Custom built and finished wine refrigerator, wine bottle and wine glass storage cabinet and shelving. Made of pine and maple woods.

Finished Basement with a Speakeasy in Oakland Twp. MI

Finished Basements Plus

PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS

ss.mm design

Edmonton McQueen - Kitchen Renovation and Basement Development

Four Elements Construction

Our client purchased this small bungalow a few years ago in a mature and popular area of Edmonton with plans to update it in stages. First came the exterior facade and landscaping which really improved the curb appeal. Next came plans for a major kitchen renovation and a full development of the basement. That's where we came in. Our designer worked with the client to create bright and colorful spaces that reflected her personality. The kitchen was gutted and opened up to the dining room, and we finished tearing out the basement to start from a blank state. A beautiful bright kitchen was created and the basement development included a new flex room, a crafts room, a large family room with custom bar, a new bathroom with walk-in shower, and a laundry room. The stairwell to the basement was also re-done with a new wood-metal railing. New flooring and paint of course was included in the entire renovation. So bright and lively! And check out that wood countertop in the basement bar!

Interior

Timberwolf Designs

Bar

VHI Audio-Video-Theater

Basement Design + Build - Metal Detail

Mood Design + Build

Copper Farmhouse sink in back bar

Custom Adult Beverage Center

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Elegant bar with carved details and leaded glass doors. Photo by Vaughn Hartung

Interior Photos

Anthony DeRose and Sons, LLC

Bar we recreated from a photo given to us from the homeowner of his great grandfather's Irish pub in Philadelphia. Photo was taken in 1906.

Rye Beach Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

Set against the shiplap paneling of the recreation room walls, an L-shaped rift-sawn mahogany wet bar curves statuesquely into the hall accommodating a resort-like service station between the counter and glass-and-mirror-shelved hutch that any mixologist could get behind. James Merrell Photography

Sleepy Hollow - Plainfield NJ

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

West Hillhurst Escape

Stephens Fine Homes Ltd

Basement Game Room & Home Bar

Greatmats

Create a beautiful basement with Greatmats Hiline Wall Street Carpet Tiles like the basement wet bar and game room. These carpet tiles have mold, mildew and stain resistant. Choose from 3 colors. Easy peel and stick backing. https://www.greatmats.com/carpet-tiles/hiline-wall-street-carpet-tiles.php

Whiskey and Cigar Bar Remodel Project in Westfield, Indiana

Gettum Associates Inc

Alan Petersime

Traditional Kitchen

H O M E + atelier Michael Ranson

A shallow wine cabinet that conceals the central heating unit for the home. The butcher block moves and acts as a small kitchen island. The cabinet is built so that it pulls away from the wall to allow servicing of FAU.

Lavish Details & Old Pub Charm

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

Majestic Oak Basement

D'Arcy Leck Photography

Home bar in basement. Photography by D'Arcy Leck

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops

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.