Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Ocean Retreat

Stefanie Rotella, AKBD - Neil Kelly Company

Small transitional single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, carpet, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills

Byrd Design and Build

This is an example of a modern home bar in Baltimore with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Selah Vista Custom 19

Leading Force Energy & Design Center

Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Custom cabinet panels hide soffit panels creating illusion of additional storage. Coffee bar hidden behind middle cabinet doors. Black wine & bar storage cabinets coordinate with adjacent kitchen island cabinets. Cambria quartz countertop. White subway tile backsplash

Dufferin Grove

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

A truly special property located in a sought after Toronto neighbourhood, this large family home renovation sought to retain the charm and history of the house in a contemporary way. The full scale underpin and large rear addition served to bring in natural light and expand the possibilities of the spaces. A vaulted third floor contains the master bedroom and bathroom with a cozy library/lounge that walks out to the third floor deck - revealing views of the downtown skyline. A soft inviting palate permeates the home but is juxtaposed with punches of colour, pattern and texture. The interior design playfully combines original parts of the home with vintage elements as well as glass and steel and millwork to divide spaces for working, relaxing and entertaining. An enormous sliding glass door opens the main floor to the sprawling rear deck and pool/hot tub area seamlessly. Across the lawn - the garage clad with reclaimed barnboard from the old structure has been newly build and fully rough-in for a potential future laneway house.

Ultracraft Metropolis Bar in Vertical Flame Oak

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Ultracraft Style: Metropolis (Slab) Finish: Textured Melamine - Flame Oak Vertical Countertop: Custom Wood by Alchemist Wood Designs Hardware: Hardware Resources – Katharine Knobs in Brushed Pewter Cabinetry Designer: Andrea Yeip Interior Designer: Justine Burchi (Mere Images) Contractor: Ken MacKenzie

Euro-Inspired Luxe Living

Everything Home

Our Indiana studio created an elegant and sophisticated design plan for this beautiful Euro-inspired custom-build home in Zionsville’s Holliday Farms country club. Throughout the home we used a neutral palette for a bright and seamless flow and thoughtful lighting to create interesting focal points. The home bar got a classic look with wooden cabinets, a beautiful island, and minimalist bar chairs. The airy kitchen’s light-colored cabinets and comfortable bar chairs exude warmth and cheer. We also gave the client’s lovely wine collection a unique display shelf next to the dining area. ---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/euro-inspired-luxe-living/

Surry Hills Bar Close Up

Matter Design & Make Pty Ltd

In 2019, Interior designer Alexandra Brown approached Matter to design and make cabinetry for this penthouse apartment. The brief was to create a rich and opulent space, featuring a favoured smoked oak veneer. We looked to the Art Deco inspired features of the building and referenced its curved corners and newly installed aged brass detailing in our design. We combined the smoked oak veneer with cambia ash cladding in the kitchen and bar areas to complement the green and brown quartzite stone surfaces chosen by Alex perfectly. We then designed custom brass handles, shelving and a large-framed mirror as a centrepiece for the bar, all crafted impeccably by our friends at JN Custom Metal. Functionality and sustainability were the focus of our design, with hard-wearing charcoal Abet Laminati drawers and door fronts in the kitchen with custom J pull handles, Grass Nova ProScala drawers and Osmo oiled veneer that can be easily reconditioned over time. Photography by Pablo Veiga

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Modern Prairie

Duke Homes, Inc.

The wine bar features floating shelves for the display of bottles and wine glasses.
Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mindful Design in Glencoe

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Our firm collaborated on this project as a spec home with a well-known Chicago builder. At that point the goal was to allow space for the home-buyer to envision their lifestyle. A clean slate for further interior work. After the client purchased this home with his two young girls, we curated a space for the family to live, work and play under one roof. This home features built-in storage, book shelving, home office, lower level gym and even a homework room. Everything has a place in this home, and the rooms are designed for gathering as well as privacy. A true 2020 lifestyle!

Highfill Custom Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Waxhaw 2 Kitchen

Tailored Designs

Transitional home bar in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Clipper Street Residence

Mark English Architects, AIA

Located across from the dining room, a home bar and sitting area are located between the exposed steel structure.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Old Los Altos Eclectic Residence • Atelier Noël

Atelier Noël, Inc.

Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Old growth Redwood Shelves

GreenLynx

We crafted these shelves out of old growth redwood with extremely tight wood grain for a young couple in Sacramento. They love this new bar in their dining room to showcase their love of traditional Corsican drinks. Lumber from trees like this do not exist anymore - you can only find it through reclaiming old lumber from buildings.

Magnolia Georgian

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and white benchtop.

Transitional Stucco and Stone Ranch

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, porcelain floors, white floor and mirror splashback.

Tranquil Elegance

Master Edge Homes

Imagine stepping into a newly renovated bar room that exudes an inviting ambiance from the moment you walk in. The space boasts a transitional yet cozy atmosphere, blending modern design elements with touches of classic comfort. As you enter, the first thing that catches your eye is the striking bar counter, crafted from polished reclaimed wood, reflecting warm, amber hues. It's illuminated by ambient lighting that sets a relaxed mood throughout the room. The bar is lined with floating shelves inviting patrons to take a seat and unwind. The flooring, a mix of polished hardwood and tasteful tiling, enhances the room's character while also ensuring easy maintenance. In one corner, a cozy fireplace with a sleek, modern design serves as a focal point, surrounded by plush armchairs and sofas arranged to encourage relaxation and conversation. The crackling of the fire adds to the cozy ambiance, especially during cooler evenings. Behind the bar, shelves are lined with an impressive array of spirits and wines, each bottle meticulously displayed. The bartender crafts cocktails while engaging guests with their expertise and enthusiasm. The overall design is sophisticated yet approachable, inviting guests to linger and enjoy the carefully curated selection of drinks and delectable bar snacks. The renovated bar room offers a refined yet relaxed setting, a perfect haven for patrons seeking a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Granville Island Modern

Troico

Photo of an u-shaped home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dry Bar Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets

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.