This was a dream project! The clients purchased this 1880s home and wanted to renovate it for their family to live in. It was a true labor of love, and their commitment to getting the details right was admirable. We rehabilitated doors and windows and flooring wherever we could, we milled trim work to match existing and carved our own door rosettes to ensure the historic details were beautifully carried through. Every finish was made with consideration of wanting a home that would feel historic with integrity, yet would also function for the family and extend into the future as long possible. We were not interested in what is popular or trendy but rather wanted to honor what was right for the home.

A Party-Ready Steampunk Speakeasy

Albee Interior Design

Design ideas for an eclectic home bar in Seattle.

Speakeasy/Bar

Vik + Roma

Inspiration for an eclectic home bar in New York.

Hand Hammered Copper Sink in Custom Back Bar

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Stoke Newington

Cassidy Hughes Interior Design

Eclectic home bar in London with light hardwood floors.

Colorful Family Rec Room

Kathy Corbet Interiors

The stay at home lifestyle had this family of four looking to trick out their basement rec room. The room needed a place for watching tv, spinning records, serving drinks and doing homework! Once we all had a good laugh over the story of the wild prints grandma loved, a 1970's era sofa sparked the maximalist direction for the design. Please enjoy all of the fun and whimsical features in this room!

Cocktail Bar

Noushka Design Ltd

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

Westport Contemporary Residence Champagne Bar

Heidi Holzer Design & Decorative Work

This fantastic champagne bar is on the second level of the home, overlooking the main living/entertaining space. It is a luxurious space with laboradite stone counter top and composite gold leaf walls.

Banbury + Ball

Clark + Aldine

This is an example of an eclectic single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and white benchtop.

The Bespoke Hearth

The SS Story

The artwork outside on the doors is delicate and ethnic whereas on the flipside the artwork in the internal part is bold and fits the atmosphere of celebration. To make a bold statement, we added our interpretation of the day and night. The black and white subtle artwork signifies the day, while the flashy gold gives away the charm of the night required for the parties.

Wallpaper Lifestyle Shots

www.monumentinteriors.com

Photo of an eclectic home bar in Other.

Belleair Beach Florida

CP Design and Construction

Before - an eye sore bar in the middle of the house, did nothing for the space. We opened up the wall, removed soffit, and extending the space.
Large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Tampa with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and travertine floors.

Amyruth

Linnea Interiors

Eclectic home bar in London.

Vibrant Home Bar

J.C. Merritt Inc.

Design ideas for an eclectic home bar in Bridgeport.

Medindie

Urban Habitats

Evolved Images
Design ideas for a large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Home Bars

Accurate Carpentry

Funky RGB LED Cocktail Bar
Photo of an eclectic home bar in Kent.

Vibrant Home Bar

J.C. Merritt Inc.

Eclectic home bar in Bridgeport.

My Houzz: Home’s a Place Where She Can Get Creative

Hado Photo

Eclectic Wine Cellar

Design ideas for a small eclectic galley seated home bar in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Colorful Eclectic Bar

Shannon Eddings Interiors

Kady Dunlap
Design ideas for an eclectic home bar in Austin.

Eclectic Turquoise Home Bar Design Ideas

A eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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.