Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Suburban Sababa

Studio Dearborn

A young family moving from NYC tackled a makeover of their young colonial revival home to make it feel more personal. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and a banquette for breakfast. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor on the island. Mixed metals on the lighting by Allied Maker, faucets and hardware and custom tile by Pratt and Larson make the space feel organic and personal. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and black benchtop.

KR Home

Shabnam Gupta

Eclectic galley wet bar in Mumbai with green cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Greenbrier

Jay Simon

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wet Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

This wet bar sits adjacent to the gym and the sport court and features multiple refrigerated drawers. Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Rexford Drive

Michele Bohbot Design and Architecture

Contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Selected Hospitality Projects

Studio Percale

DND Speakeasy bar at Vintry & Mercer hotel
Large traditional galley wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Foundry Coffee Bar

Wood Trends Inc.,

The Foundry is a locally owned and operated nonprofit company, We were privileged to work with them in finishing the Coffee and Bar Space. With specific design and functions, we helped create a workable space with function and design.

Urbanwood

Divine Custom Homes

Spacecrafting
Photo of a contemporary seated home bar in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black floor and brown benchtop.

Acoustic Barn - Redding

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Media Room

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Cellar & Bar

Lewisham Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, marble floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Southern Living August 2015 Feature

European Stone Concepts

Photography by Laurey Glenn Limestone butler's pantry
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with open cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback and subway tile splashback.

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.

Bonnie Brae New Build

Katy Skye Interiors

Dark Grey Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Interior Renovation - for Studio Atelier

Studio Atelier

Home Bar with hanging pendant lights. Dion Robeson (Dion Photography)
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Perth with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Man Cave

California Closets of Tennessee

Recycled black leather belt back panel adds masculine texture.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nashville with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and concrete floors.

Black Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Splashback

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.