2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes

Adrian Shellard Photography
Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Adrian Shellard Photography
Large country galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, white benchtop and grey splashback.

Pride Rock

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

The objective was to create a warm neutral space to later customize to a specific colour palate/preference of the end user for this new construction home being built to sell. A high-end contemporary feel was requested to attract buyers in the area. An impressive kitchen that exuded high class and made an impact on guests as they entered the home, without being overbearing. The space offers an appealing open floorplan conducive to entertaining with indoor-outdoor flow. Due to the spec nature of this house, the home had to remain appealing to the builder, while keeping a broad audience of potential buyers in mind. The challenge lay in creating a unique look, with visually interesting materials and finishes, while not being so unique that potential owners couldn’t envision making it their own. The focus on key elements elevates the look, while other features blend and offer support to these striking components. As the home was built for sale, profitability was important; materials were sourced at best value, while retaining high-end appeal. Adaptations to the home’s original design plan improve flow and usability within the kitchen-greatroom. The client desired a rich dark finish. The chosen colours tie the kitchen to the rest of the home (creating unity as combination, colours and materials, is repeated throughout). Photos- Paul Grdina

Steeplechase Drive

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

A custom designed metal shelving unit was designed to integrate with the bar cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Barnham Road

Genesis Kitchens & Design

David Kimber
Photo of a large modern galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Carmichael Ave

Bath Emporium & Castle Kitchens

Carmichael Ave: Custom Modern Home Build We’re excited to finally share pictures of one of our favourite customer’s project. The Rahimi brothers came into our showroom and consulted with Jodi for their custom home build. At Castle Kitchens, we are able to help all customers including builders with meeting their budget and providing them with great designs for their end customer. We worked closely with the builder duo by looking after their project from design to installation. The final outcome was a design that ensured the best layout, balance, proportion, symmetry, designed to suit the style of the property. Our kitchen design team was a great resource for our customers with regard to mechanical and electrical input, colours, appliance selection, accessory suggestions, etc. We provide overall design services! The project features walnut accents all throughout the house that help add warmth into a modern space allowing it be welcoming. Castle Kitchens was ultimately able to provide great design at great value to allow for a great return on the builders project. We look forward to showcasing another project with Rahimi brothers that we are currently working on soon for 2017, so stay tuned!

Serenity

Hoxton Homes Inc.

Mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and grey floor.

MURRAYVILLE CUSTOM HOME

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

THIS SMALL BUTLERS PANTRY LEADS INTO THE DINIG FROM THE KITCHEN, WE DESIGNED IT TO HAVE A LITTLE POP OF PUN WITH THE BACKSPLASH THAT TIES INTO THE SAME TONES AS THE CEILING IN THE DINING.

Blue Jack Home Design

Whiteley & Whiteley

The picture shows a wet bar with open shelves and a beautiful granite countertop. There is a wine cooler, and small frig.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

MURRAYVILLE CUSTOM HOME

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

THIS SMALL BUTLERS PANTRY LEADS INTO THE DINIG FROM THE KITCHEN, WE DESIGNED IT TO HAVE A LITTLE POP OF PUN WITH THE BACKSPLASH THAT TIES INTO THE SAME TONES AS THE CEILING IN THE DINING.

Peaceful Petaluma

Zeitgeist Sonoma

This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and porcelain splashback.

Midtown Magic

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Porcelain Splashback

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.