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The Marlo: Customized!

Homes by Chris

Carrie Babbitt
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Bars

Apex Kitchens and Bath

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and linoleum floors.

Curry Project

Outdoor Artisan, Inc.

Tracie Newey
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and brick floors.

Polo Hill Custom Build

User

Dave Burroughs
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Oak Forest Beverage Bar

S Squared Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sonterra Whole House Remodel

Virtuoso Builders

Ric J Photography
Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick floors and beige floor.

Backyard Pavilion

KHE Construction Corporation

This bar has built-in comfortable foot rests and both direct and indirect lighting that welcome the night. Photography © Dianne Ahto.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Locksley Residence | Glen Mills, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a small country galley wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, yellow splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Craftsman Residence

Dunn Carpentry

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Taipa Residence

Arcline Architecture

Nicole Jecentho
Design ideas for an expansive beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Other with red cabinets, linoleum floors and multi-coloured floor.

Rustic Style- Home Bar

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Design ideas for a large country seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Man Cave - Lafayette,LA

Entre Nous Design

Entre Nous Design
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brick floors.

Mediterranean Home Bar

Inspiration for a mediterranean seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and brick floors.

Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

The owner had a small laundry area right off the kitchen and it was a tight fit and didn't fit the homeowner's needs. They decided to create a large laundry area upstairs and turn the old laundry into a beautiful bar area for entertaining. This area provides is a fantastic entertaining area perfectly situated between the kitchen and dining areas.

Basement Bar - Silver Pearl Granite

Rogan Granite

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, linoleum floors, black floor and black benchtop.

KU Themed Basement Remodel

Christine Julian Interiors LLC

Rustic Style Basement Remodel with Bar - Photo Credits Kristol Kumar Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with brick floors, red floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback and brown benchtop.

Transou Interior Renovation

Sheffield Construction Company, Inc

Transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with brick floors, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and red floor.

Brick, Stucco & Stone

Ivey Custom Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional galley seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Luxury House

Design Concepts Architects, PLLC, AIA

This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Linoleum Floors and Brick 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.