake. Featured in the interior of this Lake Rosseau cottage is a large open concept sunroom with folding sliding doors that walk out onto the outdoor patio. This space is not only great for entertaining but a great way to connect with nature at the cottage. The all white interior screams lake house and is a classic and timeless style. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Professional quality bar complete with stainless steel drink rail. High polished wood countertop with comfortable bar rail. Every detail is addressed including a rail to rest your feet. The glass shelves are lighted from below. The mirror reflects the water view in the other direction. And of course, TV hung for entertainment. Forever Studios

Custom Traditional Bar

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

KJ Residence Bar

J.P. Copoulos, Architect

Traditional "Tyrolean Restoration" Home in Orinda

Walker & Moody

Photos by Indivar Sivanathan

Demmer Game Room

Monticello Carpet & Interiors

Estate makeover

Stoneworx

Another great shot of the custom bar we designed and built under the custom overhang provided by Marquis Construction.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets

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.