Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Cremorne Residence

Jodie Carter Design

We designed a custom bar. Cabinetry in Eveneer Prefinished Fango Groove and Pelle Grigio benchtops. Wine Storage cabinets are in Eveneer Planked Oak.
Large beach style l-shaped wet bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback and travertine floors.

HAWTHORN EAST HOUSE

STAR Architecture

Peter Bennetts
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Old Hillsboro Building Company

Photo of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, white benchtop, travertine floors and brown floor.

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Menning Kitchen

Rebecca Ryan Design

360 VIP
Small traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, black cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

#nevertoolate

Laura Brophy Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Orange County with black cabinets, grey splashback and light hardwood floors.

Secluded in the City | West Linn Custom Home

Mountainwood Homes

Entertain in style with a versatile built-in coffee bar area. The cherry shaker cabinets and sleek white quartz countertops work for casual coffee mornings and evening cocktail parties.

Pebble

Hobson Woodworks Inc

This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Color Fresh Home Designs

Photo of a country home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets and black cabinets.

The Branches

Elle Du Monde LLC

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

RYE NY - Suburban Sophistication

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

The beverage station is a favorite area of this project, with a coffee center on one side and an entertaining bar on the other. Visual textures are layered here featuring a custom stone table with a hexagonal base, eye-catching wallpaper, and woven chairs invoking a California feel. Intelligent kitchen design includes lower cabinetry designed with refrigerator drawers, as well as drawers for glassware storage, ensuring a seamless entertainment experience.

Tumbleweed Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Mid-sized modern galley home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Orenda Wet Bar

Mimi & Hill interiors

This is an example of a transitional wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, black benchtop and beige floor.

New Farmhouse - Lower Level Wet Bar

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Lower Level Wet Bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Design-Build project included converting an unused formal living room in our client's home into a billiards room complete with a custom bar and humidor.

Cedar Lake

TruKitchens

The basement bar features black matte cabinetry by Eclipse Cabinetry. This space is accessible from the pool area outdoors through an entire wall of sliding glass. Builder: Cnossen Construction, Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design, Interior Designer: Whit and Willow, Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

Black Cabinets and White Spaces in Alamo Heights

Paper Moon Painting

The cabinets in this home bar were painted in a high-gloss lacquer tinted to Sherwin Williams "Tricorn Black". Love the backsplash tile!
Photo of a transitional home bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Medium Wood 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.