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Woodley Park Living Areas Renovations

Jordan Design-Build Group

The owners engaged us to conduct a full house renovation to bring this historic stone mansion back to its former glory. One of the highest priorities was updating the main floor’s more public spaces which serve as the diplomat's primary representation areas where special events are hosted. Worn wall-to-wall carpet was removed revealing original oak hardwood floors that were sanded and refinished with an Early American stain. Great attention to detail was given to the selection, customization and installation of new drapes, carpets and runners all of which had to complement the home’s existing antique furniture. The striking red runner gives new life to the grand hall and winding staircase and makes quite an impression upon entering the property. New ceilings, medallions, chandeliers and a fresh coat of paint elevate the spaces to their fullest potential. A customized bar was added to an adjoining sunroom that serves as spillover space for formal events and a more intimate setting for casual gatherings.

Mid Century - Solana Circle

Nena Aziz Interiors

Nader Essa Photography
Mid-sized single-wall home bar in San Diego with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Hawthorn Woods, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation in Washington, DC

BOWA

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Burney Residence

Workshop No. 5

In the little pass-through from the kitchen to the dining room lay a little built in coffee bar.
Small contemporary home bar in Austin with quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of galley wet bar and pantry door.
Design ideas for a large modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Adult Game room with bar

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

The second floor Irish Pub was added after construction was complete on this 17k sq ft mansion by Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling. Our faux painter did an excellent job creating that warm wood paneled look with paint and trim! This is to the right of the wet bar in the previous photo. Home theater is straight ahead. Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL

Historic Short Hills Hartshorn Home Transformation for Young Family

Michael Robert Construction

Pool house bar. photography: raquel langworthy
Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, metal splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

CASA DECOR 2015

MARISA GALLO

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Madrid with wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no sink and beige benchtop.

Loft

Jumble & Stack

Whilst working for Brand and Slater Architects, with Kim Burns as lead designer.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley wet bar in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and beige benchtop.

Minnetonka Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Only a few minutes from the project to the Right (Another Minnetonka Finished Basement) this space was just as cluttered, dark, and underutilized. Done in tandem with Landmark Remodeling, this space had a specific aesthetic: to be warm, with stained cabinetry, a gas fireplace, and a wet bar. They also have a musically inclined son who needed a place for his drums and piano. We had ample space to accommodate everything they wanted. We decided to move the existing laundry to another location, which allowed for a true bar space and two-fold, a dedicated laundry room with folding counter and utility closets. The existing bathroom was one of the scariest we've seen, but we knew we could save it. Overall the space was a huge transformation! Photographer- Height Advantages

Tuscany Proj

Avid Interior Design Inc.

This was a whole home renovation where nothing was left untouched. We took out a few walls to create a gorgeous great room, custom designed millwork throughout, selected all new materials, finishes in all areas of the home. We also custom designed a few furniture pieces and procured all new furnishings, artwork, drapery and decor.

Contemporary Home Bar

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped home bar in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modernized Classic Home

Method Architecture Studio, PLLC

Stunning dark blue cabinetry with gold and glass accents elevate the level of luxury in this home bar.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Luxury Lake Living

Lowell Custom Homes

Second story bar to service upper level living room television and conversation area.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Cabin on the Lake

Interior Concepts Design House

Photo of a country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and beige benchtop.

Private Residence in West Essex

Prestige Audio Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary galley home bar in Essex with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Neon Lights Hampstead

JKG Interiors

franklin and franklin
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green floor and beige benchtop.

Logan Street Basement

FBC Remodel

Wet bar with built in microwave cabinet, wine cooler, granite countertops, wood floors and blue accent tile.©Finished Basement Company
Large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Benchtop and Orange Benchtop

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.