Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

Custom built solid Cherry wood bar display cabinet complete with granite counter

Coralite Woodworks LLC.

Completed renovation projects
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and beige benchtop.

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of horizontal-grain walnut cabinetry and waterfall counter edge.
Photo of a large modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and beige benchtop.

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

A warm bar area set up for many guests.
This is an example of a beach style home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Wood Work

GTG Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and beige benchtop.

Entertaiment Rooms

Unique Homes Iowa

This is an example of a mediterranean galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Multi-Room Reno on Jett Road

Designs by BSB

Wet bar designed in the hallway leading from the main living area. Great for entertaining! Custom kitchen with intricate molding details on cabinetry, ceiling, doorways, and windows. Custom designed knotty pine rangehood over a Wolf pro range. Integrated Subzero refrigerator with custom appliance storage in the corner near a microwave drawer. Breakfast niche integrated into the cabinetry design.

Anninger Residence

Creative Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Griffin Kitchen

Sunrise Design LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops and beige benchtop.

Kruzan Bar Cabinet

Miller's Dutch Haus Furniture

Custom walnut home bar with wormy maple wood top.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and beige benchtop.

Anninger Residence

Creative Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Panorama

Rocky Mountain Design Ltd.

A warm bar area set up for many guests.
Design ideas for a beach style home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Anninger Residence

Creative Kitchens & Baths

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Live edge walnut slab with black epoxy resin
Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige 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.