Spacecrafting Photography
Transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Modern Contemporary Homes

Noura Homes

Photo of a modern single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Pine Lake - Private Lakeside Wisconsin Resort Home

Vetter Architects

The owners requested a Private Resort that catered to their love for entertaining friends and family, a place where 2 people would feel just as comfortable as 42. Located on the western edge of a Wisconsin lake, the site provides a range of natural ecosystems from forest to prairie to water, allowing the building to have a more complex relationship with the lake - not merely creating large unencumbered views in that direction. The gently sloping site to the lake is atypical in many ways to most lakeside lots - as its main trajectory is not directly to the lake views - allowing for focus to be pushed in other directions such as a courtyard and into a nearby forest. The biggest challenge was accommodating the large scale gathering spaces, while not overwhelming the natural setting with a single massive structure. Our solution was found in breaking down the scale of the project into digestible pieces and organizing them in a Camp-like collection of elements: - Main Lodge: Providing the proper entry to the Camp and a Mess Hall - Bunk House: A communal sleeping area and social space. - Party Barn: An entertainment facility that opens directly on to a swimming pool & outdoor room. - Guest Cottages: A series of smaller guest quarters. - Private Quarters: The owners private space that directly links to the Main Lodge. These elements are joined by a series green roof connectors, that merge with the landscape and allow the out buildings to retain their own identity. This Camp feel was further magnified through the materiality - specifically the use of Doug Fir, creating a modern Northwoods setting that is warm and inviting. The use of local limestone and poured concrete walls ground the buildings to the sloping site and serve as a cradle for the wood volumes that rest gently on them. The connections between these materials provided an opportunity to add a delicate reading to the spaces and re-enforce the camp aesthetic. The oscillation between large communal spaces and private, intimate zones is explored on the interior and in the outdoor rooms. From the large courtyard to the private balcony - accommodating a variety of opportunities to engage the landscape was at the heart of the concept. Overview Chenequa, WI Size Total Finished Area: 9,543 sf Completion Date May 2013 Services Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design

Shingle-Style Home For An Active Family

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

This is an example of a beach style seated home bar in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Deerpoint Lower Level

Design Shop Inc.

Photo by Garnet Construction
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Manhattan Beach- Sand Section

Carte Blanche Studio

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar with Marble Countertops

Trim Tech Designs

Say hello to the holiday bar of your dreams ✨ We can’t imagine a more gorgeous place to entertain family and friends this holiday season. This round bar is complete with custom glass cabinet towers to show off your favorite holiday drinks and plenty of storage for all your bartending accessories. Start planning now and spend next Christmas relaxing at a bar made just for you!

Naples Residential Remodel

Select Development Group

Beautiful underlit cristallo quartz.
Photo of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Senate Street Basement

LU Design Build

Karen Palmer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Sebago Lake Family Room/Pub Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Liz Donnelly - Maine Photo Co.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Portland Maine with granite benchtops, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

Modern Mix

Mary Rossi Designs

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, multi-coloured splashback and grey benchtop.

Palatial Circle Staging

iSearch Decor

We added counter and shelf accessories plus some bar stools to stage this home bar
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix.

Home Bar Sitting Area

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This estate has a large sitting area between the home bar and the theater room.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with marble floors, multi-coloured floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Luxury Modern Home Bar

EMMONS CUSTOM

This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Quail West Remodel

Collins DuPont Design Group

Design by Mylene Robert & Sherri DuPont Photography by Lori Hamilton
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Mount Pleasant, SC – Eclectic – Anvil Ferrum Metal Bar Top

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Countertop Wood: Composite Substrate Construction Style: Composite Substrate Countertop Thickness: 2-1/2" Size: 16 1/2" x 122 7/32" Shape: C shaped Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8” Roundover Anvil™ Metal Finish: Ferrum Topcoat: Durata® Permanent Waterproof Finish in Satin Job: 21571

2015 Custom

TR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group

Photo of a large contemporary seated home bar in Detroit with glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Topaz - Bar - The Bluffs

Blue Heron

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Basement Remodel

Barnes Custom Builders

Robert Scott Button
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Alpine Court

Karly Kristina Design

The waterfall counter is the main feature for this bar area. With it being highlighted in strip lighting below, it creates an ambiance while accenting this beautiful bar feature off of the kitchen. Builder: Hasler Homes

Grey Seated 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.