Designer: Terri Becker Construction: Star Interior Resources Photo: Samantha Brown

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Rancho Palos Verdes

South Bay Design Center

Open concept kitchen with midnight blue base cabinets and dove white wall cabinets. Countertops are Cotton white perimeter and butcher block island. Walls were removed to transition a small area into a open concept entertaining kitchen.

Where Dreams Come Home

Prime Realty

Mirror Backsplash with Alcohol Bottles on Floating Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Mirror was used on the backsplash to reflect the light back into the space. Floating shelves were included for alcohol storage. Below that, more shallow depth cabinets were included for extra bottles, mixers, wine openers, etc. A wine refrigerator was recessed into the wall.

Scottsdale Eclectic

Dettaglio Interior Design

Bel Air Basement and Bar

CTM CONSTRUCTION

Coastal Farmhouse

Inhabit Interiors

Built-In Wet Bar with White Painted Brick Face and Accent Wall Complete with Glass Front Upper Cabinets and Black Granite Counters and Stainless Steel Farmhouse Sink.

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...

KU Themed Basement Remodel

Christine Julian Interiors LLC

Rustic Style Basement Remodel with Bar - Photo Credits Kristol Kumar Photography

Entertainment area

Summit Designs LLC

The homeowners wanted to turn this rustic kitchen, which lacked functional cabinet storage space, into a brighter more fun kitchen with a dual tap Perlick keg refrigerator. For the keg, we removed existing cabinets and later retrofitted the doors on the Perlick keg refrigerator. We also added two Hubbardton Forge pendants over the bar and used light travertine and multi colored Hirsch glass for the backsplash, which added texture and color to complement the various bottle colors they stored. We installed taller, light maple cabinets with glass panels to give the feeling of a larger space. To brighten it up, we added layers of LED lighting inside and under the cabinets as well as under the countertop with bar seating. For a little fun we even added a multi-color, multi-function LED toe kick, to lighten up the darker cabinets. Each small detail made a big impact.

Haymarket Basement Pub

Grace Thomas Designs

Custom Irish Basement Pub

Let's ROCK!

Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»

Palos Verdes Residence

Pedini NW

Outdoor Bar for Entertaining

Calista Kitchen & Bath

This outdoor bar great for your next pool party! On the Florida coast we deal with salty air that can rust outdoor grills quickly. In this design we built the cabinetry around the space you would typically have for a built in grill but this one is completely free-standing.

Denver Custom Home

Digital Media Innovations LLC

Backlit wet bar for both subtle or bright lighting

Basement with Medium Stained Cabinets and Floating Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves are sitting in front of a mirrored backsplash that helps reflect the light and make the space feel bigger than it is. Shallow bar height cabinets are below and offer more storage for liquor bottles. A raised countertop on the great room area offers seating for four.

Contemporary Entertainers Basement

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

A few well placed accessories and a stunning piece of art cozy up this custom home bar. Photography: Stephanie Brown Photography

A sports bar for entertaining

C&W Custom Woodworking

Photo by Ross van Pelt With customer inspiration we created this bar for display of their sports memorabilia and integrated enough appliances for entertaining. The glass front drawer below the TV houses the TV receiver and keeps it out of direct eye sight

Paradise Valley Remodel

Republic West Remodeling

Phil Johnson

U-shaped 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.