Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

Picture Perfect Pied-à-terre on the North Side

Corvus Design House

Antique Audubon artwork hangs above fabulous bar cart.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bar cart in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Crow's Nest Cottage

Board & Vellum

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bar cart in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Фотосъемка интерьера апартаментов в центре Москвы для AD

MARION STUDIO

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in Moscow with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

Inspiration for a small contemporary bar cart in Other with no sink.

Central Park West

Tara Benet Design

Photo of a modern bar cart in Other with white floor.

Contemporary East Side Condo

Tami Stephens

With the husband’s business requiring a temporary move to Milwaukee, these homeowners were looking to fully furnish and stylize their rental condo to be as comfortable as possible during their time in the city. Throw pillows and blankets make the space cozy enough for the couple to relax evenings after work, while functional and stylish accessories give the condo a lived-in quality that was perfect for hosting family and work gatherings.

Houzz boligreportage

Roon & Rahn

Mia Mortensen
Inspiration for a scandinavian bar cart in Aarhus with light hardwood floors.

Patriotic Garage Conversion

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This 2 car garage was converted into a mancave/studio for this Veteran. Designed by Anitra Mecadon and sponsored by National Gypsum this once stuffed garage is now a great place for this Veteran to workout and hang out.

Life of the Party

Everything Home

Our Carmel design-build studio planned a beautiful open-concept layout for this home with a lovely kitchen, adjoining dining area, and a spacious and comfortable living space. We chose a classic blue and white palette in the kitchen, used high-quality appliances, and added plenty of storage spaces to make it a functional, hardworking kitchen. In the adjoining dining area, we added a round table with elegant chairs. The spacious living room comes alive with comfortable furniture and furnishings with fun patterns and textures. A stunning fireplace clad in a natural stone finish creates visual interest. In the powder room, we chose a lovely gray printed wallpaper, which adds a hint of elegance in an otherwise neutral but charming space. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/modern-home-at-Holliday Farms

Hospital Residence

Elbi Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bar cart in Detroit with black cabinets, wood benchtops, vinyl floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Modern Bar Area with Mid-Century Style - Brooklyn, NY

ACM Interiors

A mid century-style bar cart houses the client's collection of crystal barware and brass bar tools. A ponytail palm sits in the corner in a vintage reproduction planter. Photo by Claire Esparros.

Shangrila - Marin County, CA

BK Interior Design

A 1958 Bungalow that had been left for ruin—the perfect project for me and my husband. We updated only what was needed while revitalizing many of the home's mid-century elements. Photo By: Airyka Rockefeller

Mount Pleasant, Washington DC Residence

Design Milieu

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall bar cart in Other with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Hillbury Road, Wandsworth

GDL London

This is an example of a small contemporary bar cart in London with brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Wine Cabinet by Ruben Alamillo

Peterman Lumber

Built by: Ruben Alamillo ruby2sday52@gmail.com 951.941.8304 This bar features a wine refrigerator at each end and doors applied to match the cabinet doors. Materials used for this project are a 36”x 12’ Parota live edge slab for the countertop, paint grade plywood for the cabinets, and 1/2” x 2” x 12” wood planks that were painted & textured for the wall background. The shelves and decor provided by the designer.

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Design Shop Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional bar cart in Sacramento with brown cabinets.

Details & Accessories

Bennett Lerner Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional bar cart in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, green cabinets, quartz benchtops and turquoise benchtop.

My Houzz: City Condo Is Set to Entertain

Margot Hartford Photography

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional bar cart in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Bar Cart 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.