Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers This room addition encompasses many uses for these homeowners. From great room, to sunroom, to parlor, and gathering/entertaining space; it’s everything they were missing, and everything they desired. This multi-functional room leads out to an expansive outdoor living space complete with a full working kitchen, fireplace, and large covered dining space. The vaulted ceiling in this room gives a dramatic feel, while the stained pine keeps the room cozy and inviting. The large windows bring the outside in with natural light and expansive views of the manicured landscaping.

McLean Media Room and Bar

Salmon-Casson, Ltd

Bar area done in warm tones. Faux painting beneath top of bar with speciality lighting. Photo by David Keith
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and cork floors.

Woodview

Ward Custom Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped bar cart in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, cork floors and brown floor.

Private Residence

Pinnacle Design

Dan Denardo
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cork floors and brown floor.

Las Campanas Wine Room Addition

Virtuoso Builders

This was once an entry to an outdoor Atrium. Now, we have a beautiful custom iron gate for the new Home Bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, cork floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Countertop Projects

Palazzi Bros

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and cork floors.

A Room Addition & Outdoor Living Space

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

A Room Addition & Outdoor Living Space

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Woodview

Ward Custom Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped bar cart in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, cork floors and brown floor.

Las Campanas Wine Room Addition

Virtuoso Builders

This was once an entry to an outdoor Atrium. Now, we have a beautiful custom iron gate for the new Home Bar.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, cork floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Cork Floors

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.