House of George LLC

Colfax

Ross Builders, Inc.

Lounge

Custom Adult Beverage Center

Unique Design Cabinet Company

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

Artisan Dream Home | Parade of Homes - Fall 2017

Homes by Tradition

Spacecrafting

Street of Dreams 2013 Cottage Style

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions Sallie Elliott, Allied ASID Alkar Billiards, Omaha

Basement Entertaining with Wet Bar

Bowers Design Build

The new basement is the ideal space to extend casual entertaining. This basement was developed to extend the entertaining space. The bar area has its own microwave and refrigerator. A dish washer makes clean up easier. This 1961 Cape Cod was well-sited on a beautiful acre of land in a Washington, DC suburb. The new homeowners loved the land and neighborhood and knew the house could be improved. The owners loved the charm of the home’s façade and wanted the overall look to remain true to the original home and neighborhood. Inside, the owners wanted to achieve a feeling of warmth and comfort. The family does a lot of casual entertaining and they wanted to achieve lots of open spaces that flowed well, one into another. They wanted to use lots of natural materials, like reclaimed wood floors, stone, and granite. In addition, they wanted the house to be filled with light, using lots of large windows where possible. Every inch of the house needed to be rejuvenated, from the basement to the attic. When all was said and done, the homeowners got a home they love on the land they cherish. This project was truly satisfying and the homeowners LOVE their new residence.

Family Room

Stonewood, LLC

Finished Basement Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wy

COCOON

Finished Basement, Diner Booth, Bar Area, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Elevated Bar, Granite Countertops, Cherry Cabinets, Tiled Backsplash, Wet Bar, Slate Flooring, Tiled Floor, Footrest, Bar Height Counter, Built-In Cabinets, Entertainment Unit, Surround Sound, Walk-Out Basement, Kids Play Area, Full Basement Bathroom, Bathroom, Basement Shower, Entertaining Space, Malvern, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester Springs, Wayne, Wynnewood, Glen Mills, Media, Newtown Square, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Aston, Berwyn, Frazer, Main Line, Phoenixville,

English Country

GF Fine Home Construction

Modern Edgewater Plan

Teal Creek Homes

Wall color SW 7015 Repose Gray, full bar, floating shelves, Heatilator Rave linear fireplace

Basement Renovation

D'Aloia Designs

photos by Andrew Pitzer

Basement Remodel

Albers Design LLC

Bar - Design Showcase Home 2006

Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations

Photograph - Sam Gray

Lake Minnetonka Equestrian Influence

ADŌR Homes

2012 Renovation

The Lewes Building Company

Renovation by The Lewes Building Company. Designer DuBOIS Interiors. Photo by kam photography.

Edina Shingle Style

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Ben Nelson | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography

Basement remodel

Sethbennphoto

Lake Minnetonka Chateau

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

House on the Lake

Corbo Associates Inc.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Carpet

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.