Scott Carlisle
Photo of a traditional home bar in Birmingham.

Private Residence Beverly Hills

Delta Light

This is an example of an expansive contemporary home bar in Los Angeles.

Edina Basement Renovation

w.b. builders

Seth Hannula
Inspiration for a home bar in Minneapolis.

Basement Finish in Kirkwood

Liston Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home bar in St Louis.

BEXLEY

KabCo Kitchens

This newly remodeled Weston home features new porcelain wood-look floors. We redesigned the kitchen in In two contrasting Homecrest cabinet finishes, Maple Anchor and Maple Iceberg. For the counters, luxurious quartz counters were installed creating a large eat-in island. We chose Orian Blanco by Silestone for the kitchen, island and bar countertop. A stylish hexagon tile was used for the backsplash. Decorate elements of white lines in scattered tiles were subtly incorporated adding an element of fun to the space.

Cocktail Bar

Noushka Design Ltd

Photo of an eclectic bar cart in Berkshire with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Calibogue Cay in Sea Pines

StoneWorks, Inc.

The wet bar in the upstairs billiard room has a Caesarstone Quartz countertop in Espresso. The rich brown of the Espresso quartz countertop is a nice contrast to the cabinets in cream and the beautiful heart of pine floors.

Basement

J. Silver Design Build LLC.

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, painted wood floors and brown floor.

Clean modern Bar

Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID

The client wanted a stunning bar with room for a large TV and closed shelving to hide any messes. We lined the back of the bar with the same ledger stone on the TV/Fireplace wall and added accent lighting to rake across the tile. Additionally we used a white Cambria countertop and did a waterfall outside edge on the raised bar. Photo: Matt Kocoureck

Basement Wet Bar

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company
Inspiration for a large contemporary home bar in Minneapolis with carpet and grey floor.

NEW NEUTRALS

Susan Glick Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Dry Bar | San Diego, CA

J Hill Interiors

This space was an existing second dining room area that was not ever used by the residents. This client entertains frequently, needed ample bar storage, had a transitional look in mind, and of course wanted it to look great. I think we accomplished just that! - See more at: http://www.jhillinteriordesigns.com/project-peeks/#sthash.06TLsTek.dpuf

BARS

TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

Walk-up Bar in Espresso stained Rift Cut Oak and Maple. This little gem measures less than 6' long but packs all the necessities to service you and your guests for any occasion - resting just between the Kitchen and matching Entertainment Center for maximum convenience. The main focal point is the engraved lower doors with their concentric designs framing the glass front Cooler. Each side has interior liquor drawers built in for ease of selection when hunting for that seldom used liqueur. Above the open work surface hangs the stemware with LED lighting. The upper glass storage has 1/2" polished glass illuminated with cool operating LED lights all behind wood framed frosted glass inserts to match the white counter top

Southern California Renovation & Redesign

Patricia Reid

This is an example of a modern home bar in Other.

Peachtree Battle Kitchen Remodel - Atlanta, GA

MOSAIC [Design + Build]

Traditional home bar in Atlanta.

Blue Home Bar and Cabinetry

Trim Tech Designs

Add a pop of color to your basement bar! Work with our team to create the perfect custom bar in the style and color that matches your style! Click the link in our bio to get a bar made uniquely for you!

Dark Wood Custom Basement Dry Bar

Trim Tech Designs

Meet your new Saturday spot!? Hangout with your favorite people at this custom walnut wood dry bar. Drop your weekend plans in a comment below!
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Greenway Parks

Ryan Street Architects

Contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bars and beverage centers

Top Drawer Carpentry LLC

Custom made european style cabinetry with shaker doors, rift cut white oak shelves and counter. Plenty of open and closed storage for the bar
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Basement Over $250,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Griffey Remodeling, Columbus, Ohio, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Basement Over $250,000
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Columbus.

Beige 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.